Where to Dine in Lyon, France

Lyon is a city known for its rich culinary heritage. The city has a growing number of plant-based dining options, ranging from traditional bistros to modern eateries. As of March 31, 2026, the city’s meat-free establishments include upscale dining, casual restaurants, and cafes. Each venue offers menus that are entirely vegan or mostly plant-based with vegetarian options. [Prompted by TVD and fully generated by Google’s Gemini as of March 31, 2026. These purported venues are entirely identified by Gemini and have not been linked herein or verified by TVD, and so, should you decide to visit any of these venues, please review their website, online presence, and their Google Maps profile.]

Upscale Dining in Lyon

Culina Hortus is a vegetarian fine dining establishment. It is Michelin-recommended and focuses on seasonal ingredients. The restaurant offers a plant-based, multi-course tasting menu that changes monthly and the kitchen is known for its artistic presentations, complemented by a selection of local organic wines. It opened in 2018.
 
Les Mauvaises Herbes is a vegan-friendly bistro. It offers a menu inspired by French traditions. The restaurant uses organic ingredients and offers natural wines and small plates. The venue is known for its commitment to zero-waste practices and sustainable sourcing. It opened in 2017.

Casual Dining in Lyon

Like An Elephant is a vegan restaurant in the Croix-Rousse district. The kitchen uses fresh, seasonal ingredients and reinterprets French classics. The venue has a modern, eco-conscious atmosphere and offers artisanal vegan cheese boards. It opened in 2017.
 
L’Équilibriste is a vegetarian cultural spot. It focuses on organic, local, and seasonal ingredients. The kitchen provides diverse plant-based options. The kitchen updates its offerings to reflect global food trends. It opened in 2021.

Cafes & Sweets in Lyon

Café Vert is a vegan café in the Vieux Lyon district. It is known for its health-focused homemade lunch and weekend brunch. It opened in 2017. The venue serves specialty lattes and artisanal sweets and is particularly noted for its seasonal fruit tarts.
 
ZEITGEIST Café is a vegan coffee shop and bakery. It specializes in specialty coffee and handcrafted sweets. The shop focuses on traditional baking techniques adapted for a plant-based diet. It provides options for special events, including custom-made vegan celebration cakes. It opened in 2021.