The French Riviera Restaurants
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1. Chez Pipo Socca
$ | Port Nice |There are plenty of places where you can sample socca in Old Town, but if you want to understand why so much fuss is made in Nice over the chickpea pancake, this out-of-the-way café behind the port is the place to go. As per usual, a batter of chickpea flour, water, olive oil, and salt is baked in giant copper tins in a wood-fired oven, but here, the cook expertly scrapes the surface of the nearly-cooked dough with a metal spatula so that it comes out extra-crispy. It's hard to explain why, but this is socca you can eat in large quantities even if you're not hungry: proof is the line on weekend nights, when people are willing to wait an hour or more for their petite (€3.50) or grande plates (€5.90). If you can't make it to this location, Chez Pipo is also at Terminal 1 at the Nice Airport. For the lowdown on everything socca, watch the short We Eat Socca Here by American filmmaker Scott Petersen.
13 rue Bavastro, Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 06300, France04–93–55–88–82Known For
- Authentic Niçois food
- Arrive at 5:30 opening to avoid long wait
- Cash-only policy
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. July and Aug. -
2. Glacier Fenocchio
$ | Old Town |For fresh, homemade, gelato-style ice cream offered in a rainbow of flavors and colors, stop at Glacier Fenocchio any day of the week from 9 am to midnight, March to November. There's also a choice of sorbets made with locally grown citrus, including orange, mandarin, and lemon.
2 pl. Rossetti, Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 06300, France04–93–62–88–80Known For
- Beer-flavored sorbet
- Open day and night
- 90-plus flavors
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed mid-Nov.–Carnival -
3. La Femme du Boulanger
$$ | New Town |Although lunch and dinner are delicious, this the place to come for a breakfast of freshly sliced country breads, mouthwatering Ö Jardin Sucré jams (say, raspberry and violet or apple-pear with hazelnut), and organic yogurts—all made in France. Sure, you can still have your flaky croissant, but here the friendly owners deliver a toaster to your table to grill the bread exactly to your liking. Throw in Alain Milliet vineyard juices and creamy café au lait, and you’ll be planning to come back before you can wipe the jam off your chin.
3 rue Commandant Raffali, Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 06000, France04–89–03–43–03Known For
- The best breakfast (and brunch) in Nice
- Outstanding dinner
- French countryside vibes
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4. La Merenda
$$$ | Old Town |The back-to-bistro boom climaxed here when Dominique Le Stanc retired his crown at the Negresco to take over this tiny, unpretentious landmark of Provençal cuisine. For decades he has worked in a miniature open kitchen creating ultimate versions of stuffed sardines, tagliatelle with pistou, slow-simmered daubes (beef stews), and the quintessential stockfish (the local lutefisk)—but don’t worry, pizza is an option, too. There are two seatings at both lunch and dinner. You'll have to stop by in person or message on Facebook or Instagram to reserve entry to the inner sanctum as there's no phone—and note that credit cards are not accepted either.
4 rue Raoul Bosio, Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 06300, FranceNo phoneKnown For
- Real deal when it comes to French bistro
- Amazing food for the price
- Cash-only policy and reservations only in person or via social media
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed weekends and 1st 2 wks in Aug., Reservations essential -
5. Le Bistrot d'Antoine
$$ | Old Town |You won't find any "concept" cooking here, just pure French bistro fare at its finest—beef salad with anchovy dressing, butter risotto with truffles, sliced leg of lamb, and traditional pork casserole. Save room for the day's dessert, such as the wonderfully warm peach-and-frangipane tart. The prices here are as appealing as the menu. If you can't score a reservation, try Peixes 3, chef Antoine Crespo's delightful, seafood tapas restaurant at 4 rue de l'Opéra.
