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Came here for dinner while visiting Nice. First off - this is not really an ~authentic~ Italian restaurant. 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.
Shut the front and back door!!!! This place is amazing. I've never ever had pizza this delicious in my life and trust me I've had my share of amazing pizza. The pie was the size of two plates and the cheese tasted so fresh and smooth. You didn't have to chew it just melted in your mouth. The basil was so good with a slight bite to it. Then the waiter said, "what's for dessert?" Are you kidding me I couldn't even finish my pizza but I thought to my self dessert in Nice, France, let's do it. He brought out an eclair the size of my forearm with hazelnut Nutella and a whipped cream similar to ice cream. I couldn't take it, I started talking in tongues then was speechless. This is a most when your in the old town Nice.
Multiple recommendations got me here and I finish tired it for a lunch. I was disappointed in the seafood pasta I ordered. Everything was undercooked, including the shrimp. The shrimp was not the best ingredient and I could taste the slime... ugh... some pasta still had the hard core in there - I know what is al Dante. Unfortunately it failed my expectation so I can only give this 2 stars. If it was not undercooked, I think I would give it 3. But this is not over 3.
The service was amazing and so efficient, the pace was hopping and felt familial. The salad niçoise was beautiful. We ordered the burrata flatbread, enticed by anInstagram reel that showed a crazy bursting burrata ball. It wasn't that - while fresh and delicious it was like a salad on top of bread. Adding spicy olive oil and balsamic vinegar made it more flavorful...
Such a beautiful restaurant! If you want to go somewhere that combines Italy with France's romantic vibe, this is the place. The Italian food is excellent. Noodles were Al dente and there was so much flavor with each bite. The servers were very attentive and they are quite generous with their portions. Two people can certainly share each dish. I ordered the truffle pasta which came with actual truffles in it. Would recommend!
On what is a very touristy strip, La Favola is definitely a standout. We were staying just down the street and really wanted something without an English menu but also had young kids in tow so decided on La Favola after reading a few reviews and seeing some pictures online. None did it justice. Be prepared for a small wait for a table and a slow start to your service. Every restaurant on Place Charles Felix is slammed at night and it will take a few minutes for things to get going. Once our waiter came by it was game on and he couldn't have been more attentive and caring about our experience. We knew it was busy and ordered everything right away. I started with an a Aperol Spritz expecting a champagne flute and instead got a chalice of amazingness (for €10 I should add). We also got a bottle of very good cotes-de-Rhône (€26 I think?). We were brought amazing olive bread and both spicy and regular olive oils as well as a small plate with a bowl of marinated olives and focaccia to start, all on the house. Our girls split a Margherita pizza which we had several bites of and was also very good (and our waiter brought it as soon as it was ready while our entrees took a bit longer - smart!). I had the tuna which was cooked perfectly and a fantastic recommendation from our waiter. My wife had the linguini with clams and coming from an Italian family was given high accolades (I ate a lot of it and the broth was light but with a depth of flavor - perfect)! We didn't have dessert as our kids needed a sugar break but I do believe this is a gem among the many very touristy spots in Nice. We enjoyed every aspect of our meal and will absolutely be back!
This was a great place! The pizza dough was just right (chewy yet crispy which is my personal favorite). They went a little light on the toppings for the pizza calabrese but the ingredients were so fresh and good. They also had table side homemade bread which always makes a restaurant 10 times better. There is also plenty of seating and the outdoor area is very cute with candles. The server was also very friendly giving us great wine recommendations to pair with the various pizzas!
WOW. What an amazing dinner!! Started with the Mozzarella and tomatoes (it was HUGE & Fresh & melted in your mouth. My friends got the steak, the fried seafood platter & eggplant pancetta. I got the INCREDIBLE lasagna burrata! It's huge, so get ready! Incredible food & service, and do NOT miss out!!!!
Our meal at La Favola was one of my favorites that we had while in France. Their food is an homage to Nice's Italian heritage, so you can expect absolutely enormous portions of fabulous fresh pasta, seafood, and pizza. Our host, a local, recommended the restaurant as one of the best places to eat in Old Town, and he was right. We arrived around 19:30 for an early dinner and the line to be seated was already growing around the block. It was a perfect night to dine outside and we were willing to wait for a table in the square. Our server was wonderful, so charming and was able to recommend the perfect bottle of wine. The food was served very quickly considering how busy they were and it was delicious. We each ordered a different pasta and sampled each others' dishes. My linguine with clams was perfect, so buttery and surprisingly light. My friends similarly raved about their meals, and we were amazed that we finished nearly everything. If you're really hungry and want fresh Italian food, this is a great spot!
