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Est. 2019

MaisonNoir

Fine Dining • Fine Dining • Reservations Recommended

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The Art of the Table
Our Philosophy

Where France
Meets Haute Cuisine.

Maison Noir began as a question: what happens when centuries of artisan produce meet the precision of classical French technique? The answer is on every plate.

We source every ingredient within 80 kilometres of our kitchen. Not as a marketing point. Because it tastes better.

Chef Karim Benali trained in Lyon, cooked in Tokyo, and came home with a philosophy that has nothing to do with fusion and everything to do with honesty.

Seasonal Selection

The Menu

StartersMainsDessertsWine Pairing
Zaalouk Royale€18

Roasted aubergine and tomato, house-pressed argan oil, preserved lemon, sourdough crostini.

Signature
Scallop Chermoula€26

Seared hand-dived scallops, coriander and citrus chermoula, cauliflower cream, herb oil.

Bastilla Revisited€22

Slow-braised pigeon, almonds, cinnamon, warqa pastry, saffron butter, micro herbs.

Chef’s Choice
Lamb Mechoui€52

48-hour sous-vide lamb shoulder, wood-fired finish, red wine jus, house flatbread, yoghurt.

Signature
Sea Bass Charmoula€44

Wild-caught sea bass, charmoula crust, chickpea puree, lemon beurre blanc, fennel frond.

Vegetarian Tajine€36

Seven seasonal vegetables, preserved lemon, olives, saffron, toasted almonds and honey. A menu constant since 2019.

Orange Blossom Cremeux€16

Orange blossom water cremeux, sesame praline, dark chocolate soil, candied orange zest.

Signature
Argan Tart€14

Bittersweet chocolate and argan oil tart, amlou caramel, fleur de sel, vanilla cream.

Cheese Selection€18

Artisan artisan French and European cheeses, fig preserve, honeycomb, sourdough and walnut crackers.

Beyond the Plate

The Experience

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Private Dining

Our cellar room seats up to 12. Available for exclusive dinners, tastings and celebrations. Dedicated sommelier and personalised menu.

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Wine Cellar

Over 300 labels from partner estates, French classic regions and natural producers. Our sommelier pairs every dish on request.

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Chef’s Table

Four seats at the kitchen pass. Eight courses. Chef Karim walks every plate. Available Friday and Saturday evenings only.

Opening Hours
Tuesday to Sunday
Noon to 14:30
19:00 to 23:00

Closed Mondays. Reservations strongly recommended for dinner service.

Location
14 Rue des Artisans
Old Quarter
Vieux Lyon, France

Two minutes from Place Bellecour. Private parking available on request.

Contact
+ 33 4 XX XX XX XX
reservation@maisonnoir.fr

For group bookings of 8 or more, please contact us directly by email for availability.

What Guests Say

Voices from
the Table

★★★★★

The bastilla alone was worth the flight. I have eaten in Lyon, in Tokyo, in New York. That dish belongs in every city in the world.

Sophie M, Paris
★★★★★

Michelin should already know about this place. The service is precise without being stiff, the room is beautiful, and the lamb was the best thing I have eaten in years.

James H, London
★★★★★

We celebrated our anniversary at the Chef Table. Eight courses, four hours, one very happy memory. Karim came out after dessert and sat with us for twenty minutes. A rarity.

Laura & Marco, Milan
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An Evening
Worth Remembering.

Tables are released 30 days in advance. Cancellations accepted up to 48 hours before your reservation.