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.
“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
In Astral's kitchen: a seasonal cuisine between French tradition and travel-inspired flavours.
Alexandre Tremblais
The third partner in the adventure, united with Ronan and Thibaut by the same passion for the craft.
Thibaut Sajot
A partner from the very first day, from ART to Astral, devoted to a warm and sincere welcome.
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.
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14 rue Royale
69001 Lyon
+33 4 87 37 10 99