Christian TÊTEDOIE
Chef : 1 restaurant At Christian Têtedoie, chef Christian Têtedoie, famous for his restaurant, bistro and rooftop, has been combining gastronomy, transmission and human commitment for over 50 years.
In 2026,Christian Têtedoie celebrates fifty years in the kitchen and thirty years as Meilleur Ouvrier de France. Best apprentice chef in France at the age of 17, Chevalier of the Legion of Honor in 2007 and holder of three Gault&Millau toques for the past thirty years, he embodies both gastronomic excellence and entrepreneurship.
commitment and innovation in healthcare
"We have developed specific products for those who are heavily impacted by their treatment, sprays for children, foods for those who have difficulty swallowing... This means that today, these products can be classified as medication rather than food". His role with hospitals and his title of "Cuisinier Solidaire de l'Année 2021" (Solidarity Cook of the Year 2021) illustrate his human investment.
Passing on knowledge and nurturing chefs
between Part-Dieu and Rhône, he transformed the Arsenic into a veritable nursery of talent, like Loris Bresson, and took over the historic bouchon La Mère Léa to pay homage to Lyon. His cuisine, simple but refined, aims above all to please his guests, winning the loyalty of locals and visitors alike.
At Christian Têtedoie, gastronomy goes hand in hand with conviviality. The gastro, bistro orrooftop offer a complete experience where everyone knows they will be well received and well served. "Everything is linked, we try to do it right..." sums up the chef, true to his philosophy of sharing and pleasure.
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