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Indian Cantine

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🫤 This is ridiculous. I don’t know why this place has such a high rate. In fact, it’s sloppy in everything. Maybe reviewers didn’t have a chance to try a proper Indian food.. But this place is something. 1) Food is mediocre. 2) it’s too expensive for the quality and quantity you get!! 3) No menu in En... People often mention Indian, restaurant, good, service, dishes, cuisine, taste, plats, delicious, recommend,


Address

69 Pl. Voltaire, 69003 Lyon, France

Website

indiancantine.fr

Contact

+33 4 81 11 86 31

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (541 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 11:30 am to 3 pm, 6:30 to 11 pm
  • Tuesday: 11:30 am to 3 pm, 6:30 to 11 pm
  • Wednesday: 11:30 am to 3 pm, 6:30 to 11 pm
  • Thursday: 11:30 am to 3 pm, 6:30 to 11 pm
  • Friday: 11:30 am to 3 pm, 6:30 to 11 pm
  • Saturday: 11:30 am to 3 pm, 6:30 to 11 pm
  • Sunday: 11:30 am to 3 pm, 6:30 to 11 pm

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  • 1/5 Prajwal K. 3 months ago on Google • 215 reviews New
    Warning to all food enthusiasts in Lyon! I recently had the most appalling experience at a so-called Indian restaurant that I feel compelled to share. As an Indian living in Lyon, I decided to indulge in some comfort food and chose a restaurant, unknowingly setting the stage for a culinary nightmare. I ordered the classic Palak Paneer, and to my horror, there was a severe lack of paneer, and the palak itself was undercooked with a foul odor. It left me questioning the authenticity of the ingredients and wondering if the chef had any understanding of Indian cuisine. My friend's Chicken Curry was no better – it lacked salt, flavor, and any semblance of what a decent curry should taste like. Not only did the culinary experience leave much to be desired, but the overall ambiance of the restaurant was equally deplorable. The atmosphere was tainted with an unsettling aura, and the cleanliness of the place was shockingly subpar. Upon complaining to the owner, expecting at least a hint of accountability, I was met with an absurd response claiming that all their customers supposedly enjoy their food this way. It was clear that the owner had no intention of admitting to any mistake or addressing the poor quality of the dishes. I cannot stress this enough – avoid this restaurant at all costs! As an Indian, I feel a sense of responsibility to warn my fellow compatriots and people of other nationalities to steer clear of this establishment. It's disheartening to see a restaurant tarnish the reputation of Indian cuisine in Lyon. Save your money, avoid the disappointment, and explore the many other excellent Indian restaurants in Lyon. Let's not let one bad experience overshadow the rich and delicious offerings that Indian cuisine can provide. Spread the word and choose wisely!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Honest 2 years ago on Google • 67 reviews
    This is ridiculous. I don’t know why this place has such a high rate. In fact, it’s sloppy in everything. Maybe reviewers didn’t have a chance to try a proper Indian food.. But this place is something. 1) Food is mediocre. 2) it’s too expensive for the quality and quantity you get!! 3) No menu in English, no English knowledge by the staff, and on top of that - NO WIFI! So communication with the waiter is.. quite impossible. 4) it’s extremely narrow space there. Barely possible to walk without pushing other ppl . Bad experience. Not recommended!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Siara I. 11 months ago on Google • 46 reviews
    Half a dozen outdoor tables on a quiet square. Good flavour and reasonable prices. Nice family lunch
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pamela R. 5 years ago on Google • 28 reviews
    I came to this place twice and both times it's always been an incredible culinary experience. I love the food that they prepared here. The place is attended by a married couple, the husband cooks and her wife is the front face of the place. She gives a good service, explains the dishes, and checks if everything goes well. The spicies and flavors are well balanced and bring a home cooked taste. I recommend a lot the Tika Massala !!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steven G. 6 years ago on Google • 15 reviews
    Didn’t expect to need a reservation late Sunday night but glad we did. Place was full. The host was friendly and welcoming. Food was excellent, great samosas, cheese naan and the shrimp masala and my girlfriend had the chicken korma. Expertly prepared dishes, will most definitely be going back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amarendra A. 8 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    It felt like home while having dinner here. Delicious food coupled with friendly behaviour and talks in Hindi with the owner made me so comfortable
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matondo M. 5 years ago on Google • 4 reviews
    I had the most beautiful last night in Lyon here on a girls trip. Already before we entered the restaurant a woman advised for us to eat there and I am glad we listened to her. The food was very delicious and had such an authentic taste. It was such a nice atmosphere. Me and my girls felt right at home. The best part was the waitress who was very nice and charming and gave very good recommendations. Before we left we engaged in a longer and open conversation with her and it was beautiful. She shared so much wisdom with us and was so motivational and had one girl even in tears. I absolutely know where to eat when I go back to Lyon. C'ant wait to taste that delicious food again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emma C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent value for money. On the terrace or inside, you can dine really well for an affordable price. Lovely staff. (Original) Rapport qualité prix excellent. En terrasse ou à l'intérieur, on y dîne vraiment bien pour un tarif abordable. Personnel adorable.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 BREDA A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I loved having dinner there. It was good, the place is nice and the service impeccable. (Original) J'ai adoré dîner là bas. C'était bon, la place est sympa et le service impeccable.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hélène S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It was a great discovery for me, I really enjoyed myself and the terrace is very pleasant !! I will come back to taste other dishes. To discover absolutely 🤗 (Original) Ce fut une belle découverte pour moi, je me suis régalée et la terrasse est très agréable !! Je reviendrai goûter d'autres plats. A découvrir absolument 🤗
