Must-see restaurants in Côte d'Azur

  • Elly’s

    Côte d'Azur

    Overseen by chef Franck Chabod, a veteran of several Michelin-starred establishments, this attractive restaurant feels a little out of place in St-Raphaël…

  • L'École des Filles

    Côte d'Azur

    As the name suggests, this is the village's former girls' school. What makes it so special is that it has retained the charm of an old village school: in…

  • Paloma Beach

    Côte d'Azur

    You couldn't ask for a more idyllic spot for dinner and a drink than this beachside resto-bar, in business since 1948. The menu revolves around grilled…

  • Le Comptoir du Marché

    Nice

    With its vintage kitchen decor and great-value prices, the Comptoir does predictably well. There are five or six daily mains, scribbled on a chalkboard…

  • La Grignotière

    Villefranche-sur-Mer

    For a cheap and cheerful fill, there is no finer address along the coast than La Grignotière, known far and wide for its generous portions of grilled fish…

  • Aux Bons Enfants

    Cannes

    A people’s-choice place since 1935, this informal restaurant cooks up regional dishes, such as aïoli garni (garlic and saffron mayonnaise served with fish…

  • Le Chantecler

    Nice

    Housed in a sumptuous pink Regency dining room, the two-starred Michelin restaurant at the Hôtel Negresco, run by locally trained chef Jean-Denis…

  • Café de Turin

    Nice

    For a lavish seafood platter loaded with oysters, lobster, crab, cockles and more, Café de Turin is a longstanding Niçois tradition. You can also buy…

  • Au Petit Libanais

    Nice

    This family-run Lebanese place offers a delicious break from Nice's ubiquitous French and Italian fare. Platters of marinated and grilled meat (kafta,…

  • La Pesquière

    St-Tropez

    It's no surprise this old-fashioned place survives in restless, modish St Tropez: since 1962 the one family has made an art of buying the day's freshest…

  • Couleurs Jardin

    Côte d'Azur

    Eclectic and hip, this imaginative beachside space is the place to dine and/or drink. Loll on cushioned seating beneath the trees or pick a table on the…

  • New York, New York

    Cannes

    Very trendy and very popular, this Manhattan-style diner with its vast front terrace is a favourite hang-out for Cannes' young and beautiful crowd, who…

  • Le Zinc

    Antibes

    Head uphill from the market and you shouldn't miss this titchy little bistro-cum-wine-bar – the tiny street terrace is usually full of diners, especially…

  • La Table d'Etsuko

    Nice

    Market-fresh cuisine takes on new meaning at this lovely table d'hôte (home kitchen serving meals). Three times a week, Japanese chef Etsuko invites up to…

  • Pearl Beach

    St-Tropez

    A good bet for beachside dining, this pan-European bistro-bar is on the way out of town. With its wood deck and swaying palms, it’s perfect for a…

  • Arlequin Gelati

    Nice

    A five-minute walk from Nice Ville train station brings you to this fab ice-cream shop founded by Milanese gelato master Roberto. Grab a scoop of…

  • Fleur de Sel

    Menton

    Genuine, reasonably priced Breton crêpes make for a low-key lunch or dinner at this backstreet restaurant in the heart of Menton's old town. Everything,…

  • L'Entrée des Artistes

    Côte d'Azur

    Brothers Seb and Chris Terrier run this intimate bistro with its pleasant front terrace overlooking a square in the historic centre. The lunchtime plats…

  • La Casa di Nonna

    Cannes

    Flowers on the tables, fresh floral decor, Italian food just like an Italian nonna (grandmother) makes and delicious home-made cakes make this hybrid…

  • La Badiane

    Antibes

    The little side street behind Antibes' bus station has a clutch of great lunchtime restaurants, including this exotic Moroccan-tinged diner, which serves…

  • Tom's

    Côte d'Azur

    No visit to Tourrettes is complete without a cup or cone of violet ice cream topped with a candied violet from Tom's. The town's beloved glacier (ice…

  • Déli Bo

    Nice

    This hybrid coffee shop–bistro is a perennially popular hang-out for discerning Niçois hipsters. It’s good for bagel sandwiches, lunchtime salads and…

  • Les Plaisirs

    Côte d'Azur

    Enterprising chef-owner Romain Clavel-Millo founded this restaurant in the village centre when he was only 21, and has been winning accolades ever since…

  • Chez Gaston

    Côte d'Azur

    Blackboard menus, pavement tables, a wall of wines and hearty dishes such as steak béarnaise, fish soup and slow-roasted lamb: really, what more do you…

  • Shellona

    Côte d'Azur

    A Greek restaurant and beach club, Shellona is a little more relaxed than some of its immediate neighbours. Burrata, fish in Provençal herbs and…

  • Chez les Garçons

    St-Tropez

    Super-friendly staff serve delicate specialities like a perfectly poached egg with foie gras, all under the watchful eyes of Marilyn, Brigitte and Audrey …

  • La Meissounière

    Cannes

    This honest, no-fuss little diner seems somewhat out of place among the glitz and glam of Cannes. It's perfect for French classics, such as steak, duck…

  • Le Bistrot des Jardins

    Menton

    Reservations are required at this delightful patio garden restaurant with tables clothed in lilac languishing al fresco between flowering magnolias and…

  • Auberge de la Madone

    Côte d'Azur

    This village inn seduces with a grand dining room in winter and a panoramic terrace in summer. Chef Thomas Millo carries on traditions inspired by his…

  • L’Uzine

    Nice

    The pop-art prints and artfully distressed decor set the tone at this hip little Port Lympia place (the name means ‘The Factory’), which is equally…

  • La Ferme au Foie Gras

    Antibes

    Just down the hill from the Marché Provençal, this heartwarming deli sells local goodies like charcuterie, cheeses and jams, and makes delicious gourmet…

  • Chez Pipo

    Nice

    Everyone says the best socca (chickpea-flour pancakes) can be found in the old town, but don’t believe them – this place near Port Lympia has been in the…

  • Badaboom

    Nice

    Vegans and vegetarians are in heaven at this little cafe specialising in fresh cold-pressed juices, whole grains, local organic produce and raw desserts…

  • Maison Martin et Fils

    Menton

    Tucked behind Menton’s covered market, Maison Martin serves a good-value plat du jour (€11.90) and a house-made menu that highlights local specialities…

  • Kiosque Chez Tintin

    Nice

    A true local institution, this friendly little kiosk makes some of Nice's best pan bagnat – Niçois sandwiches piled high with tuna and veggies and…

  • La Colombe d'Or

    Côte d'Azur

    St-Paul's most iconic destination is this restaurant at the entrance to town, with a gracious outdoor patio, a luscious lineup of Provençal specialties…

  • Maison de la Tarte

    Côte d'Azur

    If you’re planning a picnic, stop at this mouth-watering bakery. Tarts of every kind (lemon meringue, pear and chocolate, raspberry and almond etc), sold…

  • Café des Musées

    Grasse

    This stylish, well-situated cafe is the perfect stop between sights for lunch (creative salads, carefully crafted daily specials, soup or pasta of the day…

  • Fraise et Chocolat

    Côte d'Azur

    Strawberry and Chocolate is a delightful cafe with an old-fashioned-deli feel on Roquebrune’s main square. Stop for a drink, an ice cream or a quick bite …

  • Le Gorille

    St-Tropez

    This portside hang-out gets its name from its previous owner – the short, muscular and apparently very hairy Henri Guérin! Stop here for breakfast or a…

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