Le Lyonnais - Acton

I've been going to Le Lyonnais since 1991. Information: I went to school with Chef Gerard Labrosse's son, so I ate such delicacies first. For my first meal I had the Steak au Poivre, and for Dessert, a crazy sweetheart called "Délice Antoinette". It is a pair of floating fans, in a brandy snifter filled with Crème Anglaise, immersed in rum with a pound of cake, with whipped cream and raspberries. Pleasure to say that it is simply the most delicious thing that I would ever take, and that is *after* a juicy, perfectly boiled steak au Poivres with delectable bearnaise sauce. In the decades since, I have friends, my wife for the best Thanksgiving ever (oh my God, the duck), parents, my children everyone who can really appreciate authentic French cuisine. No one is disappointed. The restaurant is a converted house, with several rooms, a fantastic wine list, beautiful and quiet, refined without anticipation. Chef Gerard is from Lyon (here the name) and "la carte" is deeper than a Chinese menu. Trout, Ente, Steak, coq au vin, the menu is endless. The wine and beverage menu is very low and very good value. They pay twice as much in a Michelin restaurant that was not half the inspired love work for Chef Gerard and his wife Joan. Make yourself a favor and pamper yourself with a party, go on authentic French cuisine and enjoy an excellent repast that you don't find anywhere else in NYC, not in a Boulud ice cream shop, not even in France. Just make sure you come hungry and ready to taste dishes, you will never find anywhere else.

My husband and I enjoyed our meal and time at Le Lyonnais. The atmosphere is like sitting in someone's home and removes all the hustle and bustle from eating out these days. We thought the escargot was the best we had eaten and our entrees were cooked perfectly. Our server was knowledgeable regarding the menu and quick to answer any questions. One highlight was meeting the chef himself. What a pleasure!

Very welcoming and great service even though there was only one waitress. I loved the atmosphere and being able to see the chef was a treat.

The food was outstanding, and the service was incredibly friendly! There was a wide variety of options available, even during COVID. Our server, Gail, was exceptionally welcoming and made us feel right at home. I will definitely be returning to this charming French restaurant.

It's great to see that this restaurant is still in operation! It offers the best authentic French cuisine I've had. Dining here is always a delightful experience, and I will definitely be coming back again.