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Le Bistrot Le Lion d’Or - Carouge

Name: Le Bistrot Le Lion d’Or - Carouge
Address: Rue Ancienne 53-55, Carouge, CH-1227, Switzerland
Price range: CHF 65 (Prices have been provided by the restaurant)
Rating: 9.3

9.3/10

1986

Rue Ancienne 53-55, CH-1227 CarougeSee map

Average price CHF 65

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This restaurant is following the relevant safety practices*:

Air renewal system

Card payments accepted

Contact information is obtained

Contactless, digital or single use menus

Dividers between the tables

Extra cleaning services implemented at the tables, toilets and kitchen

Food served only at the table

Guest spacing 2m

Hand sanitizer for customers

Staff wearing masks

Staff wearing masks & gloves

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MICHELIN Guide selection 2021

Bib Gourmand: good quality, good value cooking
1 couvert(s) Simple restaurant

MICHELIN Guide's Point Of View

The team from Bistrot Laz Nillo has taken over the restaurant in this hotel dating from 1750. In a light, relaxed atmosphere, they create delicious ...

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Restaurant menu

Chef Stéphane Raynaud

Average price CHF 65
Average price
Average meal price calculated on the basis of appetizer/entrée or entrée/dessert, excluding drinks, according to the prices provided by the restaurant. The average price is an estimate only.

Artichauts poivrade du Bistrot : à la barigoule, à la juive et en crémeux: CHF 17
Ceviche de loup, coriandre et citron vert: CHF 22
Croustillant de tête et langue de veau sauce gribiche: CHF 18

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User photos

Poulpe à la plancha, couteaux et chou-fleur à la grecque

Comme une tarte citron façon éclair aux deux meringues

Comme un cassoulet du Bistrot à notre façon

Pavé de maigre rôti sur peau sur son lit de crevettes, sauce homardine

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Reviews

9.3/10

Excellent1986 reviews

9.4/10

Food

9.3/10

Service

9.1/10

Ambience

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Saverio P.
August 4, 2021 • 1 review
5/10
Staff well prepared and with a nice attitude. We ordered big prawns that were good (but really nothing exceptional), and zucchini flowers with crab filling that were frankly bad, b

Anne S.
May 20, 2021 • 11 reviews
10/10
Parfait comme d’habitude! Formule braserapero très ingénieuse et festive. Bravo à Stephane et à son équipe. Anne et Christian

Camelia M.
May 12, 2021 • 4 reviews
5/10
The food was disappointing: the range very limited, all the appetizers were basic, the grill was excellent but there was nothing to accompany it (no side dish, no sauce, no veggies

Agata L.
October 2, 2020 • 1 review
10/10
Very nice and pleasant place! Welcoming personnel, fast service, excellent food! Last but not least good covid measures that felt naturally integrated to the ambiance.
Le Bistrot Le Lion d’Or - Carouge (Owner)
Agata, Thank you very much for your visit and for taking time to write us a review. We will welcome you again with pleasure. Stéphane

Alexandra J.
September 18, 2020 • 1 review
9.5/10
Beautiful terrace, good service, excellent food!
Le Bistrot Le Lion d’Or - Carouge (Owner)
Alexandra, Thanks a lot for your visit and for taking time to write us a comment. We will welcome you again with pleasure. Stéphane

Lynne H.
July 23, 2020 • 7 reviews
10/10
I never have anything negative to say about this restaurant, from the service and food it is 5 stars. I love the attention to detail, and sitting outside in the terrace, you could
Le Bistrot Le Lion d’Or - Carouge (Owner)
Lynne, Thanks a lot for your review. We are pleased to read that you enjoy spending time at our Bistrot and we will welcome you again soon with great pleasure. Stéphane

Tarek s.
July 1, 2020 • 8 reviews
10/10
Love the place. Excellent personalized service
Le Bistrot Le Lion d’Or - Carouge (Owner)
Tarek, Thanks a lot for your visit and for taking time to write us a review. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed spending time at our Bistrot and we will welcome you again with pleasure. Stéphane

Corona F.
May 26, 2020 • 27 reviews
9.5/10
Wonderful dinner, and chef adapted to our wishes with a lovely dish (one dish). Good quality food.

