We had a reservation for this restaurant on our very first night in Nice and it was extremely disappointing. First, let me just say that the food was quite good - that was not the issue. The service, on the other hand, was deplorable. Our server made it very clear early on that although he spoke perfect English, he did not care for Americans. So, he went out of his way to give us the bare minimum of service. He did not clear any empty cans or glasses from our table over the entire two hours we were there, he did not attempt to be friendly, he did not check to see if we needed anything. He served me a room temperature bottle of beer, and when I mentioned it to another person they brought me an ice cold bottle...so it's not that they weren't available. We also arrived when the restaurant was essentially empty, and they went out of their way to seat us at the worst table available (sloped down the street so the table was tilted). Meanwhile, our same server was downright jovial with anyone that was fluent in French. Mercifully, we have had a much better experience at every single other place we have visited in our week here in Nice. La Ptite Cocotte seems to be the exception rather than the rule. That being said, we can absolutely NOT recommend this restaurant if you want to be treated like a guest rather than simply tolerated. read more

La P'tite Cocotte - Nicoise Near Me - Nice, 06

I've been twice. It's one alley off the main flow of foot traffic and therefore a nice spot to people watch in relative quiet. The staff are friendly and are happy with English if needed. The food is nicely plated and delicious. The overall experience is a nice value. read more

Stopped here for dinner thanks to other yelp reviews. We loved it! Adorable atmosphere inside and out, excellent service, and then the food...all of it so fresh and delicious. We did the prie fix menu of that week and the kids are still talking about their meal. Some of the dishes: gazpacho, mini "burger" of delicious cheese sans meat, pork chop over silky mashed potato, squid ink risotto, lemon ricotta ravioli, pannacotta, cheese board. We talked about how good everything was throughout the entire meal. I think we were lucky to get a table for our party of five because when we tried to return the following evening with the rest of our group (10 total) they could not accommodate us. My mom was disappointed she couldn't eat the pannacotta again. So maybe plan ahead for a big group- it's petite inside and has a little patio in front outside. We hope to eat here again next time we're in Nice! read more

La P'tite Cocotte - Lemon ricotta ravioli at our table inside. - Nicoise Near Me - Nice, 06

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This was the first restaurant we went to the night we arrived! It was exactly what we were looking for. Tucked in the corner of a side street, upon entering you have a sense of being in someone's kitchen with a couple of tables placed in two rooms lined with stone walls. The staff were so nice and welcoming. We started with the mushroom soup and ravioli. Our main was a duck pastry and truffle risotto. I'd recommend the ravioli as well as the risotto. Can't go wrong with a visit to Petit Cocotte. read more

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Read the good reviews on here, and given that it was just down the road, decided to give it a go. Originally tried coming by for lunch, but like a lot of places close by, even the opening hours posted appeared arbitrary at best, and they were closed (even though the lunch hours said otherwise), so had to come by for dinner instead. It's a pretty small place, and from the fact that all tables inside were already reserved, even close to opening, quite popular. Us and other tourists who came in after us had to be sat close together in the canopy outside. The servers here were friendly in explaining the menu, and bringing the food, although you do get the feeling of being rushed by the time you reach dessert, as other potential patrons may wait outside for a place, which does ruin the dining experience a bit, but is understandable. As for the food they have a set limited two or three course menu which you select amongst the categories. I had a puff pastry with cheese in the interior for a starter, and a braised beef with potatoes for an entrée. They tasted delicious, and were presented quite well, but the portion sizes are a tad on the small size in my opinion. So yeah this place may be worth a go, but try and get a reservation beforehand for a better experience. J'ai lu les autres critiques ici, et parce qu'il était très proche de moi, nous avons décidé de tenter pour le déjeuner. Mais malheureusement, ils étaient fermés, malgré le fait que leurs heures d'ouverture ont dit autrement. Alors, nous devions revenir pour le dîner. C'est vachement petit - et étant donné que les tables à l'intérieur étaient toutes réservées quand nous sommes arrivés, très populaire. Nous, et les autres touristes qui sont arrivés après nous, avons dû placer dans un canopée à l'extérieur. Les serveurs avaient été utiles pour expliquer le menu, et apporter les plats, mais il y a un air de pression quand vous avez atteint le dessert, car d'autres clients peuvent attendre une table. Ça ruine l'expérience un peu, mais je le comprend. Pour la nourriture, ils avaient chaque jour un menu fixe, que vous choisissez de chaque catégorie. Pour l'entrée j'ai pris une pâtisserie avec des fromages à l' intérieur, et un boeuf braisé avec des pommes pour le plat principal. Ils ont goûté délicieux, mais à mon avis, la taille des portions est une peu petite. Alors ce restaurant vaut la peine d'essayer, mais essayez d'obtenir une réservation pour une plus meilleure expérience. read more

La P'tite Cocotte - Puff pastry with cheese - Nicoise Near Me - Nice, 06

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A great dinner! 4.25 I'm glad we found this place as there are so many restaurants around. We did the pre-fix for the appetizer and entree. Escargot with pastry was 5 stars. It was just packed with flavor and covered with flakey pastry. The lamb appetizer was good, although nothing memorable.. A lamb spring roll. The fish two ways was brilliant. Flavor and consistency was flying high. The broccoli was delicious. The duck with potato was good, although nothing noteworthy. The waiter gave some people some terrine on the house and others not, which is why I'm not giving them five stars. The rosè was great! read more

