Le Saint Vincent
6, Place Fernand Rey
69001 Lyon
France
+33 (0) 4 72 07 70 43
French cuisine
Restaurant: 2/5
Le Saint Vincent is located on a small square in the heart of Lyon. The restaurant is relatively comfortable. The decor is typical of a traditional bouchon. I highly recommend the terrace that is truly delightful during summer.
Service: 3.5/5
The service was excellent. Our waiter made genuine efforts to please us. While the last guest arrived after the kitchen closed, they reopened it and cooked solely for him.
Food: 3/5
As starter, I had the brick with Saint Marcellin. The brick, a thin-layered dough used in north African cuisine, stuffed with Saint Marcellin cheese (a local specialty) was lightly fried and served on salad. It was a nice and tasty interpretation of the classic north African brick that is usually filled with egg.
As main course, I had the duck. The duck was tender and tasty, cooked with dried fruit and served on the side with ratatouille. While both were really excellent and the association somehow works, I would have preferred something like a potato gratin or steamed green beans with the duck.
For desert, I had the creme caramel. Classic, simple, delicious and generously served.
Value for money: 4/5
Around $30, including drinks (a glass of kir and coffee) and tip. Considering the restaurant, the location, the food and the current exchange rate (close to 1.6 dollars for 1 euro at the moment), Le Saint Vincent is a truly excellent value for money. I will definitely come back.
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1 Laurent // Jul 21, 2008 at 12:26 pm
I truly agree with Philippe’s opinion about this restaurant.
Each time I have to go for a lunch with a client (and especially when he’s a foreigner) I take him to Le Saint Vincent and he is always satisfied and me too because it’s a real traditional bouchon.
It’s a restaurant far from those for tourists that you alas find now everywhere in Lyon with high price and low, or even sometimes, bad quality food.
Enjoy it !