27 rue de la Préfecture, Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 06000, France04–93–85–29–57Known For
- Excellent prices
- Jaw-droppingly tasty food
- Reservations necessary
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Reservations essential -
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6. Le Canon
$$$ | New Town |With a handwritten menu board, wine bottles as far as the eye can see, and a low-key assemblage of chairs and tables that look like they came out of a 1970s-era attic, this is the kind of authentic French bistro people travel to Provence for. Owner Sébastien Perinetti and chef Elmahdi Mobarik source the freshest hyperlocal produce to bring you a parade of taste sensations, all seductively priced. Each selection is described by Sébastien in its entirety, perhaps a Sardinian “fregola” pasta with cuttlefish and peas from the fields of St-Isidore, with a peach soup made with white peaches from St-Martin-du-Var.
23 rue Meyerbeer, Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France04–96–79–09–24Known For
- Organic food and natural wine
- Changing menu influenced by local suppliers
- Long leisurely meals
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed weekends. No dinner Wed. -
7. Le Séjour Café
$$$ | New Town |Owners Renaud and Marilène Geille, who used to run Les Viviers back in the day, pack this popular eatery by offering exceptional surroundings, fabulous food, and flawless service. The fish dishes are supreme, lightly accentuated by seasonal vegetables, and the magret carnard seems reinvented. The desserts may not seem particularly adventurous, but the delicate combination of salty and sweet will knock your socks off (if you’re wearing any). Next door is sister restaurant Le Petit Café, equally as atmospheric and delicious.
11 rue Grimaldi, Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 06000, France04–97–20–55–35Known For
- Small space so reservations a must
- Charming service
- Excellent sweet-and-salty desserts
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. -
8. Attimi
$$ | |Specializing in salads, pizzas, and pastas—prepared on the spot from local produce—this place offers a refreshing, light alternative to all those heavy French dishes. But Attimi is as hot as the lasagna Bolognese it serves, so you'll need to reserve or eat early. A seat on the terrace next to the fountain at the end of Place Masséna lets you dine with a side order of people-watching.
10 pl. Masséna, Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 06300, France04–93–91–05–26Known For
- Thin-crust pizza
- Terrace seating with great people-watching
- Long lines that are worth waiting in
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations essential -
9. Café des Chineurs
$$ | Old Town |The best place to grab a bite in Place Garibaldi, this café has an eclectic feel that's as appealing as the food and friendliness—and it's a fabulous location for people-watching.
1 rue Cassini, Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 06300, France04–93–89–09–62Known For
- Great people-watching
- Convenient location
- Romantic
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10. Chantecler
$$$$ | Promenade |Long a showplace for Riviera luxury, the Negresco is replete with Régence-fashion salons decked out with 18th-century wood boiserie and Aubusson carpets. Its main dining room, the Michelin-star Chantecler, has been playing musical chefs for the past few years and currently features a new-generation culinary artist, Virginie Basselot, and her selections of impressive haute cuisine. In the cave, there are 15,000 bottles (if you're counting).
37 promenade des Anglais, Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France04–93–16–64–00Known For
- A leader in French haute cuisine
- Formal dress code
- Giant wine cellar
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch., Reservations essential, Jacket required -
11. La Part des Anges
$$ | New Town |This wineshop with some 300 labels and a few tables and chairs at the back is really about vins naturels—unfiltered, unsulfured wines made by small producers from hand-harvested grapes—but the often-simple food served here also happens to be excellent. Whether you choose a charcuterie or cheese plate or one of the handful of hot dishes (like spaghetti with razor clams or octopus cooked in red wine), you can expect it to be generous and fresh. No corkage fee is charged for wines off the shelf, a rarity for a wine bar. Reservations are advised for Friday and Saturday night. The bilingual owner Olivier has opened a second wine bistro with lots of food, La Mise en Verre, at 17 rue Pastorelli.
