The most dedicated restaurant in France has just been elected, and it's located in Lyon!

In a world where food often means waste and overproduction, Le Limonadier shows that another model is possible, and honestly delicious. This Lyon restaurant located in Croix-Rousse has just won the title of “most committed restaurant in France” according to the Ecotable 2025 Awards, and it’s well-deserved. At the helm are Robin and Théo, two passionate individuals who haven’t just opened a restaurant, but created a manifesto with local, organic, and responsible ingredients. Their vision? To harmonize cuisine with conscience, pleasure with the planet. And spoiler alert: it works like a charm!

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An exemplary table from every perspective

Here, nothing is left to chance. The menu changes every week, based on what local producers deliver. It’s a great way to honor the seasons while never falling into a routine. On the ground floor, there’s a lively tapas vibe perfect for sharing, giving off a scent of sustainable aperitif fun. Upstairs, it’s a whole different world: we step up the game with a refined bistronomic formula, still committed to sustainability but with a touch more intimacy. In short, you can swing by for a drink on the terrace or celebrate a fancy birthday – all while keeping your conscience clear.

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The Local at the Heart of the Project

But if Le Limonadier hits the jackpot, it’s not just because of its tasty dishes. It’s the entire project that impresses: solid sourcing, meticulous waste management, controlled energy consumption, and a well-crafted CSR charter... The duo has scrutinized every little detail of their establishment. The result: a solid Ecotable audit, a score that puts others to shame, and a distinction that places Lyon at the top of the sustainable dining scene. It just goes to show, there’s a flair to being local!

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P.S.: the address will celebrate its 100 & 1 years at the beginning of October: the 100 years of the business, and the first year of the establishment that now resides there and has just received this prestigious national award!