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Papà Raffaele
Pizza restaurant · Vieux-Lille, Lille
10 mentions4.6 (5,166 on Google)
About
Papà Raffaele is an emblematic Neapolitan pizzeria in Vieux-Lille, paying homage to legendary pizzaiolo Raffaele Esposito who created the Margherita in 1889. The restaurant embodies authentic Neapolitan tradition: slowly leavened dough, DOP ingredients from Italy (Campania buffalo mozzarella, Vesuvius tomatoes), cooked in 90 seconds in an imported Neapolitan wood-fired oven. The convivial, lively atmosphere with large wooden tables and visible pizzaïolos creates genuine Italian immersion. Beyond classics (Margherita, Marinara), the menu features seasonal creations and specialties like Carbonara and Tartuffe. Antipasti, salads, and homemade desserts (tiramisu, affogato) complete the offer. Recognized by the 50 Top Pizza guide among Europe's best pizzerias.
Press review
What the sources say.
Excerpts from 10 editorial mentions cross-referenced by Gatto.
“Le Vieux-Lille regorge de restaurants et les italiens ne font pas exception. Pourtant, depuis un peu moins d’un an, un vent nouveau souffle sur le quartier et redistribue les cartes.”
lillelanuit.com “À Lille, la pizza est presque une religion. Entre traditions napolitaines, recettes familiales et créations modernes, certaines adresses mettent tout le monde d’accord ! Voici 5 pizzerias incontournables, plébiscitées par les Lillois.”
pariszigzag.fr “Vous avez été beaucoup à passer, voire à vous languir devant leur vitrine depuis quelques mois rue Saint Jacques à Lille (où se trouvent également 2 adresses qu’on aime : le”
lescachotteriesdelille.com
Practical
- Phone
- +33 3 53 70 62 78
- Website
- papafamiglia.com
Hours
- Monday
- 12:00 – 14:00, 19:00 – 22:00
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 14:00, 19:00 – 22:00
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 14:00, 19:00 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 14:00, 19:00 – 22:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 14:00, 18:45 – 22:45
- Saturday
- 11:45 – 15:00, 18:45 – 22:45
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 18:45 – 22:00
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