What to order at Le Plato

Must order
The daily set lunch; the cheese course pulls from Auvergne-Rhone producers.
Signature dishes
Daily set lunch, Market-driven carte
Editor tip
Closed Sunday; lunch service 12:00-14:30, dinner 20:00-23:30.
CuisineBistronomic French
Price€€
Neighborhood4e
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Signature dishes: Daily set lunch, Market-driven carte

Must order: The daily set lunch; the cheese course pulls from Auvergne-Rhone producers.

Tip: Closed Sunday; lunch service 12:00-14:30, dinner 20:00-23:30.

Location

Address: 1 Rue Villeneuve, 69004 Lyon

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