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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Michelin-starred chef, Didier Anies, recognised as Meilleur Ouvrier de France in 2000, has created a gourmet cuisine at this restaurant; one which is unfussy, full of flavour and low key yet elegant.
Specials include lasagne with Aquitaine caviar, young leeks with pearl drops of olive oil, Allaiton de l’Aveyron Saddle of Lamb and succulent Roast John Dory on the bone with confit of lemon.
Open daily from 19:30 to 21:30.
The jewel in the crown of La Réserve de Beaulieu hotel is this gastronomic restaurant which has one Michelin star.
Chef Olivier Samson carries one Michelin star and serves a refined cuisine. The restaurant itself has a period setting with large bay windows overlooking the sea.
The restaurant is open daily throughout the majority of the year, from just before Christmas, up until early October.
Chef Bruno Cirino prepares Mediterranean dishes that carefully showcase the flavours of local produce. A light and creative cuisine that you can enjoy in their elegant dining room with vaulted ceilings and frescoes or their shaded terrace overlooking the sea.
There are various tasting menus to choose from, featuring mouthwatering dishes. Combine them with a bottle from their extensive wine list, carefully selected by head sommelier Marion.
The restaurant is open for dinner only Wednesday - Sunday except in July and August when it is open every evening.
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 Bastide Saint-Antoine invites you on a culinary journey where bold flavours, delicate aromas, and vibrant colours come together in perfect harmony. Head chef Jacques Chibois, a virtuoso of French cuisine, crafts imaginative dishes that celebrate the finest seasonal produce of Provence.
Set against the stunning backdrop of the deep blue sea, this charming country house is surrounded by bougainvillaea, trumpet vines, and fragrant citrus trees. Dine on the shaded terrace nestled in lush gardens, or unwind in elegant lounges designed for both comfort and refinement. With its award-winning restaurant, breathtaking views, and warm hospitality, La Bastide Saint-Antoine offers an unforgettable escape where gastronomy meets Provençal charm.
In a Regency-style dining room decorated with magnificent 18th century woodwork, Jean-Denis Rieubland proposes two menus, "Découverte" and "Chantecler".
The restaurant in the Hotel Le Negresco has won a Michelin star for its fine dining and superb desserts.
Open from Tuesday to Saturday for dinner only (19:00 to 22:00).
This gourmet restaurant offers panoramic views across the Mediterranean and gained two Michelin stars in 2011.
This is true fine dining and reservations are recommended.
Open for lunch from 12:30-14:00 and dinner from 19:30-22:00.
Open daily (except Monday during July and August). Closed for lunch Monday-Wednesday.
The Cap Estel gourmet restaurant or "La Table de Patrick Raingeard" as it is known has one Michelin star.
The restaurant showcases fresh produce directly harvested from the hotel's kitchen garden. The menu subtly combines the freshness of seasonal produce and original flavours, with fine scents from the Mediterranean and spices from beyond.
An amazing position too. Even if you're not splashing out on a room here, it's worth the trip.
Gourmet restaurant of the Saint-Martin Spa & Chateau hotel to the north of Vence.
Featuring a panoramic terrace, this gourmet restaurant invites each guest to enjoy an amazing meal. Characterised by the marriage of spectacular views towards the Mediterranean coast and refined gastronomic creations, Le Saint-Martin offers an unforgettable experience.
Drawing inspiration from regional and seasonal products, chef Jean-Luc Lefrançois combines every dish with a specific flavour. The sommelier, Géraud Tournier, selects and offers among the best vintages of his cellar. Finally, the talented pastry chef Eve Moncorger offers delicious desserts for both the palate and the eyes.
Open daily from 22 April - 14 October.
Breakfast: 7:30am-10:30, Lunch: 12:00-14:00 (when L'Oliveraie is not open), Dinner: 19:30-22:00.
In a unique setting, Alain Llorca welcomes you and presents his contemporary Mediterranean cuisine with all his passion, his long experience and his know-how.
Alain Llorca will show you delightful meals, with a menu inspired by the seasons. The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner.
New premises in 2018 have become the lair of Chef Mickaël Gracieux.
Now given free rein to his creativity and his extensive experience in culinary art he offers a creative, innovative and tasty French cuisine from the best fresh produce. Awarded a Michelin star in 2010 after only 2 years of work in his new venture this is a place not to be missed if you are a 'foodie'!
Open from Tuesday to Saturday from 19:30 until 22:30.
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.
Relaxed lunches with whatever is found at the market ends up on the menu with interesting daily changing fresh pressed juices like spicy carrot and golden beet to rhubarb and ginger with orange and apricot and rose.
