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Le Lion Bossu

1 Rue Saint-Jacques, 59000 Lille, France (Vieux Lille 3)
+33320060688
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Ranked #33 of 671 restaurants in Lille
Price range: $53 - $79
Cuisines: French
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Good for: Romantic, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Vieux Lille 3
Description: Since 1989 M. and Mme. Coué have been running this restaurant, situated in the heart of the historic old town of Lille just 5 minutes from the two stations and close to the Lion D'Or square. Based in a traditional old Lille house dating back to 1681, the dining room is an intimate space with old brick walls and beautiful beams. The food is generous, inspired and very tasty. Mme Coué manages the kitchen and produces delicious dishes such as beef fillet, stewed oxtail in red wine, foie gras ravioli or crisp skewers of snails and gazpacho. In the dining room, M. Coué is always on hand to assist with the wine list which features a carefully selected choice of regional French wines
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013 via mobile

I booked online after reading the trip advisor reviews The staff were very friendly The food was utterly divine and good value Well worth a visit but advisable to book as it got busy

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Red Deer, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

We stumbled upon Le Lion Bossu while exploring Lille and I am glad we did. The place intimate and cozy, with no air of pretension. The food was wonderful and the staff excellent. The lunch menu was served at a good pace, leaving us neither waiting too long between courses or feeling rushed. The wine was impeccable. Fantastic little spot... More

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worcestershire
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35 restaurant reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

Have seen this place a few times so thought Id give it a try for a change. It’s quite smart inside and a lot more formal than the standard ‘estiments’ round here. The food was tasty if a little on the expensive side for what it is. It has a great wine list which isn’t too expensive for what it... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013 via mobile

We chose Le Lion Bossu using TripAdvisor recommendations and it came fully up to expectations. We went a la carte and had a great bottle of Chanlis so it wasn't cheap but there were better value options for a regular meal out

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

Lovely atmosphere, we stumbled on this restaurant whilst out walking and booked for that evening with friends the restaurant was really superb and was one of the best I have eaten at any where. Definitely recommend it.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2012

We first went there 8 or 9 years ago. Loved the food and the service. Went back 5 years ago - same people, same great food. Just recently visited in a party of 10. Same people, same quality of food and service. Wonderful food, beautifully presented. Small, cosy, friendly, with great food run by a husband and wife team. Yes... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2012

Four of us, closet foodies, went to this restaurant as our second choice and had a thoroughly enjoyable evening. The food was very good. Not exquisite but very good. The service was friendly if a little forgetful. I think it's great committing an order to memory but only if your memory can cope. The pudding choice wasn't that great but,... More

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Boulogne-sur-Mer, France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2012

Wonderful food, great presentation in a lovely atmosphere at a reasonble price. On a par with the Michelin starred restaurant we have here in Boulogne.Many Thanks we will be back. Merci.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 July 2012

We stopped in for the super-value lunch menu -- 15€ for 2 courses, 20€ for 3 -- and found it a very super value indeed for food this good. Clever combinations on the plate echoed in the eclectic room, a comfortable, linen-set chamber on an upper floor in vieux Lille. (We sat below prints of 19th-century court cartoons, but one... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2012

I had been to Le Lion Bossu years ago with my American friends. We had then had an excellent time and meal. So this time we had dinner with my parents and in-laws. We were not disappointed. We all had a great meal and evening. The service was fantastic. The foie gras is also very good - it is made... More

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