Le Caro de Lyon
rue du Bât d'Argent 25, 69001 Lyon
Closed now · opens 12:00
French€€€€
Menu
Source: the restaurant's website, read on 10 September 2026. Prices and dishes may have changed since.
Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 11 September 2026, for a typical portion. They are not medical advice and do not replace what the kitchen can tell you. "Diabetes-friendly" means: modest carbohydrates for the course, little sugar and no fast-absorbing base such as fries, white bread or white rice.
LE LAPIN
Rabbit Terrine
14.00
Terrine de Lapin à la sarriette, chutney d’abricot — With savory and apricot chutney
estimate≈ 320 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
L’ASSIETTE DE CHARCUTERIE
Depending on arrival
15.00
Selon arrivage — Cold meats and tomato toast
estimate≈ 450 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
LA VOLAILLE
Spring Salad
17.00
Salade printanière avec roquette, sots l’y laisse de volaille marinés — With arugula, marinated poultry livers, pistou, crunchy vegetables, parmesan, basil and pine nuts
estimate≈ 380 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
LA LYONNAISE
Salade Lyonnaise revisitée
15.00
Salade lyonnaise revisitée (oeuf, croutons, et lardons) — Salad with egg, croutons, and bacon
estimate≈ 410 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
LE BØUF
Beef Tataki
16.00
Tataki de Bæuf aux graines de sésames, coriandre et sauce orientale — With sesame seeds, coriander and oriental sauce
estimate≈ 310 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
LE TARTARE
Fish Tartarepescatarian
17.00
De poisson selon arrivage — Depending on the catch of the day
estimate≈ 280 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
LE TOURTEAU
Crab Raviolepescatarian
19.00
Raviole de Tourteaux et son bouillon à la citronnelle — Edible crab raviole with lemongrass broth
estimate≈ 340 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65
LE BAR
Sea Bass Cevichepescatarian
18.00
Céviche de Bar, émulsion granny smith — With granny smith apple emulsion
estimate≈ 260 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
LE PÂTÉ EN CROÚTE
Pâté en Croûte
20.00
De Volaille et farce au cochon, bouquet de mesclun à l’huile de noisette — Poultry and pig stuffing, mesclun salad with hazelnut oil
estimate≈ 520 kcal28 g carbs
L’ESPADON
Swordfish Steakpescatarian
20.00
Steak d’Espadon en croute de sésames et son riz thaï à la coriandre — With sesame crust and coriander Thai rice
estimate≈ 680 kcal55 g carbsbalanced 67
LA MORUE
Grilled Codpescatarian
21.00
Pavé de Morue grillée au thym et sa purée maison — Grilled with thyme and homemade mashed potatoes
estimate≈ 620 kcal40 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
LE SAUMON
Grilled Salmonpescatarian
22.00
Saumon grillé et mozzarella au pistou, légumes de saison — With mozzarella, pistou and seasonal vegetables
estimate≈ 580 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
LE POISSON GRILLÉ ENTIER
Whole Grilled Fishpescatarian
24.00
Selon arrivage (Bar, Daurade,...), accompagné de ses légumes de saison — Depending on catch (Sea Bass, Gilthead bream...), with seasonal vegetables
estimate≈ 550 kcal20 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 83
LE TURBO
Turbo Meunièrepescatarian
28.00
Tronçon de Turbo meunière et sa purée à l’huile de truffe — Slice of turbo fish with truffle oil mashed potatoes
estimate≈ 650 kcal42 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
LE TARTARE
Beef Tartare - Classique
18.00
Steak haché français coupé au couteau, mesclun de salade et frites - Classique — Hand-cut French beef, mesclun salad and fries
estimate≈ 850 kcal65 g carbs
Beef Tartare - Italien
19.00
Steak haché français coupé au couteau, mesclun de salade et frites - Italien — Hand-cut French beef, mesclun salad and fries
estimate≈ 870 kcal65 g carbs
LA VOLAILLE
Riso Pasta
21.00
Pâte “Riso” aux sots l’y laisse de Volaille et chorizo façon paëlla — With poultry livers and chorizo paella style
estimate≈ 720 kcal75 g carbsbalanced 77
L'AGNEAU
Lamb Cannon
24.00
Canon d’agneau, poîlée de fèves printanières — With sautéed spring beans
estimate≈ 610 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 83
LE COCHON
French Pork Pluma
25.00
Pluma de Cochon Français, sauce chorizo, purée à l’huile d’olive — With chorizo sauce and olive oil mashed potatoes
estimate≈ 740 kcal38 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
LE POULET
Free Range Chicken Supreme
22.00
Suprême de Poulet fermier, piperade au piment d’Espelette, riz Basmati — With Espelette pepper piperade and basmati rice
