About Le Why Not
Le Why-Not restaurant in Vieux Lille is a real find, an historic spot that’s dead hip with superb food and a cool ambience. Come downstairs and you’ll find yourself in a series of red brick arched vaults with sleek modern décor and a changing array of contemporary art. Very romantic. Chef Jean Christophe, formerly inmate of some of the most prestigious kitchens in France like Le Crillon and the Tour D'Argent in Paris and chez Marc Meneau in Burgundy, is the chef-patron. He produces a market-sensitive menu that encompasses both traditional regional cuisine and exciting riffs of his own. Try feuillete of white asparagus with infusion of light chive crème, slow-braised lamb shoulder casserole with fine tart of veg and rosemary jus, carpaccio of pineapple with saffron and home made coconut ice cream. Groups are very welcome at Le Why-Not and the staff will assist you in creating the perfect group meal or event.
Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable.
A credit card is required to reserve a table, if there is availability - this is simply to secure your booking, absolutely no money will be charged to the card except in the case of late cancellations. A fee of 30€ per person will be charged for a cancellation within 24 hours or for a no show
Opening hours:
Tue - Fri 12pm - 2pm Wed - Sat 7:30pm - 10pm Sat 7pm – 10:30pm Sun - Mon: closed all day
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Le Why Not is worth a visit but a bit off the beaten track for tourists.Review
My fianceé and I went to Le Why Not for our Valentines day/aniversary. The staff quckly picked on on this fact and moved us from a fairly average table to a more secluded and romantic one. The service in this funcky restaurant did tend to be a bit slow (it took 2 hours for our main course to arrive), but due to the friendly and helpful staff we didnt mind on this occasion. When the food did arrive it was delicious. Definitely worth checking out if you ever find yourself in Liile.Review
A lovely restaurant although in the sort of location you'd never stumble across. Our free champagne was proffered immediately without even having to ask. A lovely restaurant.Visitors
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