The French Riviera Restaurants
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1. La Colombe d'Or
$$$$ | |The food might be a bit overpriced, but where else in the world could you eat in a dining room under a Picasso, on a terrace beside a ceramic Léger mural, or next to a pool amid an idyllic garden with a Calder sculpture? The quirky but unpretentious Provençal menu has hardly changed over 50 years—the hors d’oeuvres de la Colombe (basket of crudité and hunks of charcuterie), salmon quenelles, and Grand Marnier soufflé flambé are as acclaimed as ever. If you can't afford a room at the world-famous hotel but still want wonderful Instagram moments, a dinner here does the trick.
Pl. Général-de-Gaulle, St-Paul-de-Vence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France04–93–32–80–02Known For
- Dining amid priceless art
- Lunch spot for celebs during Cannes Film Fesival
- Menu that hasn't missed a tasty beat in years
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–Christmas -
2. La Table du Mareyeur
$$$$ | |Ewan and Caroline Scutcher haven’t left Port Grimaud since they married here nearly 36 years ago and set up this waterside gem, now considered one of the Riviera's finest restaurants. In a fun and relaxed atmosphere, they offer the freshest fish and seafood on the coast; certainly the politicians, royalty, and film stars (think Leonardo DiCaprio) who dine portside here among the locals don't complain. Selection is simple, uncomplicated, and the lunch menu—served on market days, Thursday and Sunday between mid-June and mid-September—is a deal at €26 with wine and coffee included. Avoid traffic and ask Le Table to arrange for a water taxi when you make a reservation.
10–11 pl. des Artisans, Port Grimaud, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 83315, France04–94–56–06–77Known For
- Meaty oysters perfect for slurping
- Summertime lunch menu that's quite a deal
- Celebrity spotting
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed mid-Oct.–late Mar. -
3. La Villa Archange
$$$$ | |You wouldn't expect to find a restaurant with two Michelin stars set in a residential area, 10 minutes by car from La Croisette, but Bruno Oger promises you an unforgettable evening in this très cozy spot surrounded by centennial trees and gardens. Yes, it's pricey (à la carte from €130 and the two set menus are €230 and €350 without drinks), but you'll have bragging rights that you and Robert De Niro have shared the same chef. That's right, Oger is official chef of the Cannes Film Festival. If this is beyond your means, opt for the three-course menu (€49) at Le Bistrot des Anges (Michelin Bib Gourmand), under the same management. While waiting, sink into an armchair, and watch the fashion parade at L'Ange Bar.
15 bis, rue Notre-Dame des Anges, Le Cannet, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 06110, France04–92–18–18–28Known For
- Impeccable service
- Wonderful pairings by sommelier
- Perfectly executed nine-course Inspiration Menu (€570 with wine)
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch Tues.–Thurs. -
4. Le Figuier de Saint-Esprit
$$$$ | |Christian Morisset’s Michelin-starred restaurant is named after the 50-year-old fig tree that, along with a canopy of vines, shades the private courtyard. This is one of the region's best restaurants, and the haute-cuisine chef bases his scrumptious set menus on what's available at the daily market. Yes, it's pricey—à la carte is around €70 for a main, and don't choke when you see a €3,900 bottle of 1990 Château Lafite Rothschild on the wine list; like everything else on the menu, it's there for a reason.
