Epona – 20 quai Jules Courmont, 69002 Lyon, FRANCE
Epona restaurant, located on the ground floor of the InterContinental® Lyon – Hotel Dieu, gets its name from an extremely popular goddess of Gallo-Roman religion, patron saint of horseriding and travel.
It stretches all along the imposing facade of Grand Hôtel-Dieu, embracing its historical architectural composition : stone floor, wood ceiling and plain paster walls. The luminous restaurant, that traverses the building, is bordered by large windows opening onto the Cour Saint-Louis of Grand Hôtel-Dieu. On sunny days, the restaurant occupies its splendid and quiet terrace-garden resembling a serene cloister, laid out in the historic courtyard which is none other than the former medicinal garden of the Grand Hôtel-Dieu.
It is in the heart of this timeless space, chef Mathieu Charrois opts for a menu with predominantly local flavour, featuring revisited timeless Lyonnais classics.
Daily Menu
Indulge in the Chef’s three-course menu of the day, curated according to the morning arrivals with a selection of fresh and seasonal produce, from €32 per person.
The daily menu is only served Monday to Friday for lunch (excluding French bank holidays).
Les cartes
An epicurean oasis in the heart of Lyon
This year, our terrace offers a bar space in partnership with the renowned brand Malfy, known for its gins. Crafted by master distillers Beppe Ronco and Denis Muni in northwest Italy, these gins are the result of unmatched traditional craftsmanship. A range of four exceptional gins made with Tuscan juniper, pink grapefruits, blood oranges from Sicily, and lemons ripened on the Italian coast, which our bartenders have chosen to enhance in refreshing cocktails.
To enrich this journey, a relaxation area adorned with plant arches, citrus fruits, and colorful ceramics has been specially designed for an immersive sensory experience towards the sunny shores of the Mediterranean.
Feeling hungry during the day? Indulge in our savory offerings and appetizer platters to share.
The bar is open every day from midday to 9.30pm, subject to weather conditions.
Summer events in the terrace
- This summer, we invite you to enjoy our Gourmet Picnic in Lyon. More info
- Join us on Thursday September 19th from 6pm for a festive evening on our terrace. A DJ set, sweet and savoury delights prepared by our Chefs, and lots of laughter will be on the menu for an exceptional evening in the intimacy of our garden to celebrate the end of summer. More info
Chef Mathieu Charrois
Executive Chef
Beirut, French Polynesia, London, New Caledonia, and finally, Lyon.
Long and rich was the road that led me here, twixt the Rhone and the Saone,
to the heart of this city where the word gastronomy quickens the pulse.
In the shade of this magnificent Dome, I recommend the savours and flavours of past and present
that will surely beguile you.
About Mathieu Charrois
He is a young Chef well in his time with a globe-trotter course. After having developed his experience with Michel Troisgros at La Table du Lancaster, this native of Bourges, eager for new experiences, left for Polynesia in the kitchen of the InterContinental® Tahiti Resort & Spa (2007-2012), before joining Yannick Alléno alongside he will officiate at Cheval Blanc in Courchevel and then in Beirut (2012-2013). Back in France, he took part in the opening of the InterContinental® Marseille – Hotel Dieu as the sous-Chef of Lionel Levy. After experiences in Nouméa then London in the last three years, Chef Mathieu Charrois is glad to currently manage all InterContinental® Lyon – Hotel Dieu cuisines.
Useful Information
Breakfast buffet :
- Monday to Friday from 6.30am to 10.30am
- Saturday and Sunday from 7am to 11am
Lunch :
- Monday to Friday from 12pm to 2pm
- Saturday and Sunday from 12.30pm to 2.30pm
Dinner :
- Every day from 7pm to 9.30pm
Reservation recommended
Pets are not allowed.
Currency : Euro (€)
Public parkings close by:
- République parking
- Grôlée parking
- Bellecour parking
- Antonin Poncet parking
- Fosse aux Ours parking
