🍽️FoodClosed · Opens 7:00 PM$$ · Mid-range

Lou Balico

Name: Lou Balico
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.5

4.5 ·

Discover Lou Balico, where Nice's traditional home cooking comes to the table. Order the pistou soup, the Niçoise salad and the dish of the day for an honest introduction to the local kitchen.

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Full description

Lou Balico is a straightforward address for tasting classic Niçoise cooking, with a menu that marks recommended dishes for first-timers. Reviewers highlight the pistou soup, a dish of the day of cod with vegetables and garlic mayonnaise, and the Niçoise salad, all served by a team described as warm and welcoming.

With a 4.5 rating from around 1,300 reviews and mid-range pricing, it works well for visitors who want local food without an overly formal setting. Lunch and dinner are served, with a break in the afternoon, and the restaurant is closed on Mondays.

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Address

20 Av. Saint-Jean-Baptiste, 06000 Nice, France · Nice

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Booking recommended

Duration

1h15

Best time

lunchtime or evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Book for dinner and busier lunch slots
start with the pistou soup and ask about the dish of the day
check the Monday closure and the afternoon break before planning

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Reviews

We were wanting to try Nicoise food, and Lou Balico was perfect! The team were welcoming, and the menu had recommendations noted. We chose a range of items and loved every mouthful. Thank you!

Cat

1/5

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