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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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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!

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.

A Braijade Meridiounale Restaurant, Menton restaurant terrasse

A Braijade Meridiounale Restaurant, Menton

Location
Menton

Situated in Menton's old town, near the church of St Michel, this restaurant serves traditional Provençal food, classic recipes from the French Riviera with an Italian touch.

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.

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.

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.

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.

L'Aromate, Nice style of cuisine

L'Aromate Restaurant

Location
Nice

New premises in 2018 have become the lair of Chef Mickaël Gracieux.

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.

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. 

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.

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.