Great meal in France!…read more This was a fantastic first dinner in Nice right off the main drag. We had reservation for 7pm and arrived a few minutes early. We waited a few minutes while they prepped our table and we were seated promptly. The vibe was cool, very French cafe feeling on the streets. The waiters were kind and attentive was you settled in. They patiently answered all our menu questions. We ordered the fois gras (because when in France), the duck and the octopus. All the food was excellent, the fois gras was perfect (although probably wouldn't order it again for ethical reasons). The octopus was absolutely perfect, very very easy to screw up, but they nailed it; every bit melting in our mouths. The duck breast was perfect, juicy and cooked to perfect. All the dishes were served with plenty of accompaniment. Great meal for a great French experience. Would highly recommend.

Quality/Quantity - My wife gave this place 4 stars. She got…read moreanother chicken dish, see pictures. Maybe not fair for them, but on our previous night, the previous chicken dinner was 5 stars for her. I got the beef stew over gnocchi. Not bad, but even for a light eater, it was NOT enough food for me?!?! Got a glass of Bordeaux which was good, until I noticed the locals got twice as generous of a pour?!? The second time I noticed this while dining out... Happy for them, but to see the inconsistency affects me... Ambiance - Small local business/restaurant. Prime tourist location/area. Plenty of both indoor and outdoor seating. One unisex toilet. Service - Welcoming. Made online reservations, but because we are NOT tech savvy, it booked the wrong time. So since we were in the area, we just walked by and asked them to change the time and had no problems. Price - 49 Euros, $57 USD. Expensive for what we got IMO. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success.

We had pizzas here for lunch yesterday, on a cold, rainy Sunday; they were the most delicious…read morepizzas we have ever eaten, and the restaurant was warm and welcoming. Our son enjoyed the gnocchi, too.

Wonderful little chalet in Tende. Loved the local goat cheese tossed with pasta! Would recommend…read moreto anyone.

After riding the "Train des Merveilles" from Nice to Tende, we found this great little restaurant…read morefor lunch. We had been in France for a little over 2 weeks, and this is honestly the best meal we had had yet. It was lovely to see a menu that wasn't like every other french bistro. A few of us had the menu du jour starting with a wonderful salad with warm chevre toast wrapped in bacon and ginger chicken with a beautiful light sauce. My 2 teenage boys have celiac disease and the chef had no problem adapting the menu to suit their gluten free needs. I can't recommend this great little place enough, and the Train des Merveilles tour was a great day trip.

This was the best meal I had on an entire two-week trip to Europe. This restaurant is like a cozy…read moreski cottage, and from the moment my DC and I arrived we were doted on. The service and atmosphere are wonderful and inviting, and the food is even better. It strikes me that their specials change frequently, so your experience might be different. We started with a complimentary serving of fresh bread and pepper sausage. At the waitress' suggestion we also had a sip of Kir, a traditional aperitif. It's very sweet, and was a good balance to the spice of the sausage. For dinner we shared cotte de veau (veal stew) and a cabbage and vegetable stew. These were served in earthenware pots and it was the exact right food for a cold night. Hearty and buttery: it made us feel warm from the inside out. In addition to the specials there is fondue and raclette but we were stuffed. If you're ever in the area, call ahead and have possibly the best meal of your life.

We had the most enjoyable morning touring the monument…read more Hoped to have a nice lunch after but turns out our Canadian naïveté led us here. Our French is limited and we wandered into the patio towards a table as we tried to get the Server's attention. Just as we sat down, the extremely rude and nasty Server berated us. As we quickly attempted to apologize for our mistake he continued to mistreat us and speak with such hostility that we insisted we would leave because how dare he speak to us like that! It was an honest mistake on our part which we tried to apologize for but he insisted 'how dare we seat ourselves'. Our son-in-law is a Chef, one town over and he was appalled at how we were treated. We understood immediately we had made a mistake but to be spoken to with such ignorance and malice was uncalled for. He was just rude so we happily left and took our patronage over to Eze. This Person/Maitre di was Ignorant, Arrogant and had no class at all. We will be sure to tell anyone and everyone else we know not to go here, including those our son-in-law and daughter know as well since they are locals!!

This was our first meal in the South of France and we couldn't have asked for anything more. We had…read morea glorious lunch after a terribly long train ride. Naturally, they have a very nice outdoor seating set up, but we dined inside to give ourselves a much needed break from second hand smoke. My mother and I split a fresh and in every way delightful salad niçoise and my dad had the steak tartar. It was a steak tartar which he referred back to for the entire trip, the one that every following tartar was held up against and failed to compare to. The baguette basket they brought with the food was very precious. Springy, soft and crusty pieces of freshly baked baguette. Probably from the amazing boulangerie across the street. We grew quite fond of our waiter through the course of the meal. A jovial and friendly redhead. At the end of the meal, he helped us understand how to tip in Europe, and explained it in a completely unbiased manner.

I spent 11 days in Nice, and dined at La Cucina for 9 of those evenings. My only regret is wasting…read moretwo nights at nearby restaurants--nothing compared to this place. I tried almost everything on the menu: everything was served hot, extremely fresh, and full of authentic Italian flavor. Great balance of tastes and a wide drink selection. The homemade cocktail, available only here, was my favorite. They're open only for dinner, and although I waited about an hour, it was absolutely worth it. The place was very clean, and the staff were incredibly kind and professional. Highly recommended

Heard amazing things, far exceeded expectations even with the hour wait for a table. DO NOT MISS…read morewhen in Nice!

Friendly staff. fast service. We were a large group of…read moreAmericans and the locals noticed that immediately and were oh so nice to us. The food was magnificent and delicious. I had their 3 course menu for 34 euros . It was a great experience

We're so glad we came early for dinner tonight since there was only one table available. The rest…read morewere all booked. Everything is perfect here. Food is super good and services are even better. Would defiantly come again next time when we are in Saint-Raphael！

My wife loves the sea and wanted to spend a day at the shore. We decided to head toward Savona, a…read morelovely town right along the coast. Luna is a beautiful restaurant that faces the beach' we were given a nice outdoor table and enjoyed the view of the sea. As befits a restaurant by the sea, the seafood was fresh and delicious. My wife enjoyed ravioli stuffed with fish and herbs in a light sauce. My first course was mussels, clams and squid in a light vegetable sauce enhanced with herbs. Both were satisfying and not too heavy. The second courses were the special catch of the day, amberjack and fried calamari. Her fish was nicely prepared and served simply with olive oil, garlic, and tomatoes. Coastal Italy on a plate! The food here is not imaginative, but sometimes the tried and true preparations are the way to go. I'm a sucker for simple fried calamari when it's done right. It was done right at Luna. The calamari was tender and the tasty fried coat only enhanced the fresh squid. A bottle of local wine complimented the meal perfectly. It was recommended by the affable Paola, proprietor of this lovely restaurant. This is what every seaside restaurant should be.

A wondeful evening spent in a fantastic restaurant in Savona, whit lovely waiters ready to make you…read morefeel welcome, and ready for a little fun and talk. The waiters was at the same time fast and produktive whitout giving the feeling of stress. The food tasted like it was from a chef who wanted to be nothing but the best, giving a lovely experience.

From the owner: Restaurant dans une véritable grotte millénaire. Lieu a découvrir absolument. Chef de cuisine, José…read moreMaréchal auteur de nombreux livres marabout ( verrines, petites cocottes, macarons... )