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.

The staff is always so nice & greeting. I would just recommend going before 8pm because too many…read morepeople arrive after that. The food is great and the vegetarian option is delicious!

Very nice food and nice service. Try the menu they offer and good choice of deserts too to enjoy.read more

I am a huge fondue fan and so I really enjoyed my meal here. However, that said generally fondues…read morethat I have had previously have been better than this one was. I was expecting a lot from a goat's cheese fondue, given my love of the chevre, but the meal didn't quite deliver. The taste was far too mild. We had bread and potatoe to dip in and for some reason a side dish of various presentations of pig. I have only had potatoes with fondue once before and they were served warm. Here the potatoe was cold, which wasn't that good. The service was efficient but not particularly friendly. I would still suggest that this place is worth a look if you fancy a fondue in Lille. I am just being harsh because I know it can be done so much better. When we were here it was very quiet but the fact that he told us we would need to vacate the table before 9pm (rather unnecessary I thought as this gave us 2 hours!) tells me that this place can get very busy (the other reviews back this up). Have an early lunch and go at 7 would be my tip!

One of our favourite pad-thai shop and it's Halal ! Extra point for being halal because it's not…read moreeasy to find a nice halal pad-thai in town. The portion is in generous size and the taste is good as well. Money wise, you can get Menu set that come with pad-thai + drinks + neem for 8 euro. Advisable to go for a mixed pad-thai as you can get everything in it ( chicken + beef +fried egg). The stall always crowded during lunch and dinner time so it is advisable to call and place an order to avoid long waiting time. But then, I went there last night and noticed they have different cook, not the usual friendly guy and personally the pad-thai taste different compared to previous one which I prefer most. The taste slightly bland, feel like they need to add more seasoning to it. Overall, it is a nice place to have Pad-thai and hopefully they will keep improving.

From the owner: thailandaise, cambodgienne, vietnamienne.read more

My cousin from Lille brought me here to try their popular Merveilleux pastries. The Merveilleux are…read morelike small meringue cakes. I bought a box of assorted minis to try all their flavors. The pastries were crispy on the outside, airy and fluffy on the inside, and not too sweet! A must-try when visiting Lille!

You know the drill, you see a queue around the block and think, "this place must be good" and join…read morethe line. At first we didn't even know what we were queuing for! When we got near we realised it was cake, this makes me happy. We bought a selection of 'merveilleux' which are like little meringues delicately filled. The service was exceptional with the staff working efficiently and in such a friendly manner to serve people quickly. The merveilleux weren't overly sweet which is amazing considering they were like mini meringues! They were beautiful with amazing flavour and I wish I had bought more to bring home, no matter how bashed they would have ended up. Exquisitive and a must visit if you are in the area of the Wazemmes Market.

What a great little restaurant this is. We were in town on vacation for just one day and selected…read morethis place. Very happy we did. My wife had a salad with goat cheese that she says is the best she has ever had, and she has had that many places throughout France and the US. As the photo shows, the goat cheese was baked onto a piece of wonderful bread, so it was almost like getting a salad and sandwich. I had a stew and our friends with us each had a ham and cheese bake of some kind. Forgive me for not remembering all of the details, but it was in French. Overall though, this was an excellent experience in every way. Great service, great food, convenient location. Note that we did not have a reservation, but the owner squeezed us in. I would highly recommend it because even at 1:30 on a weekday, this restaurant was packed.

Northern French food with an emphasis on the Maroilles cheese. The cheese itself is a bit strong…read morefor me. This review is biases because I was here on a day where it was 95 degrees hot.. no air conditioning in the restaurant nor did they have ice.. but I'm sure it would be much more enjoyable on a cooler day.

This place is a great place to get a beer or two. For Americans in Lille, we were looking to find a…read moreplace in Lille that had beer on tap. This place is a small store and bar in one. They play sports on the big screen, they play great music, and are great people. I left my bag with passports in it and the owner reached out to me via Fb. I couldn't recommend this place enough. The beers were great, service with a smile, and prices are low. The stuff in the store is unique. Definitely recommend!

From the owner: La Biche & Le Renard est un lieu dans lequel vous pourrez : prendre un café, travailler, rigoler,…read moreinstagramer, mais aussi acheter un carnet, une bougie, un coussin, un accessoire que l'on déniche avec soin, mais aussi boire une bière, un verre de vin, un mojito, grignoter un peu parfois, mais aussi écouter de la musique, découvrir nos playlists, voir un artiste. Nous sommes un lieu de vie, un lieu qui bouge, un lieu unique.

My favorite local place. Great food , I love it very much. The selection is amazing and very good…read moretaste. Placing if the location is on the street very Lille.

We wandered in here after a visit to the bizarre Musée L'Histoire Naturalle on our Lille trip and…read morewe were so glad we did. It was our favorite meal in Lille so far. My wife had the Pavette de Bœf which was a beautifully cooked steak with mashed potatoes and veggies. I had a loin of pork with a thyme reduction sauce. They had Affligem beer on tap and the service was very friendly even though they didn't speak much English. I wish i could go again to tonight.

Stumbled upon this inexpensive buffet for dinner. Only 16.90 euros each. Lots of salad, cheese, and…read moremisc pastas. Even sardines and cold cuts. French specialties galore. They also have a 3 minute make your own pizza bar and a chef making burgers and fries. Several chicken and fish choices and 1 beef. Dessert bar had fruit and mousse options on top of lemon pie and desert bars. Drink prices were reasonable. Highly recommended!

Babe offered a great atmosphere and even better beef. Fresh beers on tap and cocktails were good as…read morewell.

Charming and buzzing outdoor French ambiance. Had some great local beers and loved the Bones on…read morefire and croquettes. Very tasty fries. Entrees were good. Servers were kind and attentive. Highly recommend!