This is a small Thai restaurant in the heart of the city. The decoration is less than great but it gives great value for money.

Run by two brothers the welcome is very friendly - the older brother speaks ten languages but not English. There is however a menu in English that explains all.

Lunch menu is good at about 12 euros but even at night it is not expensive. Better than all the options for the price. We go once a week.

Try one of the house cocktails to get you in the mood and if you like chilli just ask. It gets very busy at weekends with locals and the gay set so it may be better to reserve if you want to go on a Friday or Saturday evening. At lunch it is nearly always possible to get a place (even if it is up the stairs). Very small entrance but it is beside the Catholic bookshop.

Just off the Grande Place on rue Esquermois in the old town. Metro Rihour but better just to walk.

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Lille's a good place to go for a short break - it's compact, and easily covered on foot. The people are friendly and helpful, and put me at ease despite my appalling French, and there was plenty to do to fill a couple of days. Don't miss exploring Vieux Lille, the parks, and the galleries, and the Wazemmes market.

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Restaurant on Grand Place offering good-value bistro food. The mussels, maroilles tart, and the carbonnade were all very good, as was the service. Dinner for two with drinks costs around 50 euro.

44 Place General de Gaulle

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This bakery/cafe just off Grand Place has friendly staff and great continental breakfasts and salads. Good value, and tasty!

35, place Rihour;
tel: 03 20 42 88 70
www.painquotidien.com

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