Les Fines Gueules

Les Fines Gueules is a bouchon lyonnais at 16 Rue Lainerie in Vieux Lyon, the Renaissance old town in the 5th arrondissement of Lyon, in France's Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It opened in 2011 under a chef who had previously worked for Paul Bocuse, which gives the kitchen a professional pedigree even though the restaurant itself is an everyday bouchon rather than a starred address. The cooking stays within the Lyonnaise canon. Signature dishes include Lyon-style veal andouillette, the gratin of Mère Maury ravioli (small Dauphiné-style ravioli baked in cream) and breaded pig's trotter, all dishes that reflect the offal and pork traditions of the city's old working kitchens. Portions are generous and the menu is built around set formulas, so the price per person sits around €30-40 (about $34-45 USD), a mid-range cost for Vieux Lyon. The dining room is compact and convivial, with the noise and elbow-to-elbow seating that characterise a good bouchon; dress is casual and the service informal. Wines come from the nearby Beaujolais and Rhône valley vineyards and are typically served by the pot or by the glass. According to Visit Lyon listings from mid-2026, the restaurant serves Tuesday to Friday from 11:45 to 14:00 and 18:45 to 22:00, and Saturday from 12:00 to 14:30 and 19:00 to 22:00. It is closed from 9 to 31 August 2026. Reservations are recommended, particularly at weekends and during the tourist season, by telephone on +33 4 78 28 99 14. Vieux Lyon is well served by public transport: metro line D to Vieux Lyon station or line A to Hôtel de Ville both place visitors within a short walk. The restaurant suits travellers who want a traditional Lyonnaise meal in the old town without the expense of a gastronomic table.