Must-see restaurants in Côte d'Azur

  • Le Pacha du Sloop

    Côte d'Azur

    With its elegant red-and-blue nautical decor and portside terrace within grasp of the bobbing yachts, Le Sloop is a cut above the rest on this popular…

  • Le Petit Paris

    Cannes

    Little Paris smacks of the French capital city with its quintessential Parisian brasserie decor. Like any brasserie worth its French fries, it serves food…

  • Gelateria Azzurro

    Nice

    Next door to the cathedral, this venerable Vieux Nice gelateria is beloved for its ice cream, yes – but even more so for its homemade waffle cones, made…

  • Sporting Plage

    Nice

    Straddling a prime stretch of beachfront at the heart of the Promenade des Anglais, Sporting serves up unbeatable Mediterranean views along with pizza,…

  • La Mère Germaine

    Villefranche-sur-Mer

    In business since 1938, La Mère Germaine is an upmarket waterfront address for seafood, fish and more seafood, washed down with a splendid choice of wine.

  • Fenocchio

    Nice

    The second branch of Nice’s fine maître glacier, in business since 1966, stocks all the flavours.

  • Halles Municipales

    Menton

    Menton’s covered food market near the seafront bursts with local colours, scents and flavours.

  • Vegan Gorilla

    Nice

    Run by health-food aficionados Willy and Camille, Nice's pioneering vegan and gluten-free restaurant greets guests with a giant gorilla statue and a…

  • Kiosque Jardin des Arènes

    Nice

    The lone eatery near the Musée Matisse is this humble parkside kiosk, serving panini, salads and Niçois specialities such as pan bagnat (Provençal tuna…

  • Le Safari

    Nice

    Of the many brasseries adjoining the cours Saleya market, Le Safari is among the few that native Niçois' regularly recommend. Pluses: food is served…

  • Emilie’s

    Nice

    Cookies, coffee and cakes are the raison d’être at this calculatedly cute cafe (part of a larger franchise) on the edge of the old town. It’s got the feel…

  • Carré Llorca

    Nice

    The menu at this contemporary urban bistro is signed off by Michelin-starred chef Jean-Michel Llorca. Neutral hues add an understated elegance to the…

  • Dolce Vita

    Villefranche-sur-Mer

    Among the generous line-up of restaurant terraces along the seafront, the 'Sweet Life' is a favourite for its hip, shabby-chic lounge-bar vibe and…

  • Moorea Plage

    Côte d'Azur

    Ideal for conversation and backgammon, this relatively laid-back club and restaurant is tops for steak, and experiments successfully with Asian flavours…

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