Some of the better food we had in France. Easily our best restaurant experience. Good service , nice wine recommendations. It's pricey but you get a lot of bang for your buck. It left us satisfied. This place usually has a line we actually saw it the night before we went and wanted to come back because we were curious and the food looked good. This looks like a regular tourist restaurant but the food tasted local and a lot of locals dine here. I would absolutely go back and if you find yourself in the area I recommend the seafood pasta and the Sicilian pizza. The vodka sorbet dessert was the best "drink" we had in France.
2 years ago
My family and I got a variety of dishes, and the portion was definitely large as all the reviews pointed out. We thought we would share, but there is a one dish per person requirement. The flat focaccia bread and cured ham was unexpectedly large and good. The steak could have been juicer and tender. What was memorable was the service. I found our server to be very kind and helpful throughout our dining experience. We sat on the second floor and service was quick although busy. read more
3 days ago
Such a miss in an area with a ton of great restaurants. I'm not sure what people love about this place. 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. read more
Came here for dinner while visiting Nice. First off - this is not really an ~authentic~ Italian restaurant. 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. read more
Shut the front and back door!!!! This place is amazing. I've never ever had pizza this delicious in my life and trust me I've had my share of amazing pizza. The pie was the size of two plates and the cheese tasted so fresh and smooth. You didn't have to chew it just melted in your mouth. The basil was so good with a slight bite to it. Then the waiter said, "what's for dessert?" Are you kidding me I couldn't even finish my pizza but I thought to my self dessert in Nice, France, let's do it. He brought out an eclair the size of my forearm with hazelnut Nutella and a whipped cream similar to ice cream. I couldn't take it, I started talking in tongues then was speechless. This is a most when your in the old town Nice. read more
3 years ago
Multiple recommendations got me here and I finish tired it for a lunch. I was disappointed in the seafood pasta I ordered. Everything was undercooked, including the shrimp. The shrimp was not the best ingredient and I could taste the slime... ugh... some pasta still had the hard core in there - I know what is al Dante. Unfortunately it failed my expectation so I can only give this 2 stars. If it was not undercooked, I think I would give it 3. But this is not over 3. read more
2 years ago
The service was amazing and so efficient, the pace was hopping and felt familial. The salad niçoise was beautiful. We ordered the burrata flatbread, enticed by anInstagram reel that showed a crazy bursting burrata ball. It wasn't that - while fresh and delicious it was like a salad on top of bread. Adding spicy olive oil and balsamic vinegar made it more flavorful... read more
3 years ago
The best pizza I've ever eaten - and I've been all over Italy lol Come right when they open for their evening sitting or expect to wait!! read more
Such a beautiful restaurant! If you want to go somewhere that combines Italy with France's romantic vibe, this is the place. The Italian food is excellent. Noodles were Al dente and there was so much flavor with each bite. The servers were very attentive and they are quite generous with their portions. Two people can certainly share each dish. I ordered the truffle pasta which came with actual truffles in it. Would recommend! read more
4 years ago
On what is a very touristy strip, La Favola is definitely a standout. We were staying just down the street and really wanted something without an English menu but also had young kids in tow so decided on La Favola after reading a few reviews and seeing some pictures online. None did it justice. Be prepared for a small wait for a table and a slow start to your service. Every restaurant on Place Charles Felix is slammed at night and it will take a few minutes for things to get going. Once our waiter came by it was game on and he couldn't have been more attentive and caring about our experience. We knew it was busy and ordered everything right away. I started with an a Aperol Spritz expecting a champagne flute and instead got a chalice of amazingness (for €10 I should add). We also got a bottle of very good cotes-de-Rhône (€26 I think?). We were brought amazing olive bread and both spicy and regular olive oils as well as a small plate with a bowl of marinated olives and focaccia to start, all on the house. Our girls split a Margherita pizza which we had several bites of and was also very good (and our waiter brought it as soon as it was ready while our entrees took a bit longer - smart!). I had the tuna which was cooked perfectly and a fantastic recommendation from our waiter. My wife had the linguini with clams and coming from an Italian family was given high accolades (I ate a lot of it and the broth was light but with a depth of flavor - perfect)! We didn't have dessert as our kids needed a sugar break but I do believe this is a gem among the many very touristy spots in Nice. We enjoyed every aspect of our meal and will absolutely be back! read more
2 years ago
This was a great place! The pizza dough was just right (chewy yet crispy which is my personal favorite). They went a little light on the toppings for the pizza calabrese but the ingredients were so fresh and good. They also had table side homemade bread which always makes a restaurant 10 times better. There is also plenty of seating and the outdoor area is very cute with candles. The server was also very friendly giving us great wine recommendations to pair with the various pizzas! read more
