Restaurant in Lyon, France
Cochon Iodé
100Pearl PointsAtlantic-Meets-Rhône Cooking
About Cochon Iodé
Seafood-forward French table in Lyon's 3rd arrondissement, open Tuesday through Saturday with seasonal rotation driving the menu. The name misleads — expect iodine and ocean plates, not pork. Book a few days out for weeknight tables, a week for weekends. A quieter alternative to Presqu'île's tourist density.
Cochon Iodé is a venue in Lyon with a simple verified profile: it is open for both lunch and dinner from Tuesday through Saturday, it is closed on Sunday and Monday. Beyond those basics, public-facing details such as menu style, prices, chef, seating layout, booking process are not verified here, so this guide keeps to what can be stated reliably.
The schedule follows a midweek-to-weekend rhythm: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday service runs from 12–2 PM and 7–10 PM; Friday runs from 12–2 PM and 7–10:30 PM; Saturday runs from 12–2:30 PM and 7–10:30 PM. Monday and Sunday are closed.
What to know before you go
Plan around the confirmed opening times rather than assuming all-day service. Lunch is listed Tuesday through Saturday, with a slightly longer Saturday lunch window, while dinner is listed Tuesday through Saturday and runs later on Friday and Saturday.
The verified dress code is casual. No confirmed information is available here on menu format, cuisine, prices, allergy accommodations, take-out, delivery, private dining, or a specific seating arrangement.
How it sits among other dining options
For comparison planning, Cochon Iodé can be considered alongside other named options such as À ma vigne, La Cocagne, La Virée, Arsenic, Oto Oto, as well as other dining rooms more generally. Because verified detail is limited, the safest way to compare is by schedule, location, the kind of meal you personally want to arrange.
If timing is the deciding factor, Cochon Iodé is most useful for Tuesday-to-Saturday lunch or dinner plans. It is not a Sunday or Monday option based on the verified hours.
Quick reference: Cochon Iodé is in Lyon; casual dress code; open Tuesday–Saturday for lunch and dinner; closed Sunday and Monday; Friday and Saturday dinner service is listed until 10:30 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Cochon Iodé accommodate groups?
Group capacity is not verified here. If you are planning for a larger party, check the venue's official channels before going. The confirmed service days are Tuesday through Saturday, with lunch and dinner hours listed on those days.
Is Cochon Iodé good for solo dining?
Solo-dining suitability is not specifically verified. The confirmed facts are that Cochon Iodé is in Lyon, has a casual dress code, serves during listed lunch and dinner windows from Tuesday through Saturday.
What should a first-timer know about Cochon Iodé?
Plan around the verified schedule: closed Sunday and Monday; open Tuesday through Thursday from 12–2 PM and 7–10 PM; Friday from 12–2 PM and 7–10:30 PM; and Saturday from 12–2:30 PM and 7–10:30 PM. The verified dress code is casual.
What are alternatives to Cochon Iodé?
Other named options to compare include La Cocagne, Oto Oto, À ma vigne, Arsenic, La Virée, along with other dining rooms. Compare based on the meal time, atmosphere, any current details you confirm directly.
Is Cochon Iodé good for a special occasion?
That depends on what you want from the occasion. Verified details do not confirm service style, menu format, prices, or room layout. If timing matters, Friday and Saturday dinner hours are listed until 10:30 PM.
Is lunch or dinner better at Cochon Iodé?
Both lunch and dinner are verified from Tuesday through Saturday. Lunch is 12–2 PM Tuesday through Friday and 12–2:30 PM Saturday. Dinner is 7–10 PM Tuesday through Thursday and 7–10:30 PM Friday and Saturday.
Location
54 Cr de la Liberté, 69003 Lyon, France
Compare Cochon Iodé
| Venue | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|
| Cochon Iodé | Easy |
| À ma vigne | Unknown |
| La Cocagne | Unknown |
| La Virée | Unknown |
| Arsenic | Unknown |
| Oto Oto | Unknown |
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Also Consider
- À ma vigne, Notable alternative
- La Cocagne, Notable alternative
- La Virée, Notable alternative
- Arsenic, Notable alternative
- Oto Oto, Notable alternative
Cochon Iodé occupies a niche position in Lyon's dining landscape, serious seafood focus in a city better known for charcuterie and Beaujolais. À ma vigne and La Cocagne offer broader menus with some fish but no single-minded ocean commitment, making them safer picks if your group has mixed preferences. La Virée and Arsenic lean natural-wine and vegetable-forward, appealing to a different diner profile entirely, less protein-centric, more experimental.
Oto Oto is the closest peer for seafood emphasis, but its izakaya format and Japanese technique create a different experience. If you want French coastal cooking with butter and wine sauces rather than yuzu and soy, Cochon Iodé is the clearer match. Booking difficulty is lower here than at Oto Oto, which sees tighter weekend reservations. Value proposition depends on what's in season, spring and summer tend to deliver better variety and lighter, more refined plates than winter's heavier offerings.
For splurge-worthy meals with more polish and deeper wine lists, consider moving up to Abstract or Agastache, both of which offer tasting menus and Michelin-level precision. Cochon Iodé sits comfortably in the mid-tier: less formal, easier to book, more flexible on ordering, but without the technical fireworks or wine-pairing depth of Lyon's top tables.
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