Le Restaurant du Cerisier

On the first floor of an ultra-contemporary building in the centre of Lille, the former chef of Le Meurin, Mathieu Boutroy, can be seen at work in a superb open kitchen. His single set menu makes the most of hand-picked produce. A few examples: langoustine, cabbage, buckwheat, watercress; morel, yellow wine, tarragon, Comté; Quercy duck, red onion, beetroot. The chef turns out perfectly executed dishes, and has a knack for finely crafted sauces and jus. Colourful, vibrant and aromatic – the appetising fruit of this Cherry Tree is well worth picking.