In this article, you’ll find our reviews of what we think are the best restaurants to eat at in Nice.
The Côte d’Azur’s capital boasts a wide and highly sought-after choice of restaurants, with a wide range to suit all tastes. You’ll discover a cuisine combining land and sea, based on local Provençal produce and blended with Mediterranean notes and flavours, but that’s not all! Reservations are strongly recommended for all establishments where possible.
Culinary discovery is an integral part of the journey andexperience. And we’re convinced that eating well, even on vacation, is essential. So enjoy!
This opinion is completely independent, based on our experiences. We visited the area anonymously, making our own choices, and paying all our bills in full.
Nice’s best restaurants: our 4 favourites
In this article, you’ll find detailed reviews of each of our selected establishments. But we couldn’t resist sharing our favorite restaurants with you right now:
- Restaurant JAN (1 star): we enjoyed a sensory and poetic dining experience here. Owner and culinary director Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen, for whom the restaurant is named, takes us on a journey through his childhood memories. This Niçoise restaurant is a must-visit, combining South African influences with French gastronomy.
- Restaurant Sweet Sisters: if you’re looking for a colorful place to enjoy a healthy meal in Nice, this is it. Around the corner, we discovered this pastry shop/salad bar where we made our own well-balanced salad. And we’ve fallen for their “carrot cake”, which is to die for!
- Restaurant Peixes: for seafood fans (and for our own pleasure), this restaurant with its soothing marine ambience offers a modern seafood menu. Dishes that bring out the best in fish and seafood, combining Mediterranean and South American flavors.
- Restaurant La Storia: strolling along the Cour Saleya, we spotted this sunny terrace. The gourmet menu features specialties from Nice. In fact, it was at this table that we tasted pissaladière and daube niçoise for the 1st time. A delight! What’s more, the restaurant offers a children’s menu.
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Starred and gourmet restaurants in Nice
1. Restaurant JAN – 1 star
Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen invites us to this confidential place to savor inventive cuisine just a stone’s throw from Port Lympia.
To share memories of his childhood, the chef revisits South African specialties, where he is originally from, and marries them with French gastronomic savoir-faire. Using local produce from Provence and South Africa, the menu takes the senses on a journey. Each dish is a work of culinary art, presented and created with quality ingredients, subtle flavors, some of them surprising.
He’s an artistic culinary director, even a chemist in his approach, who plunges us into his universe and shares his sources of inspiration. The capital of the Côte d’Azur is certainly one of them, as we found some of Nice’s specialties throughout the dishes.
The chef’s work is almost like that of a chemist, the fruit of in-depth, even scientific research to find the right dosage, the right combination of textures and flavors in the mouth. The classic 7-course menu and the signature 8-course menu feature dishes that tell a story for your taste buds. Our dinner was punctuated by a gentle waltz of plates and many surprises from the chef, who was very attentive throughout the evening.
The sommelier gave us excellent advice on food and wine pairing to help us choose between the many French, South African, Corsican and Italian wines.
If you’d like to find out more about our experience at this not-to-be-missed venue in Nice, read our review and more photos in our article on JAN restaurant in Nice.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: Port Lympia.
- Type: gastronomic starred.
- Capacity: less than 25 covers.
- Price range: between €165 and €195 per person (excluding drinks).
- Niçoise specialities: yes, but revisited.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Reservations required here.
2. Restaurant Les épicuriens
This particularly refined family venue caught our eye during a visit to the Jean Médecin district. Les épicuriens restaurant wasn’t on our list, but when we read the menu, we couldn’t wait to add it! Gourmet, fine seasonal cuisine awaits you in this gastronomic establishment.
To the delight of our taste buds, the menu featured dishes from both land and sea. You can also opt for gourmet pasta dishes! Several formulas are also available, including 4 at lunchtime and a gourmet menu offering a choice of 2 starters, 2 main courses and 2 desserts. On the menu are some fifty red, white and rosé wines from France’s major wine-growing regions. For our part, we fell for the octopus dish and the creamy homemade madeleines for dessert. Before that, warm and tender homemade black olive bread was served with a rather original appetizer. A real delight!
Discover our review in pictures and more photos in our article on Les épicuriens restaurant in Nice – coming soon.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: Jean Médecin.
- Type: bistronomic.
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Price range: around €40 per person (drinks included).
- Nice specialities: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Reservations recommended here.
