The story
Located at 10 Rue Saint-Jean, Palin brings a refreshing perspective to the Lyon dining scene. This modern establishment distinguishes itself by blending French and Japanese culinary traditions, resulting in a creative menu that emphasizes innovation. It is an ideal destination for those looking to move beyond traditional Lyonnais fare in favor of a more experimental tasting experience.
The kitchen’s fusion approach shines through in a variety of thoughtfully composed plates. As noted by the team at *Where The Foodies Go*, the restaurant offers a "great tasting experience" defined by its inventive spirit. Standout offerings include the Cipolle Caramellate con Branzino and the Mousse di Funghi con Champignon, followed by unique preparations like the Faraona con Melanzane e Acciughe. For a bold finish, the Dolce al Finocchio—paired with bell pepper and olive sorbet—perfectly encapsulates the restaurant's daring, cross-cultural culinary vision.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2022.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 4 dish mentions say about the food
Palin’s Mousse di funghi con champignon earns raves for its earthy depth, with reviewers praising the restaurant’s warm, refined comfort. The overall vibe is quietly elegant, making every dish feel like a thoughtful embrace.
“The mushroom mousse is delicious, both in the cream and in the mushrooms themselves. It's a great start to the meal.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Palin. Most active: Where The Foodies Go
A modern restaurant in Lyon with a creative French-Japanese fusion menu, offering a great tasting experience with innovative dishes.
Dishes mentioned
Cipolle Caramellate con Branzino
This dish has caramelized onions and sea bass, and it's really good. The onions are sweet and the fish is fresh. I like how the flavors come together.
Mousse di Funghi con Champignon
The mushroom mousse is delicious, both in the cream and in the mushrooms themselves. It's a great start to the meal.
Faraona con Melanzane e Acciughe
The guinea fowl is cooked perfectly, and the eggplant with anchovies is a classic French-Japanese fusion. The combination is amazing, the eggplant is cooked in a sauce that reminds me of Japan, and the anchovies add a great umami kick. This dish really surprised me.
Dolce al Finocchio con Sorbetto al Peperone e Olive
This dessert is completely different from what I expected. It has fennel, a sorbet made with pepper and olives, and olive oil cake. It's not too sweet, very innovative. The combination of fennel, pepper, and olive is really cool, and the olive oil cake is a nice touch. I love how they balanced the flavors.
