Astral, the gourmet star of Rue Royale
After ART Restaurant in the 2nd arrondissement, the gourmet trio made up of Alexandre Tremblais, Ronan Lavillaugouet and Thibaut Sajot opened Astral in December 2024, at 14 Rue Royale, in the 1st arrondissement of Lyon. Their second location follows the same ambition: to showcase generous and creative gastronomy, with special attention paid to sauces. The house motto? "The art of crafting sauces".
Behind its façade, this intimate dining room of just 26 seats cultivates a hushed atmosphere, between soft lighting and attentive service. The perfect spot for a romantic dinner, a birthday celebration, or any occasion worth pulling out all the stops.
Four menus to explore French cuisine
At Astral, seasonal products and the work of carefully selected artisans meet inspirations from around the world. The result unfolds through four tasting menus, designed as a culinary journey in several acts. The Dawn Menu, at €39, offers four courses at lunch, including Sunday lunch.
In the evening, Crépuscule unfolds four acts for €60, while Équinoxe invites you to a six-course tasting for €90 (available at lunch and dinner). To take the experience all the way, the Zenith menu offers eight acts for €120 (lunch and dinner as well). Wine and food pairings are also available at €60, or €50 for an alcohol-free version. The restaurant has earned 2 toques from Gault&Millau, with a score of 14.5/20, and boasts 4.9/5 on Google among 700 reviews.
A vaulted cellar for special occasions
Another highlight of this Lyon address: its private stone cellar available from four guests. In an intimate setting, you can notably share a Beef Wellington, with prices ranging from 52 to 80 € per person. A charming option for a meal with friends, a birthday celebration, or a year-end dinner. And good news for food lovers: Astral is also open on Sundays, lunch and dinner, a small luxury still rare for a fine dining restaurant in Lyon.
