Pierre Orsi, Lyon, France

Pierre Orsi, Lyon, France
Thursday 26 July, 2001

How can you visit France and not dine at a Michelin star restaurant? Pierre Orsi has two Michelin stars and is largely viewed as the only restaurant worth visiting in Lyon.

I was very excited about this experience and it lived up to every expectation. Upon arrival you are treated like a star as the staff attend to your every need and guide you through the fabulous restaurant - glass cabinets, gold mirrors and rich drapes - it is warm and inviting.

The food was amazing - I started with their speciality ravioli with truffles and it was spectacular. For main I enjoyed the beef fillet that was cooked to my specifications - medium rare.

The wine was also magnificent - I splashed out on a bottle of Saint Joseph 1999 J. Vidal Fluery - very, very good.

To finish I ordered off the cheese board and took the suggestions of the pleasant staff - I could hardly fault any aspect of this restaurant - it was superb.

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