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.
Discover our experience
Breakfast
Epona Restaurant welcomes you for an exceptional breakfast, served in a setting that is as bright as it is elegant. Whether you choose the buffet or à la carte service, you’ll enjoy a carefully curated selection of fresh, local, and seasonal products: artisanal pastries, crusty breads, regional fruits, made-to-order eggs, freshly pressed juices, and Lyonnaise specialties…
Monday to Friday: 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Saturday and Sunday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Daily Menu
Executive Chef Mathieu Charrois invites you to discover his three-course daily menu, crafted each morning based on the freshest market arrivals and a selection of seasonal ingredients, starting at €28 per person.
The daily menu is served Monday to Friday at lunchtime only (excluding public holidays).
Monday to Friday, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
À la carte menu
At the heart of the iconic Hôtel-Dieu, Epona Restaurant invites you to a gastronomic experience where tradition and creativity come together on the plate. The chef and his team celebrate Lyon’s local produce through a refined menu, inspired by the changing seasons.
Starting May 1st, we welcome you to the Epona Côté Jardin terrace for lunch and dinner.
Lunch: Monday to Friday from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Dinner: Every day from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Jeudis braseros
Every Thursday evening, Epona reinvents the art of dining on the terrace with a contemporary take on sharing. A beautifully set table, a menu designed to awaken the senses, open-air cooking, and a soft musical ambiance… Every detail invites you to disconnect, embrace generosity, and savor a suspended moment. To be enjoyed together, like a graceful pause of elegance and flavors on the terrace.
Brasero evenings take place every Thursday from 7:00 PM onwards.
The Outdoor Bar
Starting May 15th, our terrace will feature a bar area highlighting the Italian liqueur Italicus. Our bartenders have crafted an exclusive selection of cocktails showcasing this exceptional liqueur, alongside a menu of classic drinks, mocktails, and shareable dishes—all set in an enchanting atmosphere in the heart of Lyon.
The bar is open daily from 12:00 PM to 11:30 PM.
Summer Program
Throughout spring and summer, Epona Côté Jardin becomes the stage for delightful culinary and musical gatherings. Discover a carefully curated program designed to celebrate the sunny days in an exceptional setting, right in the heart of Lyon.
About Mathieu Charrois
He is a young, modern chef with a globetrotting background. After training under Michel Troisgros at La Table du Lancaster, this native of Bourges, eager for new experiences, headed to French Polynesia to work in the kitchens of the InterContinental® Tahiti Resort & Spa (2007–2012), before joining Yannick Alléno, with whom he worked at Cheval Blanc in Courchevel and then in Beirut (2012–2013).
Back in France, he took part in the opening of the InterContinental® Marseille – Hôtel-Dieu as sous-chef to Chef Lionel Levy.
After experiences in Nouméa and London, Mathieu Charrois now proudly leads all the kitchens at the InterContinental® Lyon – Hôtel-Dieu.
Practical Information
Reservations are recommended.
Pets are not allowed inside the restaurant but are welcome on the terrace.
Currency: Euro (€)
Public parking nearby:
- République Parking
- Grôlée Parking
- Bellecour Parking
- Antonin Poncet Parking
- Fosse aux Ours Parking
