Best Spots in Nice for The Gourmet Explorers
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From the classic Chez Rene Socca and Le Plongeoir, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.1 · 4,867 reviews
Join the crowd at Chez Rene Socca, an old-school Nice terrace where fresh socca is the main event. Queue for the hot chickpea flatbread, then enjoy it with a glass of wine or a limoncello spritz.
★ 4.3 · 5,167 reviews
Discover Le Plongeoir, the Mediterranean restaurant perched on a rock above Nice's harbour. Order a cocktail or a set menu and watch the sea light shift from your table over the water.
★ 4.5 · 6,572 reviews
Stop by Chez Pipo, the rustic Nice institution built around socca. Order the classic chickpea pancake plain, then share a few small local dishes at a casual table.
★ 4.6 · 7,935 reviews
Spend a slow day at Bocca Mar, Nice's polished Mediterranean beach club. Order fresh seafood, linger over drinks with the sea in front of you, and watch the evening light warm the buildings along the coast.
★ 4.7 · 3,403 reviews
Take a seat at Chez Acchiardo, the family-run Nice institution with a stone-walled dining room and nearly a century of history. Order classic Niçoise salad or grilled meats, and finish with the pine-nut crème brûlée.
★ 4.6 · 2,595 reviews
Join the brunch crowd at CLAY, a Nice favourite that began as a humble café and became a destination. Settle into its stylish setting for brunch plates and coffee, then judge the hype for yourself.
★ 4.3 · 998 reviews
Step into La Merenda, the pocket-sized Niçoise table locals and visitors still talk about weeks later. Squeeze into the cozy room and taste traditional dishes like onion pie, cooked simply and served with warmth.
★ 4.6 · 1,111 reviews
Discover Socca'Tram, a small Nice address devoted to the city's famous chickpea pancake. Grab a table, order the socca fresh and crisp, and enjoy a quick, authentic local meal.
★ 4.3 · 887 reviews
Grab a pan bagnat at Kiosque Tintin, the local kiosk with an early-morning start and a loyal following. Queue briefly, order a freshly made sandwich, and enjoy a quick, affordable taste of niçoise street food.
★ 4.7 · 2,943 reviews
Take a seat at Grand Café des Fleurs, a decorated café inside Nice's flower market. Start with the breakfast of croissant, fresh orange juice and Gruyère scrambled eggs, or return later for a French and Mediterranean dinner.
★ 4.5 · 3,109 reviews
Grab a table outside Marinette, a shabby-chic Nice café on a narrow street. Order pancakes before breakfast service ends, then browse the pastries and sweet treats from the open kitchen.
★ 4.5 · 1,616 reviews
Treat yourself at La Réserve de Nice, where an art deco dining room looks straight out over the sea. Linger over refined French plates and watch the light change from the bay windows.
★ 4.3 · 1,673 reviews
Pull up a seat at La Socca d'Or, a lively spot devoted to Nice's signature chickpea pancake. Share a crisp-edged socca, then try pissaladière or the slow-braised daube with ravioli.
★ 4.8 · 1,000 reviews
Treat yourself to a late-morning table at Comme un Dimanche, a brothers-run brunch spot in Nice. Share a croq'truffle, a bacon waffle and hazelnut-chocolate French toast, all served with careful presentation.
★ 4.1 · 3,577 reviews
Discover Le Safari, the tavern-style terrace sitting in the middle of Nice's liveliest streets. Grab a table outside and share grilled seafood or a bowl of pasta while the city passes by.
★ 4.5 · 336 reviews
Dine at Le Chantecler, a Michelin-starred room dressed in 18th-century opulence with a live pianist. Settle in for a multi-course evening of precisely composed dishes and attentive service.
★ 4.5 · 1,552 reviews
Step into Bistrot d'Antoine, the Michelin-recommended Nice bistro with art on its walls and a reputation for friendly service. Share inventive seafood starters, move on to duck breast or other meat mains, and finish with an Italian dessert.
