Les Petits Siamois
Quartier Bellecour Cordeliers, Lyon
Restaurant in Lyon, France
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Les Petits Siamois is better treated as an easy central Lyon option than a destination booking. Choose it when the Rue Palais Grillet location and weekday lunch or midweek-to-Saturday dinner timing matter; cross-shop Le Musée or nearby bouchons if the meal needs a clearer Lyonnaise identity, price cue, or special-occasion certainty.
About Les Petits Siamois
Les Petits Siamois is a practical Lyon choice when the basics fit your plan. It works well for a low-pressure meal if the hours and casual dress code suit the occasion.
A Lyon choice that works better when the basics fit
For a repeat visit or a relaxed meal, the key question is whether the schedule fits the occasion. Les Petits Siamois is open Monday and Tuesday from 12–2:30 PM; Wednesday through Saturday from 12–2:30 PM and 7–10:30 PM; and closed Sunday.
The restaurant’s appeal is practical: casual dress, lunch-hour openings Monday through Saturday, dinner-hour openings Wednesday through Saturday, no Sunday service.
When to choose it over another Lyon option
Choose this when the schedule works and the group does not need a heavily documented specialty before deciding. If you are comparing dining options, Le Musée, Bouchon Tupin, bouchon palais grillet, Bayrouti, Lion et Poisson are other names to consider, depending on what kind of meal you want to research further.
The practical verdict: choose Les Petits Siamois for a casual Lyon meal when its hours match your plan. If the occasion needs a defined cuisine, visible price positioning, or a stronger sense of what will arrive at the table, check current official information or compare other options first. If the priority is a workable Lyon meal window with lunch-hour openings Monday through Saturday and dinner-hour openings Wednesday through Saturday, it may make sense.
Planning details
- Location
- 16 Rue Palais Grillet, 69002 Lyon, France
- Reservations
- Book on TheFork
- Website
- restothai.com
- Phone
- +33478421616
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Les Petits Siamois sits on Rue Palais Grillet in Lyon’s 2nd arrondissement and reads as a quietly determined neighborhood specialist. Against a backdrop of ceremonious, Michelin-attended dining, it operates on a different register: smaller, informal and focused. The kitchen shows discipline rather than theatricality, and the room attracts repeat customers who prize consistency. Regulars form an unofficial order of priority for dishes and times, which gives the place a lived-in, local feel. Overall it comes across as an unpretentious, charming counterpoint to the district’s more formal options, where reliable Thai cooking is the main attraction.
Best For
This is a destination for diners who want straightforward, well-executed Thai in a neighborhood setting rather than a tasting-menu experience. It suits locals and repeat visitors who pay attention to which nights and times produce the best results, and it functions as a dependable, informal alternative to the surrounding fine-dining addresses. Evening service is a key moment here, and the restaurant rewards those who return regularly or who lean on local knowledge to time their visit for the kitchen’s most consistent performances.
Ordering Tips
Regulars at Les Petits Siamois follow an unofficial ranking of dishes, so learning which nights and times yield the top results pays off. Start with the signature items that have built the restaurant’s reputation: Pad Thai (Chicken and Shrimp or Beef with Thai Basil), Tom Yam, Green Curry Shrimp, and the Royal (grilled chicken, shrimp and sautéed vegetables). The description stresses disciplined, single-cuisine execution, so privileging these house favorites is a reliable way to sample the kitchen at its best. Pay attention to local cues about prime service nights.
Venue details
Ambiance
Modern lounge setting with a cozy, zen atmosphere featuring colorful and warm décor that creates an inviting space for couples and groups.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Pad Thai with Chicken and Shrimp
- Tom Yam
- Pad Thai with Beef and Thai Basil
- Green Curry Shrimp
- Royal (Grilled Chicken, Shrimp and Sautéed Vegetables)
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Lion et Poisson, Notable alternative
- Bouchon Tupin, Notable alternative
- bouchon palais grillet, Notable alternative
- Bayrouti, Notable alternative
- Le Musée, Lyonnaise, €
Restaurant context
How it compares nearby
Les Petits Siamois is the easier, lower-commitment choice if the priority is a central Presqu'île meal and flexible timing. Le Musée is the clearer pick for Lyonnaise food at a known € price signal, so choose it when value and local identity matter more than convenience alone.
For a bouchon-style meal, Bouchon Tupin and bouchon palais grillet are the more natural cross-shops. They make more sense for visitors who want the traditional Lyon decision, while Les Petits Siamois fits someone who has already done that meal and wants a simpler nearby alternative.
Lion et Poisson and Bayrouti are useful if the group is choosing by mood rather than address. With limited confirmed price and format detail across several peers, the practical move is to match the restaurant to the occasion: Le Musée for clear value, the bouchons for Lyonnaise atmosphere, Les Petits Siamois for easy central logistics.
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Compare Les Petits Siamois
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Petits Siamois | Lyon | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Lion et Poisson | Lyon | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Bouchon Tupin | Lyon | ; | ; | No published awards |
| bouchon palais grillet | Lyon | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Bayrouti | Lyon | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Le Musée | Lyon | Lyonnaise | € | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Les Petits Siamois in Lyon?
Other names to compare include Bouchon Tupin, Lion et Poisson, Bayrouti, Le Musée. Use current official information for each restaurant before deciding.
What should I wear to Les Petits Siamois?
The dress code is casual. Dress neatly and keep it relaxed, choosing the same general level of outfit you would wear for an informal meal in Lyon.
How far ahead should I book Les Petits Siamois?
Check the restaurant's current channels before going. The hours are Monday and Tuesday from 12–2:30 PM; Wednesday through Saturday from 12–2:30 PM and 7–10:30 PM; and closed Sunday.
Is Les Petits Siamois good for a special occasion?
It can work for a casual occasion if the Lyon location, hours, relaxed dress code suit your plan. If the night depends on a particular cuisine, price point, or menu format, check those details directly before choosing it.
