Nice Restaurants

Nice has some of the best seafood restaurants on the Riviera, where fresh fish is hauled in at the port every day. Nice also has an excellent selection of cafés and bistros in the Old Town as well as a growing number of international restaurants including popular African establishments. Although the range of food and dining establishments in Nice is particularly good, beware of the prices.

Local cuisine

Anchovies and olives feature heavily in some of the Italian-influenced dishes in Nice, along with gnocchi and ravioli, while salad Nicoise is also a light delicacy. Pan bagnat is another local favourite (a tuna fish sandwich), while socca and soupe de poisson (fish soup) are also worth a try. For afters, visitors might like to try tourtes aux blettes, which is a sweet tart made with Savoy cabbage, raisins, nuts and powdered sugar. If you are cooking for yourself, try the daily market in Vieux Nice (Old Town) for fresh goods.

Where to eat

Those who are on a budget should check out the port area of Nice for dining, while for more ambience, along with steeper prices, check out Old Town Nice and along the seafront. Some mid-range cafés and restaurants can be found in the Old Town; Casa Mia is an Italian restaurant that has quality food and great service in lovely surroundings, while Domaine de Lintillac on rue d'Angleterre is also a gem. Nice is also known for its Indian eateries, which can be found all over the city.