I came to L'Antica for dinner solo on my last night in Nice. My hotel recommended it when I wanted seafood nearby without a reservation. At first they said they were fully booked, but someone kindly let me sit at a large table and took great care of me. I had the seafood platter with octopus, salmon, razor clams, and gambas and it was amazing. I started with a glass of Prosecco and ended up ordering a bottle. When a large party arrived, he moved me outside with no problem. To top it off, he gave me a limoncello shot and even introduced me to everyone as his friend, which was hilarious. Truly an amazing experience. read more

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Small cozy place in the center of Nice. They specialize in meats. The cooking process is a spectacle in itself. The service was very friendly and quick. Highly recommend not missing this place when coming to Nice. read more

L'Antica - Oven where they cook - Provencal Near Me - Nice, 06

It's a must go for meat eaters! Absolutely delicious cuts. Honest, clear tastes. Would definitely go back! The waitress was really quick! read more

L'Antica - Pepper sauce & mashed potatoes - Provencal Near Me - Nice, 06

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Overall a good experience and I would come back. The only bad thing really was the sitting space, it was crammed. The food was really tasty and prepared well. The service was nice, especially for non French speakers, the staff was friendly and helped with a lot of the translation. read more

L'Antica - This was the meat for 2! Lamb chops, pork chops and ribs eye. - Provencal Near Me - Nice, 06

This place came highly recommended. We stopped in to eat and there was a 45 minute wait so we went elsewhere and made a reservation for 2 nights later. We were seated right away. The waitress approached us very quickly asking if we were ready to order and felt very rushed. Maybe this is normal because they are a busy restaurant. I told the waitress, who was very nice, we weren't in a hurry "don't rush for us", and I think she understood and from that point on, we didn't feel rushed as we had when we first arrived. Really great atmosphere and the appetizer was great. We ordered the mixed grill for 2 and it included beef, pork and lamb. A ton of food. Should have ordered mixed grill for one. The lamb was amazing. The pork and beef not so much. I couldn't even get a fork into the beef to move it from the platter to my plate. The pork was fatty and grizzly. The peppercorn sauce was good. The fries were ok. The veggies were overcooked but flavorful. The arugula salad on the meat tray was very good. The waitress also couldn't get a fork into the beef to move it into the "go box" and ended up taking the meat away to transfer it into the " go box". I think this place has a lot of "regulars" (which is great), however I can't help but wonder if they rush the Americans or foreigners to move them through quickly. Pretty disappointing over all. We would not go back. I will say though that my husband left his man bag there and they saved it for him at the register and am very appreciative for that! He went back within about 5 minutes to collect it. Again, great atmosphere and seemed like a ton of satisfied customers just not the quality of beef or pork as expected. read more

Service was efficient but not friendly at all. The restaurant got very busy in the hour we were there, and the waitresses were also not friendly to other customers. They seemed annoyed and were never smiling. The food presentation was nice, but my mother and I both got food poisoning from the seafood spaghetti. Finally, beware because their kitchen doesn't open until 7p so even if you have a reservation before 7p they won't take your food order. read more

Very average food, especially in Nice. My wife and I ate here because it was right next to our hotel, and I had the mixed grill de la mer. Seafood was fresh and everything was fine, but there is much better food in Nice. Service was good. We ate outside and the ambiance was nice. Overall I wouldn't avoid the place, but I wouldn't seek it out either. read more

It seems to be misleading by the Yelp reviews here. Although the portion is good and the decors are nice, the food is not nearly good. For a place with a BBQ oven and open fire, I would expect the meat to be perfect. However, the ribeye I got was half over cooked and under seasoned. The fries that came along was soggy. The wine glass was dirty and chipped. Although I would say the salad and pasta seemed to look better. Additionally, the lack of desert choice was another miss. read more

