Went here after the front desk guy at our hotel recommended it. Really regret taking his…read moresuggestion. This was honestly one of the worst restaurants I've ever been to. I noticed all the Yelp photos and reviews are from years ago and the food isn't served so nicely anymore. Now it's like they're going for retro trailer trash vibes. Like evoke nostalgia by serving reheated leftovers from a microwave in need of repair. The food took an hour to come out, with a second server coming by to ask what we ordered after 30 minutes. It finally came out and I was just confused at what I received. I didn't even take a pic; I thought my order might have been wrong. Well, turns out it was correct but everything about the dish was just wrong. The name of my order was "Filet Trop Mignon"; the meat had no flavor, the bed of mini macaroni had no flavor, the two random chorizo pieces were burnt. The dish was lukewarm. A $1 microwave dinner would have tasted better than that. This cost 17€, and that was the only reason I attempted to eat it. My poor hubby ate most it for me and gave me some of his diced potatoes that came with his Chicken Cordon Bleu. They were too salty, but still a nice welcome to the complete lack of flavor in my dish. Sadly his chicken was lukewarm as well and not cooked in certain spots. I've never felt so disappointed and scammed by a restaurant. Please save your money and time and go anywhere else but here.

Hidden in a back alleyway, Les Compagnons de la Grappe is the place to come to try out Northern…read moreFrench dishes in a gorgeous garden or dining room setting. The service here was extremely friendly and attentive, offering us careful explanations of all their best dishes and accommodating all of our requests! The item to order if you don't know what to choose is the L'Assiette du Nord, a sampler plate which came with small square bowls of four of the Northern French specialties on the menu. The carbonnade was a sweet and savory stew made with tender chunks of beef and onions; the Welsh des Compagnons was a decadent dish of beer boiled with cheese, served over a slice of ham and a slice of bread (pain d'epices); the Pot'jevleesch was a cold terrine made with chunks of pork, chicken, and rabbit in a savory jelly; and the croquette de crevettes was a fritter made with a creamy batter mixed with little shrimps and served with a thick, creamy dip with herbs (almost like tzatziki). Every item on this plate was absolutely delicious, but I was a particular fan of the Welsh (great for spreading on more bread), the Pot'jevleesch (surprisingly flavorful yet refreshing), and the croquettes (the crispy exterior, the creamy, umami interior, and the cooling cream sauce went perfectly together). In addition to the sampler plate, I also ordered the Filet de Bar, or sea bass in a crispy parmesan crust, served over a tomato-onion compote in an iron plate. On the side also came a "bouillabaisse" in a tiny metal pot--this was a boiled soup made with seasonal summer vegetables including eggplant, zucchini, red onions, and tomatoes. This was a light and delicious seasonal dish, and the presentation and flavors of all the food here were extremely on point!

This was my favorite restaurant while visiting Lille…read more This cozy restaurant is set like family style... it has that warmth and shabby chick that you get as you walk into someone's dinning room. Very unpretentious and nice inside... outdoor you will find an open terrace with warm lighting and heaters for those winter days. It is a beautiful place. Having said that, the best part of this restaurant is the food... heart warming dishes, incredibly tasty bread, awesome wines and service couldn't get any better. Service here was friendly and very attentive. I usually heard of people in France being rude... but I could not disagree more. All of the people in this place were friendly... even other people at the restaurant with whom we talked for a bit and got a few recommendations as they are regulars here. We had a salmon tartare, raw tuna steak (very good), steak and fries and a lamb stew that was delicious all followed by a dessert that had a lot of things... I forgot the name but it was huge. Everything here was delicious. Prices are "very" reasonable. This place is a most visit when coming to Lille. Thumbs up.

Many more local reviewers are hard on the The Little Court- as an obvious outsider I think this…read moreharsh. The food is unapologetic Flamand, by and large. There is a respectable wine list; the staff are excellent and highly professional, not to mention mostly at least bilingual. The place is buzzing; even out of high season you really need a booking. I would come back in a shot.

Had the Flemish stew and the crème brûlée which were both very good. Had a quirky vibe like Lille…read moreoverall but interior and decoration were nice. Nice service as well. Would highly recommend. Sat inside but there was also an outdoor patio in the back.

The food was pretty good and service was pretty quick. We didn't make a reservation so we sat…read moreoutside.

The best restaurant in town for regional specialities and its welcoming feel. The owner goes out…read moreof his way to form a connection with your group in order to recommend the best appetizer and entree options. The wine list in small, but covers the major French wine regions very well. Our group of 5 actually ate here two nights in a row and were very pleased with the wide selection of food to choose from. The preparation and overall quality was very high. Also, since our group consisted of Dutch, Chinese and American members, it was great that the owner spoke English. Highly recommended restaurant in a very accessible part of Lille.