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jihane A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Restaurant found by typing "good Indian restaurant" on Google. Well I can tell you that I do not regret at all. We ordered chicken and shrimp dishes which were just delicious. Fresh and well cooked shrimp and tender and delicious chicken. Not to mention their naans! The restaurant is quite small, but we are comfortable there. Generous portions and reasonable prices. I highly recommend ! Very polite and attentive waiter. (Original) Resto trouvé en tapant « bon resto indien » sur Google. Et bien je peux vous dire que je ne regrette pas du tout. Nous avons commandé des plats à base de poulet et de crevettes qui étaient juste délicieux. Crevettes fraîches et bien cuites et poulet tendre et délicieux. Sans parler de leur naans ! Le resto est assez petit mais on y est à l’aise. Portions généreuses et prix raisonnables. Je recommande vivement ! Serveur très poli et à l’écoute.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 p t. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Without a doubt the best Indian restaurant I have eaten, warm welcome and delicious food (Original) Sans aucun doute le meilleur restaurant indien que j'ai mangé, accueil chaleureux et cuisine délicieuse
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 hermès 2. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super 👌 😁 good 😋 I highly recommend (Original) Super 👌 😁 bon 😋 je conseille vivement
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Olivier E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Way... Really NOT terrible ... AVOID IN FRONT THERE IS A LITTLE INDIAN RESTO MUCH BETTER AND MUCH CHEAPER Well-known and well-known dishes that are easy to eat. However the service leaves something to be desired The prices are correct. Why not go there once or twice a year? (Original) Moyen... Vraiment PAS terrible... A ÉVITER EN FACE IL Y a un PETIT RESTO INDIEN BIEN MEILLEUR ET BIEN MOINS CHÈR Des plats connus et archi connus mais qui se mangent facilement. En revanche le service laisse à désirer Les prix sont corrects. Y aller 1 ou 2 fois par an pourquoi pas ?
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elodie R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I think this is truly one of the best Indian restaurants, having learned about Indian cuisine since I was a child. I do not forget this restaurant, even though it has been a long time since I could come. The lady who served was very nice in addition to the quality of the food, and it is small and the calm is very pleasant. The sauces also have, like the rest, all the qualities of the best Indian sauces. I can only recommend this restaurant, if you want to taste well cooked Indian food. I wanted to say thank you to them, for the pleasure I had each time. (Original) Je pense que c'est vraiment un des meilleurs restaurants indiens, aillant une connaissance de la cuisine indienne depuis mon enfance. Je n'oublie pas ce restaurant, même si ça fait longtemps que je n'ai pas pu venir. La dame qui servait était très gentille en plus de la qualité des mets, et c'est petit et le calme y est très agréable. Les sauces aussi, ont comme le reste toutes les qualités des meilleurs sauces indiennes. Je ne peux que conseiller ce restaurant, si vous voulez goûter des plats indiens bien cuisinés. Je voulais leur dire merci , pour le plaisir que j'ai eu a chaque fois.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Daniele G. 2 years ago on Google
    Super slow service, forgot orders after more than a hour wait. Shame because the food was good, but be aware: do not go there if you are hungry and do want to wast two hours of your time
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tony T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent restaurant. Small but friendly with real typical cuisine. We feel the love that managers put in their dishes. A delight. (Original) Excellent restaurant. Petit mais convivial avec une vrai cuisine typique. On sent l'amour que les gérants mettent dans leur plats. Un régal.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Régis A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Order two dishes via ubereat and get only one of them. Great. Meet on the phone to negotiate the shipment of the missing dish. Having to pay a naan to have the dish that is missing, we are certainly on a good commercial sense. Go eat elsewhere, it will be better. (Original) Commander deux plats via ubereat et n'obtenir que l'un des deux. Super. Se retrouver au téléphone pour négocier l'envoi du plat manquant. Devoir payer un naan pour avoir le plat qui manque, on est sur un bon sens commercial assurément. Allez manger ailleurs, ça sera mieux.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Gabo N. 2 years ago on Google • 31 reviews
    Food was good. However, there is no music at all, which makes the ambience very quiet, everyone speaks very low etc. The waiter doesn’t speak french and their English is not better either, so communication was a bit complicated. Also the place is very small, sadly because I found that the food is not bad compared to other Indians in Lyon.

