85 brand new restaurants selected in total
Since 2019, the TheFork Awards have operated with a unique approach: top chefs spot emerging talent, then the public decides. For this 2026 edition, 85 brand new restaurants, opened or taken over less than two years ago, have been selected across France by nearly 85 sponsoring chefs and godmothers representing nearly 100 Michelin stars. In Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 7 restaurants are in the running. Among them, 4 are located in Lyon. Here are the addresses that could win the title.
Carbone, Murmures, Schoup's and Trèfle represent Lyon in this national competition dedicated to emerging culinary talent. How does it work? Promising chefs are sponsored by recognized figures in French gastronomy,
before being put to a public vote. An opportunity to spotlight bold cuisines and addresses that are shaking up the local culinary scene.Lyon's expertise in the spotlight
At Carbone, chef Martin Venien benefits from the sponsorship of Anthony Bonnet. A recognition that places this Lyon address among the candidates to watch in this year's edition.
Murmures is also playing in the big leagues with a team of chefs sponsored by several well-known names in Lyon gastronomy. Noé Saillard, Christophe Marguin, Christian Têtedoie, Ludovic Mey and Tabata Mey are associated with this candidacy, supported by Christophe Marguin, Christian Têtedoie, Ludovic Mey and Tabata Mey.
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On the Schoup's side, chef Ashène Kechacha is joined by Thomas Belval-Sanna. Finally, Trèfle represents Lyon with chef Emily Dader, sponsored by Christophe Marguin. Four establishments, four nominations and plenty of opportunities to showcase Lyon's culinary creativity.
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes also in the race
The regional selection doesn't stop at Lyon's borders: three other restaurants from Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes are also competing. Annata, in Autrans-Méaudre-en-Vercors, presents chef Clément Masson, sponsored by Christophe Aribert. In Annecy, Saba and chef Clément Torres can count on the support of Yoann Conte. Finally, Restaurant Dat Milton, in Vienne, highlights chef Dat Milton, sponsored by Jean-François Girardin.
The verdict is in the hands of the public, who can vote until October 19, 2
026. For food lovers, it's a chance to support a Lyon establishment and shine a national spotlight on those who are reinventing gastronomy. So, who will best represent Lyon in this competition ?