Must-see restaurants in Côte d'Azur

  • Château Eza

    Èze

    The famous boutique hotel has a suitably swish restaurant, where you can dine on first-class Michelin-style food with dazzling sea views. It’s…

  • Au Baiser du Mitron

    Menton

    This one-of-a-kind boulangerie showcases breads from the Côte d’Azur, inland Provence and other favourite spots from baker-owner Kevin Le Meur's world…

  • Fenocchio

    Nice

    There’s no shortage of ice-cream sellers in the old town, but this maître glacier (master ice-cream maker) has been king of the scoops since 1966. The…

  • La Merenda

    Nice

    Simple, solid Niçois cuisine – stockfish, calf tripe à la Niçoise with panisse (chunky, pan-fried sticks of chickpea batter) and the like – by former…

  • Auberge de Courmes

    Côte d'Azur

    In the hamlet of Courmes, at the foot of mountains 10km north of Le Pont du Loup, this flowery inn is gorgeous for a long, lazy lunch alfresco. New owners…

  • L’Hostellerie Jérôme

    Côte d'Azur

    For the full wham-bam gastronomic show, reserve a table at Bruno Cirino's double-Michelin-starred restaurant. The Italianate chef works with local…

  • La Cave du Fromager

    Nice

    Fromage is what fuels the convivial mood at this candlelit, brick- and stone-vaulted cellar bistro. The menu changes with the seasons but always revolves…

  • Socca du Cours

    Nice

    In the heart of the cours Selaya market, this no-frills stand draws crowds every morning for its hot-from-the-oven socca (chickpea-flour pancake; brought…

  • Le Candille

    Côte d'Azur

    Mougins’ most luxurious five-star hotel, spa and restaurant has it all. Rooms are heavenly, the spa is bliss, and in the hotel restaurant (open to…

  • La Boulangerie par Jean-Luc Pelé

    Cannes

    This swanky bakery by Cannois chocolatier and pâtissier Jean-Luc Pelé casts a whole new spin on eating cheaply in Cannes. Creative salads, sandwiches,…

  • La P'tite Cocotte

    Nice

    Everyone loves this intimate backstreet hideaway, named for its trademark dessert, a sinfully tasty chocolate fondant baked in a p'tite cocotte (mini…

  • l'Arazur

    Antibes

    After years polishing his skills in double- and triple-starred Michelin restaurants, young chef Lucas Marini recently launched his own gastronomic venture…

  • Le Michel Ange

    Côte d'Azur

    With tables beneath a leafy tree on a fountain-clad square behind the cathedral, this casual restaurant gets top billing among locals. Families with kids…

  • Koko Green

    Nice

    At this popular Vieux Nice newcomer, a New Zealander and a naturopath whip up an awesome array of veggie, raw and vegan treats. Weekly specials are…

  • La Brouette

    Côte d'Azur

    With gorgeous views across to St-Paul, a lantern-lit fairy garden, and a crackling fireplace on chilly nights, this long-standing favourite is the very…

  • Chez René Socca

    Nice

    Don’t expect service with a smile at this chaotic, no-frills corner restaurant – but do expect a slice of socca (chickpea-flour pancake) or a plate of…

  • Hôtel Particulier des Jasmins

    Côte d'Azur

    With panoramic views over the valley, Bruce and Julien's brand-new restaurant – its façade cleverly stencilled to give the appearance of a much older…

  • Le Roof

    Cannes

    Perched on the Five Seas Hotel's 5th floor, this bistro with sublime panoramic views has recently given its menu a complete makeover. Highlights include…

  • La Ramade

    St-Tropez

    A lovely slice of old-fashioned Provençal hospitality, this terraced (or fire-warmed, on chilly days) bistro does great French service: few frills, great…

  • La Onda

    Côte d'Azur

    Bright artwork covers the walls and the scent of garlic fills the air at this exuberant, Spanish-run tapas bar on one of Vence's prettiest squares…

  • Au Caprice des Deux

    St-Tropez

    This traditional maison de village (old stone terraced house) with coffee-coloured wooden shutters is a fancy-night-out favourite with locals, who know…

  • Le Petit Fouet

    Côte d'Azur

    This little Mougins restaurant serves everything from breakfasts to apéritif platters of cheese, charcuterie and escargots, to hearty lunches of cassoulet…

  • Socca d'Or

    Nice

    Locals swear by the authentic Niçois specialities served at this low-key neighbourhood eatery: pan bagnat (southern France's iconic tuna sandwich) on…

  • Côté Jardin

    Cannes

    Craving a break from Cannes' glitz and grandiosity? This down-to-earth bistro on a residential backstreet is the perfect antidote. Enjoy superb-value…

  • Voyageur Nissart

    Nice

    There's a sense of rote predictability about this checked tablecloth bistro that's been cranking out Niçois favourites for the past several decades. The…

  • La Gauloise

    Nice

    With red and black booths and lashings of exposed brick, this cheerful place in the heart of the Libération neighbourhood serves up solid brasserie food…

  • Le Canon

    Nice

    Elmahdi Mobarik and Sébastien Perinetti take locally sourced cuisine to the next level at this cosy neighbourhood bistro. Every farmer is listed by name…

  • Le J

    Côte d'Azur

    Run by a husband-and-wife team with years of international restaurant experience, this sweet little bistro is all about Mediterranean classics made with…

  • Les Deux Frères

    Côte d'Azur

    This gourmet hotel-restaurant with panoramic terrace is super stylish. Eight chic boutique rooms (doubles €75 to €110) – two with sea view – slumber up…

  • La Buvette de Jean-Marc

    Côte d'Azur

    This humble buvette (snack bar) has a noble history. Proprietor Jean-Marc is the son of local legend Billy Allari, who ran his own popular buvette on this…

  • La Casa di Giorgio

    Nice

    Don't let Giorgio's informal mom-and-pop vibe fool you! Snagging a seat at one of its red-and-white checked tables requires serious advance planning. With…

  • Le 10

    Côte d'Azur

    This convivial bistro in a cosy old two-storey house serves a single fixed menu each evening. It's a bit like being invited to a friend's house for dinner…

  • Maison Gusto

    Nice

    At this serious mozzarella-lover's bar, tasting platters of burrata, stracciatella, mozzarella di bufala, charcuterie and salad can keep you busy all…

  • Noisette Café et Cuisine

    Cannes

    There's not a soupçon of pretension about this cosy little Italian tucked away between La Croisette and rue d'Antibes. With its sea-blue furniture and…

  • Au Vieux Gassin

    Côte d'Azur

    When the sun's out and you have nowhere pressing to be, there can be few sweeter terraces to enjoy a prolonged Provençal meal than Au Vieux Gassin's. With…

  • Auberge des Maures

    St-Tropez

    The town’s oldest restaurant remains the locals’ choice for always-good, copious portions of earthy Provençal cooking, like daube (braised-beef stew),…

  • Le G’Envie

    St-Tropez

    Run by ebullient owners Alain and Nuno, this pint-sized restaurant feels like it's peaking right now: there's so much skill and enthusiasm expended on…

  • Chez Camille

    Côte d'Azur

    Deep terracotta walls hide this blue-and-white-tiled fishing cottage, dating from 1913. Now onto its fourth generation, the beachside restaurant is famous…

  • Le Rocher

    Antibes

    At weekends and in high season, reservations are essential at this good-value beach restaurant with waterside terrace overlooking Cap d'Antibes' legendary…

  • La Tarte Tropézienne

    St-Tropez

    This smart, bustling cafe-bakery is the creator of St Tropez' eponymous sugar-crusted, orange-perfumed cake, but also does decent breads and light meals…

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