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Local Cuisine Restaurants in Nice

Find your perfect Nice restaurant, shortlisted by our local experts

There's a wide range of restaurants in Nice to suit all tastes, and budgets.

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La Colombe d'Or Restaurant, St Paul de Vence restaurant terrasse

La Colombe d'Or Restaurant, St Paul de Vence

Location
Vence

Enjoy refined regional cuisine in an iconic setting featuring original works by Picasso, Matisse, Miró and more.

Le Saint-Martin Restaurant, Vence restaurant terrasse

Le Saint-Martin Restaurant, Vence

Location
Vence

Gourmet restaurant of the Saint-Martin Spa & Chateau hotel to the north of Vence.

A dining room with tables and chairs and a large window

La Table de Pierre Restaurant, St Paul de Vence

Location
Vence

La Table de Pierre offers refined, garden-led cuisine by Chef Emmanuel Lehrer in a romantic setting with views over the estate.

A restaurant with tables and chairs under a canopy

La Bastide Saint Antoine Restaurant, Grasse

Location
Grasse

Michelin-starred La Bastide Saint-Antoine offers a refined retreat near Cannes, where chef Jacques Chibois creates inspired Provençal cuisine. Set in a stunning country house with lush gardens and panoramic sea views, it’s the perfect blend of gastronomy, elegance, and tranquillity.

La Fille du Pecheur Restaurant, Villefranche Sur Mer style of cuisine

La Fille du Pecheur Restaurant, Villefranche Sur Mer

Location
Villefranche-sur-Mer

Situated on the Quay Courbet in Villefranche-sur-Mer, just in front of one of the most beautiful bays in the world, the restaurant La Fille du Pêcheur is managed by Krystel Roux, a true fisherman's daughter!

Eden Plage Mala Beach Club, Cap d'Ail beach

Eden Plage Mala Beach Club, Cap d'Ail

Location
Eze

Peace and tranquillity on this private beach that is hidden away in an intimate cove. You have to walk a bit to get to this beach club, but the welcome and calm environment is well worth the effort.

La Maison de Marie Restaurant, Nice Centre interior

La Maison de Marie Restaurant, Nice Centre

Location
Nice

The restaurant is nestled deep in the courtyard of an old building. Enjoy the terrace and its green patio and colourful flowers. Inside, two rooms offer a refined and warm décor with multiple candles.

Acchiardo Restaurant, Vieux Nice main

Acchiardo Restaurant, Vieux Nice

Location
Nice

This family restaurant has been a firm favourite for a long time for its good but simple Provençal cuisine and rustic atmosphere.

Les Sens Restaurant, Nice interior

Les Sens Restaurant

Location
Nice

Traditional yet modern this French restaurant prides itself on good, friendly service and delicious fresh cuisine.

Castel Plage Beach Club, Nice restaurant

Castel Plage Beach Club

Location
Nice

A beautiful beach located at the eastern end of the Promenade des Anglais and giving wonderful views across the wide sweeping Baie des Anges.

L'Oustel des Vins, Grasse exterior

L'Oustel des Vins Winebar, Grasse

Location
Grasse

Located in one of the small old city streets in Grasse, this small wine-bar has a nice atmosphere and a rustic decor. 

Le Tilleul Restaurant, St Paul de Vence exterior

Le Tilleul Restaurant, St Paul de Vence

Location
Vence

In the shade of the large hundred year old lime tree, Le Tilleul has a big and beautiful sunny terrace.

Gaglio Restaurant, Vieux Nice exterior

Gaglio Restaurant, Vieux Nice

Location
Nice

Located on Place Saint François, famous for its fish market, this restaurant follows the tradition of Parisian brasseries, offering a typical French menu.

Jan Restaurant, Nice restaurant terrasse

Jan Restaurant

Location
Nice

Modern French food with a touch of South African heritage. From childhood Jan used to spend most of his time in the garden and kitchen and has replaced this with the markets of France. With his new restaurant in the old Port of Nice he is not only out to set the trends but to combine local with a stylish and attentive atmosphere.

Le Rosalina Restaurant, Nice Centre interior

Rosalina Bar & Restaurant, Nice Centre

Location
Nice

A converted garage in the Old Port area of Nice brings a friendly atmosphere and hip vibe to the bar and restaurant scene of Nice.

Anjuna Plage Beach Club, Eze restaurant

Anjuna Plage Beach Club, Eze

Location
Eze

Being situated in the small and picturesque village of Eze, the Anjuna Plage is a fashionable restaurant that should not be missed during the summer holidays.

Les Pecheurs Restaurant, Nice style of cuisine

Les Pecheurs Restaurant

Location
Nice

Yanis and Aurélie run this gastronomic delight which specialises in excellent fish dishes influenced by the flavours of the Mediterranean, Indochina and the Indian Ocean.

Opera Plage Beach Club, Nice beach

Opera Plage Beach Club

Location
Nice

One of the oldest private beaches in Nice, and one of the cheapest, this is a family beach with friendly staff and a traditional restaurant.