Already firm fans of the traiteur side (mmm coppa...), my amoureux treated me to a birthday dinner…read morein the restaurant last week. We started off with the planche and 2 glasses of red from the Puglia region. A delicious mix of tapenade, charcuterie and fromage was presented and washed down with the medium, fruity and slightly spicey wine. On to the main course: my boyfriend went for the lasagne and I the ricotta and asparagus. Although both creamy, cheesy and particularly rich, I think my boyfriend was jealous of my choice (haha). Both came in at around 16 euros which, for the quality and quantity, is really not bad! Both too full for dessert, we had a decaf and waddled back home. A romantic and gastronomic evening although one slight downfall. We were never shown the prices of the wine or of the planches. What's more, our waitress informed us that she had deliberatly not told us that they also do a small planche so that we'd order the big one... Cunning perhaps but not really customer-friendly. Next time we will ask to see a menu before ordering!

Spok is a cute, hipster lunch spot in Lille. They offer fresh sandwiches and little salads for…read moretakeaway or you can stay there to eat a dish of the day. The sandwiches are on display, almost like food often displayed in Japan, and evidently something not so common in France. Definitely a cute little place with a major hipster vibe!

All the meals are sold in little baskets, which is innovative but I did not appreciate it too much,…read morei.e. it feels like eating fast food. The staff is very friendly though, and the interior is cosy and original. I would only recommend it for a quick lunch.