  • 2/5 Xiangrui C. 3 years ago on Google • 7 reviews
    As a loyal customer of the 'old' Indian Cantine, I must say that I'm sad to lose such a good restaurant and its owner. Dishes are no more delicate and well decorated; new owner no longer talks with customers. Maybe the new owner just bought the restaurant and want to make it another indien fast food, but we used to have much more good experience and now it's all gone. So please change the name of restaurant, or more old customers are complaining about the same thing. 2 stars for overrating warning.

  • 5/5 Malik 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unbelievable (Original) Incroyable

  • 5/5 Isabelle B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious ! Excellent ... (Original) Délicieux ! Excellent ...

  • 5/5 Jonathan V. 4 years ago on Google
    D.E.L.I.C.I.E.U.X 😋

  • 5/5 Luna L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good & authentic cuisine served by a smiling & friendly staff. I recommend 100%! I took the beef, it was very tender and tasty as well as the spiced rice. The lassi with cardamom is served in a tall glass, a delight! Very good authentic food served by friendly people! I recommend it at 100%! I took the beef, it was really well-cooked and soft, as well as the rice with spices. The lassi was served in a big glass and was delicious! (Original) Très bonne & authentique cuisine servie par un personnel souriant & sympathique. Je recommande à 100% ! J'ai pris le boeuf, il était très tendre et goûteux ainsi que le riz aux épices. Le lassi à la cardamone est servi dans un grand verre, un délice ! Very good authentic food served by friendly people ! I recommend it at 100% ! I took the beef, it was really well-cooked and soft, as well as the rice with spices. The lassi was served in a big glass and was delicious !

  • 5/5 Jérôme B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An excellent Indian restaurant, very small and which does not look like much, but which serves fragrant dishes with kindness and kindness. One more address in my notebook! (Original) Un excelent restaurant indien, tout petit et qui ne paie pas de mine, mais qui sert des plats parfumés avec gentillesse et bienveillance. Une adresse de plus a mon carnet !

  • 5/5 Josias M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super welcome and super good. (Original) Super accueil et super bon.

