14 Best Restaurants in The French Riviera, France

Here, the gluten-free pancakes, brownies, and cheesecake are irresistible. Add in delicious brunches, lunches, and specialty coffees, and you’ve got the perfect place for the whole family to eat.

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.

Heavenly homemade macarons are the order of the day at this sweet little tea shop in the old town, just steps from Cours Saléya and its bustling market.

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.

What could be more fashionable than tucking into exquisite cuisine—prepared by Michelin-starred guest chefs such as Yannick Alleno and Arnaud Donckele—in an enchanting sheltered garden designed by Peter Wirtz at the House of Dior? Meals are reasonably priced for St-Tropez, and the dessert selection is large (consider trying the much-lauded, tiny, round D’Choux pastries, which come in a variety of flavors). This magical oasis is also the perfect place to toast the sunset with a glass of Champagne; expect to pay €60 for un verre of Dom Pérignon 2004, though.

You may not be able to afford a squillionaires villa here, but you can buy an ice cream. Pull up a seat on the port-side terrace, and pick your favorite flavor. Need something stronger? Coffee and cocktails are also available. 

A cozy, rustic-chic atmosphere makes this a popular spot for coffee, brunch, or lunch, and there's often a line out the door around midday. The delicious vegan carrot cake and cookies are must tries.

If all that paddleboarding has made you hungry, this snack bar with a seated terrace overlooking Plage des Marinières has just the thing. The bruschetta is a highlight, served on warm, soft, fresh bread and, if you are salty fish inclined, the anchovy option is delicious. Get here early for summer lunch as it will be packed. 

Try this spot for delicious specialty coffees, as well as organic, homemade scones and cakes.

For a budget-friendly, home-style taste of the Riviera, head to this charming spot with shaded outdoor dining beside the Jardin Exotique.

Before you plunge into the dense tangle of streets in old St-Paul-de-Vence, stop on the ramparts under the century-old lime tree for a meal or snack at this atmospheric café, where the breezy terrace looks onto the valley and the Alps. The kitchen turns out colorful salads (crispy goat cheese salad with figs) and pastas at lunch and more serious fare in the evening. Pop by for the Salon de Thé (daily 3–6 pm), which offers much more than Mariage Frères tea: red berry tiramisu, crêpes, and coffee on a separate menu. Across the street, Le Tilleul sells freshly made, sorbet and ice cream for takeout in flavors like wild peach and almond milk with sour cherry.

All that perfume sniffing can build an appetite and this is just the place to refuel on cheeses, olives, charcuteries, tapenades, and chutneys. It's open daily, and you could spend hours lingering over a half bottle of wine and sampling the delicious regional selections that are part of a shared platter (three to four people) for only €30.

This organic craft bakery offers delicious sweet and savory creations that are great for a tasty takeaway.

No trip to St-Tropez is complete without indulging in a tropézienne, the famous local pastry that combines airy brioche with velvety cream and is topped with crunchy sugar granules. For an elevated take on this classic, head to this family-run patisserie, where Laurent Cavazza trained at Lenôtre and offers the iconic fleur d'oranger version alongside a red berry variation.