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La Colombe d'Or

4.2 (52 reviews)
Ultra High-EndFrench, Breakfast & Brunch
Closed 7:30 am - 10:30 AM, 12:00 pm - 2:30 PM, 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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Romantic
Classy
Moderate noise
Good for groups

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La Colombe D'Or on a Summer's Eve!
Garrett P.

Upon the recommendation of a British friend in Nashville, we decided to add supper at La Colombe D'Or to our time in Nice. While this restaurant is world famous, we were not sure how much the art might outweigh the culinary experience. Well, the scales were balanced. The wait staff and service were excellent. We enjoyed the crisp, hospitable service that was neither snobby nor fawning. The fricassee chicken and the rack of lamb were superb, as were the sides. We are not drinkers, so there will be no attestation to the wine list etc. our Uber rides to and from made for door to door simplicity that enhanced the evening. Taxis seem to be significantly more expensive than uber rides in Nice this summer. We recommend lunch or supper at la Colombe D'Or and be sure to alot time to explore the sizable art collection and St Paul as well. It is charming.

Anna K.

View from terrace is amazing and staff are nice. Unfortunately I can not recommend this place for eating. Just didn't enjoy the food. And even I said I'm vegan they served ceviche sos... Hint: Be prepare when you order the "raw vegetables" (27 euro) you actually get the basket of raw vegetables and boiled eggs. There is also no English menu so quite difficult for non French speaking guest. Staff is trying to translate menu verbally... what was a bit akward.

Truffle salad
Brittany F.

What a special place. This intimate hotel and restaurant is home to some of the most incredible Picassos! The patio is the place to see and be seen for lunch. Enjoy the rose that is made exclusively for them, the grilled fish, truffle salad and the ice cream cake with meringue. Don't leave without admiring the art. Gorgeous hotel rooms, stunning pool area. A very chic property with the most hospitable staff!

Fish and potatoes
Lindsey T.

The hotel rooms are spectacular! Lots of charm and detail. We stayed in two different rooms and both were amazing. One was smaller but had a beautiful pool view (room 11). The other was larger and much nicer but didn't have the nice greenery to see first thing in the morning (room 19). The hotel itself is gorgeous and very inspirational. Spend a day at the pool. It's lovely out there. We were guests at the hotel for 4 days so we had ample opportunity to try several dishes. Although the menu stays the same, we preferred lunch over dinner simply for the stunning garden seating. The dining room is spectacular as well with all the art, but overall the vibe and energy in the garden is amazing. As for the food, most of the dishes were amazing, and there is a wide variety to choose from. Vegetarian? No problem. Crudités, steamed veggies, fruit, and soup! Prefer fish? They have prawns, cod, sole, salmon, etc... Other dishes include rabbit, beef, and chicken. And the cheese plate is amazing as the variety is large and all were delish. Also, their breakfast has a nice selection. Overall my favorite dishes were the sole and chicken (both served table side). The prawns were also tasty but messy. For dessert, the apple tart and raspberry with vanilla were my favorite. Least favorite: the rabbit was a little too gamey, and the cod was too bland.

Julie K.

Upon entering the gorgeously stone-clad walls of La Colombe d'Or, you're instantly enveloped by an immediate air of sophistication and utmost class.  Despite the sweltering summer heat, servers are fully suited with collared shirts, pressed slacks, a vest and tie to answer your every gastronomic whim.   The restaurant generously seats over 200 people split between the main dining hall, private dining room, and the incredible garden terrace overlooking the entire lush topography of the region.  However, snagging a coveted seat during summertime is still near impossible if you don't plan ahead. Which we didn't of course, since we hadn't planned which day we were visiting St. Paul de Vence in advance.  But as luck would have it, we waltzed in undeterred by the strict appointment system and were seated right at the start of their lunch service.  Aside from the amazing, expertly prepared dishes you see above, magical would be the only word to describe our experience of La Colombe d'Or.  You instantly feel the historical significance of such a well-preserved site, with Matisse, Miro, and Chagall having once dined right in the same spot as you're seated. Just amazing guys... my pictures really don't do it justice!  I'm never one to feel embarrassed by snapping away like a pushy American tourist but something about this serene setting instantly halted my need to capture every.single.detail and just relax... and enjoy. Bon Appétit mes amis!

