Le Loft

The restaurant's name pays homage to Lyon's heritage as a city of artisans and industries. It is only fitting that the menu at Le Loft is equally creative and distinctive. Discover the inspired dishes of Sebastiao Bottentuit, the Brazilian head chef who loves to play with and reinvent classic French cuisine. 

On the walls, pops of red enliven the ambiance. In the main room, sleek chairs invite you to relax. Glass partitions reveal a cosy space for semi-private dining. As you peruse the minimalist menu, you realise the talents of the chef and are tempted by his creativity. Perhaps start with the seared octopus in garlic-infused oil and accompanied by herbed mashed potatoes? When your meal arrives, it's a feast for all the senses. You open your mouth, take a bite... and close your eyes in pleasure as your palate detects flavours from Brazil to France. Sebastiao Bottentuit does justice to the classics of his adopted country while giving them his unique twists. This is honest, unpretentious fare, where ingredients harmonise with each other in a masterpiece of seasonal freshness, local provenance and global flair. Le Loft is equally known for local beers, especially those by La Canute Lyonnaise. This microbrewery, whose name translates to "the Lyonnais silk worker", produces artisanal beers named after various city neighbourhoods. Be sure to try Parc de la Tête d'Or, a pale ale that evokes sunny days in the nearby urban park. What a delicious way to quench your thirst!