What to order at Rouge Barre

Must order
Whatever the market card lists as the fish of the day.
Editor tip
Book ahead, because the two floors fill fast. Lunch service is easier to get into than dinner.
CuisineModern French
Price€€€
NeighborhoodLille-Centre
HoursTue-Sat 12:00-15:00 and 19:30-22:45; closed Sunday and Monday
ChefSteven Ramon
Book ahead2 weeks
Last verified

Must order: Whatever the market card lists as the fish of the day.

Tip: Book ahead, because the two floors fill fast. Lunch service is easier to get into than dinner.

Location

Address: 50 Rue de la Halle, 59800 Lille

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