14 rue Saint-Esprit, Antibes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 06600, France04–26–85–67–93Known For
- The main culinary attraction of Antibes
- Charming courtyard
- Local and organic (and some very fancy) wines
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. Closed Wed. Oct.–June, Mon. and Wed. lunch July–Sept., 1 wk in Feb., last wk in June, and Dec. -
5. Mirazur
$$$$ | |Chef Mauro Colagreco—who learned his craft in Latin America before working with the likes of Bernard Loiseau in Burgundy and both Alain Passard and Alain Ducasse in Paris—now helms this innovative establishment, which has garnered three Michelin stars and is frequently cited as the world's best restaurant. Colagreco is one of the young chefs whose style has been dubbed la jeune cuisine—for him, the plate is a palette, and each of the ingredients, which are often gathered from the on-site vegetable garden, has its precise place and significance. The airy dining room overlooking a cascading garden and the sea on Menton's outer edge is the ideal setting for Colagresco's expressive (and expensive!) cooking; the €450/person menu featuring roots, leaves, flowers, and fruits is particularly intense. In 2023, a glassed-enclosed kitchen was added, as was La Puerta, a space adjacent to the restaurant that offers a more intimate experience. Can't get a reservation? Don't fret. Colagreco is everywhere, from BFire in Cannes to the Riviera in Roquebrune, an over-the-top (literally, on a cliff) spot at the Maybourne Riviera hotel.
30 av. Aristide Briand, Menton, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 06500, France04–92–41–86–86Known For
- Inventive gastronomic cuisine by Argentinean-Italian chef
- Sensational views of the coast cannot match the flavor
- Requires reservations at least six months in advance
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues., early Jan., and 2 wks mid-Nov. No lunch Wed., Reservations essential -
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6. Paloma
$$$$ | |Young Nicolas Decherchi earned his first Michelin star only one year after opening Paloma, set in the serenity of a Provençal farmhouse and complete with distant views (in this case, of the sea and the Îles de Lérins off Cannes). The service is flawless, from the valet to the sommelier, and the food combines time-honored southern cooking techniques with a hefty dollop of imagination. Set menus are available at both lunch (from €59) and dinner (from €89) and the average price of à la carte is €80.
47 av. du Moulin de la Croix, Mougins, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 06250, France04–92–28–10–73Known For
- <PRO>gorgeous contemporary interior</PRO>
- <PRO>bread service with pyramids of butter</PRO>
- <PRO>cotton candy foie gras</PRO>
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., 1 wk in Feb., and 1 wk after film festival, Reservations essential -
7. Restaurant De Sa Vie
$$$$ | |Judging by the crowd of regulars flocking to his restaurant, Daniel Desavie has built quite a reputation for his classic Provençal dishes—hardly surprising given that he was trained for 23 years by the late Roger Vergé at the famous Moulins de Mougins. Try the half lobster with cranberry beans and wild mushrooms salad in herb vinaigrette before tucking into thinly sliced beef with truffle coulis. If you want to add wine, a sommelier will help you turn your classic meal into a masterful one. There are splendidly set-priced lunch and dinner menus at both the restaurant and his more relaxed Le Bistrot, which features a weekly market offering.
1360 rte. d'Antibes, Valbonne, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 06560, France04–93–12–29–68Known For
- Knowledgeable sommelier
- Set-price menus at gastronomic restaurant and more relaxed Le Bistrot
- Free parking
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. -
8. Cap Estel–La Table de Patrick Raingeard
$$$$ | |For more than 50 years, celebs have holidayed and dined at Cap Estel along Èze's bord de mer, enjoying its private 5-acre peninsula with all-encompassing views of the Mediterranean. Chef Patrick Raingeard's Michelin-star set menus are worthy of the location and may start with six oysters "Pearls Monte-Carlo," followed by Charolais beef fillet with chard cannelloni, and then finish with "the all-chocolate tube." There is a four-course vegetarian menu (€145), and the produce often comes directly from the hotel's garden.
1312 av. Raymond-Poincaré, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 06360, France04–93–76–29– 29Known For
- Great brunch
- Paradisical views
- Produce from the hotel's garden
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Jan.–Mar., Reservations essential -
9. Chantecler
$$$$ | Promenade |Long a showplace for Riviera luxury, the Negresco is replete with Régence-fashion salons decked out with 18th-century wood boiserie and Aubusson carpets. Its main dining room, the Michelin-star Chantecler, has been playing musical chefs for the past few years and currently features a new-generation culinary artist, Virginie Basselot, and her selections of impressive haute cuisine. In the cave, there are 15,000 bottles (if you're counting).
