Gastronomy
Have you heard of waterzoi, carbonnade flamande, or potchevleesch?
These are just a few examples of Lille’s culinary heritage, certain to peak the interest of the most avid gourmet. From rich stews, tasty terrines and super-fresh seafood to fragrant cheeses and flavorful beers, food and drink here in the North are taken seriously.
The Greater Lille Metropolitan area counts 1,285 restaurants ,
ranging from classic or inventive French cuisine and Flemish fare to ethnic foods of all sorts.
And the region’s 1,000 cafés are lively and perfect spots to soak in the local color over a locally
brewed beer. From refined Michelin-starred restaurants to cozy local estaminets,
the gastronomic options are countless.
Highly esteemed restaurants and chefs make their home in Greater Lille. Creating highly inventive cuisine or staying true to traditional dishes, chefs here take advantage of the area’s rich and diverse local products and high-quality producers and artisans. The region’s Club des Tables Gourmandes is a group of 27 local chefs who make it their mission to communicate their love and respect for food, by preserving local tradition, while celebrating innovation.