L'Amiral sur Wasquehal

06/02/2026: The first time I reviewed Léon was 14 years ago, back when the Ardennes mussels cost €14.90, were enormous (Dutch style?), plump, and the portions were generous, except for the fries... We came on average once every two months... the food was excellent. And then, the years went by, the prices increased (like everywhere else), but the portions decreased. Fortunately, the recipes that made the chain successful are still there, and the restaurant has been revitalized (new decor, branding, etc.). Some really good new dishes have been added to the menu, with some pleasant surprises to the chain's credit. But in the end, I'm giving it 3 stars, no more, because for €35 per person, including a small fried fish platter, an Ardennes-style casserole, an ice cream sundae, and sparkling water for two, I'm sorry, but for less money and much better quality with a bit more quantity, I can find a better deal at a traditional restaurant that's been around for 20 years not far from here (starter, main course, dessert, and drink). It's worth noting that the service at this Léon Wasquehal is very good, no complaints there. The restaurant is clean and bright. The atmosphere isn't anything special in winter, but in the early evenings of summer, they sometimes have drinks with live music, which is nice because you can extend your drinks into dinner. I take my hat off to the Exotica passion coupe (very well thought out with coconut ice cream coated in passion fruit compote at the bottom, then pineapple sorbet, then mascarpone with whipped cream and grated coconut + palm), a killer in the mouth, effective sweet and tangy.

25/01/2026: Delicious food, great services.