Place Rihour, in the very centre has busy Brasseries, cafés and restaurants galore.

Brasserie Flore http://www.brasserieflore.com/

Brasserie La Chicoree http://www.brasserielachicoree.com/

L’Huitrière 3 rue des Chats Bossus, http://www.theotherside.co.uk/tm-heritage/visit/eat-lille-huitriere.htm

Vieille Lille, notably rues de Gand is a fashionable and pleasant quartier in which to spend your evening with a variety of International restaurants.

Rue Royale has a growing reputation for restaurants gastronomic excellence such as Le Petrouchka and Le Fou du Roy.