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.

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

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.

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 !

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!

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

Foo good but the people were rude: sitting at the table my wife got an important phone call and…read moreleft the restaurant to take the call. She forgot her face mask. Going in again she apologized that she had forgotten the mask. They literally told her: "we do not care of you are sorry".

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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.