3. Restaurant La Rotonde (Le Negresco hotel)
In the heart of the legendary Le Negresco palace, the gastronomic table at La Rotonde charmed us from the moment we arrived. After crossing the hotel lobby, we found ourselves under the restaurant’s moving ceiling, depicting a starry night and azure sky. Facing the Promenade des Anglais, we discovered inventive, high-quality cuisine, with fresh, local produce, carefully prepared and refined.
The 2 restaurants at the Hotel Negresco are fortunate to have talented chef Virginie Basselot at the helm of their kitchens. His flagship dishes on the menu of the contemporary brasserie La Rotonde, such as grilled avocado with clementines or veal breast stuffed with Niçoise sauce, are both tasty and surprising.
On the wine list, nearly 70 wines are listed, including some grands crus, with a nice local selection from Provence, but also for the more knowledgeable from the Rhone Valley, Languedoc-Roussillon, Burgundy, Loire Valley, South West, Bordeaux, as well as Italian and Spanish wines.
We take a closer look at our dinner at this beautiful Nice venue, with more photos, in our article on La Rotonde restaurant in Nice.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: Carré d’Or.
- Type: gastronomic.
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Price range: 3-course Promenade menu at €65 per person, drinks not included.
- Nice specialities: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Reservations required here.
4. Restaurant Le Panier – open on Sundays
Strolling through the picturesque streets of Vieux Nice, we came across this charming bistronomic restaurant, Le Panier. Straddling 2 dining areas on Rue Barillerie, this establishment offers creative dishes with global influences and flavors. We had the pleasure of lunching on a quiet terrace in this little street in the old town.
On the menu, a short menu that changes every 2 to 3 months to reflect the seasons and renew tastes! From the appetizer to the dessert, cocktails and wine, everything was perfect! The refined presentation of products on the plate, enhanced by the expertise of chef Aurélien Martin, is just a foretaste of the explosion of flavors on the palate. A passionate traveler, the chef invites us to discover his creations in a blind formula of 4 stopovers at lunchtime and 5 or 7 stopovers in the evening.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: Old Nice.
- Type: bistronomic.
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Price range: 4-stop lunch menu at €45 per person excluding drinks, 5-stop and 7-stop evening menus at €65 and €75 per person excluding drinks.
- Nice specialities: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- We strongly advise you to book here.
5. Restaurant Le Chantecler – 1 star (Le Negresco hotel)
Virginie Basselot is also at the helm of the star-studded Le Negresco palace kitchens. His ambition: to offer us light, sincere cuisine that blends tradition and modernity, in an almost magical setting.
The very attentive and qualified staff helped to make this meal a moment out of time. The land and sea dishes were delicate, with just the right food and wine pairings. Set in one of Nice’s most magical locations, this is undoubtedly one of the city’s finest restaurants. Whether for the Chantecler restaurant or the contemporary brasserie La Rotonde, Virginie Basselot sources exclusively from local producers.
If you’d like to share this moment with your children, the restaurant offers them the 3-step “Madeleine de Proust” menu up to the age of 12. A family-friendly, Michelin-starred restaurant!
You can also stay at the Le Negresco hotel to discover the charm of this legendary palace – see more photos.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: Carré d’Or.
- Type: gastronomic starred.
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Price range: 5-course menu “le chant des saveurs” at €190 per person excluding drinks.
- Nice specialities: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: yes.
- Reservations required here.
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6. Restaurant Le Bar des oiseaux – Niçoise specialities
Traditional, gourmet cuisine in an atypical setting, that’s what you’ll find at this excellent address, which sits at the corner of 2 narrow streets in the old town. You’ll lunch or dine in a pop art-inspired setting inside the dining room. On the menu, you’ll find a number of revisited classics such as cod, octopus and magret. A la carte, a lunchtime menu with starter, main course and dessert at €20 per person for tasty, creative homemade food.
What makes this restaurant unique? Aside from the decoration and the quality of the dishes, the cooks are busy right in front of us! And yes, we see them preparing the plates and getting busy in the kitchen. This adds conviviality and authenticity to the establishment. If you’re passing through the old town, look no further than the Bar des Oiseaux every lunchtime and evening except Monday and Sunday!
Practical information:
- District: VieuxNice.
- Type: bistronomic.
- Capacity: about 20 covers.
- Price range: around €25 to €40 per person, drinks included.
