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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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.