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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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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.

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 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 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 Bistrot du Port, Vieux Nice restaurant terrasse

Le Bistrot du Port Restaurant, Vieux Nice

Location
Nice

Of the restaurants down by the old port, Le Bistrot du Port is the pick of the bunch.

La Roustide Restaurant, Nice exterior

La Roustide Restaurant

Location
Nice

The restaurant welcomes you in a friendly and warm atmosphere offering a refined and delicate cuisine.

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.

La Cabane de L'Ecailler Restaurant, Cagnes sur Mer interior

La Cabane de L'Ecailler Restaurant, Cagnes sur Mer

The restaurant has 15 years of experience working with produce from the sea and every day they serve fresh wild fish from various French fishing harbours.

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.

Au Fil du Temps Restaurant, Grasse style of cuisine

Au Fil du Temps Restaurant

Location
Grasse

Tucked away in the hilltop village of Magagnosc, just ten minutes from Grasse, Au Fil du Temps is a delightful address for food lovers seeking creativity, quality and a touch of elegance on the French Riviera.

Auberge des Seigneurs interior

Auberge des Seigneurs Restaurant, Vence

Location
Vence

This is the oldest hotel and restaurant in Vence and has been a family business since 1916.

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.

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.

Maison Martin & Fils Restaurant, Menton restaurant terrasse

Maison Martin & Fils Restaurant, Menton

Location
Menton

Located in Menton's old town, right in front of the old market, this restaurant serves classic dishes from the Core d'Azur region, using only fresh seasonal ingredients.

Bistrot Gourmand Clovis Restaurant, Tourrettes-sur-Loup style of cuisine

Bistrot Gourmand Clovis Restaurant, Tourrettes-sur-Loup

Location
Vence

This small gourmet restaurant is located in the heart of a beautiful medieval town. Using organic and local produce, chef Julien Bousseau creates incredible dishes combining traditional French ingredients with exotic touches, picked up during his trips.

Ruhl Plage Beach Club, Nice beach

Ruhl Plage Beach Club

Location
Nice

This private beach club is where style meets luxury and offers a wonderful family-friendly experience.

La Terrasse Restaurant, Nice restaurant terrasse

La Terrasse Restaurant

Location
Nice

As one of the highest restaurants on La Promenade des Anglais they have spectacular views over the city of Nice and the Mediterranean coastline.