  • 4/5 jean-philippe F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unpretentious Indian boui-boui. Simple but decent food, pleasant service. (Original) Boui-boui indien sans prétention. Cuisine simple mais correcte, service agréable.

  • 5/5 Dharmesh P. 1 year ago on Google
    Best place to have Indian dish. We tried biryani, naan , mix veg , dal and rice all were perfect and taste same as India.

  • 1/5 Hareesha s g. 2 years ago on Google
    After seeing Indian restaurant in Lyon I got interesting to taste Indian food in Indian restaurant but it's only name apart from nothing, I don't suggest to especially for South Indians.

  • 1/5 Ulsana S. 1 year ago on Google
    I will never be here again 🙄 worst food i have ever had ,no hygiene, i waste my all money 💴 😭

  • 5/5 Heïdi C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Small Indian restaurant offering very good dishes, seasoned with accuracy and real flavors, to be tested without hesitation! Special mention for the really excellent naans and lassis! (Original) Petit restaurant indien proposant de très bons plats, assaisonnés avec justesse et de vraies saveurs, à tester sans hésiter! Mention spéciale pour les naans et les lassis vraiment excellents!

  • 4/5 Luis Müller-Rehaag R. 1 year ago on Google
    Very great traditional dishes. Just having problems to communicate in english

  • 1/5 E O. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very disappointed in the quality and attention to your note .. they added us 3 € more. If I could have put 0 I would have done it. 4.8 is not warranted. (Original) Très déçu de la qualité et attention à votre note.. ils nous ont rajoutés 3€ en plus. Si j'avais pu mettre 0 je l'aurais fait. 4.8 n'est pas justifié.

  • 5/5 Jules R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Friendly welcome, fast service, small but pleasant room, everything is clean. And above all, delicious dishes: the tikka masala, the madras shrimp and the plain naan were top notch. I recommend ! (Original) Accueil souriant, service rapide, salle petite mais agréable, tout est propre. Et surtout, plats délicieux : le tikka masala, les crevettes madras et le naan nature étaient top. Je recommande !

  • 5/5 Baptiste T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wow, super good, cheap, but remember to book. (Original) Whaou, super bon, pas cher, mais pensez a réserver.

  • 4/5 jerome b. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A bit small but the food is good. Lacks a little friendliness with the waiter, 'was alone, suddenly the meal did not last long. (Original) Un peu petit mais on y mange bien. Manque un peu de convivialité avec le serveur, 'étais seul, du coup le repas n'a pas duré longtemps.

  • 4/5 Nirmal P. 3 years ago on Google
    Decent indian food with a good price Waiters are kind.

  • 5/5 Athena M. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome, lived up tp their expectations! They just need to stock up on their wine👍

  • 2/5 wannes v. 3 years ago on Google
    this was one of the poorest we had so far at an indian restaurant. I can hardly believe the 4.8star rating is real and not bought somewhere. the chicken was dry, the tika massala was ok but far from great, the toilets were everything but clean and kitchen staff was wearing facemasks everywhere but on their face. if their rating would have been 3, i would have never written this negative review but 4.8? then i expect something else, i'm sorry.

  • 5/5 GAJENDRA BABU A. 5 years ago on Google
    An excellent restaurant for Indian food.

  • 5/5 Boutayeb A. 3 years ago on Google
    One word perfect!

  • 4/5 Jonathan B. 4 years ago on Google
    Really tasty and authentic Indian/Pakistani food. Would recommend to people passing through the area. They have a seating area outside which is really nice when it's good weather.

  • 5/5 Sheryl D. 4 years ago on Google
    Loved this place...was staying in France for 7 days and could say one of the best meal we had was here...We love Indian food

  • 5/5 A N. 4 years ago on Google
    Very good food and very authentic taste. Friendly host. Will surely come back. 👍👍👍

  • 5/5 Jeremy N. 4 years ago on Google
    Really wonderful Indian in Lyon, anyone that likes good curry should go there!!

  • 4/5 Alex A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great! (Original) Super!

