Old Lille · rue Saint-André
Homemade welsh & Northern French cuisine
A traditional estaminet in the heart of Old Lille — generous, warm and comforting.
A traditional estaminet in the heart of Old Lille — generous, warm and comforting.
Georgette is a traditional estaminet (a cosy Northern French inn) and brasserie located at 13 rue Saint-André, in the heart of Old Lille (Vieux-Lille). The house is the little sister of the well-known restaurant Au Georges V and serves generous Northern French food, including its signature homemade welsh — toasted country bread topped with cheddar melted in local triple beer, ham and an egg.
A welsh is the iconic comfort dish of Northern France and the Lille region: cheddar melted with beer and mustard, poured over toasted bread, usually topped with ham and a fried egg, and served with fries and salad. At Georgette it is made in-house, with a local triple beer. A vegetarian version is also on the menu.
Beyond the welsh, the menu features regional Flemish classics: carbonnade beef croquettes, flamiche with maroilles cheese, chicken in maroilles sauce, slow-cooked pork cheek in brown beer, and homemade desserts. See the full menu →
You'll find us on rue Saint-André, a short walk from the rue de la Monnaie and about 10 minutes on foot from Lille-Flandres and Lille-Europe (Eurostar) stations — perfect for a weekend lunch or dinner in Lille. How to get here →