While I have not yet dined In de Rustplaats, I am very familiar with the cuisine of Chef Frank…read more Over the many years and countless meals I have eaten from his kitchen, not once ever has the experience been less than exceptional. Wherever he goes, the best food will be found. Here in my town he is sorely missed. If your party is debating the drive to dine with him, just make it you destination and you will not be disappointed.

It is a charming family-operated restaurant on the side of the road. We were a party of four on a…read moreSaturday night without a reservation and got seated without a problem. Most of the group got steaks and liked them a lot, but my coq au vin was a little dry. The staff were remarkably nice - for example, gave us lots of advice on the other destinations on our trip.

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.

My partner + I recently rented an apartment nearby and were excited to try this restaurant. At 7pm…read morewe were the first customers to arrive so we were fortune to meet the owners, Vincent + Ilse, and briefly hear their story. What a wonderful couple! The indoor dining space is small + cozy with an elegant yet comfortable vibe thanks to the friendly greeting and fun artwork. The menu is small yet well-curated with something for every palate - seafood, meat, chicken, etc. After ordering mocktails, Vincent surprised us with a taste of vegetable soup (shockingly savory!) followed by our escargot starter. My partner + I love escargot and Vincent's was no exception. We were off to a great start! For entrees we ordered the Dover sole and duck. The sole included a simple, delicious butter lettuce salad with seasoned roasted potatoes, and the duck included potato croquettes and a warm cabbage + pancetta salad (which I was particularly happy to gobble down for lunch the next day!). All items were perfectly prepared, well seasoned, and truly delicious! Afterward my partner + I shared a pear dessert which was essentially a baked (or maybe steamed?) whole pear dipped in chocolate and topped with vanilla ice cream and whipped topping. So simple yet savory and 100% satisfying. Then Vincent surprised us again with a final sampling of his yummy panna cotta! In hindsight, we are so fortunate our visit occurred on a slow winter weeknight, a time in which Vincent + Ilse are able to be fully involved greeting and servicing customers themselves - although I have a feeling they try their best to provide the same personal touch even in the height of summer. We thoroughly enjoyed getting to know them a bit more each time they checked in on us. Thank you, Vincent + Ilse! You turned a typical night out into a very memorable evening. We will absolutely be back + look forward to seeing you both again soon!

Without reservations I recommend Restaurant Vincent. This restaurant was truly a pleasure to dine…read morein. A favorite to many locals in the area and also a great place to celebrate any occasion. Our meal was wonderful from start to finish. In addition to some fabulous food meeting Vincent and his lovely wife made the experience even more worth the visit. They are just charming and so helpful recommending different options on their menu and even shared some sites to visit while we're in Kortrijk. Be sure to make a reservation if you are planning on dining at Vincent's during the weekends or during the busy Summer months. Enjoy!

From the owner: Bij de Mangerie in Lauwe geniet je van heerlijke creaties gebracht door onze chef Nick. Evelien…read morezorgt voor een perfecte service in de zaal en vormt zo een krachtig team met Nick om er steeds voor te zorgen dat u kan genieten van gerechten van hoogstaande kwaliteit in een uniek kader te Lauwe! We kijken er alvast naar uit om u te mogen verwelkomen in onze zaak.

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