37 promenade des Anglais, Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France04–93–16–64–00Known For
- A leader in French haute cuisine
- Formal dress code
- Giant wine cellar
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch., Reservations essential, Jacket required -
10. L'Affable
$$$$ | La Croisette |When chef Jean-Paul Battaglia decided to set up shop in Cannes, gastronomes were delighted, and he does not disappoint—so much so that it’s not uncommon for tourists to eat here more than once during their stay. The roast beef is succulent, and the spicy lobster has just the right kick. L'Affable is always packed (and often noisy), so reservations are essential. Note that dinner service is a €53 fixed-price menu with lots of tempting choices, ditto for lunch (€28 and €32).
5 rue Lafontaine, Cannes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 06400, France04–93–68–02–09Known For
- Signature Grand Marnier soufflé
- Open kitchen setup and prix-fixe menus
- Packed (and noisy) atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Sun., Reservations essential -
11. La Reserve
$$$$ | |This Michelin-starred hotel restaurant—a marvel of light and color—has been a crown jewel of the Mediterranean since it opened in 1880. Chef Julien Roucheteau uses fresh Mediterranean ingredients in original takes on classic dishes like langoustine tails roasted in hazelnut butter, and the four- (€165) and six-course (€195) set menus are a better value than ordering à la carte. The chandelier-bedecked salon is lined with bay windows that offer views of a watery nirvana. Reserve well in advance in summer, and, if you can swing it, spend a night at the hotel if only to use the sea-side pool.
5 bd. General Leclerc, Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 06310, France04–93–01–00–01Known For
- Perfect wine pairings
- Seaside location with gorgeous views
- Fabulous desserts
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–mid-Dec. No lunch May–Oct., Reservations essential -
12. La Réserve de Nice
$$$$ | Mont Boron |Chef Jêrome Cotta knows what it takes to earn restaurant acclaim, and his originality and attention to detail are reflected in creations like mille-feuille of foie gras caramelized with maple syrup; fig marmalade flavored with port wine, cranberry, and red-currant jelly; and cod fillet cooked in frothy butter, shallots, and cocoa beans stewed with bacon in a fine truffle bouillon. It's easy to run up a bill of €200 per couple with drinks here, but the panoramic views, especially upstairs, from the Art Deco building jutting over the sea cannot be faulted. It's also the site of one of the city's most stylish bars.
60 bd. Frank Pilatte, Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 06300, France04–97–08–14–80Known For
- Seaside location with excellent views
- Trendy sea bar
- Set menu €95 and €120
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. -
13. La Table de Patrick Raingeard
$$$$ | | FrenchFor more than 50 years, celebs holidayed and dined at Cap Estel in Èze, a private 2-hectare peninsula with all-encompassing views of the Med. And now, with chef Patrick Raingeard, whose produce comes directly from the hotel’s garden, the dining here can’t get any better. Start with the asparagus salad with creamy cauliflower and wild truffles, followed by the Charolais beef fillet à la Parillada in a “Los Lobos” red-wine sauce served with a potato-and-truffle cake. Finish it off with a banana soufflé. Vegetarian options are also available. Lunch set menus are a good value.
1312 av. Raymond-Poincaré, Èze, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 06360, France-04–93–76–29–29Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Jan. and Feb. -
14. Le Bistro Gourmand
$$$$ | Old Town |This restaurant, steps from the Hotel Beau Rivage and with an outdoor terrace, focuses on the preservation of French cuisine. The sommelier amazingly seems to know your order before you do; a decent bottle of red will set you back around €50. The service is friendly enough, but the stark white setting with a few dashes of color is meant to keep your eye on your plate.
3 rue Desboutin, Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 06300, France04–92–14–55–55Known For
- Five-course Legend Menu for only €118
- Famous soufflé
- Impressive wine list
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15. Le Bistrot de Grand'Mère
$$$$ | |La Brouette de Grand'Mère built a following as a charming hole-in-the-wall with a true-blue bistro menu, and although the restaurant has changed its name and location, it has kept its €55 three-course menu that includes wine, fizzy water, a shot of vodka, as well as surprisingly tasty food. It feels especially right in winter.
