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What to order at Micro Sillon
- Must order
- Whatever the chalkboard shows; the natural-white by the glass is the opening move.
- Editor tip
- Closed Sunday-Tuesday; book ahead via Instagram; small room.
Why locals love it: Place Fernand Rey is a small square most visitors walk through without stopping; the 20-cover room inside does not advertise, takes no walk-ins and fills on word of mouth alone.
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Location
Address: 6 Place Fernand Rey, 69001 Lyon
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