Bellini cocktail.
Kerry G.

La Colombe d'Or is the perfect setting for a special occasion. Tables are dotted around a large courtyard, in the dappled French sun, hidden from the hustle and bustle of the small tourist town, creating a sort of haven in which you can enjoy some of the most delicious food I've tried to date. The service is impeccable - the staff are polite, helpful and also very funny which, with English as their second language, is impressive and charming. The food - oh the food! I opted for the beef main here, which came with the creamiest, tastiest potato dauphinoise I've ever tasted (sorry mum!). The beef was cooked to absolute perfection and I literally enjoyed every single mouthful. I'm getting a little ahead of myself though! Before the mains we opted for lots of little starter dishes to share around the table. We got many of these, but to give you idea of some of them, there were mushrooms, couscous dishes, rice dishes, black sausage and much much more. Each arrived in a simply white dish and none of them looked particularly mind-blowing but the tastes were spot on and everything was demolished and thoroughly enjoyed. They also serve a DIY salad basket here, full to the brim with raw veggies like radishes, onions etc so you can make your own salad or just have a health munch! It's a lovely idea - very quirky and original - and fits the style of the place nicely. The deserts, the wine, the bread - all of it is to die for! This is the perfect 'treat yourself' restaurant, in the perfect setting!

Hilary W.

Amazing. Fight to get a reservation, it's soooo worth it. Gorgeous. Feels like a French country home. Food and service are top notch.

The best dessert - wild strawberries

Better than 5 stars! Between the food, service and atmosphere, it doesn't get better than this. The atmosphere alone is impressive, to done alongside works from Picasso and Matisse to name a few, have impeccable service with fantastic food that was simple yet delicious, it's very hard to beat. All things considered, price was expensive but not crazy. Reccomend trying this if you pass by the town of St. Paul de vence!

Migglia
Patricia M.

Romantic and historical this is the place that can't be beat in Nice, France! It's expensive but if you're on a budget try this: order the Hors D'oeuvres appetizer (one is plenty for 2 -3 people) then simply order the legumes (vegetables) and the house white wine. Take your time, the table is yours all night. And be sure to take breaks during the meal to walk around inside and by their pool and soak in the impressive art collection. Ask the maitre d or waiter to see their book which has pictures of various famous people who have eaten there over the years, it's quite exciting!

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One of my all time favorites... the food, service, art and ambience are beyond compare

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Rude staff. Wouldn't serve breakfast to American tourists. Said only for guests of hotel. Typical French snobbiness.

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La Terrasse

La Terrasse

4.7(6 reviews)
0.3 km
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Small restaurant that has charm and character - I say this because it is next door to some of the…read moremore expensive hotels that grace Saint-Paul-de-Vence. The food was amazing, to put simply. My friends ordered variations of the ratatouille. Putting it inside a crepe is such a novel idea and mixed with egg just made it irresistible. After trying it I wished I had ordered the same. I, instead, chose to order the honey, chevre salad. Those are two things that should always be together on a salad. The sweet honey and the baked chevre are MOUTH WATERING. I am unsure of how this message has not been passed along to American restaurants yet. Please start doing this and I will eat salads daily (or maybe just more often than once a month). It had every flavor you could want from a salad and topped with bread to make even more delectable. The view is beautiful and overlooks the valley. You can daydream about the houses you'll never be able to afford or instead about which wines to try next. Clean bathrooms and decent wifi for anyone who cares.The staff are extraordinarily friendly. It was a great experience here and I would highly recommend anyone eat here while in SPDV.

Refined meal at Saint-Paul de Vence. Outdoor seating covered to protect from sun, overlooking the…read morevalley. Great wine and cocktail list, but no Aperol Spritza here! Have the rosé instead. Crab salad was light with citrus notes. The melon sorbet on top was a surprise. Gnocchi was soft and savory. Filet was tender and well prepared.