- Nice specialities: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Reservations recommended on 04 93 80 27 33.
7. Restaurant Le Maquis – open on Sundays
Do you like Corsican and Provençal cuisine? That’s good news for us too! Chef Jean Charles Cesari takes us through Corsica and Provence from dish to dish, using fresh local produce. A family-run establishment, Anthony Filippi, the chef’s cousin, works in the cellar and dining room to advise you on food and wine pairings.
The menu reveals Mediterranean colors between mountains, land and sea. Marinated octopus, beef ravioli with lobster jus, fennel, asparagus or artichokes à la barigoule, the chef revisits grandma’s cooking, combining Corsican terroir and Provencal tradition. So enjoy!
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: Old Nice.
- Type: bistronomic.
- Capacity: approx. 25 place settings.
- Price range: starter/main course or main course/dessert menu at €23 per person at lunchtime, drinks excluded; starter/main course/dessert menu at €28 per person at lunchtime, drinks excluded.
- Nice specialities: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Reservations required here.
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8. Maïdo Japanese bistro
Japanese bistronomic cuisine in the heart of the Jean Médecin district, that’s what we discovered when we pushed open the door of the Japanese bistro Maïdo in Nice. A friendly, confidential place to eat and drink traditionalizakaya dishes, the equivalent of a French bistro in the Land of the Rising Sun. This is the 1st Nice izakaya opened by our host Kanako.
Fish and meat straight from the market in the Libération district, as well as colorful seasonal vegetables, graced our plates to the delight of our taste buds. Dishes were served tapas-style, and we were able to share several. Theizakaya in Japan is also the place to find traditional Japanese beverages: rare Japanese beers and spirits, sakes and teas. A wide range of wines is also on offer: Kanako, the bistro’s manager, is a graduate of a sommelier/oenology school. She will guide you in your choice of wine.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: Jean Médecin.
- Type: Japanese bistronomy.
- Capacity: approx. 25 place settings.
- Price range: between €45 and €70 per person, drinks included.
- Nice specialities: no.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Reservations strongly advised by telephone on 09 83 04 70 00 or via this link.
9. Restaurant Le Plongeoir – open on Sundays
Would you like to have lunch or dinner by the sea? For a drink or a bite to eat, the restaurant Le Plongeoir is a must in Nice. With the added bonus of an idyllic setting: we enjoyed a breathtaking view of the Mediterranean Sea and the lighthouse. It was really poetic, with the clouds and the blues of the sea and sky responding to each other. Admiring the sunset while enjoying a Mediterranean-influenced meal is a unique experience.
In this restaurant between sky and sea, chef Gregory Mélani and his team offer fresh, seasonal, local cuisine with a touch of the sea, including smoked trout, marinated octopus, shrimp, sea bream with rouille emulsion, and grilled sea bass with artichoke barigoule.
Did you know that in the late 19th century, this rock became the pedestal for a fishing boat? Transformed into a bar perched above the water, it was already possible to eat and drink here during the Belle Époque period.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: Port Lympia.
- Type: bistronomic.
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Price range: approx. €60 per person excluding drinks.
- Nice specialities: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Reservations required here.
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10. Restaurant Peixes
Crossing the Place Garibaldi, in a pedestrian alley at the back, we passed the Peixes restaurant. We were immediately drawn to its bright white and royal blue decor. And this menu, which combines Mediterranean and South American flavors to sublimate and modernize seafood, immediately appealed to us.
On the restaurant’s sunny terrace overlooking Rue Bonaparte, we enjoyed a simply exquisite scallop ceviche accompanied by tasty vegetables. We then opted for marinated octopus: a tribute to local specialties. And our homemade lemonade was very refreshing on the terrace. If you love seafood in a colorful, soothing and bright setting, go for it! It really is one of our favorite restaurants in Nice.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: Port Lympia (near Place Garibaldi).
- Type: bistronomic seafood/fish.
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Price range: between €40 and €60 per person, drinks included.
- Nice specialities: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: yes.
- Reservations recommended on 04 93 56 30 90 (Restaurant Peixes Bonaparte).
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11. Restaurant Côté Marais – open on Sundays
In a charming little street in Vieux Nice, we discovered this intimate restaurant with home-made dishes and attentive staff. A simple, reduced menu to ensure the freshness of the products chosen by the chef and his team. In a subdued atmosphere inside or on the small terrace in this picturesque street, come and enjoy a seasonal meal in a confidential and authentic setting in the old town. Credit cards are not accepted, and the restaurant is open every evening except Wednesday.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: Old Nice.
