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Two Lyon chefs awarded by the Gault&Millau 2026 guide!

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The Gault&Millau 2026 edition has just been unveiled in Lyon, shining a spotlight on two talented chefs from the city. Hubert Vergoin has won the Today's Tradition Award, while Christian Têtedoie takes home the prestigious Gault&Millau Gold. The culinary capital of the Gauls reaffirms its gastronomic prestige.

Lyon's gastronomy continues to make waves, and quite a splash at that! The Gault&Millau 2026 ceremony took place at the Académie, in the stunning Intercontinental – Grand Hôtel Dieu (Lyon 2nd), unveiling the regional awards for Auvergne – Rhône-Alpes. Out of the 11 awards given this year, two Lyon chefs graced the stage and reminded everyone that Lyon remains a powerhouse of fine dining.

In 2025, only Florence Perrier from Café du Peintre was awarded the Tradition of Today prize before passing the torch. In 2026, the new generation and established institutions confirm this exciting trend.

Hubert Vergoin, tradition reimagined for 2026

Barely opened, and already awarded: Hubert Vergoin’s journey is truly impressive!

The chef of Wine You Want, located by the Saône River in the Croix-Rousse area, has won the “Tradition of Today” award. This honor celebrates a precise and contemporary cuisine rooted in local traditions, thoughtfully designed around an impressive wine cellar featuring over 600 selections, including 48 wines served by the glass.

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Opened in September 2025, the venue – a restaurant, wine cellar, and double terrace all in one – has already served more than 10,000 meals in just six months. Rated 13.5/20 and adorned with two toques, Hubert Vergoin proves his status as an essential address in the Lyon culinary scene.

Christian Têtedoie, a Gault&Millau gold for a living legend

When excellence endures, it is always celebrated. In 2026, Christian Têtedoie receives the Gault&Millau gold. At the helm of the restaurant Têtedoie, rated 15.5/20 and with three toques, this Lyon chef adds a prestigious line to an already legendary career. As Lyon gets ready to celebrate the centenary of Paul Bocuse's birth, Christian Têtedoie also marks his 50 years in cooking.

and the 30th anniversary of his title as Meilleur Ouvrier de France. Let's just say 2026 is starting off with a bang of recognition.

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Gault & Millau Awards 2026 Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

  • Gold Gault & Millau: Christian Têtedoie from the restaurant Têtedoie in Lyon 5th
  • Today's Tradition Award: Hubert Vergoin from WineYou Want at Lyon 4th (69),
  • Young Talent Award in the hall: Laura Le Guirriec, from Flocons de sel in Megève (74),
  • Welcome Award: Hugo Bijaoui, from the restaurant Le Rousseau in Pont de Claix (38),
  • Best Sommelier Award: Vincent Gardarin, from the restaurant Origines by Adrien Descouls in Broc (63),
  • Best Pastry Chef Award: Jonathan Chapuy, from Brasserie Benjamin in Megève (74),
  • Exceptional Terroir Award: Ludovic Nardozza from Asterales – Hotel du Golf in Corrençon-en-Vercors (38),
  • Sea, Lake, and River Cuisine Award: Pieter Riedjik from l’Achillée in Bozel (73),
  • Excellence Techniques Award: Ivan Lavaux from l’Auberge de l’Abbaye in Ambronay (01),
  • Young Talent Award: Thomas Flachaire, from Chalet Flachaire in Abondance (74),
  • Tomorrow’s Great Award: Fabien Raux, from La Loire in Pouilly-sous-Charlieu (42).