  • 1/5 Elodie S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fortunately, I checked my naan which was supposed to be without cheese due to allergy (we mentioned it to the cook), the last one had cheese. If I hadn't checked I would probably be here more tonight. I think they are very dangerous, they do not deserve their reputation, I almost died because of them, they did not even pay attention to our request. I don’t even dare imagine if I had trusted them. They are very DANGEROUS !! (I do not file a complaint because I think that everyone can repair these errors, even them ...) (Original) Heureusement que j’ai vérifié mon naan qui était sensé être sans fromage pour cause d’allergie ( on l’avais mentionné au cuisinier) ,se dernier avait du fromage. Si je n’avais pas vérifié je serais sans doute plus ici ce soir. Je pense qu’ils sont très dangereux , ils méritent pas leur réputation, j’ai failli mourir à cause d’eux , ils n’ont même pas prêté attention à notre demande. Je n’ose même pas imaginer si j’avais eu confiance en eux. Ils sont très DANGEREUX !! ( je ne porte pas plainte car je pense que chacun peut réparer ces erreurs , même eux...)

  • 5/5 Solène M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Varied and delicious cuisine, friendly staff, don't go your way! (Original) Cuisine variée et délicieuse, personnel sympa, ne passez pas votre chemin !

  • 2/5 Manou E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Welcoming, helpful and professional place but disappointing food and excessive prices compared to the content of the plate. (Original) Lieu accueillant, serviable et professionnelle mais nourriture décevante et prix exessif face au contenue de l'assiette.

  • 4/5 Franco Chanrion M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good (Original) Très bon

  • 5/5 Aurore D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I only have one word to say: PERFECT (Original) Je n'aurais qu'un seul mot à dire : PARFAIT

  • 5/5 jp d. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fantastic discovery with wonderful tastes 😋😋😋 (Original) Decouverte fantastique aux goûts merveilleux 😋😋😋

  • 5/5 Arnaud J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious and inexpensive food, with impeccable service. Very plentiful. (Original) Nourriture délicieuse et pas chère, avec un service irréprochable. Très copieux.

  • 4/5 francoise d. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very correct service and I took a single very good mariachi chicken dish (Original) Service très correct et jai pris un seul plat poulet mariachi très bon

  • 5/5 david b. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Quality food. Excellent dish. Our taste buds will remember it for a very long time (Original) Cuisine de qualité. Excellent plat. Nos papilles vont s'en souvenir très longtemps

  • 5/5 Marie L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A delight. I who eat a lot of Indian dishes made by real Indians, I find the Indian canteen dishes very tasty !! (Original) Un délice. Moi qui mange énormément de plats indiens fait par des vrais indiens, je trouve les plats d'Indian cantine très savoureux !!

  • 1/5 Claire T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Scammers! Order placed via Uber Eats. 40 minutes of waiting so as not to have the entire order (for 50 euros thank you!) There was 1 dish missing. When we called them to ask that they send us the rest of the order they refused! Their solutions? We move (of course if we go through a delivery service it is clearly that we want to move .. it is obvious) or recommend and REPAY! No commercial gesture, no effort and no refund! (Original) Des escrocs ! Commande passée via Uber Eats. 40minutes d'attente pour ne pas avoir toute la commande (pour 50 euros merci !) Il manquait 1 plat. Lorsqu'on les a appelés pour demander à ce qu'ils nous envoient le reste de la commande ils ont refusé ! Leurs solutions ? Nous déplacer (bien sûr si on passe par un service de livraison c'est clairement qu'on a envie de se déplacer.. ça coule de source) ou recommander et REPAYER ! Aucun geste commercial, aucun effort et aucun remboursement !

  • 4/5 Gilles C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Friendly welcome despite the confinement (Original) Accueil sympathique malgré le confinement

  • 1/5 TrainFit 11 months ago on Google • 1 review
    I entered in Restaurant waiter asked me what you will order , even before i pick a table. I asked me order at least for 20€ otherwise will not give me a table. After a talk i sat there and order a Thali Food wasn’t upto the mark. I didn’t felt it was authentic taste. I am not recommending it. Service was good


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