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.

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!

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

Awesome authentic Creole spot located in old Lille. Dont get deterred if it looks like it's closed…read morefrom the outside, they just have very dimmed lighting on the outside of the restaurant. They have a menu of the day in french posted up in a few places around the restaurant. We got sausage dish and beef dish that came with delicious rice and veggies. The beignets were also to die for. My only complaint is the cocktails which were pretty basic. Basically just a liquor and a juice. Id go back and bring friends but would refrain from buying a drink.

Hey y'all! I'm probably the first English reviewer for this restaurant in the small town of Lille…read more I studied abroad in Europe for a semester and during my travels I chose Lille as one of the places I'd visit for a weekend. Touloulou was a restaurant that is located in Old Lille (Vieux-Lille) and was only a couple minutes away from the hostel I was staying at. My friend and I were looking for a place to grab dinner and we popped into Touloulou. Thankfully we got greeted and seated right away despite it being a little busy (with some tables reserved). Before going in, you're probably asking yourself is this English-speaking friendly. The staff knows English, and there's no English menu, but they are happy to help translate for you! (They helped translate through the whole menu despite being busy). The place itself is not small, but it is cozy and quaint. The decor is cute and makes you like you're visiting grandma's for the weekend. The lights are dimmed lower than usual places but that's not such a big problem! There are about 8 tables in the whole dining room, and they're all fairly close to one another, this may be especially uneasy if you're looking for a private conversation with your company. A first glance at the menu, there are a few selections. My eyes always wander off to the prices first, and my first initial thoughts were that this is pricey but fair enough. I got the bouef shop suey, and my friend got the rougail saucisses fumees. The food doesn't take that long to come out, and the dishes and plates are pretty and proportions are enough to get you full. Most dishes come with rice, and you can ask for sauces if necessary. The food was mediocre. For the price it was at, I didn't think it was worth being 15-16 euros. It was mildly good, but not enough for me to come back. The meat was tender which was good, but it was just meat on top of rice and veggies for me. I tried my friend's dish and it was similar to what I had. Nothing special, nothing worth mentioning. Maybe it's just my palette, but I wouldn't come back for the food. If anything I may come back and get a drink. I must applaud the staff, they were all friendly and very engaging and helpful, especially to us tourists.

We stumbled across this place by chance; it was lunchtime and this was the closest establishment…read moreaccording to Yelp. The owner/server sat us outside and was very graciously about our embarrassing lack of French and explained the menu to us in English. The pork cheeks and fish and chips we had were dynamite! Both dishes were well seasoned and flavorful; the fish and chips in particular had the best texture - flaky and crispy but tender. Dessert was a pot de creme (I think) and it was absolutely delicious! Fork battles were fought for the last bite. Do try this tiny little establishment, it's a gem.

From the owner: Comme à la maison Dans ce restaurant du Vieux-Lille, le décor est simple et l'accueil est…read morechaleureux, sans chichis. La carte va à l'essentiel en proposant des mets authentiques et savoureux. Soupe en hiver, salade en été... Les plats suivent la fraîcheur des saisons pour le plus grand plaisir des amateurs de la cuisine d'antan.

From the owner: Cuisine traditionnelle La cuisine proposée ici est réalisée à partir de produits régionaux. Les…read moremetrs sont savoureux et recherchés. Le cadre typique d'une auberge flamande est original et l'accueil sympathique. Pourquoi s'en priver.

I had an absolutely incredible, locally sourced, authentically Lillois lunch here. The rump steak…read morewas the special of the day and I decided to go for it, even though I had heard the Flemish stew and the local cheese dishes were also amazing. I'm so glad I chose the rump steak, though, as it was perfect. The meat was tender and covered in a cream and onion sauce (it was a special type of onion, though I can't recall what kind) and it was accompanied by delicious homemade fries, as well as a salad. The cost was reasonable given the amount of food I received, and the service was very pleasant. I was really happy to find this restaurant, as I love being able to order local and regional dishes when I can. Would 100% recommend!!

We stopped here on a whim and it was absolutely worth it. Great food and service! The burger was…read morevery good and I would recommend the special cheese