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Best restaurants in Lille in 2026
Discover the culinary treasures of Lille in 2026, where each restaurant unveils a unique gastronomic experience. Explore the flavors of the North through Gault&Millau award-winning establishments, showcasing the richness of local produce and culinary innovation.
Lille, the new capital for sweet tooths
In the capital of Flanders, it's no longer just Méert's waffles and Fred's marvels that are being devoured. Today, a dynamic pastry scene has made Lille a must for sweet tooths.
This man from Lille bet on kombucha before anyone else did
A stone's throw from Lille, a brewery unlike any other in the land of beer. Charles Dumeignil and Guillaume Limousin brew modern, creative kombuchas that are tasteful, organic and natural under the Loven brand, a contraction of love and levend, which in Flemish means "living"
In the heart of Old Lille, Clémence Taillandier and Philippe Platel open Pulpe
Eggs and pies, a fine wine list and craft beers. With Pulpe, the first address from Clémence Taillandier and Philippe Platel, Vieux-Lille has a new address brimming with great ideas.
Clarance Hôtel Lille: the same, but even better!
Unanimously acclaimed when it opened in 2015, the Clarance Hôtel is back in the news with 10 new rooms with a more urban feel, as well as a chic boudoir-style bar that's already establishing itself as a favorite meeting place for Lille locals.
Grande braderie de Lille: 3 addresses to try during the event
The weekend of September 2 and 3, 2023 marks the return of Europe's biggest flea market. It's a great opportunity to bargain, but also to enjoy the city. Here are three good places to treat yourself.
The 10 who make Lille
We love it for its sublime Grand-Place, the delights of its estaminets and the unfailing kindness of its inhabitants. But you only have to spend a few days in Lille to discover that the city has so much more to offer. Gault&Millau gives you the keys with 10 must-sees.
Top restaurants that have made Lille a new gastronomic destination
For a long time, Lille was confined to the good taste of Meert waffles, and remained on the sidelines of the gastronomic scene for lack of an emblematic table. But a new generation of talented chef's haters is at work.
Florent Ladeyn's Bloempot celebrates its 10th anniversary, discover the program
To celebrate the tenth anniversary of Lille-based restaurant Bloempot, Florent Ladeyn is organizing a week of festivities. On the menu: dinners highlighting producers and an exceptional eight-hands!
Four good places to find mimolette cheese
Mimolette, like Gouda, has long been thought to come from Holland. In the 1970s, they were called "Dutch cheeses" and sold as such. Here's its history and our favorite addresses.
An Art Deco bank becomes a majestic hotel in central Lille
The Oceania group, originally from Brest, is opening a hotel in a city as yet unexplored by the group, and in an unprecedented location. Lille is the place to be.
Douce France, cakes from our childhood
If there's one thing France is known for, it's its regional specialties, especially its sweet treats! And while each region has its own speciality, all these desserts have one thing in common: they showcase an often ancient know-how perpetuated by talented artisans. Here's a tour of France's specialities, which you must try at least once in your life!