4 years ago
WOW. What an amazing dinner!! Started with the Mozzarella and tomatoes (it was HUGE & Fresh & melted in your mouth. My friends got the steak, the fried seafood platter & eggplant pancetta. I got the INCREDIBLE lasagna burrata! It's huge, so get ready! Incredible food & service, and do NOT miss out!!!! read more
7 years ago
Our meal at La Favola was one of my favorites that we had while in France. Their food is an homage to Nice's Italian heritage, so you can expect absolutely enormous portions of fabulous fresh pasta, seafood, and pizza. Our host, a local, recommended the restaurant as one of the best places to eat in Old Town, and he was right. We arrived around 19:30 for an early dinner and the line to be seated was already growing around the block. It was a perfect night to dine outside and we were willing to wait for a table in the square. Our server was wonderful, so charming and was able to recommend the perfect bottle of wine. The food was served very quickly considering how busy they were and it was delicious. We each ordered a different pasta and sampled each others' dishes. My linguine with clams was perfect, so buttery and surprisingly light. My friends similarly raved about their meals, and we were amazed that we finished nearly everything. If you're really hungry and want fresh Italian food, this is a great spot! read more
3 years ago
Really good pizza. This place is a gold mine. Service was good considering how overwhelmed the staff is. read more
2 years ago
The wait to get in is worth it! Great food and great sized portions. The location is easy to find and a quick walk to or from the beach. I'm looking forward to visiting again! read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
Some of the better food we had in France. Easily our best restaurant experience. Good service , nice wine recommendations. It's pricey but you get a lot of bang for your buck. It left us satisfied. This place usually has a line we actually saw it the night before we went and wanted to come back because we were curious and the food looked good. This looks like a regular tourist restaurant but the food tasted local and a lot of locals dine here. I would absolutely go back and if you find yourself in the area I recommend the seafood pasta and the Sicilian pizza. The vodka sorbet dessert was the best "drink" we had in France. read more
4 years ago
3 years ago
Excellent lunch today at La Favola. There were two of us and we split the Pizza Reine and the Artichoke Salad. The pizza was great - nice thin crispy crust without a lot of heavy tomato sauce. The artichoke salad was superb - nice thinly sliced fresh artichokes with arugula (rocket) and a light olive oil dressing. We split the Moelleux - it was good but the inside wasn't as runny as others I have had and prefer. Nice place - will definitely go back. Service was fine - attentive and helpful. It gets very busy. read more
4 years ago
Impeccable food! Delicious mouth exploding flavors especially the lasagna, artichoke salad, sea bass, and ham/mushroom pizza! A must! Sit outside and do some people watching too! read more
7 years ago
This place was amazing. Food was very tasty and a very wide selection of wines. While in nice, I wanted to try as many restaurants as possible but I had to come here twice ! The servers are helpful and the servings are huge ! read more
5 years ago
Friendly staff, fantastic food, generous portions and very competitive prices, one of our old time favourites! read more
8 years ago
Came here for lunch. Nice outdoor seating. Pasta very large portions. We had the truffle pizza and rigatoni with mamma's sauce. Both good with reasonable prices. Service is okay. Overall good for quick bite on french terms. Desserts looked good but too full to try. read more
9 years ago
8 years ago
On our first night in Nice we had a lovely dinner at La Favola. My Sea Bass was perfectly cooked and the vegetable sides where so fresh and flavorful! It was a nice outdoor setting and allowed for great people watching. Our meal didn't take too long to be served and the server was more attentive than other places we have been to in France over the course of our 10 day trip. I would highly recommend this location...oh and the delicious Chocolate Lava Cake! One is plenty big enough for two ;) read more
Great place, fun atmosphere, delicious food, and friendly staff. My family and I went here while vacationing in Nice and it was fabulous! We found it while walking in the Flower Market and were attracted to it because of the very large portions of delicious pasta. We got lasagna, seafood pasta, and margheria pizza and shared it between four hungry people. Everything was fresh and delicious. My favorite was the lasagna (it has meat). Definitely recommend this place-come hungry! read more
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We went around 7 and we got one of the few remaining tables. By the time we got our food there was a line building and by the time we finished eating the line was quite substantial. The food here is tasty and the portions are quite large. Even though you are spending 20 or so euros on a dish you can rest assured that you're getting a lot of food. I got the seafood spaghetti and it came with a ton of mussels and clams along with a good portion of noodles. My friend ordered the sea bass and it came with the entire fish with the spine removed. The service was good and the waiter was helpful. read more
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