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.

After shopping at Maje, L asked the sales woman where we should go for lunch…read more She recommended here and I definitely think she has really good taste buds because this place is really good. This place was once the royal mint for Louis XIV, this 18th century townhouse is now home to a stylish and contemporary restaurant run by the son of the owner of A l'Huîtrière. Entrées : Velouté d'endives aux écrevisses - So good and very addictive! moelle osseuse - they give you a generous proportion unlike DBGB in NYC. Plats : Lotte with Lardons - really really really good and soooooooooooooooo filling. A bit on the salty side but too good for me to pass up. confit de canard - L ate this all up and I thought this was really good as well. I love canard when I am in France! I can't remember which Apéritif, we ordered but it was delicious! This place also offers English version menu in case you can't read French! Great service though we did have a problem with them giving us water! Other than that...PERFECT! Oh yeah this place has a glass window ceiling, so a lot of natural light shines through and it's just an amazing place to have lunch.

Fantastic atmosphere, ideal location, but very, very mediocre food. This was some months ago, so I…read moredon't remember what we ordered but my wife and I were both underwhelmed with our lunches. I also remember the woman at the table next to mine complaining to the chef about her veal. Do yourself a gigantic favor and walk up the street a little ways to a great restaurant specializing in local Flanders cuisine. I won't mention the name of it here, but you can find it in my previous reviews. You'll pay just a little bit more for even better atmosphere, food that is true gourmet-standard, and excellent regional beer.

A real pleasure today to find this restaurant after several years absence…read more The food has improved over the years and the ambiance is relaxed.

The food was pretty good and service was pretty quick. We didn't make a reservation so we sat…read moreoutside.

The best restaurant in town for regional specialities and its welcoming feel. The owner goes out…read moreof his way to form a connection with your group in order to recommend the best appetizer and entree options. The wine list in small, but covers the major French wine regions very well. Our group of 5 actually ate here two nights in a row and were very pleased with the wide selection of food to choose from. The preparation and overall quality was very high. Also, since our group consisted of Dutch, Chinese and American members, it was great that the owner spoke English. Highly recommended restaurant in a very accessible part of Lille.

A casual atmosphere, with exquisite French food, this is a tremendous family-run restaurant away…read morefrom the tourist destination of Vieux Lille. I had the escargots with Vol au Vant as an appetizer, the giant shrimp and scallops as a main and the chocolate cake as the desert - all were amazing. This was my favorite dining experience in Lille!

Excellent food, variety and exquisite customer service. The wine pairings were also amazing.read more

Very well prepared and delicious tasting menu. Only issue was the warm temperatures inside the…read moreglass building like a greenhouse. Food was amazing and courses are served over time as with any French meal so plan to be here for a bit.

Lunched here after exploring Louvre-Lens. Beautiful restaurant next to the museum with views of the…read moresurrounding grounds. They offer an affordable prix-fixe menu with appetizer+main or main+dessert of your choice, as well as a la carte. Service was gracious and the small dishes (appetizers & amuse bouche) were done well. I had beef for my main dish, which was overly salty. This is a cute place for dessert & coffee if you're already had lunch elsewhere.