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Le Vieux Moulin

4.6(5 reviews)
0.1 km

During our rainy day adventure to St. Paul de Vence we looked to Le Vieux Moulin for Lunch…read more Highly rated on yelp and justifiably so we had a lovely meal. There is a limited menu....no Duck was available so I took note of what other diners were eating. A few diners were enjoying Steak Tartare, not my thing but that lead me to their "Italian Burger" hell if folks will enjoy their raw beef, their burger must be unbelievable. I was right, large burger cooked to a perfect juicy medium with sautéed pancetta and onions, melted mozzarella, tomato and lettuce on a brioche bun....perfect....delicious.....outstanding My wife had the Spaghetti with clams, mild disappointment as a few clams had sand and the sauce was bland. It needed additional garlic and salt to say the least. We wrapped up win traditional creme brûlée which was wonderful. The service was friendly and we were able to communicate even with the language barrier. Prices are slightly high based on the touristy location.

We were a little concerned about the mixed reviews, but our experience this evening was superb!…read more Great menu, great service, outstanding food. I had the Moules Mariniere as an appetizer and Salade Niçoise. My wife had Sea Bass Grillee with Tempura Vegetables. All was excellent - delicious and beautifully served! I just don't understand what went wrong that led to the less than stellar reviews!

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Le Tilleul Menthe - Dîner en terrasse sous le magnifique tilleul

Le Tilleul Menthe

3.5(29 reviews)
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After unsuccessfully trying to get into two super popular restaurants for lunch, the boo and I were…read moretold Le Tilleul Menthe was a good spot. We got there just in the nick of time: there were only two tables left so we snagged the one outside right by the door, a perfect spot for watching both people and the food that was being brought up to the patio. Our server quickly brought us menus and was helpful with the suggestions. We were hungry and having a treat ourselves kind of day (as one does when visiting France) so we shared the Foie gras, Linguini aux Vongole, and Risotto Carnaroli aux Gambas & Parmesan. I don't know much about Foie gras, but what we got was large and fatty, but firm, and richer than any other version I'd had before. The boo really loved it. The Linguini featured lots of delicious clams, but was a bit too oily for me. The Risotto was divine. Perfectly cooked and the Parmesan flakes added fantastic flavor. The shrimp was also large and delicious. I wish there had been more because they were yummy! Although it was way more food than we needed, we savored every last bite! And then had a wonderful stroll along the whimsical streets of Saint-Paul de Vence. What more could you want in a vacation?

Fantastic spot for lunch just left and up a little slope after you enter into the village, Saint…read morePaul de Vence! Sit outside in the sunshine if you can but there's lots of seating inside as well. The food is fresh and perfectly prepared! You do need to ask for bread if you want any but the service was good and they do speak some English. If you like seafood, I highly recommend their Linguine vongole and the salmon was very good too! They have a great selection of salads too!

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Jolie-Pitt bottle of Rosé.

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Le Tilleul Menthe - La terrasse du restaurant sur la place du tilleul

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Côté Jardin - Beef filet

Côté Jardin

4.8(4 reviews)
2.8 km

Highly recommended restaurant in Vence…read more 3 course meal for under €40. And you get great a view of the country side too. This is a no brainer. Me and a buddy spent a few days in Vence and dined a lot while we were here. Had several foie gras throughout the week and this place (although the foie gras itself is the same as the other restaurants) garnished it with very nice fruit and some greens. Paired well with the foie gras, making it not to rich and fatty. Totally recommend the beef fillet. Nice and juicy. And with a nice bottle of bourdeux, the beef just melts in your mouth. Depending on the time of year, the mosquitoes do become an annoyance if you're eating out in the patio while enjoying the views, so bring some bug spray (just in case).

What a lovely restaurant just outside the Medieval/historical district. The place is beautifully…read moredecorated with an outdoor terrace in the back with a beautiful view of the opposite Provençal hillside. Lots of locals and very few tourists. Or, at least, they were French tourists. The food was excellent, with every dish beautifully presented and very tasty. I noticed that, for my American palette, the dishes were under salted, but they provided this wonderful herb salt with the main course that added a more luscious flavor to the steak I ordered. The avocado salad was simply amazing; the best dish I've had so far in France on this trip. Service was a bit rushed as the server seemed somewhat impatient with our bad French, but I can understand as they seemed to be understaffed. Bathrooms: very small, but beautifully decorated and very, very clean. I love the gold fish art piece and the bit of exposed stone wall. (See photos)

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Côté Jardin - From the dining terrace in the back.

From the dining terrace in the back.

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