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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cafe du Cycliste, Grasse style of cuisine

Cafe du Cycliste, Grasse

Location
Grasse

The decor of the cafe is great, relaxed and  refined with lots of bike parts decorations. Salma, JB, Stephen and Jenny will welcome you at the Cafe du Cycliste serving  fresh, delicious dishes cooked with local ingredients.

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.

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.

Cafe de Turin Restaurant, Nice style of cuisine

Cafe de Turin Restaurant

Location
Nice

This old timer has been open for over a century and serves some of Nice's finest seafood dishes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.