L'Antica - Provencal Near Me - Nice, 06

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I had a hit and miss experience with this restaurant/wine bar. I went there twice because it was close to my hotel. They had a very small selection of wines by the glass, and I didn't love any of the ones I tried. They did have a much larger selection by the bottle. The first day, I wasn't terribly hungry, so I asked the server for a recommendation of something that wasn't too big. I went with his suggestion of the asparagus and fried egg appetizer. I think the chef jazzed it up for me, because it was a massive plate that included a side salad and bread topped with cheese. Everything on the plate was amazing, and I cleaned it even though I wasn't hungry to begin with. The next day, I tried the stuffed mushrooms, which were also excellent, and a much smaller portion. Service was not the best. The first day, I came in without a reservation, and the server/host got mad at me and tried to get me to leave, saying there was no space at all. I noted the four empty chairs at the bar and asked if I could sit there, and he was hesitant and annoyed, but ultimately conceded when the manager told him to let me sit there. The second time, I sat at the bar reading with a glass of wine. They were technically open for the hours between lunch and dinner, but preparing for dinner service. I was the only customer for most of this time, and after I finished my first glass of wine, I waited for two hours at the bar with empty glass before I could get the waiter's attention for refill. I would go again if I were staying next door, but I wouldn't go out of my way for it. read more

Sometimes smaller neighborhood restaurants are wonderful. Such is the case with L' Antica in the Musiciens area of Nice. It is a small local restaurant with an excellent grill that makes great beef, lamb, and duck dishes. If you go, get the French fries, they are the best I have had in Nice. We asked, and they are cooked in safflower oil, but they are very crispy and rich. I also had the mixed vegetables which are also wonderful. Get a reservation in the outside terrace, otherwise you will be squeezed in between other tables inside, which can be warm because of the interior grill. Any of the grilled meats are wonderful. I am in Nice for another month, staying in the Musiciens neighborhood and will definitely be returning to L' Antica. read more

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Best meal of our 2 weeks in Europe. Can't recommend the pork or ribeye enough. It was a joy to watch the chef on the BBQ in front of our table. So tourists, avoid the traps by the water and come here. read more

The staff here are friendly and accommodating. They really make you feel welcomed, whether you are an American or European. They also speak English. They serve large portion of food here. I was staying next door at hotel Aria and I would've eaten here everyday if I wasn't watching my shape. Lol. The burger and Thai rice were delicious. Highly recommend! read more

L'Antica - Grande portion de nourriture. - Provencal Near Me - Nice, 06

Amazing food. Stumbled on this place. Probably the best meal we had in Nice. Pasta was superb as was the Chicken.

Great food, outstanding steak and other grilled meat . It's a small neighbor place with welcoming staff and everything is delicious and reasonable priced . read more

Nice place with nice servers. English and French menu with a diverse but foreign clientele. (Mostly Italian) Good wine, great ambience - but it's not a wine bar. It's a restaurant with a good selection of wines. What we had: Mixed seafood - excellent and fresh mussels and shrimp Vegetable pot - literally a mason jar of cut fresh vegetables with a hummus and goat cheese dip. Pretty good. Overall nice, but not what we were expecting when we thought wine bar. read more

A great local steak restaurant in the side streets of Nice, France. Most meals are prepared on a wood burning fire place in the middle of the restaurant. It is mostly locals and not too many tourists. It has great steaks, and grilled seafood. read more

Stopped by here on the way back from the train station (after an amazing day sailing off of Cannes). My BFF and I were starving, so I turned to Yelp; it was a recommendation. Hands down the best meal we had in Nice ( and we were here 4 days). We order the Pad Thai (I normally love mine spicy, but the BFF does not, so I did not ask for spicy) and pork chops. We were able to snag a table on the patio, which was lovely compared to the noisiness of the more touristy areas. Both of us were pleasantly surprised. We loved both dishes and lamented the fact that we only discovered this place on our last night in Nice. The service was perfect - they clearly knew when to come check on us. Very friendly and concerned in ensuring we were enjoying ourselves. read more

If you like a steak than definitely check out this spot! One of, if not the best steak I've ever had. We had the cote d'boeuf for two people and ate the entire thing. Incredibly fresh, you can watch them grill it for you if you sit inside. Great ambiance, friendly and attentive service, amazing food; what more can you ask for! If we're ever in Nice again we will come back. read more

Huge portions, friendly wait staff, reasonable prices, super tasty fries. Couldn't ask for more