estimate≈ 640 kcal52 g carbsbalanced 77
LE BØUF (240 grammes)
Trilogie de Boeuf
26.00
Trilogie de Boeuf (Poire, Merlan, Bavette), sauce fromagère et son orzotto — Three pieces of beef (pear, whiting, flank), cheese sauce and orzotto
estimate≈ 850 kcal45 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65
LE VEAU
Veal T-BONE
28.00
T-BONE de veau, jus corsé et ses tagliatelles — With rich jus and tagliatelle
estimate≈ 780 kcal55 g carbs
Fromages et desserts
Fromage blancvegetarian
4.00
Fromage blanc à la crème — With cream
estimate≈ 220 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Saint-Marcellinvegetarian
7.00
Saint-Marcellin affiné — Aged Saint-Marcellin
estimate≈ 320 kcal1 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
1/2 Saint-Marcellinvegetarian
4.00
estimate≈ 160 kcal1 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Cervelle de Canutvegetarian
5.00
estimate≈ 250 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Cheese plattervegetarian
9.00
Assiette de fromages
estimate≈ 550 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Dessert of the day
8.00
Dessert du jour
estimate≈ 450 kcal50 g carbsheavy 34
Profiterolesvegetarian
8.00
Profiteroles à la vanille et chocolat chaud — Vanilla with hot chocolate
estimate≈ 620 kcal60 g carbsheavy 27
Mille-feuillevegetarian
8.00
Mille-feuille chocolat - vanille et sa confiture de fruits de saison — Chocolate-vanilla with seasonal fruit jam
estimate≈ 580 kcal55 g carbsheavy 29
Fruit tulipvegan, vegetarian
8.00
Tulipe de fruits et son sorbet fruits rouges — With red fruit sorbet
estimate≈ 280 kcal45 g carbsheavy 39
Fraisiervegetarian
8.00
Fraisier et sa tuile aux amandes — With almond tuile
estimate≈ 520 kcal48 g carbsheavy 31
Passion fruit dessertvegetarian
8.00
Dessert fruits de la passion
estimate≈ 350 kcal40 g carbsheavy 38
Tartvegetarian
8.00
Tarte selon l'humeur du pâtissier — According to the pastry chef's mood
estimate≈ 420 kcal45 g carbsheavy 42
Chocolate burgervegetarian
8.00
Burger revisité au chocolat — Reimagined chocolate burger
estimate≈ 650 kcal65 g carbsheavy 26
Café gourmand
9.00
estimate≈ 380 kcal40 g carbsheavy 34
Trois Parfumsvegetarian
7.00
Trois Parfums au choix — Three flavors of your choice
estimate≈ 400 kcal45 g carbs
Entrées
Charcuterie platter
15.00
Assiette de charcuteries
estimate≈ 600 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Homemade smoked salmonpescatarian
16.00
Saumon fumé « maison », crème gravelax et pain grillé — With gravelax cream and toasted bread
estimate≈ 380 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Cep mushroom cappuccinovegetarian
16.00
Cappuccino de cèpes, raviole forestière à l’huile de truffe — with forestière ravioli and truffle oil
estimate≈ 320 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Oeuf meurette
18.00
Oeuf meurette, sauce beaujolaise et son foie gras poîlé — with beaujolaise sauce and seared foie gras
estimate≈ 450 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Poultry pâté croûtte
20.00
Pâté croûtte de volailles, mesclun de salade à l’huile de noisette — with mesclun salad and hazelnut oil
estimate≈ 480 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Plats
Grilled cod with thymepescatarian
19.00
Morue grillée au thym et sa purée à l’huile d’olive — with olive oil puree
estimate≈ 520 kcal30 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
Linguine with southern flavorspescatarian
26.00
Linguines aux saveurs méridionales et ses Gambas sautées — with sautéed gambas
estimate≈ 680 kcal75 g carbsbalanced 73
Saucisson pistaché de Lyon
20.00
Saucisson pistaché de Lyon et son risotto, sauce vigneronne — with risotto and vigneronne sauce
estimate≈ 780 kcal45 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 68
Veal grenadine with morilles
35.00
Grenadin de veau aux morilles et sa purée à l’huile de truffe — with truffle oil puree
estimate≈ 610 kcal28 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
Black Angus beef bavette (200g)
24.00
Bavette de Bæuf black Angus ( 200 gr) à l’échalote, frites et salade — with shallots, fries and salad
estimate≈ 850 kcal55 g carbs
Fromages et desserts (bis)
Fromage blancvegetarian
4.00
Fromage blanc au coulis de fruits rouges — with red fruit coulis
estimate≈ 210 kcal22 g carbs
½ St Marcellinvegetarian
4.00
½ St Marcellin, mesclun de salade — with mesclun salad
estimate≈ 280 kcal4 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Brioche French toast
8.00
Pain perdu brioché et sa glace caramel beurre salé — with salted caramel ice cream
estimate≈ 620 kcal65 g carbsheavy 27
Praline tartvegetarian