- Type: bistronomic.
- Capacity: less than 20 place settings.
- Price range: €35 to €50 per person.
- Nice specialities: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Reservations recommended on 04 93 80 95 39.
12. Restaurant Bistrot Marin
A menu devoted mainly to seafood, with international influences and Provençal products? We unearthed this rare gem, the Bistro Marin in Nice. Come and discover the principle of marine bistronomy, where the chef and his team bring seafood to your plate! Haddock, Spanish mussels, octopus stew or scallops, you’ll be served. The restaurant buys directly from the market, and its menu evolves according to the produce available. This is a very popular restaurant in Nice, so make sure you book ahead!
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: Jean Médecin.
- Type: marine bistronomy.
- Price range: between €40 and €80 per person.
- Nice specialities: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Reservations required here.
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13. Sweet Sisters Restaurant
Between two museum visits, we made a stop at this restaurant, which first attracted us with its colors and well-balanced menu! Healthy, gourmet eating on the go is not incompatible. At least, that’s the promise of the Sweet Sisters restaurant. Quiches, salads, savory croissants, soups, pastries and squeezed fruit are all on the menu at this charming establishment, which is open all day long.
Our Provencal-colored salad on a bed of quinoa was really tasty. Finally, we couldn’t resist a dessert: the “carrot cake” without hesitation! Take a sweet or savoury break between two visits, you won’t be disappointed. And the restaurant even offers delivery or “click and collect”.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: Carré d’Or.
- Type: pastry shop/tea room/salad bar.
- Capacity: about 20 covers.
- Price range: around €15 to €25 per person, drinks included.
- Nice specialities: no.
- Particularly suitable for children: yes.
- Bookings can be made by calling 04 83 39 81 62.
14. Restaurant Le Bistrot d’Antoine
Conviviality, laughter and smiles, a typical bistro atmosphere in a pedestrian alleyway in the heart of the old town, that’s what awaits you at Le Bistrot d’Antoine. Renowned for the warm welcome of its staff and its high-quality products, push open the door of this picturesque and intimate place where you’ll be sure to spend a good time enjoying traditional, local cuisine.
The menu includes old-fashioned cocotte de cochon, beef tartare au couteau, Caesar salad as Antoine liked it, black pudding pastilla, grilled calamari… The chef revisits classics and adds his own touch to local produce to create a real delight. And all for good value. An address to note in Nice, open for lunch and dinner every day except Sundays and Mondays.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: Old Nice.
- Type: bistronomic.
- Capacity: approx. 25 place settings.
- Price range: approx. €35 to €50 per person, drinks included.
- Nice specialities: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Reservations strongly advised on 04 93 85 29 57.
15. Restaurant Sentimi – open on Sundays
Did you know that Nice has only been part of France since 1860? Its proximity to Italy is evident in its architecture and history, but also in its cuisine! While strolling through Nices Place Garibaldi, designed by 18th-century architect Antoine Spinelli as a tribute to Nice Italian politician Giuseppe Garibaldi, we came across the restaurant Sentimi.
This establishment is ideally located, close to a number of tourist attractions and lively districts such as Vieux Nice, Jean Médecin and Port Lympia. Settled on its large sunny terrace, we sampled typical Italian dishes. Linguine with clams and ravioli with truffles, followed by ice cream and gourmet coffee… nothing but good food on our plates! A simple menu, which will also appeal to vegetarians, will awaken your senses and won’t disappoint. Italian classics never go out of style, especially when they’re cooked just right!
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: Jean Médecin.
- Type: Italian bistro.
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Price range: €30 to €40 per person, drinks included.
- Nice specialities: no.
- Particularly suitable for children: yes.
- Reservations recommended here.
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Best restaurants for eating out with the kids
16. Restaurant La Pairolière
We found a spacious, family-friendly restaurant with a terrace overlooking the Tour Saint-François, the former bell tower of the Franciscan church and convent in the heart of Nice’s historic center. Come and discover La Pairolière restaurant on the pedestrian street of the same name in Vieux Nice.
