Le Silex is a contemporary rotisserie at 76 Grand'Place, facing one of Arras's landmark views. Its identity is built around slow rotisserie cooking, used for meat as well as fish, vegetables and fruit. Fresh produce, an emphasis on local sourcing and the simplicity of fire create an alternative to the traditional brasseries lining the square.

A modern rotisserie on the Grand'Place

The location places Le Silex at the heart of the traditional restaurant scene in Arras. The terrace looks across the gabled façades and the activity of the Grand'Place. Indoors, stone, wood and metal create a contemporary atmosphere that still respects the historic building.

From the terrace to the vaulted cellar

The main dining room opens towards the square, while the vaulted cellar can accommodate families, groups of friends and business meals. This gives the restaurant several moods: a bright terrace lunch, a dining room closer to the rotisserie or a more private table underground. During busy events, asking where the table is located can make a real difference.

Fire as the common thread

The restaurant describes slow cooking for a broad range of ingredients, including meat, fish, vegetables and fruit. The rotisserie is therefore more than a way of cooking chicken; it shapes the menu. Sharing boards, roasted meat and desserts influenced by the same technique show how the kitchen uses fire throughout the meal.

Fresh and local produce

Le Silex highlights fresh local produce rather than promising an unchanging menu. This flexibility allows side dishes and main courses to follow supply and season. For a more direct introduction to Northern classics, Le Petit Rat Porteur serves welsh and potjevleesch in a rue de la Taillerie cellar.

Who will enjoy Le Silex?

The restaurant suits diners interested in carefully controlled cooking and relatively unprocessed ingredients, as well as groups who like to share a board before the main course. The cellar works well for family and business meals. Vegetarian guests can ask about current vegetable preparations, since plant produce is also cooked on the rotisserie.

Dining to the rhythm of the square

Lunch makes the most of daylight on the façades, while dinner provides a quieter mood. For an underground table focused more firmly on regional cooking, La Cave des Saveurs is another Grand'Place option. The choice comes down to mood: fire-led contemporary cooking here, a more classic Northern repertoire elsewhere.

Booking and planning your visit

The terrace is naturally popular in good weather and during major Arras events. Booking is sensible at weekends, during the Christmas market and around festivals. Opening hours and dishes may evolve, so check directly for the day's service, vegetarian options and group arrangements.

Access and surroundings

It is an easy walk from the railway station through the centre. Nearby car parks are more convenient than circling the squares at busy times. After the meal, the belfry, Place des Héros and Saint-Vaast district are all within walking distance, making Le Silex a natural stop during a day exploring Arras heritage.