Noted as a Michelin star restaurant, I had high hopes going in, and I can't quite say they delivered. I'd give them a 3.5/5. I made a reservation for a party of 5 on a Wednesday (likely not needed) but would strongly be advise for them on the weekend. We had two waiters (one in training) who were both great. They offered us a sampler which I enjoyed. They have a rotating menu so be advised. I had planned to get something when I first made reservations, but ended up with the ribeye flambee which was plenty for 2 to share and included three sides: pumpkin puree which was a fan favorite, a risotto and potatoes. The potatoes were cooked and seasoned well. I could care less for the risotto but it worked out perfect for who I shared my dinner with. The ribeye in terms of taste wasn't that great. Per the pictures, you can clearly see we didn't get "medium rare..." mostly rare in the center which was a bummer--although great for reheating. Being as the main course, this was an utter let down to me. The foie gras was fantastic. The paring between the bread, foie gras, pear, and arugula make it an immaculate mouthful of flavors. I'd recommend getting this. While served looking "deconstructed," piecing them all together was a delight. There was a little bit of miscommunication about a dish "crispy sweetbreads" I REPEAT that it is a veal...we were confused why this was listed under meats, but also listed as a risotto. This issue got sorted out even though one guest had their served late. We ordered dessert. The soufflé was a great show. read more

Le Bistro Gourmand - Foie gras with pears and arugula - French Near Me - Nice, 06

As a tourist, we did not feel welcome. Our Waiter did not take care of us. The Food was very good. Too bad, beautiful place, bad vibes.... read more

Le Bistro Gourmand was recommended by a French neighbor. Was disappointed beginning with the wine order. We picked a nice, rather pricy bottle for our 25th anniversary. We saw the manager and owner watching us and having a conversation. The waitress came back and said they were out of the wine we requested but had a much lower cost option. Have to assume we didn't look able to pay the bill. Entrees were brought out before starters, we asked to send back and learned our waitress forgot to submit. Was provided free round of cocktails without having to ask (nice). When entrees were re-delivered, fish was dry and sauces separated. Extremely nice wait staff, food flavors were good; just can't recommend price point with issues. read more

Very disappointed. Ravioli was clearly reheated (ring of oil around the edge of the bowl from the sauce, ravioli gummy. Duck course was also probably reheated - duck overdone, pumpkin puree okay, but chunks of pumpkin on the plate were unseasoned and flavorless (why they were there I don't know), dessert was fine. Apparently the restaurant was sold recently and even thought my hotel concierge told me they promised to keep the same team - either they changed the chef or I was unlucky. Had much better meals at other places in nice - definitely NOT Michelin quality - they lost their star a while ago and now are mentioned, but not even bib gourmand. Buyer beware. read more

Le Bistro Gourmand - overcooked duck, flavorless chunks of squash/pumpkin - French Near Me - Nice, 06

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This capped off a long trip through France. It finished it delightfully. The meal was amazing. Their wines were amazing. Their service both excellent and knowledgeable. The chefs could be heard, and were clearly enjoying their craft. We went early for supper. I recommend this. It was spot on! read more

I am a tough judge and I would say this was 4.5 stars, but that's only because I am tough judge. :-) We had such a lovely night at Le Bistro Gourmand. The staff, the food, the decor... all great. It is a place that has super food, but where you feel comfortable... my favorite type of place. We did the tasting menu with pairings, and added on their special cocktail (a weekly special) and split a cheese plate before dessert. The tasting menu was 2 starters, 1 main, and a dessert for 68EUR (or close to that) and with pairings it was 93EUR. Based on the service and food, this was a terrific deal. Definitely worth that. (You can also order a la carte of course!) The food... wow... the amuse bouche was three dishes: white bean soup, a creamy foie gras "soup", and an embellished cracker. Each bite was a good range of flavor. The first starter was an amazing veggie soup with a huge portion of foie gras. My husband is not a fan, but with the freshness of the soup, he ate every bite! Next was a risitto with scallops and a truffled foam. Again, hubs, who doesn't like truffles, nearly licked his martini glass, which was the serving plate. I got the fish for the main which was an expertly prepared sea bass. Really well done. The rack of lamb was my husband's choice and I had to fight him for a bite, though he gladly gave me some of the veggies. ;-) While the wines were not 5 star for our tastes, we were excited to be exposed to some wines we had not had. I was especially surprised by the muscat they served with the first starter. The cheese tray also exposed us to cheeses we had not had. One was super nutty and creamy at the same time. I am going to try and find it in the US. Fingers crossed. And the souffles... oh the light airy, perfect souffles! Yum, yum, yummity! If I could have ordered another, I would have, but I was full. Though, I want to also say, I wasn't too full. I think that their portion sizes were really well done. So, THANK YOU le Bistro Gourmand for a perfect last night in France. Your team is just wonderful across the board -- the wait staff, the chefs (got to say hi to them as I wandered back to les toilettes), and even the dish washer who so nicely opened the door for me! You can tell this is a happy place to work. That's just nice to be around. read more

Le Bistro Gourmand - Our mains from the tasting menu: sea bass with a cabbage salad and truffle cream and lamb with yummy veggies. Both fantastic! - French Near Me - Nice, 06

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Food was good, but service was terrible. The main server was busy with a much larger table, but no one else paid attention to me either. I was not asked if I'd like a glass of wine with the main. No one filled my water glass. Food was delivered after taking my order. That is all. At the end, the server asked me how much I wanted to leave as a tip. Not a great experience. read more

Struggled to get a reservation at any of the Michelin star restaurants in Nice on short notice, but they had a table for us. Fantastic fine dining in Nice. Attentive service and amazing food. We both had the legend Prix fixe and every bite of food we ate was incredible. No question the best meal we had during our ten day tour of the Côte d'Azur. I read that they once had a star but lost it, I think it's worth a revisit Michelin! read more

