A thick, crispy potato pancake made from grated potatoes fried in butter.
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Chef Luc Minaire provides a theatrical and deeply personal dining experience. His paillasson is celebrated for its impossible balance of a glass-like outer crunch and a cloud-soft interior, seasoned with just the right amount of nutmeg and garlic.
📍 2 Rue des Forces, 69002 Lyon, France · View on Maps
Helmed by Joseph Viola, a Meilleur Ouvrier de France (MOF), the technical execution here is flawless. The paillasson is refined, using high-quality clarified butter that gives it a golden, uniform finish rarely found in more rustic bouchons.
📍 156 Rue de Créqui, 69003 Lyon, France · View on Maps
This is the 'no-frills' gold standard. It is thick, hearty, and served in a dining room that hasn't changed in decades. It captures the soul of Lyon's working-class culinary history better than anywhere else.
📍 7 Rue du Garet, 69001 Lyon, France · View on Maps