Exquis magazine

Published on 16 September 2019

In the historic centre of Lyon's 2nd arrondissement, discover how a former local school gave birth to an independent 4-star hotel... Read Exquisite Magazine 's review of L'hôtel de l'Abbaye d'Ainay, where you are welcomed as if in a family home.

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Menu l'Artichaut

Discovery Menu

3 courses €40

 

Endive confit, Cream of chicory, Smoked pig oil, Gratons
Endive confit, Cream of chicory, Smoked pig oil, Gratons

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Roasted Cod, Seasonal Vegetables, Green Curry Sauce
Roasted Cod, Seasonal Vegetables, Green Curry Sauce

or

Creamy spelt, Parmesan, seasonal vegetables
Creamy Spelt, Parmesan, Seasonal vegetables

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'Rhum Coco' Caramel, Buckwheat, Rum infused Coconut Milk
Caramel, Buckwheat, Rum infused Coconut Milk

 

This menu is also available in a vegetarian version

Served lunch and dinner from Tuesday evening - Last order 9.30 pm

The Abbey

3 courses - 55 euros

Accord 3 glasses 10 cl - € 35

Served every evening and Saturday lunchtime - Last order 9.15pm

 

Smoked Trout, Wasabi Mayonnaise, Grape Vinaigrette, Nori Powder
Smoked Trout, Wasabi Mayonnaise, Nori Powder

or

Snails, Pumpkin purée, Garlic, Parsely
Snails, Pumpkin purée, Garlic, Parsely

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Monkfish, samphire, cream of spelt soup
Monkfish, samphire, cream of spelt soup

or

Filet of Beef, Parsely Root Kat Kat, Bone Marrow Croutons
Filet of Beef, 'Kat Kat', Parsely, Bone Marrow Croutons

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Citron Chartreuse' Lime Cream, Italian Meringue, Lemon Gel and Yellow Chartreuse
Lemon Cake, Lime Cream, Italian Meringue, Chartreuse

or

Comme une Tatin' Caramelized apples, lemon-ginger insert, Breton shortbread
Caramelized apples, lemon-ginger insert, Breton sand

 

L'Artichaut

6 services - 74 euros

Accord 4 glasses 10 cl - € 45
Accord 5 glasses 10 cl - €55

 

Scallops, Salsify, Granny Smith
Scallops, Salsify, Granny Smith

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Snails, Pumpkin purée, Garlic, Parsely
Snails, Pumpkin purée, Garlic, Parsely

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Monkfish, cockles, samphire, cream of spelt soup
Monkfish, cockles, samphire, cream of spelt soup

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Roasted quail, sautéed chard, quail pillow and gravy
Roasted quail, sautéed chard, quail pillow and gravy

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'Rhum Coco' Caramel, Buckwheat, Rum infused Coconut Milk
Caramel, Buckwheat, Rum infused Coconut Milk

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Cocoa cookie, Crunchy, Salted butter caramel, Chocolate mousse, Kalamensi sorbet
Cocoa cookie, Crunchy, Salted butter caramel, Chocolate mousse, Kalamensi sorbet

 

Served every evening - Last order taken at 8:30 p.m.

A single menu for the whole table

 

Children's menu

2 courses 24 euros

in 3 services 29 euros

 

Endive confit, Cream of chicory, Smoked pig oil, Gratons
Endive confit, Cream of chicory, Smoked pig oil, Gratons

or

Smoked trout, Wasabi Mayonnaise, Grape Vinaigrette, Nori Powder
Smoked Trout, Wasabi Mayonnaise, Nori Powder

-

Roasted Cod, Seasonal Vegetables, Green Curry Sauce
Roasted Cod, Seasonal Vegetables, Green Curry Sauce

and / or

Beef tenderloin, Parsley Root Kat Kat, Marrow Bone Croutons, Watercress
Filet of Beef, 'Kat Kat', Parsely, Bone Marrow Croutons
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2 scoops of ice cream
2 ice cream scoops

 

Children up to age 12

Inputs

  • Endive confit, Cream of chicory, Smoked pig oil, Gratons

    18€

  • Scallops, Salsify, Granny Smith

    24€

  • Snails Cream of Pumpkin, Garlic Purée, Parsley

    22€

  • Home-smoked trout, wasabi mayonnaise, grape vinaigrette, Nori powder

    21€

Dishes

  • Low-temperature monkfish, Salicornia, Creamy spelt soup

    32€

  • Roasted quail, sautéed chard, quail pillow and gravy

    36€

  • Fillet of beef, parsley root Kat Kat, marrow bone croutons, watercress

    32€

  • Creamy spelt, Parmesan, seasonal vegetables

    24€

Desserts

  • Coconut, Rum, Caramel , Buckwheat

    12€

  • Cocoa cookie, Crunchy, Salted butter caramel, Chocolate mousse, Kalamensi sorbet

    12€

  • Citron Chartreuse' Lime Cream, Italian Meringue, Lemon Gel and Yellow Chartreuse

    12€

  • Comme une tatin' Caramelized apples, lemon-ginger insert, Breton shortbread

    12€

Lunch menus

Market Menu

Lunch from Tuesday April 16th to Friday April 19th

2 courses €25, 3 courses €29

 

 

Braised beef, caramelized shallots, anchovies
or
Pea soup, Smoked cheese, Mint oil

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Grilled bass, Polenta, Asparagus, Dill oil
or
Duck breast, sautéed potatoes, oyster mushrooms, apple sauce

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Club sandwich' Pistachio cookie, Lemon mousse, Strawberry jelly Strawberry and basil sorbet or Chocolate entremet, Orange cardamom mousse, Rosewater jelly

 

Discovery Menu

Lunch from Wednesday to Saturday, 3 courses €40

Endive confit, Cream of chicory, Smoked pig oil, Gratons
Endive confit, Cream of chicory, Smoked pig oil, Gratons

-

Roasted Cod, Seasonal Vegetables, Green Curry Sauce
Roasted Cod, Seasonal Vegetables, Green Curry Sauce

or

Creamy spelt, Parmesan, seasonal vegetables
Creamy Spelt, Parmesan, Seasonal vegetables

-

'Rhum Coco' Caramel, Buckwheat, Rum infused Coconut Milk
Caramel, Buckwheat, Rum infused Coconut Milk

 

This menu is also available in a vegetarian version

Served lunch and dinner from Tuesday evening - Last order 9.30 pm