La P'tite Cocotte - Escargots! - Nicoise Near Me - Nice, 06

We found this restaurant after hearing a couple talk about it on our walk up Castle Hill. Otherwise, we would have missed it, as we did walk past multiple times without noticing. It is very small, though don't let that fool you. The service was wonderful. They started out with a complimentary appetizer - pate type of garnish with bread and toasted bread. That alone was wonderful. To start, I had a stuffed rabbit dish, which was moist and full of flavor. I then had the cod fish with mussels and cream sauce and my wife had the rissotto with scallops. Very wonderful presentation and the ingredients were all fresh. Both were great dishes. For dessert, Jessica recommended the chocolate fontan with pistachio ice cream. AMAZING. It was by far our best meal in Nice. read more

Lovely place and the staff is super welcoming but to be honest, it was not that special. The food was delicious but not that unique and I did not feel like it was the best I ever had. We arrived without a reservation on a Monday night which was good and the waiter spoke excellent English although the area is quite touristy and there were many like us. The menu was mixed feelings to be honest, the actual French food like duck foie gras and lamb were ok (not great), where salmon sashimi and risotto which are not necessarily French were amazing... But hey, nice place for a date at a reasonable price. read more

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Amazing food that should not be missed when in Nice. Flavourful, presented well and service was engaging. After we selected our food we asked for a wine recommendation and it was spot on. A great local place where you can really enjoy the food and your evening! read more

La P'tite Cocotte - Beef Stew that was amazing! - Nicoise Near Me - Nice, 06

We stayed near this restaurant and walk by almost daily, but almost didn't try this gem because it was such a hidden unpretentious little cozy place in the middle of Vieux Nice. They change their menu weekly depending on the fresh produces from local market. The menu is pre set with a choice of full course or half course ( an entree + appetizer or dessert). The dinner starts with some baguette and terrins ( pâté), the the choices. We had stuffed chicken, baked Cod, and risotto with scallops for entrees and plate of cheeses and smoked salmon for the appetizer, and finished with their strawberry tiramisu. Needles to say we were very satisfied. The presentation, taste, and service were all impeccable. The only small hassle is that you must make reservation in advance as the place is very small. read more

HEALTHY French! Had no idea French food could be healthy, low butter and sauce, but here it is. Great for those wanting a healthy meal but disappointing for those looking for traditional "restaurant type" French food. Tiny place with a lively atmosphere, not enough people working for good service. read more

Very solid meal in a fun alleyway location at a sidewalk table. Excellent foie gras, wine, and mains including lamb and risotto with sausage. Great friendly service that entertained our broken French but stepped in with English as needed. Only minor complaint is that the lamb was a little dry, I think it was a slow roast and so that was kind of the intended style but part of it was a little too dry in my opinion even for that style. read more

Service was very nice. The fixed meals that we chose was kinda bland for the entree. I had lamb and my brother had the chicken. A little salt and pepper should do the trick. Our desserts were good. read more

Definitely the best food we have had in Nice. After showing up when they were fully booked they still managed to find room for four of us outside. The service was amazing and the waiter spoke very good English. We had the three course meal which I highly recommend. If I am ever back I would love to go again. read more

La P'tite Cocotte - Rabbit entree - Nicoise Near Me - Nice, 06

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We stumbled onto this place while traversing the tourist madness in Vieux Nice - how fortunate we were that we were able to slip in for dinner 30 minutes later. Our host, Jean, was attentive without being overbearing, and the food was delicious. Plus, berry tiramisu in a mason jar is the cutest thing ever. read more

Excellent restaurant!! I live by here and was recommended to go- I'm glad I listened!! It is a cute and clean restaurant, with delicious, gourmet food and EXCELLENT service. As an American living in France, I have high expectations for wait service. The waiters here were so kind and friendly! Couldn't ask for anything better. DEFINITELY recommend DEFINITELY going to return. read more

Highly recommended! Food is really good and the staff is so nice and friendly. You can choose between 2 or 3 course menu. We had a 2 course dinner for about 22 Euro per person excl drinks. The main course (duck breast) was really tasty, the dessert (chocolate fondant) awesome. read more

Best food I've had in Nice. Admitted, I didn't eat out at restaurants a lot as I found most to be touristy. Thanks to Yelp, I found this place hidden in a little corner. It was my last day in Nice and had a flight to get to in a couple of hours. The restaurant owner, Jéan, is a great person to interact with. We got to talking about the US, California and his English is really good too. This was good since I was traveling alone and always welcome conversation. The food is amazing and the baked cod is unlike anything I have ever tasted. The starter was amazing too- an endive salad with walnut and blue cheese. I didn't have enough time to try the dessert and was actually pretty bummed. I didn't make a reservation but I can see how this place could get crowded. If you're looking for a good dining experience without it being too hard on your pocket, this place is a must try for anyone visiting Nice. read more

What else can I add to the already stellar reviews? The food is amazing and consists of homey French fare. The restaurant gave a complimentary homemade terrine that was divine. I started with the escargot in a beautiful creamy sauce and continued with a flavorful scallop risotto. The other people in my party had the expertly cooked fish for the main. Everything was great. Staff was knowledgeable and friendly. read more

Great place tucked away in the windy streets! Find it and you won't be disappointed!! We were a party of 3 and each one of use were extremely satisfied with our food and service! read more

This place was cute and cosy, but the food a little dull. Wine was average as well. Our duck was flavorful but the risotto was bland and poorly prepared. Service was attentive but overall, the experience average at best. read more

One of the best meals we had in all of Europe. We managed to get in without a reservation and we see why you'd need one. Server was very nice too! read more