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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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La Colombe d'Or Restaurant, St Paul de Vence restaurant terrasse

La Colombe d'Or Restaurant, St Paul de Vence

Where?
Vence

Enjoy refined regional cuisine in an iconic setting featuring original works by Picasso, Matisse, Miró and more.

A restaurant with tables and chairs under a canopy

La Bastide Saint Antoine Restaurant, Grasse

Where?
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

Where?
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

Where?
Vence

Gourmet restaurant of the Saint-Martin Spa & Chateau hotel to the north of Vence.

La Maison de Marie Restaurant, Nice Centre interior

La Maison de Marie Restaurant, Nice Centre

Where?
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.

Gaglio Restaurant, Vieux Nice exterior

Gaglio Restaurant, Vieux Nice

Where?
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

Where?
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.

Le Tilleul Restaurant, St Paul de Vence exterior

Le Tilleul Restaurant, St Paul de Vence

Where?
Vence

In the shade of the large hundred year old lime tree, Le Tilleul has a big and beautiful sunny terrace.

Cafe de Turin Restaurant, Nice style of cuisine

Cafe de Turin Restaurant

Where?
Nice

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

A Braijade Meridiounale Restaurant, Menton restaurant terrasse

A Braijade Meridiounale Restaurant, Menton

Where?
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'Aromate, Nice style of cuisine

L'Aromate Restaurant

Where?
Nice

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

La Fille du Pecheur Restaurant, Villefranche Sur Mer style of cuisine

La Fille du Pecheur Restaurant, Villefranche Sur Mer

Where?
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!

Cafe du Cycliste, Grasse style of cuisine

Cafe du Cycliste, Grasse

Where?
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.

Ruhl Plage Beach Club, Nice beach

Ruhl Plage Beach Club

Where?
Nice

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

Papaya Beach Club, Eze beach

Papaya Beach Club, Eze

Where?
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

Where?
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

Where?
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.

L'Oustel des Vins, Grasse exterior

L'Oustel des Vins Winebar, Grasse

Where?
Grasse

Located in one of the small old city streets in Grasse, this small wine-bar has a nice atmosphere and a rustic decor.