Brasserie Leon de Lyon
Gougeres au Saint-Marcellin et Cervelle de Canut
Jus de Mangue, Pomme, Fenouil
Baguette with Olive Tapanade
Pate en croute
Quenelles de brochet
Bugnes Cuit Au Moment et Servies Tiedes – Fresh Peach Jam and Whipped Cream
Brioche Fourree au Chocolat Cuisinee comme un Pain Perdu et Doree au Miel
Opting against another Michelin Starred meal for the last night in Lyon, and instead turning to the sort of French comfort food rarely seen back home, it was without reservations that I entered Brasserie Leon de Lyon and opting for indoor seating as opposed to a bustling patio the experience was one of high prices for average quality, the scene and fortunate seating next to a well-traveled Scandinavian couple proving more memorable than any of the food itself.
Certainly a unique menu, several Lyonnaise classics offered alongside a ‘healthy’ section featuring antii-oxidant shakes and “low-cal” choices for those looking to perhaps shed some weight, the building housing Leon de Lyon is itself quite luxurious with high-ceilings and belle-epoque styling while service is prim and proper, most staff members fluent in English which seemed befitting considering the number of tourists dining throughout the space.
Passing once more on wine, here treated to a bottle of surprisingly cold water plus a blend of juices with fennel, the meal began with a basket of warm bread paired to briny tapanade as opposed to butter, a quartet of golden gougeres arriving shortly thereafter with Saint-Marcellin filling and herbal Cervelle de Canut at their side.
Happily sticking to the classics, though several unique options including veal foot and an impressive pork rib are offered, it was not long before a starter of Pate en croute was presented with golden brioche overlying sweetbreads, foie gras, chicken, plus aspic and although decent despite not being quite as funky as some other versions from the trip, the 15.90€ seemed quite excessive when accounting for both quality and quantity served.
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