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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.

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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

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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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