
Söma serves modern Franco-Algerian bistro cooking at 9 Pl. Saint-Paul, with natural wine and Michelin Plate recognition in 2025 and 2026.
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- Address
- 9 Pl. Saint-Paul, 69005 Lyon, France
- Phone
- +33 6 85 59 30 49
- Website
- bistrotsoma.com

Modern Franco-Algerian bistro cooking
Modern Franco-Algerian bistro cooking frames Söma as a modern-cuisine choice for lunch or dinner, with upscale-casual service and a conversational noise level suited to a seated meal.
Tapioca cheese and natural wine
Tapioca cheese, trout with harissa-glazed carrots, and slow-cooked lamb define the signature list; local sourcing and natural wine give the meal a focused produce-and-bottle structure.
9 Pl. Saint-Paul street scene
9 Pl. Saint-Paul opens onto a street scene, and Michelin gave the restaurant Plate recognition in 2025 and 2026.
Fast Comparison
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Söma | Modern Franco-Algerian Bistro | $$$ | Michelin Plate | Quartier Quartiers Anciens |
| Accentué | Modern French with Global Spices | $$$ | Michelin Plate | Quartier Gerland |
| Cinq Mains | Modern French Bistronomique | $$$ | Michelin Plate | Quartier Quartiers Anciens |
| Daniel et Denise Saint-Jean | Lyonnais Bouchon | $$$ | Michelin Plate | Quartier Quartiers Anciens |
| Le Limonadier | Organic French Bistronomie | $$ | Michelin Plate | Quartier Croix-Rousse Est et Rhône |
| Taggat | Modern French Bistro | $$$ | Michelin Plate | Quartier Saxe Roosevelt |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
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At a Glance
- Modern
- Lively
- Cozy
- Trendy
- Intimate
- Date Night
- Special Occasion
- Open Kitchen
- Natural Wine
- Local Sourcing
- Street Scene
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 7–9:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 7–9:30 PM
- Thursday
- 7–9:30 PM
- Friday
- 12–1:30 PM, 7–9:30 PM
- Saturday
- 12–1:30 PM, 7–9:30 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Lively and energetic with tactile simplicity—pale woods, matte ceramics, softly industrial edge, curated soundtrack, and stylish service.



















