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An old secret spot is reborn as a chic and festive restaurant in Lille

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The Editor

Slavic cuisine, sharp vodka, and boudoir vibes

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Past the majestic Renaissance facade on Rue Saint-Étienne, you step into a place rich in historyonce a pilgrim hotel, later a brothel during the Occupation, now transformed into a chic and quirky spot where gourmet food and celebration meet in perfect harmony: Eva.

Here, Eastern European cuisine is presented in a contemporary and bold way : salmon koulibiac with yellow wine sauce, foie gras and pickle pâté en croûte, caramelized blinis like French toast, rose pavlova, or a quick flower milk ice cream to share. Generous, polished, but never stuffy.

Signature Cocktails & Dance Boudoir

What’s on the bar menu? A selection of signature cocktails with names as bold as their flavors: Isadora (rum, mezcal, sesame, mango), Eva (gin, elderflower, cucumber), and Solomiya for the tequila lovers who enjoy a twist.

And for the purists: a menu of v...super-sharp vodkas, from Beluga Noble to Ukrainian Nemiroff, including rare editions like Guillotine Caviar.

As for the ambiance, everything comes together for a timeless evening: a monumental glass roof, velvet sofas, soft lighting… and the music gently rises to transform the place into a chic soirée where glasses clink and heels click.

At the helm of Eva, well-known names

Behind the project of Eva: Benjamin Moréel and Christopher Préchez, already behind Lefty, the POD, and the Parisian Bouillons. They're joined by Lénaïs Da Costa (former director of Parisian restaurants) and Etienne Sorlot (former Petit Bouillon Alcide) to make Eva a hybrid, festive, and refined place, connecting gastronomy and nightlife.