Fine dining in LyonAstral, a gastronomic restaurant on rue Royale
Looking for fine dining in Lyon? Astral is an intimate gastronomic restaurant on rue Royale, in the Presqu'île (Lyon 1st), a few steps from the Opera. Chef Ronan Lavillaugouet serves a seasonal, creative French cuisine through tasting menus, in a warm room of about twenty-six seats with a vaulted stone cellar.
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Ronan Lavillaugouet
Trained in Lyon, chef Ronan Lavillaugouet blends the French gastronomic tradition with flavours brought back from his travels. His cuisine is built on seasonal produce and trusted local growers.
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Seasonal tasting menus, from lunch to the grand dinner
Dinner is served as a tasting menu — 4, 6 or 8 courses (60 €, 90 € or 120 €) — with a 4-course lunch at 39 €. Wine pairings are available to accompany each course.
Private dining in the vaulted cellar
Beneath rue Royale, Astral's vaulted stone cellar is an intimate, golden-lit setting — fully privatisable every day, lunch and dinner, from 4 guests, for private dinners, team gatherings or celebrations.
The meal is built around our signature dish: a Beef Wellington to share. Three set menus — 52 €, 70 € and 80 € — service and VAT included, with no room-hire fee.
Private dining & events
Recognition
Praised among Lyon's best restaurants, Astral is a young fine-dining address that already stands out on the Presqu'île.
Where is Astral located in Lyon?
Astral is at 14 rue Royale, Lyon 1st, on the Presqu'île, a few steps from the Opera (métro Hôtel de Ville, lines A and C).
How much is a meal at Astral?
A 4-course lunch is 39 €. In the evening, tasting menus are 60 € (4 courses), 90 € (6 courses) and 120 € (8 courses). Wine pairings are available.
Does Astral have a tasting menu?
Yes. Astral offers seasonal tasting menus in 4, 6 or 8 courses by chef Ronan Lavillaugouet.
Can Astral be privatised for a private event?
Yes — the vaulted cellar can be privatised every day, lunch and dinner, from 4 guests, with set menus from 52 € to 80 € around a Beef Wellington to share, room hire included. See our private dining & events page.
Do I need to book?
Booking is strongly recommended, online via astral-restaurant.com or by phone at +33 4 87 37 10 99.
What are the opening hours?
Closed Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday: dinner 7:00–9:30 pm. Friday to Sunday: lunch 12:00–2:00 pm and dinner 7:00–9:30 pm.
Has Astral received any awards?
Yes: 2 Toques at Gault&Millau (14,5/20) and People's Choice at the 2025 TheFork Awards.
Experience fine dining in Lyon
Book your table at Astral, rue Royale, in the heart of the Presqu'île.
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14 rue Royale
69001 Lyon
+33 4 87 37 10 99