I decided to be adventurous and try the strawberry tomato gazpacho. It was very weird, as in it…read moredidn't work at all. The flavors were as incompatible as they sound €14. Than I had a rigatoni dish with nearly al dente pasta, pesto, cherry tomatoes and burrata. It was okay and filling but unremarkable. €19. With a small mineral water, which was really good, and bread, also good, I had a less than average dinner for €38. The service, I should mention, was excellent

This place is really quite quaint. Upon entering the Cafe you are greeted by the workers whom also…read moremanage the hostel that is behind. I had the pleasure of staying there 4 days, and I was really happy with my stay/ food. The toilet/ shower area is all new and kept clean daily, and the sleeping areas have more then enough room to put your large suitcases (if you're like me who backpacks with large suitcases). Each bed has a curtain that is dark enough that even with the room lights on you will NOT be disturbed if you decide to sleep in. If you are staying at the hostel, the cafe has some good deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I tried a few dishes at the Cafe and I was impressed with all of it. If you are traveling through France, I highly recommend that you stay at this place. ENJOY!

Lille cuisine is not what most people think of when someone says French food. This is not the…read moreFrench Riviera. It is Northern France. Close to the border of Belgium. It's cold. And the food reflects their weather and traditions. It's more hearty than sunny and bubbly. And it's delicious. Bloempot is a culinary must if you are in striking distance. Get the preset course which they change everyday. The chefs do everything top notch. We had 5 -7!courses. Lost count. I would also recommend the wine pairing. Staff is warm and engaged. Don't take the little cute butter dish with Bloempot on the side. Or do.

After having lunch here on Saturday my boyfriend and I concluded we had become food snobs. With all…read morethe four and five star reviews we expected something great. Yes, the interior is nicely and modernly done. Yes they have some unique options, like a beer pairing with your meal instead of the traditional wine pairing (which is also available). Yes, they tried some innovative things, like a meringue dessert with beetroot and radishes (not a home run, I'm afraid) and the beer butter (third base on that one). But there were also a lot of uninventive dishes, such as the meat (a bit chewy) with sauce (good but boring), the hard boiled egg (just a hard boiled egg, nothing fancy about it) and an apple pie (apples were soaked in some sort of alcohol but otherwise it was pretty standard). Overall it was all good but none of it was wow - except the service, which was very attentive, personable and not pretentious. Five stars for service but sadly three stars for food. Not Michelin worthy in my opinion.

From the owner: Niché dans une petite rue pleine de charme de Lille, Le Court Debout, restaurant gastronomique,…read moredévoile son ambiance cosy et chaleureuse, idéale pour déguster des plats gourmands, qui oscillent habillement entre tradition et modernité. Une cuisine riche en saveurs et haute en couleur ! A deux pas de la Place de la République et du Palais des Beaux Arts de Lille, ce restaurant du cœur historique vous invite à une parenthèse délicieuse de quiétude : attablez-vous en salle où la décoration d'inspiration Art Déco vous plonge dans un univers raffiné, ou sur la terrasse extérieure, à l'abri des regards, pour un moment agréable, lors de vos déjeuners et dîners romantiques, vos rendez-vous d'affaires ou vos pauses déjeuners en semaine. Un cocon lillois douillet, confidentiel et privilégié, où il fait bon découvrir la cuisine savoureuse d'un chef expérimenté, généreux et audacieux... Le Court Debout se prête parfaitement à l'organisation de vos célébrations personnelles ou vos repas d'affaires, grâce à son décor élégant, sa cuisine créative et sa situation idéale dans la capitale nordique. Notre équipe est à votre écoute, n'hésitez pas à la contacter.

The great student bar in Lille! I miss this place and their cheap beer specials for students. The…read morebar staff speak English!!!

Amazing African food in France, great atmosphere and service, and very filling…read more We had a peanut butter and chicken with rice dish, and a vegetarian rissotto. Both were delicious.

From the owner: Traiteur Afropéen, Florie & Mvouama vous proposes un concept unique de plats frais faits maison en…read moremarmites ; africain et français (voire européen comme la goulash...). 5 plats frais par jour avec une carte renouvelée chaque semaine à déguster dans un bol avec juste une cuillère. Voyage gustatif, redécouverte de bons plats et dépaysement garanti !

Excellent place. Worth a visit. Perfect location and great welcoming staff. Beautifully decoratedread more

From the owner: Nouvelle tendance gastronomique à Lille…read more Le Prieuré propose une restauration nomade et répond aux attentes d'une clientèle trendy, libre et décalée. Décontraction autour de son nouveau bar le Lodge, pour un apéritif dans une ambiance musicale afterwork. Découvrez les saveurs éclectiques de plats surprenants aux associations inventives de mets originaux, ainsi qu'une interprétation moderne de plats traditionnels.