The Chef & the team

The Chef& the team behind Astral

Astral is the story of three friends, Alexandre, Ronan and Thibaut, brought together by the same passion for cooking and hospitality.

Ronan Lavillaugouet · Chef
Ronan Lavillaugouet, chef of Astral, gastronomic restaurant in Lyon “Putting a face to every ingredient”

Ronan Lavillaugouet

At the helm of Astral's kitchen, Ronan composes a seasonal cuisine built on local produce and hand-picked artisans. His foundation is the French tradition; his imagination, fed by a love of art history and by his travels, does the rest. Trained in fine houses in Lyon and abroad, he leads a table where every plate tells a story.

“I need to put a face to the artisans and producers I work with.”

Ronan Lavillaugouet, chef of Astral, fine dining in Lyon
Chef

Ronan Lavillaugouet

In Astral's kitchen: a seasonal cuisine between French tradition and travel-inspired flavours.

Alexandre Tremblais, co-founder of Astral
Co-founder

Alexandre Tremblais

The third partner in the adventure, united with Ronan and Thibaut by the same passion for the craft.

Thibaut Sajot, co-founder of Astral
Co-founder

Thibaut Sajot

A partner from the very first day, from ART to Astral, devoted to a warm and sincere welcome.

Recognition

Growing recognition

Less than two years after Astral opened, Gault&Millau awarded Ronan Lavillaugouet's cuisine 2 Toques with a score of 14.5/20, a rare distinction for a young gastronomic chef in Lyon. Presqu'île regulars agree: over 600 Google reviews and a 4.9/5 rating.

He brings the same rigour beyond the stove, giving free rein to his growers and artisans, from market gardener to fisherman, all the way to the plate.

Where it all began

ART Restaurant

In 2022, Alexandre, Ronan and Thibaut opened their first restaurant in Lyon, rue Sala: ART, named after their three initials. A warm bistronomic table with a terrace in summer, where the whole adventure began.

Rue Sala · Lyon 2nd · Bistronomic cuisine

Come and meet us

Push open the door at 14 rue Royale and let us tell you the story of Astral, from dawn to zenith.

Our accreditations
Académie Culinaire de France Gault & Millau Les Toques Blanches Lyonnaises Le Tour des Terroirs Producteur Artisan de Qualité, Collège Culinaire de France

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Astral

Fine-dining restaurant
in the heart of Lyon's Presqu'île.

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