17 rue Gubernatis, Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 06000, France04–93–62–69–80Known For
- Natural and organic wines
- Informative staff
- Lunch in the heart of the cellar
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
12. La Réserve de Nice
$$$$ | Mont Boron |Chef Jêrome Cotta knows what it takes to earn restaurant acclaim, and his originality and attention to detail are reflected in creations like mille-feuille of foie gras caramelized with maple syrup; fig marmalade flavored with port wine, cranberry, and red-currant jelly; and cod fillet cooked in frothy butter, shallots, and cocoa beans stewed with bacon in a fine truffle bouillon. It's easy to run up a bill of €200 per couple with drinks here, but the panoramic views, especially upstairs, from the Art Deco building jutting over the sea cannot be faulted. It's also the site of one of the city's most stylish bars.
60 bd. Frank Pilatte, Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 06300, France04–97–08–14–80Known For
- Seaside location with excellent views
- Trendy sea bar
- Set menu €95 and €120
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. -
13. Le Bistro Gourmand
$$$$ | Old Town |This restaurant, steps from the Hotel Beau Rivage and with an outdoor terrace, focuses on the preservation of French cuisine. The sommelier amazingly seems to know your order before you do; a decent bottle of red will set you back around €50. The service is friendly enough, but the stark white setting with a few dashes of color is meant to keep your eye on your plate.
3 rue Desboutin, Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 06300, France04–92–14–55–55Known For
- Five-course Legend Menu for only €118
- Famous soufflé
- Impressive wine list
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14. Le Panier
$$$$ | |In an intimate space on a tiny street, just behind Cours Saleya, this restaurant has a chalkboard menu of dishes that showcase the natural skill of chef Aurélien Martin. The choice of market-fresh seasonal cuisine is easy, as there's one four-course menu for lunch and either a four- or a five-course menu for dinner.
5 rue Barillerie, Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 05301, France04–89–97–14–37Known For
- Uncomplicated French cooking
- Regularly changing prix-fixe menus
- Reservations necessary for charming outside seating
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed. No lunch Thurs. -
15. Le Safari
$$$ | Port Nice |The Cours Saleya's desirable terrace tables provide an excuse for many of the restaurants along this strip to get away with culinary murder, but that's not the case at Le Safari, which pays more attention than most to ingredients and presentation. Choose from traditional Niçois dishes—the fish soup served with croutons, spicy mayonnaise, and cheese is particularly good—and Italian-inspired fare such as creamy risotto. Inside the colorful dining room is where the locals eat, and some even claim the food is a notch better there. Wherever you'd like to sit, it's a good idea to make a reservation.
1 cours Saleya, Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 06300, France04–93–80–18–44Known For
- Niçois dishes appreciated by locals
- Lively outdoor eating
- Colorful dining room
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16. Lycée Hotellier Paul Augier
$ | |Popular with both locals and expats, the three restaurants at the Paul Augier Hospitality and Tourism School, attended by 1,200 pupils and apprentices, serve lunch weekdays and dinner some evenings—and everything is prepared by aspiring young chefs. The fifth-floor La Rotonde is the most sophisticated and expensive of the three restaurants, but, still, the set lunch menu is just €28 without drinks, and set dinner menus start at €35. Note, though, that reservations are by email only.
163 bd. René Cassin, Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 06203 Cedex, France04–93–72–77–77Known For
- Three-course meals at a steal, from €28 at lunch
- Unique way to experience local Nice
- Chefs who could very well become the world's best
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed weekends -
17. Restaurant Jan
$$$$ | Port Nice |Chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen is the first South African to be awarded a Michelin star, which he earned within two years of opening this self-titled restaurant in the port. Because of this, it can be tough to get reservations to sample a menu that might feature such innovative dishes as veal cheeks, potatoes dauphinoise, potato puree, trumpet mushrooms, foie gras, and lavender mayonnaise. For the record, the bread, ice cream, and sorbet are all homemade; the eggs and milk are organic; and Jan Hendrik grows his own vegetables, fruits, and herbs.
12 rue Lascaris, Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 06300, France04–97–19–32–23Known For
- Set menus with pairing options
- Homemade bread and ice cream
- Reservations require deposit
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Mon., and 2 wks in late Nov. No lunch, Reservations essential
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