French bistro cooking in a historic Vieux-Lille house, with a sheltered inner courtyard for warmer days.
La Petite Cour is tucked into a historic house on rue du Curé Saint-Étienne. The restaurant describes the building as a former seventeenth-century priest's house and takes its name from the inner courtyard. The regional tourist board confirms the address and its French bistro identity.
The kitchen's stated approach centres on familiar French dishes and regional ingredients, with a menu that changes over the seasons. The official presentation mentions examples including shrimp croquettes, beef cheek and calf's liver with mashed potato. Treat these as an introduction to the repertoire, not a fixed list of dishes available every day.
For a meal outdoors, the courtyard is the specific reason to consider this address. Ask for that seating when reserving and check that it is operating on your chosen date. The official website provides a direct phone number. Check the latest menu prices and service times when arranging your visit.
Highlights
- Inner courtyard
- Historic house and traditional bistro repertoire
Good to know
- Request courtyard seating directly; outdoor availability should not be assumed from the booking alone.
Plan your visit
17 rue du Curé Saint-Étienne, 59800 Lille, France
Telephone: +33 3 20 51 52 81
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Sources
Information checked on 15 October 2026
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