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The Levant in Lille: mezze, shawarma and standout kebabs

From the city's oldest Lebanese table to a kebab crowned France's best, ten Lille addresses where you eat very well on a sensible budget.

By the Gatto editorial team5 min read10 places
The Levant in Lille: mezze, shawarma and standout kebabs

In Lille, the Levant is easy on the wallet. Around Wazemmes and rue Nationale, Lebanese tables and chef-minded kebab shops have multiplied, all with the same promise: fresh produce, generous portions and bills that stay gentle. Ten addresses stand out, each covered by several independent local outlets.

On the Lebanese side, Flandres Liban is the elder statesman, open since 1983 according to Lille Addict, while Michel and Mezze Royal have made their mezze a safe bet and Maison L goes for a contemporary, elegant room. For something quick and good, Amalyne and La Sandwicherie Libanaise lean on homemade Lebanese street food.

On the kebab side, Lille can hold its own against any city: Unik Kebab was named best kebab in France four years running in a ranking relayed by Le Bonbon, LUKS came up from Paris with its gourmet take, and Aspendos has been feeding Wazemmes for twenty-two years.

Places in this guide

  1. Michel
    N°1Lebanese restaurant

    Michel

    Lebanese-inspired restaurant in central Lille, covered by nine distinct outlets. Local press praises the bright room, quick service and mezze that quickly made it a must-visit.

    « Having arrived only recently on the Lille scene, Michel has quickly carved out a place among the city's must-visit addresses. »

    — Lille Addict
  2. La Sandwicherie Libanaise
    N°2Lebanese restaurant

    La Sandwicherie Libanaise

    The smart lunch stop: Lebanese sandwiches and shawarma to take away, created by four Lebanese friends, with student prices according to Le Chti.

    « a concept dreamed up by four Lebanese friends »

    — Les Cachotteries de Lille
  3. AMALYNE - DU FAIT MAISON LIBANAIS
    N°3Lebanese restaurant

    AMALYNE - DU FAIT MAISON LIBANAIS

    Homemade Lebanese street food on rue Nationale, run by Lebanese-born Joe, who recreates his country's recipes with fresh produce. The man'ouche and the classic mezze are the safe bets.

    « Homemade Lebanese street food in Lille, that's Amalyne! »

    — Lille Addict
  4. LÜKS Kebab Lille
    N°4Kebab shop

    LÜKS Kebab Lille

    The gourmet kebab born in Paris in 2019 and now on rue Nationale, with the declared ambition of reinventing the kebab we know. A more polished take, for a stop that stays affordable.

    « Lücks is setting up in Lille with a single ambition: to revolutionise the kebab we already know by giving it a glow-up! »

    — Le Bonbon
  5. Mezze Royal
    N°5Lebanese restaurant

    Mezze Royal

    The Wazemmes classic: cold and hot dishes from Lebanon, hummus with beef, falafel, and a Google rating on the rise. Six independent press sources recommend it.

    « This address is the very definition of a well-mastered classic. »

    — Lille Addict
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  6. Flandres Liban
    N°6Lebanese restaurant

    Flandres Liban

    The doyen of Lille's Lebanese tables, open since 1983 and still as popular according to Lille Addict. Classic mezze, stuffed pastries, kibbeh, kefta and shawarma.

    « It is probably the oldest Lebanese restaurant in Lille, open since 1983, no less! »

    — Lille Addict
  7. Aspendos
    N°7Kebab shop

    Aspendos

    Snack bar on the Wazemmes square for twenty-two years, much loved by Lille locals for its lamb and turkey plates and mixed grill. The quintessential neighbourhood kebab, at a low price.

    « It is much appreciated by Lille locals, particularly for its kebabs, which have quite a reputation. »

    — Lille Addict
  8. Le Bosphore
    N°8Kebab shop

    Le Bosphore

    The rue Masséna kebab with Turkish recipes and fresh, well-marinated, well-grilled ingredients. A lunch or dinner address, cited by three Lille outlets.

    « Le Bosphore is a great place to enjoy a good kebab, whether for lunch or dinner. »

    — Les Cachotteries de Lille
  9. Unik Kebab Nationale
    N°9Kebab shop

    Unik Kebab Nationale

    The rue Nationale kebab that Le Bonbon cites as named best kebab in France for the fourth year running, according to a kebab-frites.com ranking. The benchmark for a quick, no-frills meal.

    « It is the Unik Kebab restaurant that takes the title for the fourth year in a row. »

    — Le Bonbon
  10. Maison L - Restaurant Libanais Lille
    N°10Lebanese restaurant

    Maison L - Restaurant Libanais Lille

    The most elegant Lebanese table of the group, with contemporary decor and plating, a wide range of mezze and grills, and a very high Google rating over more than six hundred reviews.

    « A Lebanese restaurant that will delight your eyes as much as your taste buds, with contemporary and elegant decor and plating. »

    — Lille Addict

Frequently asked questions

What is the oldest Lebanese restaurant in Lille?
Flandres Liban, rue des Postes in Wazemmes, is described by Lille Addict as probably the city's oldest Lebanese restaurant, open since 1983. The menu covers the mezze classics: hummus, labneh, fattoush, falafel, kibbeh and shawarma.
Where can I eat a well-regarded kebab in Lille?
Unik Kebab, rue Nationale, was named best kebab in France for the fourth year running in a ranking relayed by Le Bonbon. LUKS offers a gourmet version that came up from Paris, and Aspendos, on the Wazemmes square, has been an institution for twenty-two years according to Lille Addict.
Where can I get Lebanese food fast or to take away?
La Sandwicherie Libanaise, created by four Lebanese friends, is listed by Le Chti as a takeaway lunch break address with student prices. Amalyne, on rue Nationale, serves homemade Lebanese street food, including the man'ouche.
Which Lille neighbourhood is best for Levantine food?
Wazemmes concentrates several of these tables: Mezze Royal, Flandres Liban, Maison L and Aspendos are all based there. The centre and rue Nationale host Michel, Amalyne, LUKS and Unik Kebab.