★ 4.8 · 144 reviews
Discover Racines, Nice's fully vegetarian Michelin-starred table. Work through a generous multi-course tasting menu of fresh, carefully composed plant-based dishes, with a wine pairing if you wish.
★ 4.7 · 1,123 reviews
Settle into EDMOND café GAMBETTA, a bright and spacious brunch stop in Nice. Order blueberry pancakes or eggs Benedict with hollandaise, pair them with a cappuccino, and linger in the cool, dog-friendly room.
★ 4.4 · 172 reviews
Discover L'Aromate, a tiny Michelin-starred table tucked away in Nice. Settle in for an unhurried evening of delicate courses, the much-praised sardine tart and carefully matched wines.
★ 4.8 · 1,516 reviews
Discover Les Agitateurs, Nice's gastronomic restaurant where Japanese and French cooking meet. Settle in for a multi-course meal of creatively plated dishes, paired with a well-chosen wine list.
★ 4.5 · 2,407 reviews
Make time for Garden Café - Brunch & Coffee Shop Nice, a spot some guests visit twice in one trip. Order the chicken shakshuka or another fresh brunch plate and enjoy an unhurried meal.
★ 4.9 · 478 reviews
Discover Épicentre, a small fine-dining address by Nice's port. Take a seat at the kitchen bar and follow precise, intentional plates paired with a thoughtfully curated wine list.
★ 4.6 · 1,364 reviews
Discover Comptoir du Marché, a charming bistro where the seasonal menu arrives on a blackboard set at your table. Settle into the nostalgic dining room or terrace and enjoy fresh Mediterranean plates, from tender calamari to the day's specials.
★ 4.3 · 1,423 reviews
Discover Chez Thérésa, the old-town oven shop where socca still comes straight from a wood fire. Join the queue, taste pissaladière, trouchia and tourte aux blettes, and soak up the smoky aroma of authentic niçoise cooking.
★ 4.1 · 2,300 reviews
Pull up a chair at Chez Davia, a warm Niçois neighbourhood restaurant with a modern streak. Share crispy squid and fried zucchini flowers, then move on to red mullet or pistou linguine.
★ 4.0 · 2,534 reviews
Discover Lou Pilha Leva, Nice's casual counter for local street food. Grab socca, pissaladière and a cheap glass of wine, and snack your way through the Niçoise classics in half an hour.
★ 4.9 · 911 reviews
Join No Diet Club for an appetite-first evening in Nice. Eat your way between local stops, trying socca, pan bagnat, pissaladière and homemade ice cream while the guide shares the stories behind each dish.
★ 4.8 · 3,263 reviews
Discover Le Panier, the stylish French restaurant where Nice's seasonal produce takes centre stage. Settle in beside the open kitchen or on the terrace for creative plates and cocktails over a relaxed lunch or dinner.
★ 4.5 · 2,138 reviews
Settle into Fine Gueule's leafy courtyard for a French dinner that guests remember long after the trip. Share a crudo, choose between duck or veal, and finish with the seasonal fruit tart.
Nice · 🍽️ Food
Chez Rene Socca
45 min
Le Plongeoir
1h15
Chez Pipo
Bocca Mar
Chez Acchiardo
Nice · 🥐 Breakfast
CLAY
La Merenda
Socca'Tram
Kiosque tintin
20 min
Grand Café des Fleurs
Marinette
La Réserve de Nice
1h30
La Socca d'Or
Comme un Dimanche
Le Safari
Le Chantecler
2h30
Bistrot d'Antoine
Racines
1h45
EDMOND café GAMBETTA (Breakfast | Brunch | Cakes)
L'Aromate Nice
Les Agitateurs - restaurant gastronomique
Garden Café - Brunch & Coffee Shop Nice
Épicentre Nice
Comptoir du Marché
Chez Thérésa
30 min
Chez Davia
Lou Pilha Leva
No Diet Club - Unique Local Food in Nice with Tastings
3h30
Le Panier
Fine Gueule
