Mère Brazier
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La Mère Brazier is a Lyon dining institution serving French and European cuisine, with two Michelin stars and a kitchen led by Mathieu Viannay. It stands at 12 rue Royale in the 1st arrondissement.
Menu & prices
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Why go
- Mathieu Viannay was among the first to bring pâté en croûte back to a gastronomic restaurant menu.
- La Mère Brazier won the 2019 World Restaurant Awards’ “Classique intemporel” prize.
- Mathieu Viannay’s neoclassical style draws on memories of founder Eugénie Brazier.
Opening hours
Today12:00 – 13:15, 19:45 – 21:00Show all
Monday12:00 – 13:15, 19:45 – 21:00
Tuesday12:00 – 13:15, 19:45 – 21:00
Wednesday12:00 – 13:15, 19:45 – 21:00
Thursday12:00 – 13:15, 19:45 – 21:00
Friday12:00 – 13:15, 19:45 – 21:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
Good to know
LunchDinnerFull BarGift Cards AvailableNon-smoking restaurantsPrivate DiningReservationsServes AlcoholTable ServiceValet Parking
Dishes to try
- Bresse poultry with truffles
- Artichoke with foie gras
- Warm honey madeleine with fromage blanc ice cream, one of the chef’s earliest desserts
Booking a table
- Table reservations are accepted.
Atmosphere
- A main dining room, a bar and smaller upstairs lounges that retain their original layout and size.
- A bar counter with mosaic tiles.
- Alain and Dominique Vavro restored the walls to their 1930s tiled appearance; the kitchens were fully renovated during the work.
Drinks to try
- MOF sommelier Denis Verneau leads a wine list combining major wines with independent producers.
- A full bar is available.
Good for
- groups Private dining is available for group meals.
History
Eugénie Brazier became the first woman chef to earn three Michelin stars for each of two establishments.
- 1921Eugénie Brazier opened her first restaurant.
- A few years laterBrazier opened a second restaurant at the Col de la Luère.
- 1933–1968The restaurant held three Michelin stars while Brazier led it.
- 1977Brazier’s granddaughter Jacotte took over after her death.
- 2004Jacotte Brazier sold the restaurant.
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- 2008Mathieu Viannay bought the restaurant.
- 2009Viannay received two Michelin stars.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access
Sources: La Mère Brazier - Wikipedia · Lyon - Wikivoyage (eat) · → La Mère Brazier · Michelin-Starred Fine Dinin… · Restaurant 2 étoiles Michelin à Lyon · La Mère … · La Mere Brazier: booking, description (its own … · checked 8 Oct 2026
Where
12 Rue Royale, Lyon, 69006
- Phone
- +33478231720
Questions and answers
What is the nearest metro stop to La Mère Brazier?
The nearest metro stop is Hôtel de Ville.
What are La Mère Brazier’s opening hours?
Monday to Friday, 12:00–13:15 and 19:45–21:00.
Where can I find prices for La Mère Brazier?
See the restaurant’s carte et menus for prices.
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