As well as having a very accommodating staff, it’s a friendly place where you can enjoy Niçoise specialties in a very pleasant setting. The short menu caters for all tastes: fish, meat, pasta or sandwiches, desserts of course, as well as breakfast options. If you’re passing through this neighbourhood, don’t forget it for a fun family meal!
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: Old Nice.
- Type: French brewery.
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Price range: around €20 to €35 per person.
- Nice specialities: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: yes.
- Reservations recommended on 04 89 05 20 88.
17. Restaurant La Storia – specialities from Nice
After strolling through the stalls of the famous Cour Saleya market, it was time for lunch. For our 1st day in the Côte d’Azur capital, we wanted to sample the art of living à la niçoise. It was on the terrace of the La Storia restaurant that we decided to stop off and discover daube niçoise, homemade gnocchi, pissaladière and artichoke pie, fresh from the market. We weren’t disappointed: as well as being beautiful and colorful, the dishes were really very good. The Mediterranean color palette is reflected in our dishes.
The à la carte Niçoise specialties will delight young and old alike. There’s also a children’s menu (for under 12s) which includes a drink, a main course and 2 scoops of ice cream for dessert. As well as being spacious, the restaurant has an understanding and friendly staff who will take good care of you, especially if you go with your children. Another advantage? Non-stop service from 12pm to 11pm.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: Old Nice.
- Type: French brewery.
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Price range: 40 to 55 per person, drinks included.
- Nice specialities: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: yes.
- We strongly advise you to book here.
18. Valentin’s summer bird tearoom, café, crêperie
In the Carré d’Or district, for a sweet or savory break, come and discover this little corner of paradise in a quiet alley. A small, friendly terrace with white wrought-iron furniture and a cosy interior room, this tea room offers healthy cuisine for all times of the day from 10am to 8.30pm every day except Mondays and Tuesdays. What makes it special? Home-made Corsican products!
We decided to stop in for a snack. Pancakes, pastries, sweet tarts, flans, all homemade and accompanied by hot drinks, but also quiches and salads… It’s an ideal place for a quiet family stop. On the menu, you’ll also find cocktails – all homemade, of course!
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: Carré d’Or.
- Type: Corsican tea room, crêperie, café.
- Capacity: less than 20 place settings.
- Price range: around €15 to €30 per person, drinks included.
- Nice specialities: no.
- Particularly suitable for children: no
- Reservations can be made here or by calling 06 95 11 48 37.
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Best delicatessens in Nice
19. Maison Joia delicatessen – open Sundays
Are you tempted to find the very best products in delicatessens and enjoy them on your plate on the spot? This is the concept behind Maison Joia, a delicatessen where you’ll find all kinds of local produce, as well as dishes prepared by the caterer.
The flavors and quality were top-notch, inspired by the cuisine of Nice. The place is quite quiet and well located in the Thiers district or musicians’ quarter. A French caterer worth visiting! And home delivery too.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: Thiers.
- Type: delicatessen, caterer.
- Capacity: less than 25 covers.
- Price range: approx. €35 to €45 per person, drinks included.
- Nice specialities: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Reservations recommended here. (Maison Joia, rue Verdi)
20. Maison Pellegrino delicatessen – open Sundays
Maison Pellegrino offers a fine wine cellar and local produce in its delicatessen, which can also be tasted on the premises or included in your gourmet baskets. Wooden chairs and table, an old-fashioned red-checked tablecloth at the entrance to this charming delicatessen in Vieux Nice, all you have to do is order and enjoy.
We love this delicatessen’s traditional cuisine, with dishes that change almost daily depending on market arrivals and local producers! An opportunity to (re)discover the finest appellations of France’s vineyards, with wines served by the bottle.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: Old Nice.
- Type: delicatessen, caterer.
- Capacity: less than 20 place settings.
- Nice specialities: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Reservations required at least 24 hours in advance on 04 93 16 12 13.
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- There is a lot of demand, book it early.
Other restaurants in Nice
Restaurant Marinette – Old Nice
Behind the dome of the majestic Cathédrale Sainte-Réparate, in a narrow street, you’ll find the Marinette restaurant. With its white parasols and water-green wicker chairs, this is sure to become your favorite spot in Vieux Nice. Whether for breakfast, lunch or an afternoon snack, pastries, salads, burgers, dried fruit and fresh fruit will dress up your table for the pleasure of your eyes and taste buds!
You’ll love this authentic establishment! From 8.30am to 2pm, you’ll also find Marinette stalls at the Cour Saleya market, with generous portions.