1 rue du pré, Cannes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 06400, France04–93–38–90–50Known For
- Classic bistro menu
- Wine and bottled water included
- Generous portions
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
16. Le Café
$$$$ | |The busy terrace here often doubles as a stadium for different factions cheering on local pétanque players in Place des Lices. Service can be slow, but the setting, the food (say, black truffle and foie gras macaroni with Parmesan or seven-hour lamb confit with spices), and the piano bar with throwbacks to Piaf and Aznavour make this place memorable. It's open daily 8 am–3 am (with a well-priced €18 lunch menu) and always seems packed, so reservations are a good idea.
5 pl. des Lices, St-Tropez, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 83990, France04–94–97–44–69Known For
- Well-priced lunch menu
- French music nightly
- Languid service
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17. Le Girelier
$$$$ | |Fish, fish, and more fish—sea bass, salmon, sole, sardines, monkfish, lobster, and crayfish all fill the boats that pull into the Old Port and find their way onto the menu here. Although grilled seafood (with a little thyme and perhaps a whisper of olive oil and garlic) is the order of the day, this is also a stronghold for bouillabaisse. The clientele is buffed and bronzed, but the servers tend to treat everyone like tourists. The lunch plat du jour (€21) is a bargain in this town; otherwise, mind the check: you'll be surprised just how expensive fish per 100g can be.
Quai Jean-Jaurès, St-Tropez, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 83990, France04–94–97–03–87Known For
- Fabulous views of Vieux Port yachts
- Seafood priced by weight (which gets expensive)
- Reasonably priced wine list and lunch menu
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–mid-Mar. -
18. Le Maschou
$$$$ | |If you're tired of choosing from complicated menus, visit this long-popular restaurant in Le Suquet, where you only have to decide what kind of meat you want. Every dinner starts with a gigantic basket of whole raw vegetables—to be cut up and dipped in a selection of sauces—and grilled bread, and then come the generous servings of charcoal-grilled beef, lamb, or chicken (there's also a meat-free menu). With a low, wood-beam ceiling and only a few tables (draped in pink), Le Maschou (meaning "small pretty house") is a favorite during the Cannes Film Festival, when the 60-day matured prime rib is as hot as the red carpet.
15 rue St-Antoine, Cannes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 06400, France04–93–39–62–21Known For
- Beef, lamb, or chicken straight off the grill
- Quaint and intimate in Le Suquet
- Signature Tomahawk for two with baked potatoes
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–Jan. No lunch, Reservations essential -
19. Le Panier
$$$$ | |In an intimate space on a tiny street, just behind Cours Saleya, this restaurant has a chalkboard menu of dishes that showcase the natural skill of chef Aurélien Martin. The choice of market-fresh seasonal cuisine is easy, as there's one four-course menu for lunch and either a four- or a five-course menu for dinner.
5 rue Barillerie, Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 05301, France04–89–97–14–37Known For
- Uncomplicated French cooking
- Regularly changing prix-fixe menus
- Reservations necessary for charming outside seating
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed. No lunch Thurs. -
20. Le Restaurant Panoramique by Le Roof
$$$$ | |When Hell’s Kitchen presenter and chef Arnaud Tabarec left to open Beam! in Toulon, Lori Moreau stepped in at this trendy restaurant occupying the fifth floor of a former post office with fabulous views over Le Suquet. She shortened the menu, but there is still a good selection of fish and vegetarian dishes, as well as beef and chicken options. There’s also a stellar brunch menu if a lazy Sunday appeals.
1 rue Notre-Dame, Cannes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 06400, France04–63–36–05–05Known For
- Magical rooftop
- All-you-can-eat Sunday brunch
- Boisterous ambience
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