Celebrated table
The story
Epona sits at 20 Quai Jules Courmont, one of Lyon's most atmospheric addresses, where the city's centuries-old relationship with good food and great wine feels entirely natural. The restaurant has earned a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 2025 — recognition that speaks directly to the seriousness of its cellar and the care taken in pairing wine with its French and European cooking.
The Wine Spectator distinction is not given lightly, and at Epona it reflects a list built with genuine intention. For guests who care about what's in the glass as much as what's on the plate, this is a meaningful signal — Lyon, already France's self-declared capital of gastronomy, demands nothing less.
Epona opens for both lunch and dinner, making it a fitting choice whether you're looking for a midday pause from the city or an unhurried evening of French and European cuisine beside the water. The quayside setting adds a quiet grandeur without formality, the kind of backdrop that lets the food and wine speak for themselves.
Recognition