What to order at Au Quai du Wault

Must order
The plat du jour, chalked up each morning.
Signature dishes
Plat du jour, Regional produce plates
Editor tip
Dinner runs Wednesday to Saturday only. The terrace is the reason to come.
CuisineFrench
Price€€
NeighborhoodLille Centre
HoursMon-Tue 11:45-14:00; Wed-Sat 11:45-14:00 and 18:45-21:30; Sun 11:45-14:00
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Location

Address: 20 Quai du Wault, 59800 Lille

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