Restaurant Têtedoie

Restaurant Têtedoie is a one-Michelin-star formal dining room at 4 Rue Professeur Pierre Marion on Fourvière hill, in the 5th arrondissement of Lyon, in France's Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It is run by chef Christian Têtedoie, a disciple of Paul Bocuse, and offers modern French cuisine with classical foundations. The best-known dish is the lobster with calf's head cromesquis, which pairs shellfish with the rustic Lyonnaise ingredient of tête de veau in a crisp croquette form; it has become the emblem of the house. The dining room sits on the hillside above the old town and is known for its view across Lyon, with a formal, quiet atmosphere suited to business lunches and celebration dinners; smart dress is appropriate. The wine programme was not described in sources, but the cellar naturally draws on the Rhône valley, Beaujolais and Burgundy. Menu prices were not confirmed in sources, so visitors should ask when booking, and a tasting menu versus à la carte choice is usual at this level. Opening days were not confirmed, so telephone for current service days. Reservations are required well ahead, by telephone on +33 4 78 29 40 10 or through tetedoie.fr. The restaurant is easier to reach by car or taxi than on foot, because it stands on the steep Fourvière hillside; the funicular up from Vieux Lyon is the other option for those staying in the old town. The location also makes the restaurant a natural pairing with a visit to the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière and the Roman theatres nearby. It suits diners who want a classical Lyonnaise-influenced fine-dining meal with a panoramic setting, especially for a formal or special occasion.