Dinners are a slightly more formal affair with elegant white table cloths and soft vocal jazz in the background. Degustation menu can be broken down to your liking or enjoyed as a journey of culinary creativity. Local dishes with a new interpretation like lobster and algae tartare with shellfish consommé, Socca sandwich with smoked mozzarella or home-made ravioli served with a scoop of creamy powerful eppoisse finished off with leek ashes, to a delicious pumpkin and chocolate tart with cognac and popcorn ice-cream.
A fine partnership between “happening” and classic.
Open for dinner Tuesday to Saturday 19:00-22:00, and for lunch Friday and Saturday between 12:00-14:00.
Christophe Dufau opened his Vence restaurant in 2008 and topped the list of places to eat for creative cuisine. The restaurant has one Michelin star.
The gourmet menu changes every week and according to the season. It is decorated by works of art personally chosen by the chef to create just the right atmosphere. There is also a lovely garden, filled with artistic touches.
With magnificent views over the Mediterranean and the beautiful town of Menton, right in the border between France and Italy, this restaurant serves refined French and Mediterranean cuisine.
Chef Mauro Colagreco offers a whole culinary experience at this restaurant. Their 11 courses tasting menu includes simple dishes based on local ingredients carefully chosen and prepared. Their selection feature only seasonal ingredients combined in imaginative ways.
Many of the vegetables, fruits and flowers they use are grown in their own garden with no fewer than 100 varieties including 40 types of tomato.
Open daily 12:15-14:00 and 19:15-22:00. Phone reservation time: 09:00-11:30 and 15:00-18:30. Private car park and taxi service on request.
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.
Specialities include Provençal mushrooms stew with Piemont nuts and coffee, Braised beed with wild mushrooms and Poached spiced pear with chocolate mousse. Their carefully selected wine list mixes small and unknown vineyards with famous châteaus, all of exceptional quality.
Open from Wednesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner.
Located in Villeneuve Loubet's swanky marina, this restaurant serves the creations of chef Eugénie Béziat, born in Gabon.
Eugénie Béziat offers a menu crammed with delicious gems, based on seasonal, fresh produce cooked with exceptional skill. According to her, the menu "is a showcase of what I can do, a glimpse of my culinary skills. Regarding the menus, my compositions are based on locally-available produce. The sea and land offer us what they want. Nowadays, it makes absolutely no sense to decide on a meal and to try to obtain it at any cost. The quintessence of my work and beliefs is the absolute contrary to that: we are constantly adapting to the deliveries of the day."
There are two tasting menus available, which can include wine pairings and cheese, as well as a great value lunch menu served from Tuesday to Friday except for bank holidays. The restaurant also boasts a pleasant terrace and a bar, Salon Martin's. Valet parking available in front.
Closed on Saturday for lunch, on Sunday for dinner and on Monday all day.
Embark on a journey of the senses, a gourmet odyssey between Mediterranean flavours and delights of the world.
The Flaveur restaurant in Nice invites you to discover a "cuisine d'émotion" served in a friendly atmosphere. Open from Tuesday to Friday for lunch from 12:00 to 14:00 and from Tuesday to Saturday for dinner from 19:30 to 22:00.
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.
At Au Fil du Temps, innovation is always on the menu. The lovingly crafted carte changes every two to three weeks, ensuring a constant flow of new flavours and ideas. You might discover cannelloni with truffle and artichoke one visit, and a beautifully evolving risotto the next, each dish designed to surprise and delight the palate. To make fine dining accessible, the restaurant also offers excellent-value lunch menus, making it easy to enjoy refined cuisine without the formality.
Fresh, seasonal produce sits at the heart of every plate. Each dish celebrates authenticity, with ingredients carefully selected to reflect the time of year. This commitment to quality shines through in every detail, creating food that feels both generous and thoughtfully composed. Here, dining becomes a true exploration of flavours and textures, where every bite tells its own story.
The setting is just as appealing as the food. Perched above the coast, the restaurant boasts large windows with beautiful sea views. Soft lighting in black, white and gold creates a warm, intimate atmosphere, perfect for a relaxed lunch or a memorable evening meal. Au Fil du Temps is a hidden gem well worth discovering.
Located a few meters from the steep streets of the village of Biot, the restaurant is housed in an authentic pottery from the sixteenth century.
Retaining much of its charm with its old beams and old stone inside has a rustic-chic atmosphere, and in the summer the terrace is alive with flowers and a pergola of vines, when this green oasis is the ideal place for a gourmet dinner.
The restaurant headed by chef Michael Fulci offers a kitchen full of flavour and delicacy with a touch of Provence.
Open from Friday to Tuesday from 12:00 to 23:00. Lunch is served from 12:00-13:30.