10 Best Restaurants in Nice

11, Nov 2023

If you’re holidaying in Nice, you’ll sample some of the French Riviera’s finest cuisine. We’ve compiled a list of our favourites to get you started.

 

1.     Bistrot d’Antoine

 

From the outside, you’d never guess Bistro d’Antoine is a Bib Gourmand. Try the pork casserole for melt-in-the-mouth meat, or Caprese salad for basics made brilliant.

 

2.     JAN

 

Headed up by Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen, no list of the best restaurants in Nice is complete without this Michelin-starred masterclass.

 

3.     Maïdo

 

Playing on the Japanese izakaya, Maïdo takes the best of Japanese dishes and a rustic French atmosphere. You’ll be treated to delicious dumplings and superlative sashimi.

 

4.     La Réserve de Nice

 

With stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea, the only thing better than La Réserve de Nice’s location is its food. This fine dining restaurant is famed for its fish dishes.

 

5.     Le Chantecler

 

Another Michelin-starred offering, Chef Virginie Basselot scours the French Riviera for the best ingredients and eponymous dishes, serving them up as small works of art.

 

6.     Comptoir du Marché

 

Don’t let the warm atmosphere fool you, Comptoir du Marché has fine dining down to a tee. Their produce is always fresh, and you can taste the difference.

 

7.     La Rossettisserie

 

For meat dishes that will leave you feeling more than satisfied, this inviting Old Town offering is a favourite of families.

 

8.     Lu Fran Calin

 

Authentic Nice cuisine is in abundance at, Lu Fran Calin. It also stands out for its great value and informative cooking classes.

 

9.     Caju Vegan

 

Nice caters for all tastes and this small cafe on rue Jules Gilly is Mecca for vegans. You’ll love their fully loaded burgers as you dine in a characteristic alleyway.

 

10.  Casa Leya

 

If you’ve had your fill of fine dining and want to sample Nice’s Italian-influenced cuisine, Casa Leya’s pizza is a must.

 

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