La Table - Hôtel Clarance

In the heart of Lille's old town, this former 18C mansion now houses a restaurant that is well worth a visit. The set menus make the most of meticulously sourced local produce, such as fish caught by small boats, and the hotel's own herb garden. Diners can choose to have their meal in one of the rooms that still brandishes its period wood panelling or in the former library (where one private table awaits at the bottom of the handsome spiral staircase) – the decor cleverly blends heritage features with contemporary design elements. In fine weather, why not dine on the terrace overlooking the wooded grounds? Whichever space you opt to dine in, the service here is professional and attentive.

• Dining rooms in a restored 18th-century hôtel particulier, including the former library
• Seasonal modern cuisine that spotlights regional produce
• Peaceful terrace when the weather is good

• Boulogne scallops
• Sea bream
• Lamb saddle
• Autumn mushrooms

A modern, season-led table in an 18th-century townhouse in Vieux-Lille, set across wood-panelled rooms and the former library, with a quiet terrace in warm weather. The kitchen builds its menus around regional produce and the market, with seafood, game and vegetables shifting through the year.