Janny C.
December 4, 2019 • 47 reviews
10/10
Excellent food and good service!
Le Bistrot Le Lion d’Or - Carouge (Owner)
Janny, Thanks a lot for your visit and for taking time to write us a review. We are glad to read that you spent a good time at our Bistrot and we will welcome you again with great pleasure. Stéphane

Chloe C.
October 30, 2019 • 1 review
6.5/10
I only had one dish: the Swiss ribeye with mushrooms and foie gras. The foie gras wasn’t fat enough. The steak was flavourful but very chewy. Having read good reviews before my vis
Le Bistrot Le Lion d’Or - Carouge (Owner)
Chloe, we thank you for your visit and for taking time to write us a review. We are sorry to read that you did not like your dish, but do not hesitate to directly tell it to the w

Zereyakob m.
October 23, 2019 • 36 reviews
8/10
Very good wine cave and food I'll come back.
Le Bistrot Le Lion d’Or - Carouge (Owner)
Zereyakob, Thank you very much for your visit and your comment. Passionated by wines and good products, we everyday try to provide the best experience we can and we are happy to re

Ethel K.
September 27, 2019 • 6 reviews
10/10
Love this place! The staff is always pleasant and accommodating. The garden seating is so cosy and comfortable. The menu is varied, something for everyone. Last night we couldn't
Le Bistrot Le Lion d’Or - Carouge (Owner)
Ethel, All the team of Lion D'or thank you for your visits and for taking time to let us a comment. We are glad to read that you enjoy spending time at our place and we hope this

Gianluca C.
July 23, 2019 • 1 review
10/10
Very good food at an affordable price!! I recommend this place with a terrasse. People are very kind and efficient. I spent a very good moment with my colleagues
Le Bistrot Le Lion d’Or - Carouge (Owner)
Gianluca, A big thank you for your visit and for taking time to write us a comment. We are glad to read that you spent a good time at our Bistrot with your colleagues. We change ou

Joanne W.
July 13, 2019 • 7 reviews
9.5/10
This restaurant was a wonderful find. The food was exceptional and all of the staff was top notch. It’s now on my list of restaurants for a wonderful night out with friends.
Le Bistrot Le Lion d’Or - Carouge (Owner)
Joanne, A big thank from all the team for your comment. We are glad to read that you enjoyed discovering our restaurant. We will welcome you again with pleasure, Stéphane

Cj B.
July 9, 2019 • 1 review
10/10
Absolutely super lunch for 8 of us. Great food, wonderful atmosphere, friendly and helpful waiting staff. Recommend highly!
Le Bistrot Le Lion d’Or - Carouge (Owner)
Cj, Thank you a lot for your for your visit and your very nice comment. We are doing our best every day to satisfy each of our clients and we are glad to read that you spent a good

Norman S.
June 19, 2019 • 2 reviews
10/10
Lovely terrace, pleasant atmosphere very helpful smiling and joking service
Le Bistrot Le Lion d’Or - Carouge (Owner)
Norman, Thank you a lot for your visit and your very nice comment. We will be pleased to welcome you again soon, Stéphane

SS K
June 8, 2019 • 19 reviews
9/10
Great service, Food is good but choose carefully. Opt more for the meat dishes which are cooked to perfection as the risotto was a bit bland. Parking is a challenge but not insurm
Le Bistrot Le Lion d’Or - Carouge (Owner)
SS K, thank you for your visit and your comment. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed spending time at our place and we appreciate your comments. We take note of them, so we ca

Giuseppe S.
May 7, 2019 • 23 reviews
10/10
Very tasty
Le Bistrot Le Lion d’Or - Carouge (Owner)
Giuseppe, Thank you a lot for your visit and your comment. We are glad that you enjoyed our food. We hope to see you again soon, Stéphane

Hasse W.
May 4, 2019 • 3 reviews
10/10
A really nice place. Friendly service, great food and overall a nice atmosphere, like your neighborhood go to restaurant.
Le Bistrot Le Lion d’Or - Carouge (Owner)
Hasse, Thank you a lot for your very nice comment. We are glad to read that you spent a good time with us. We hope to welcome you soon again, Stéphane

Thomas F.
April 13, 2019 • 21 reviews
9/10
High-quality, seasonal produce. Generous portions. Restaurant very busy with three birthdays taking place. Staff were a little stretched, which perhaps affected our waitress, who w
Le Bistrot Le Lion d’Or - Carouge (Owner)
Thomas, Thank you very much for your visit and for your comment. We will be glad to welcome you again soon, Stéphane