Daniel et Denise

Daniel et Denise is one of Lyon’s most beloved restaurants, where chef Joseph Viola — a Meilleur Ouvrier de France — pays passionate and technically exacting tribute to the great dishes of Lyonnais culinary tradition. The restaurant’s name honours the spirit of the classic bouchon lyonnais while elevating the experience to a genuinely fine dining register. Iconic dishes such as the pâté en croûte — for which Viola is nationally celebrated — quenelles de brochet, and gratins de queue d’écrevisse are prepared from scratch using prime local ingredients and executed with outstanding skill. The warm and convivial atmosphere reflects the generous spirit of Lyonnais hospitality, and the service team is both knowledgeable and welcoming. Daniel et Denise is a reference point for anyone seeking an authentic yet refined encounter with the city’s gastronomic heritage.