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The best estaminets in Lille to feast on welsh rarebit and carbonade

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¡Hoy les presentamos los mejores lugares tradicionales de la ciudad para que se consientan como se lo merecen! Aunque no sean los restaurantes más lujosos, son los mejores, así que aprovechen el final del invierno para darse un gusto.

The real deal: At La Vieille

Welcome to La Vieille, a true institution rooted in the Flemish tradition at the heart of Lille. On the menu, you'll find comforting dishes like the famous Flemish Carbonnade, the Gratin de la Vieille, and the delicious Speculoos Mousse! It's the perfect place to fill your belly in this cozy little restaurant with a vintage feel.

Chez La Vieille 60 Rue de Gand, 59000 Lille Tel: 03 28 36 40 06

The most beautiful terrace: Les Compagnons de la Grappe

In the heart of Lille, in this lovely colorful countryside setting, you will find this restaurant known for its incredible terrace just a stone's throw from Grand Place. A little delicious and intimate break to enjoy a Welsh dish, beef stew, fries and more, but there are always vegetarian and gluten-free options available.

26 Rue Lepelletier, 59800 Lille
Tel: 03 20 21 02 79

The playful one: L'Estaminet des trolls et petits lutins

You will find all the traditional cuisine of the North, a Welsh, a Flemish carbonnade or a succulent piece of meat while enjoying the unique decor, but with a little extra: you can play board games at the aperitif with your friends, your other half or your family.

30 Rue Gosselet, 59000 Lille
Phone: 03 20 88 13 51

The trendiest: La Ch’tite Brigitte

Okay, so the choices: maroilles cheese and leek flamiche, maroilles cheese snails, bone marrow or maroilles cheese chicken, can't decide? Us either...Voted best estaminet in Lille, don't hesitate to give it a try if you want to delight your taste buds!

10 Rue des Bouchers, 59800 Lille
09 77 96 09 13

The most authentic: Les P'tiots Bouch'ard

A cozy tavern with delicious Northern dishes like carbonnade flamande, Welsh rarebit with cheddar, potjevleesh... Head to Rue du Gand to enjoy an authentic meal!

35 Rue de Gand, 59800 Lille
.03 20 74 22 68

The most original: Chez Raoul

Once again on rue de Gand where the restaurants and taverns abound. This one with a turquoise facade always cooks up our favorite dishes from the north, but there is a little twist in this tavern: a seaside touch with products from the Opal Coast that complement these traditional dishes..

Chez Raoul
56 rue de Gand
Phone: 03 61 50 72 55

The coolest part: The fair

Enjoy more of traditional good food in a beautiful old-fashioned decor: woodwork, antique chandeliers, banquettes in lovely shades of red, it tastes even better when it's beautiful, right?

95 rue Solférino, 59000 Lille 
Tel : 03.20.57.34.10