Delicious Discoveries: Lille’s Best Restaurants
Lille has a rich history and a vibrant culinary scene in the heart of northern France. Join us in exploring Lille's most enticing eateries, offering traditional French flavours with a modern twist.
Lille, a captivating city in northern France, is renowned for its exceptional food scene. Blending rich historical charm with contemporary vibrancy, Lille offers many culinary experiences. From cosy bistros serving traditional French fare to innovative restaurants pushing the boundaries of modern cuisine, the city is a haven for food enthusiasts.
In this article, we'll explore our favourite places in Lille, where the fusion of classic flavours and modern twists creates unforgettable dining experiences.
Les Bouchers bein élevés
Ripaille
Le Comptoir Volant
The Factory
Les Bouchers bien élevés
Translated as "well-behaved butchers," this restaurant certainly lives up to its name as it prides itself on serving well-bred meats directly from local breeders.
We enjoyed the beef tartare and veal tataki.
Ripaille
Founded in 1980 by Alain Laurent, who continues to greet guests and scout out the freshest ingredients for their daily specials, this restaurant encourages you to "feast," as its name suggests, on their traditional yet modern menu. This restaurant has had quite a few famous faces come for dinner over the 40 years its doors have been open.
Bloempot
French Top Chef finalist (season 4) opened this restaurant on Rue des Bouchers (a street of bistros for foodies). It offers outdoor dining on its cute, fairy-lit terrace or indoor dining in this old carpentry workshop, which has kept the exposed brick to give a rustic dining experience. Bloempot prides itself on its menu of local products from organic or wild farming. Closed on Sunday and Monday.
Le Comptoir Volant
"The Flying Counter" was founded by two childhood friends in 2013. Initially serving burgers from their food truck, they've now opened a few restaurants, including two locations in Lille. One has a takeaway feel, and the other is within the food court at Grand Scène, perfect for socialising with friends. Expect juicy burgers topped with French cheese sandwiched between bakery buns.
The Factory
If you're going to watch a match at the Stade Pierre Mauroy, then get a burger from here. We were at the stadium for the 2023 Rugby World Cup and had a juicy beef burger with delicious fries. It's a quick but equally tasty pre-match meal.
Address: 235 Bd de Tournai, 59650 Villeneuve-d'Ascq
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