Brasserie André
Lille Centre 12, Lille
Restaurant in Lille, France
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Brasserie André is a practical central Lille choice when convenience matters more than a chef-led format. Book it for an easy lunch, date, or business meal on Rue de Béthune; cross-shop Ginko if modern cuisine and a clearer premium price tier are the priority.
About Brasserie André
Brasserie André is a Lille venue that lists both midday and evening hours during the week, with longer service windows on Saturday and Sunday. If you are comparing it with Ginko or other dining options, the safest basis for the decision is schedule fit rather than claims about cuisine, signature dishes, prices, awards, or service format.
Brasserie André lists service Monday to Friday from 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 6:30–10:30 PM, Saturday from 11:30 AM–11 PM, Sunday from 11:30 AM–10 PM. The dress code is smart casual.
Consider this for a schedule-friendly Lille meal
Brasserie André makes the most sense when the timing works for your plan. Weekdays include both lunch and dinner windows, Saturday runs from 11:30 AM through evening, Sunday also has a broad service window. Those hours make it easier to consider when a fixed dining slot is hard to plan around.
For any occasion with specific needs, confirm the details directly before you go. The venue does not list a price range, seating count, menu format, dietary policy, take-out or delivery service, or booking difficulty. Smart casual is the clearest style guidance.
Where it sits in the decision set
Within a decision set that may include Bistrot Brigand, Bouillon De La Paix, Les Oiseaux, Aux éphérites, Ginko, the useful detail for Brasserie André is its opening schedule. Consider it when the published hours suit your itinerary, compare other venues based on the details they provide directly.
Know Before You Go
- Location: Lille
- Dress code: Smart casual
- Hours: Mon–Fri 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 6:30–10:30 PM; Sat 11:30 AM–11 PM; Sun 11:30 AM–10 PM
- Lunch or dinner: Both are listed on weekdays; Saturday and Sunday have longer service windows
- Confirm before you go: Check directly for pricing, menu details, dietary accommodations, booking requirements, group arrangements.
Planning details
- Location
- 71 Rue de Béthune, 59800 Lille, France
- Website
- brasserieandre.fr
- Phone
- +33320547551
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Brasserie André reads as a textbook northern French brasserie: the architecture matters as much as the menu, and the room is built for lingering. Large windows open the interior to Rue de Béthune, letting street life fold into the dining room. Expect zinc counters, booths and banquettes that encourage conversation and duration; the place is rooted in civic routines rather than flash trends. The result is a classically composed, quietly authoritative atmosphere that feels both familiar and institutional—an address that belongs to the city as much as it belongs to regulars.
Best For
This is a place for social meals and steady company: families, groups and anyone after an unhurried brasserie meal. The layout—banquettes and counters that take groups of four to six—makes it especially suitable for group dining and family outings. Its central location, a short walk from Lille-Flandres and the Grand'Place, also makes it a natural stop for casual hangouts after sightseeing or shopping. Evenings are particularly lively, so it’s best for diners who enjoy sociable, communal energy rather than secluded, intimate dining.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the brasserie classics on the menu: Welsh rarebit, moules, foie de veau lyonnaise and the salade d'oreilles de cochon are signature preparations that speak to the kitchen’s unwavering, traditional focus. Choose a banquette or a spot away from the front windows if you prefer a quieter table; front tables reflect the street’s weekend markets and foot traffic. The street is notably busy during seasonal events, so plan for a potentially crowded dining room on weekends and consider booking in advance when possible.
Venue details
Ambiance
Art Deco atmosphere with wooden moldings, stucco, mirrors, brass hooks, and comfortable moleskin seating evoking Parisian brasserie charm.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Welsh rarebit
- Moules
- Foie de veau lyonnaise
- Salade d'oreilles de cochon
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to Look If This Is Full
Try Ginko if the meal should feel more cuisine-led and the group is comfortable with a €€€ modern-cuisine format.
Try Aux éphérites if the priority is staying within Lille while changing the room and mood rather than chasing a higher price tier.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Brasserie André is the safer pick when central location and flexible service matter. Ginko is the clearer choice for diners who want Modern Cuisine and are comfortable with a €€€ spend; it gives a more defined premium signal than Brasserie André's unlisted price positioning.
For a casual Lille plan, compare it with Bistrot Brigand, Bouillon De La Paix, Les Oiseaux. Brasserie André wins on schedule clarity and central usefulness; the others are better cross-shops if their room, menu style, or availability fits the group more closely.
Aux éphérites is the one to keep on the backup list if Brasserie André is full or the group wants a different Lille mood. For an occasion meal where the brief is polished but not heavily formal, Brasserie André is easy to justify; for a more cuisine-led night, start with Ginko.
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Compare Brasserie André
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie André | Lille | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Bistrot Brigand | Lille | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Ginko | Lille | Modern Cuisine | €€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin Plate |
| Bouillon De La Paix | Lille | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Les Oiseaux | Lille | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Aux éphérites | Lille | ; | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Brasserie André?
Brasserie André is in Lille, the most useful detail is its schedule. It lists service Monday to Friday from 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 6:30–10:30 PM, Saturday from 11:30 AM–11 PM, Sunday from 11:30 AM–10 PM. The dress code is smart casual.
Is Brasserie André good for solo dining?
The venue does not specify solo-dining setup, seating style, or room layout. If you are dining alone, choose a time that fits the published hours and check directly with the venue if you have a preference about seating.
Does Brasserie André handle dietary restrictions?
Ask the venue directly about dietary and allergy details before ordering, be specific about any allergens or dietary rules when you contact them or arrive.
Is Brasserie André good for a special occasion?
It may suit an occasion if the Lille location, smart casual dress code, published hours fit your plans. For details such as private areas, group setup, pricing, menu format, confirm directly before making firm plans.
Is lunch or dinner better at Brasserie André?
Both lunch and dinner are listed Monday to Friday: 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 6:30–10:30 PM. Saturday runs 11:30 AM–11 PM, Sunday runs 11:30 AM–10 PM. Choose based on the timing that best fits your itinerary.
