Places in this guide
N°1Pizza restaurantPapà Raffaele
Long wooden communal tables, pizzaiolos working in full view of the wood-fired oven, and authentic Neapolitan dough: a lively Vieux-Lille pizzeria, recognised by the 50 Top Pizza guide, where kids can watch the show while waiting for their plate.
« A benchmark for Neapolitan pizza in Lille. This flagship Papà Famiglia address was even recognised among Europe's best pizzerias by the 50 Top Pizza guide! »
— pariszigzag.frSee the full place file16 mentionsRating rising
N°2BrasserieBrasserie Campion
High chairs, changing tables, and a bright glass roof: the Vieux-Lille brasserie from Paris group La Nouvelle Garde proves you can welcome families without giving up on serious brasserie cooking.
« Our favourite: the Flemish carbonnade with homemade fries, a classic, perfectly executed. »
— freshmagparis.comSee the full place file14 mentions
N°3Mexican restaurantTigermilk Lille
Hacienda decor, a festive mood, and tight prices at this neo-Mexican spot in Vieux-Lille: lively enough to keep kids entertained, and generous enough with shareable dishes to satisfy everyone at the table.
« On the menu: South American-inspired dishes made with quality ingredients, hacienda-style decor, a festive mood, and all of it at affordable prices. »
— actu.frSee the full place file10 mentionsRating rising
N°4Vegan restaurantLa Clairière
Fully plant-based cooking, a hearty Sunday brunch, and shelter dogs to cuddle between bites: a warm option for families with different diets, right in the centre of Lille.
« A very warm welcome, with friendly dogs. The atmosphere is very cosy. And the meal was simply extraordinary. »
— GoogleSee the full place file12 mentions
N°5Amusement centerHall U Need Saint-André-Lez-Lille
Bowling, karaoke, virtual reality, and a real restaurant on site: this Saint-André leisure complex is flagged by family guides as a go-to outing to keep both kids and adults busy on a rainy Sunday.
« It's the new temple of leisure in the Lille metropolitan area! Hall U Need is a giant indoor venue dedicated to leisure and entertainment, but also a restaurant to satisfy hungry stomachs. »
— lille.citycrunch.frSee the full place file21 mentions
N°6Traditional Northern bistroEstaminet Hein
Board games, high chairs, a changing table, and enough space to move around with a stroller: this modern estaminet on Place Saint-Hubert is flagged as kid-friendly by family guides, while still serving genuine Nord cooking.
« A modern, kid-friendly estaminet in central Lille serving Nord specialities and beer brewed on site, in a welcoming space suited to families. »
— ptitexplorer.comSee the full place file12 mentionsRating rising
N°7Italian restaurantDomus Sicilia
Two Sicilian brothers, unapologetically homestyle cooking, and a menu that shifts with the seasons: Domus Sicilia serves generous pizza and pasta without fuss, in La Madeleine, just outside central Lille.
« A carbonara to die for, hearty and flavourful dishes, homestyle cooking, and real human warmth. »
— Lille AddictSee the full place file7 mentionsRating rising
N°8Lebanese restaurantMezze Royal
The shareable mezze platters are built for big tables: everyone picks at several dishes, there is something for each palate, and the bill stays reasonable for a large family.
« Mezze Royal: generosity, maxed out »
— Le BonbonSee the full place file9 mentionsRating rising
