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Local Cuisine Restaurants in Nice

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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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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 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!

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.

La Tonnelle Restaurant, Ile Saint-Honorat exterior

La Tonnelle Restaurant, Ile Saint-Honorat

A warm welcome awaits you at La Tonnelle, the restaurant located on the unique island of Saint Honorat.

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.

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.

Papaya Beach Club, Eze beach

Papaya Beach Club, Eze

Location
Eze

This private beach spot is a lovely place to relax away a day, on the gorgeous bay in Eze. A private area where you can relax, sunbathe and swim in peace.

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.

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.