When I say I love La Cucina, I truly mean it. I'm absolutely obsessed with Leo, the reason I keep…read morecoming back. Leo is like the lead singer of a band--his energy and charisma are what make La Cucina so special. This quaint little gem is tucked away around the corner down a narrow alley, making it a bit of a hidden treasure. With only ten seats available, it's definitely a place where you'll want to arrive early; otherwise, you might end up waiting an hour and a half for a table. There's always a line outside of people patiently waiting to get in. Now, let's talk about the food--it's EVERYTHING! The menu is just one page, but every item packs a punch. I've tried almost everything on the menu at least twice, and each dish has left me craving more. La Cucina will always be my number one choice whenever I'm in Nice. It's an absolute MUST!

This is a small restaurant with only 5-6 tables. We came by 3 nights in a row before we got a…read moretable. So come early because it is worth the wait. Every dish we had was thoughtfully prepared and absolutely delicious. Service was great, they make you feel like family once you sit down to dine. Should be on everyone's list when visiting Nice.

Friendly staff welcomed us and we had a nice table on the street in charming downtown Nice. Being a…read moreFriday evening the atmosphere was busy without being hurried and we could enjoy the music from nearby restaurants and the bustle of people making their way to dinner or a night out. Food was fresh, flavourful, and served in very generous portions. The service was fast, attentive, and very clever at convincing us to get desserts (without being pushy). We all felt satisfied and very happy with our meals. Highly recommend any of the pasta dishes, we had four different pastas and all were good. The calzone was gigantic and very generously stuffed with toppings and cheese.

No longer in business - there's a tea room there now…read more Unfortunately the other Italian restaurant in the area is poor - best to try your luck elsewhere.

The food is delicious and the staff is very friendly. Although they are located by a lot of tourist…read moretrap restaurants, this is not one of them. It was so good, we came here twice. You will not be disappointed.

I think the restaurant closed. Did find it,may be change to others…read more Or give them a call before you come. But nice place for many options

Great food, service and outdoor dining…read more The mussels were tender, although some were tiny. The pasta carbonara was excellent. My husband and I shared everything. We also had a bottle of Pinot Grigio. Reasonable prices

First time in Nice and wanted to try their salads and pizza. I was not impressed by their costumer…read moreservice or their food. We asked if they had sangria, and waited responded by saying we were not in Spain with a sarcastic tone. My salad had bitter eggplant which ruined the whole salad. The pizza had runny and unsavory sauce. Very disappointed!

Large Italian restaurant in the middle of everything. Tons of outdoor seating on both sides of an…read moreopen road. The food arrives incredibly fast and the service was very attentive (for Europe standards). The pizza was very traditional Italian pizza. It comes out not cut and you need to use a fork and knife to eat it. It's pretty messy and overflowing with toppings. The bottle of wine we shared was very good and the prices were all extremely fair and reasonable. This was probably the most authentic Italian we had considering we aren't in Italy.

A casual great place to grab a pizza or pasta. Located very close to the Promenade de Anglais -…read morejust a few streets over- is a lovely outdoor cafe. I had the rigatoni and my husband had a pizza. Both were delicious. We enjoyed it very much. Lovely spot!

We are out of town visitors and came in on a Thursday night. It was daily busily but we were seated…read morequickly at our choice of inside or outside. We sat outside on the covered and insulated patio. They also had heat lamps, so it felt ok in February outside. Our waitress was pleasant and efficient. My husband ordered the seafood spaghetti which had a light red sauce and seafood including mussels. He really enjoyed it. I had the lightly fried seafood plate. Check my picture for what's on it. The shrimp was slightly over done but still good. The fish and calamari were breaded and seasoned well. I've never had fried sardines (whole body included; I've only had canned sardines in the past) so I wasn't prepared to eat these. I tried it but it wasn't my preference. The salad was nice and fresh. We also enjoyed a couple of glasses of wine. La Voglia was quick and affordable but good.

Came here for dinner while in Nice. Long line and heard it was good even though 3.7 stars. Seated…read moreoutside and ended up meeting another couple from England. We ordered the mixed vegetables platter, bread and a side salad to start as well as drinks. Bread was good as was the mixed vegetables. We then ordered seafood pasta which came with various seafood. Very tasty. Our new friends ordered lasagna, rotini with meat sauce and a salad pizza. They said it was great. Service a bit slow but you in France! Nice outdoor ambiance. Better that the ratings.

Stopped in for lunch and really enjoyed this place. It was a short walk from the beach and a great…read morevalue. Everyone loved what they ordered. I got the #17 (coppa, brie, roquette, courgettes grillées, tomates) and thought it was delicious! It reminded me of a quesadilla, but better in every way. The menu items averaged at about 5 euros, which seemed to be a great deal for the area. I would highly recommend. They have a small seating area in the back with bar stools or you can take your food to go, as they wrap it in paper and it's easy to hold in one hand. And leave room for dessert from the nearby french bakery ;)

This sandwiches are SO delicious. And they are incredibly cheap. I wish I could eat this for lunch…read moreeveryday. The staff is also quite kind. They don't seem to speak English, but you can point out your order from the menu. I recommend the #1. One of the best cheap eats I found in Nice.

Such a miss in an area with a ton of great restaurants. I'm not sure what people love about this…read moreplace. There is no need to stand on line waiting for subpar food. The only decent dish we had was the pizza, and it wasn't even great. There was a string baked into our bread as well. Service did not match any of the other restaurants around and was not friendly. Don't waste your time with this place. It's just filled with American tourists.

Came here for dinner while visiting Nice. First off - this is not really an ~authentic~ Italian…read morerestaurant. The restaurant opens at 7pm for dinner and there was a line formed when we arrived around 7:20, very interesting experience for Europe. Living in the US, this restaurant reminds me of a lot of new restaurant group restaurants that just kind of have a system in place. Again, not a bad thing, but not your place if you are looking for something that feels like classic Italy. The portions here are huge, which they are known for. Note that the menu states each person must order an entree, which seems to discourage sharing (since they literally bring you an entire pan). I got the seafood pasta with shrimp and clams in a fresh tomato sauce and my friend got the lasagna. Both were really good dishes and huge portions. We both had a full meal of leftovers for the next day. Not anything I can't get at a good Italian restaurant in the US, but good food. The espresso martini was a good one though!! I think my 3 stars are more about the overall experience here. The food I would give a 4.

We stopped at Ila Pasta in Nice based on other Yelp recommendations. We had our infant…read moregranddaughter with us and they accommodated us. We sat in the alley outside the restaurant (normal for France). The server was on top of things and spoke fluent English (bonus for us because we don't speak French) I had carbonara pasta (it comes with whatever pasta shape they've made that day) and is served on a covered bowl which keeps the pasta hot as you eat it. My wife also had pasta (I've forgotten what kind now), but she enjoyed it. Other reviewers have said that they only take cash, but they take credit cards now. Highly recommended!

No clue what I ordered, but it was amazing. Arguably the best pasta I have had. Service was…read morereally good and we were thoroughly impressed with the entire meal.

Carnival parade ended and we walked all the way here only to discover the door locked…read more On a Saturday night.

Big fan! Loved the vibe and the people who worked there. It was challenging for us to find but so…read moreglad we did! It's on an alley behind a busy street. My husband ordered a calzone and I ordered a pizza. Delish! Confidently recommend!