Estaminet Chez la Vieille is a thriving example of the estaminet revival: exposed bricks, tightly packed tables, a collection of old advertising plaques and prints, bar games and miscellaneous bric-a-brac. Hearty traditional regional specialities include leek tart and chicken with maroilles cheese, preferably accompanied by one of the wide choice of beers.

Ce restaurant se spécialise dans la copieuse cuisine française traditionnelle qui servira sûrement de nourriture réconfortante pour votre plaisir. Le restaurant lui-même est décoré de manière vintage avec des tables pleines à craquer, de vieux ornements, des jeux de bar et des murs de briques confortables. Parmi les spécialités, une merveilleuse tarte aux poireaux, un savoureux poulet au maroilles et des glaces aux parfums uniques.

La vaisselle, la décoration et la musique d’époque te plongeront dans l’ambiance des estaminets nordistes du début du XXème siècle. Tu y retrouveras les classiques de la cuisine de ch’nord comme la célèbre carbonnade flamande, la fricandelle, l’andouillette, la tarte au fromage, le gratin de la Vieille, le potjevleesch, le vol au vent… Sans oublier la mousse au spéculoos.

Estaminet Chez la Vieille (at the Old One) is other fun stop for a Flemish food fix. Same atmosphere and bric-a-brac décor hanging on its exposed ancient brick walls. But here, among the traditional recipes, another local staple that finds its way into a lot of dishes is the pungent local maroilles cheese, which mercifully doesn’t taste nearly as assertive as it smells.

This restaurant specializes in hearty traditional French cuisine that will surely act as comfort food for your enjoyment. The restaurant itself is decorated in a vintage manner filled with packed tables, old ornaments, bar games, and cozy brick walls. The specialties include a wonderful leek tart, savory chicken with maroilles cheese, and unique flavored ice creams.

This restaurant specialises in hearty traditional French cuisine that is sure to serve up comfort food for your enjoyment. The restaurant itself is decorated in a vintage style with full tables, old ornaments, bar games and cosy brick walls. Specialities include a wonderful leek tart, tasty chicken with maroilles and uniquely flavoured ice creams.

Classic Northern French food: If you’re in Lille and want to try traditional northern French food, both Estaminet Au Vieux de la Vieille and Estaminet Chez La Vieille were recommended to us. For a modern French restaurant, I’ve heard good stories about Bloempot. We, unfortunately, didn’t get to try any of these, but will do so next time in Lille!

Chez la Vieille vous emmène donc aussi “ dans la plus pure tradition flamande” avec sa cuisine du nord. On y retrouve aussi la déco typique des estaminets nordistes du début du XXe siècle. On y trouve une carte semblable avec la soupe de chicons, la mousse speculoos, le pain perdu, la crêpe à la cassonade…

Take Les Ptiots and Estaminet Chez la Vieille, both known for their carbonnades flamandes, a dish featuring meat cooked in amber beer and served with gingerbread and beet sugar. The word estaminet means “the place” and this Flemish eatery is a restaurant filled with nostalgia and old-world charm.

Estaminet Chez La Vieille 60 rue de gand, 59000, Lille Type : Régionale et traditionnelle. Phone: 03 28 36 40 06 Fax : 03 28 36 40 08 "Chez La Vieille", you...

You can enjoy this dish at the Chez la Vieille tavern at 60, rue de Gand, Lille. Here are the Tourism board’s top five restaurants in Lille.