What are the best places to eat well and cheaply in Lille ?
In this article we are going to present you the addresses in Lille to eat good and cheap !
As you know, France is known worldwide for its gastronomy and its art of living, and Lille is no exception to the rule : you can find almost 2000 restaurants in the city. So here are the best restaurant addresses in Lille to eat a variety of food without breaking the bank !
#1 : La friterie des Lilas
Located between the St-Maurice-Pellevoisin and the Old Lille, the friterie des Lilas is considered as the best friterie in Lille ! You will be able to discover in this restaurant the speciality of the north: the frites-fricadelles ! The prices are very affordable: count approximately 10€ for a menu.
Address : 40 Rue Saint-Gabriel
#2 : La belleza
Come and discover Lille’s must-visit Italian restaurant where you will eat in a refined setting in the heart of Old Lille ! La belleza offers a wide range of Italian specialities which are much talked about in the city. To eat a dish in this restaurant, you should plan on a budget of about ten euros. A word of advice: remember to make a reservation before you come, it’s a very popular place !
Address: 126 Rue Esquermoise
#3: L’assiette Thaï
L’assiette Thaï is a small restaurant serving Thai specialities located not far from the Place de la République. In this restaurant you will find good home-made dishes served generously with a menu that does not exceed 10€ !
Address: 90 rue Leon Gambetta
#4: Sushi Boutik
This Japanese speciality restaurant on rue Solférino offers fresh and varied dishes with very good value for money ! The range of dishes is very large, from sushi to maki, including california rolls, you will eat Japanese without breaking the bank !
address : 133 rue Solférino
#5 : Pancook
If you want to taste French dishes with local products, it’s here ! Pancook serves tasty dishes for about 15€, the setting is ideal and the atmosphere is friendly ! The little extra: you can taste northern dishes such as potjevleesch, Flemish carbonnade or welsh.
Address: 125 Rue Colbert
#6: Unik Kebab
If you are a big fan of Kebab, good news ! The 3 best Kebabs in France are in Lille. The number 1 since 2016, Unik Kebab, offers kebabs with home-made fries, all at an affordable price : the menus do not exceed 10 euros ! Little info : Unik Kebab has 3 locations in Lille (Lille centre, Lille moulins and Vieux-Lille), so don’t forget to check which one is closer to your home !
#7: Los 3 Compadres
Los 3 compadres is a restaurant with a friendly atmosphere, run by 3 Mexican friends ! On the menu : Tacos, burritos, fajitas and much more. The products are fresh and cooked in the Mexican tradition ! The price for a hearty dish is around 10 euros !
Address: 80 Rue Brûle Maison
#8: Les petits poissons
If you want to treat yourself to fresh fish, this is the place to go ! Les petits poissons is the first seafood bar in Lille ! You can find seafood platters, fish tapas, rillettes… at unbeatable prices (even if it represents a certain budget).
Address: 66 Boulevard Jean Baptiste Lebas
#9 : Wally’s Coffee
If you’re feeling peckish and want to enjoy desserts in a cosy and original place, go to Wally’s Coffee ! Lille’s favourite tea room welcomes you with generous and gourmet brownies, hot drinks, milkshakes and brunches. Homemade products with a good quality-price ratio ! What more could you want ?
Address: 133 rue du Molinel
#10: Meert
Located in the heart of Old Lille, Meert is the most famous pastry shop in Lille. In a chic and refined universe, you will have the opportunity to discover the excellence of French pastries in the pastry shop. The price of some pastries can be as high as 6 euros, but believe me, it’s worth it !
Address: 27 rue Esquermoise