Bistro€Vieux-LilleMon-Fri 12:00-14:30; Sat 12:00-15:00; closed Sunday
Bernard et Léon on Rue de la Clef in Lille is a bowl canteen named for the founders' two grandfathers, open at lunch only and priced under 16 euros.
Try: Bowl formule
Tip: Lunch only. The bowls take their names from the two grandfathers who gave the place its name.
Brasserie€Lille-CentreMon-Wed and Sun 12:00-14:30; Thu-Fri 12:00-14:30 and 19:00-22:30; Sat 12:00-14:30 and 19:00-23:00
Le Petit Bouillon Alcide on Rue des Débris Saint-Etienne in Lille keeps the bouillon model alive, a plat du jour formula at 12.90 euros off the Grand-Place.
Try: Formule plat du jour
Tip: Dinner runs Thursday to Saturday only. Lunch is the reliable service.
French regional€€Vieux-LilleDaily 12:00-14:00 and 19:00-22:00, except Wednesday and Thursday lunch
L'Estaminet du Welsh on Rue de Gand in Lille runs a lunch menu at 12.90 euros and a plat du jour from 9.90, built around a dozen welsh variations.
Try: Welsh au maroilles
Tip: The plat du jour starts at 9.90 euros, which is the cheapest sit-down welsh in Vieux-Lille.
French regional€€Vieux-LilleDaily 12:00-14:00 and 19:00-22:00
Au Vieux de la Vieille on Rue des Vieux Murs in Lille runs its plat du jour at 9.90 or 14.90 euros, maroilles gratin included in the cheaper price.
Try: Gratin de la Vieille
Tip: The 9.90 euro plate is a full meal. The terrace on Place aux Oignons costs nothing extra.
French regional€€Vieux-LilleWed 19:00-22:00; Thu-Sat 12:00-14:00 and 19:00-22:00; Sun 12:00-14:00; closed Monday and Tuesday
L'Estaminet Lillois on Rue de la Barre in Lille prices its regional card from 13 euros, carbonade and potjevleesch with twenty local beers to drink alongside.
Try: Carbonade flamande
Tip: It opens five days only, closed Monday and Tuesday, so check the day before you plan around it.
Levantine€WazemmesMon 12:00-14:00 and 19:00-22:30; Wed 12:00-14:00 and 19:00-22:30; Thu 12:00-14:00; Fri-Sun 12:00-14:00 and 19:00-22:30; closed Tuesday
Kousbi on Rue Brûle-Maison in Lille runs a short Levantine card built on falafel, five euros more turns any dish into a meal with a drink and dessert.
Try: Falafel in pita
Tip: It was built to feed the Wazemmes Sunday market crowd, and Sunday is still its best service.