Inside the restaurant, the glass roof lets the light in, so you can enjoy it from breakfast to afternoon tea! You can also be served on the terrace, as the street is rather quiet, so you won’t be disturbed. Definitely worth a try.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: Old Nice.
- Type: brasserie, tea room.
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Price range: €15 to €45 per person, drinks included, depending on the time of day (breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea).
- Nice specialities: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: yes.
- No reservation possible.
Chez Mémère restaurant – specialities from Nice
Traditional cuisine of yesteryear and grandma’s secrets lurk at Chez Mémère, a typical Niçois restaurant in the old town of the Côte d’Azur capital. The welcome is warm and the atmosphere retro, with colourful decor reminiscent of Mamie’s cooking! Eat on the go, eat healthy or eat vegetarian, it’s all possible at Chez Mémère.
The Chez Mémère restaurant offers Niçoise specialties in tapas format, a simple family cuisine that’s both tasty and contemporary. For a good old-fashioned meal, head to 6 rue Colonna d’Istria in Nice. It’s worth mentioning that the restaurant can sometimes stay open and serve late into the evening – a great way to enjoy the rhythm of the vacations!
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: Old Nice.
- Type: brasserie, tapas bar.
- Capacity: approx. 25 place settings.
- Price range: €25 to €45 per person.
- Nice specialities: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: yes.
- Reservations on 04 93 62 48 46.
Restaurant Lavomatique – Old Nice
An open-plan dining area, wooden chairs and industrial-style decor – that’s what you’ll discover when you open the door of Lavomatique, still in the old town. You’ll be served bistronomic cuisine in a warm, friendly atmosphere in this establishment tucked away in an alleyway in Vieux Nice.
This “wash cycle” features tapas, main courses and desserts using only local, seasonal produce: homemade chorizo, panisses, mozzarella, sweet potatoes, lamb, mushrooms and more. For the “rinse”, choose from a selection of house wines from French wine-growing regions, in white or red, to accompany your meal.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: Old Nice.
- Type: bistronomic.
- Capacity: less than 20 place settings.
- Price range: approx. 30 to 40 per person, drinks included.
- Nice specialities: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Reservations recommended here.
Pure & V Restaurant – open on Sundays
Uncluttered decor and sophisticated, well-balanced cuisine in the Jean Médecin district, just a stone’s throw from many of the city’s museums and tourist attractions. This is the promise of Vanessa Masse, who won her 1st Michelin star and was voted best sommelier of the year. Chef Pinja’s Scandinavian-influenced dishes are designed to go perfectly with the wine selection proposed by Vanessa, the establishment’s centerpiece. In fact, Le Fooding magazine has devoted an article to this top Nice restaurant in 2019.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: Jean Médecin.
- Type: gastronomic starred.
- Capacity: approx. 25 place settings.
- Price range: around €125 per person.
- Nice specialities: no.
- Particularly suitable for children: no
- Reservations recommended here.
Restaurant Influence
The refinement of French cuisine with an international flavour can be found at the table of the Influence restaurant. In 5 or 7 beats, the chef takes you on a journey through the flavors of the 4 corners of France, the Mediterranean and even the world. With chef Aurèle Gasperoni at the helm, trained at the Paul Bocuse Institute, you’ll (re)discover a love of travel and refined gastronomy!
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: Port Lympia.
- Type: gastronomic.
- Capacity: approx. 25 place settings.
- Price range: 5-course menu at €55 (excluding drinks), 7-course menu at €79 (excluding drinks).
- Nice specialities: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Reservations recommended here.
Indian cafés Vieux Nice
In one of the shopping streets of Vieux Nice, we stopped for a hot drink at the eco-responsible roaster Cafés indien. A coffee and tea specialist and enthusiast, this exceptional craftsman invites you to taste his products on site.
World coffees, teas, infusions, hot chocolates and chocolate bars, we finally settled on an Ethiopian coffee on the premises and a linden, verbena and lychee infusion to take away. With a small jar of tonka bean for infusion. If you’re looking for original gift ideas or simply great roasting products, go for it. Ready for a world tour of the best cafés?
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: Old Nice.
- Type: roaster, coffee.
- Capacity: approx. 15 places.
- Nice specialities: no.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- No reservations, more information on the official website.
All our tips in this article were put into words with the help of Myriam.