8.00
Tarte à la praline
estimate≈ 450 kcal48 g carbsheavy 31
Royal chocolatvegetarian
8.00
Royal chocolat et crème anglaise — with crème anglaise
estimate≈ 510 kcal42 g carbsheavy 32
Menu 1
LA MOZZARELLAvegetarian
breaded mozzarella stuffed with confit tomatoes, Italian coleslaw with pistou and pine nuts
estimate≈ 420 kcal28 g carbs
LE POTIRON
creamy pumpkin, chestnuts and lardons, hazelnut emulsion
estimate≈ 310 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65
ASSIETTE DU PÊCHEURpescatarian
fish fillets, seafood and baby vegetables, rouille and croutons
estimate≈ 550 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 79
LE COCHON FRANÇAIS
pork pluma, forestière sauce, olive oil puree
estimate≈ 620 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
Fromage blanc or 1/2 St Marcellinvegetarian
Fromage blanc ou 1/2 St Marcellin
estimate≈ 250 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Vanilla macaronvegetarian
Macaron vanille aux fruits de saison — with seasonal fruits
estimate≈ 180 kcal22 g carbs
Tiramisu of the momentvegetarian
Tiramisu du moment
estimate≈ 450 kcal35 g carbsheavy 38
Menu 2
FOIE GRAS
LE FOIE GRAS — Millefeuille of semi-cooked foie gras with poppy seeds and pineapple jam
estimate≈ 380 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
SALMONpescatarian
LE SAUMON — Homemade smoked salmon, gravlax cream and grilled toast
estimate≈ 320 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
QUENELLE "Lyonnaise Specialty"pescatarian
LA QUENELLE “Spécialité Lyonnaise“ — Pike quenelle with lobster sauce and Basmati rice
estimate≈ 650 kcal45 g carbs
VEAL
LE VEAU — Veal Saltimbocca (veal, mozzarella, prosciutto) and risotto
estimate≈ 780 kcal40 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 68
Fromage blanc or Hard cheesevegetarian
Fromage blanc Ou Fromage sec
estimate≈ 250 kcal5 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
DESSERT OF CHOICE
DESSERT AU CHOIX
estimate≈ 500 kcal45 g carbsheavy 32
Menu de la Saint-Sylvestre
AMUSE-BOUCHEpescatarian
MISE EN BOUCHE — Mini shrimp Vol-au-Vent
estimate≈ 180 kcal15 g carbs
Foie Gras
Foie Gras confit au romarin et poivre de Sechuan, confiture d’oignons — Confit with rosemary and Szechuan pepper, onion jam
estimate≈ 350 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Scallop Carpacciopescatarian
Carpaccio de Saint-Jacques sur lit de guacamole et crumble de parmesan — On a bed of guacamole and parmesan crumble
estimate≈ 280 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Monkfish Tournedospescatarian
Tournedos de Lotte rôtie au canard fumé, déclinaison de rutabaga et topinambour — Roasted with smoked duck, rutabaga and Jerusalem artichoke variations
estimate≈ 520 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Veal Grenadin
Grenadin de Veau, pomme Anna, mousseline de butternut et jus aux noix de Macadamia — Pomme Anna, butternut mousseline and Macadamia nut jus
estimate≈ 680 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
New Year's Eve Cheesesvegetarian
Fromages de la Saint-Sylvestre
estimate≈ 300 kcal5 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
DESSERTvegetarian
Chocolate hazelnut dacquoise and citrus praline mousse
estimate≈ 550 kcal40 g carbsheavy 30
Menu de la Saint-Valentin 2018
Valentine's Day Menu 2018
49.00
Menu de la Saint-Valentin 2018
estimate≈ 0 kcal0 g carbsbalanced 70
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Limited vegetarian main options
How well a vegetarian eats here, read from the menu. Not a review score.
You can order a cèpes cappuccino with forest ravioli or breaded mozzarella stuffed with candied tomatoes. The menu features many vegetarian desserts such as tarte à la praline and royal chocolat.
25 vegetarian and 1 vegan dishes out of 75
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Low-carb French dining
How well someone with diabetes eats here, from the menu and estimated carbohydrates. Not medical advice.
This restaurant offers many protein-based main courses with vegetables. The selection of meat and fish is extensive and often low-carb.
44 diabetes-friendly · 75 dishes
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Practical
- Address
- rue du Bât d'Argent 25, 69001 Lyon
- Hours
- Mon12:00–14:30, 19:30–00:00Tue12:00–14:30, 19:30–00:00Wed12:00–14:30, 19:30–00:00Thu12:00–14:30, 19:30–00:00Fri12:00–14:30, 19:30–00:00Sat12:00–14:30, 19:30–00:00Sun—SERVICE JUSQU’À MINUIT
- Contact
- +32478395858
- Sources
- Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), lecarodelyon.fr/
- Record
- completeness 83 %, confidence 100 %