Cinq Mains, French restaurant at Monseigneur-Lavarenne, Lyon, France
Cinq Mains occupies two levels in a building with stone walls along the Saône River in Old Lyon. The space combines the historic architecture with contemporary cooking facilities for preparing current French fare.
Grégory Cuilleron founded the restaurant with his brother and a partner, combining their expertise in cooking and wine selection. The project grew from a shared vision to reimagine traditional French cooking with a modern approach and quality wines.
The restaurant shapes how diners experience contemporary French cooking through seasonal menus that reimagine classic preparations. Walking through, you notice how the space brings together cooking traditions with modern sensibilities in a way visitors can taste and feel.
The restaurant sits within walking distance of the river and accommodates groups of various sizes across both levels. Advance reservations are advisable, especially on weekends, to secure a table.
The wine list focuses on natural wines from organic and biodynamic farms across French regions. This selection is visible on the drinks menu and shapes the drinking experience in a distinctive way.
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