Best meal I had in Nice and possibly France (in south, Bordeaux region and Paris). There are meals in life where you have to say fuck the price, go for it, settle in and enjoy what is likely a memorable food experience - this is one of those places. Went with the mid-tier fixed price with the wine pairings. Each plate was the work of an artist, beautiful to look at and I could've eaten 10 servings of each it was so damn good. I ate here back in late August so hard to remember all the dishes, but the star of the show was a lobster risotto served in a martini glass, it was genius and delectable to the power of infinity. Our waiter was a consummate professional, explaining dishes as they came out and made sure we had the opportunity to meet the executive chef to directly share our gratitude and appreciation for such a fine meal. Not sure when I'll be back to Nice, but if this place is still open I would will be there without a doubt. read more

Le Bistro Gourmand - Lobster Risotto, incredible dish - French Near Me - Nice, 06

After a 2-week trip full of good and bad food (mostly good), good and so-so service (more on the so-so side), we ended up at this lovely little restaurant on our last evening. Simply excellent meal, every dish was perfect. They have a good wine list of local wines and the staff are happy to recommend something which they did and it was fantastic. The service was excellent. I was so relieved to be treated so well, instead of the "enemy tourist" role I felt some of the other restaurants treated us like. read more

Hubby and I ordered 3 appetizers and 2 entrees. Skipped dessert because we didn't really like the restaurant. The langoustine cannelloni was basically raw langoustine as the shell with other stuff. The texture of the langoustine was too slimy for me to eat so I only took one bite. I wish they explained the menu to us. Specifically, this dish. The fish soup was the nastiest soup I have ever had. It had crab flavors as well as something foul. It felt as if something had crawled in, died, and then rotted before being served to us. We left most of the soup untouched. My foie gras terrine was good. Nothing spectacular though. The main dish of sea bass was very good. Cooked very well. The fish had smaller sections of meat (as in it wasn't Chilean) but it was very tender and nice. My main of the truffle risotto was also very good. The only complaint is that there wasn't enough truffle flavor and the truffle bits in the pasta were very hard. (Maybe they weren't truffles... I dunno, no one told me what the dish was supposed to have). I've never had such hard truffles. The truffles shaved over the risotto was fine though. The service was a bit abrupt. Our table wasn't ready when it was supposed to be even after pushing back our reservation. The server that helped us outside was friendly, chatty, but the server that helped us inside was curt and not at all friendly. Overall, not a very friendly place for tourists with very skippable food. read more

To sum it up: Le Bistrot Gourmand is an excellent restaurant with interesting, well composed and delicious food, tasty wine, a friendly atmosphere and professional service. On my last evening in Nice I decided to go to the little exquisite Le Bistrot Gourmand right in the centre of the city. I liked the light and simple yet sophisticated interior. The eccentric lamps added to the otherwise modest atmosphere. The service at Le Bistrot Gourmand was very attentive and friendly. I started the evening with a crisp white wine with an interesting, distinctive taste. The waiter recommended a Muscadet from the Loire Valley and I was very happy with his choice. I looked it up on the wine menu afterwards, and I think it was Domaine de la Haute Févrie "Les Gras Moutons" - AOC Muscadet Sevre et Maine. If you like fresh and mineralic whites, this could be one for you. Unfortunately, I did not find a started that suited my taste, but anyway, I received lovely crispy bread with a green dip to go with my wine while waiting. Surprisingly, another pre-starter came up soon. It was a tomato soup and a white fish soup. Usually, I am not the biggest fan of fish and I said to the waiter earlier, that I do not like fish, so bringing me this is either stupid or brave. I count it as brave, because I must admit that I actually liked it. The fish soup, it was more like a mousse I would say, did not taste too fishy and the cold tomato soup went nicely with it. After the mandatory bread - without butter or olive oil - I got my main course. A fillet of beef with vegetables, caramelised rosemary potatoes and "Bordelaise" red wine sauce. The dish was nicely presented and perfectly cooked. My steak was medium, beautifully pink, and tasted excellent. It might actually have been one of the best steaks I ever had. The red wine sauce was not overpowering, but enriched and supported the taste to the meat. The vegetables were okay, I would even go as far to say that some actually tasted quite nice, and I do not often say this about greens. The rosemary potatoes were delicious, with a bit of spiciness and they tasted great in combination with the sauce. For dessert, I ordered the jardin de fruits rouges - a great dish with red berries, almond biscuit, red fruit jelly and basil, combined with a strawberry basil ice cream and a bit of crunch. It was an exceptionally light and clever dessert with different textures. Adding basil to the mix ensured that the dessert was not too sweet, but really refreshing. Another surprise followed with a little post-dessert composition of a tiny bit of lemon tart, I think, a nice raspberry marshmallow and a brittle. Finally, I even ordered a coffee. They serve Nespresso, not my favourite kind of coffee, but okay. Also, they have free wifi in the restaurant, a little detail that can be useful if you want to plan the next day, or just read the news or whatever. At some point during my meal at Le Bistrot Gourmand, the chef David Vaqué walked through the restaurant and asked diners if they enjoyed it. I think this was a great touch and just underlined the quality of this place. All in all, Le Bistrot Gourmand is a restaurant in Nice worth checking out. After my visit, I read that it gained a Michelin star a few years ago and lost it in the 2014 update. Well, I think it deserves one, but what do I know? Michelin-starred or not, I enjoyed it there and can only recommend it. read more

I went here with 3 friends for a Saturday night dinner out in Nice. I would advise calling up ahead and asking to book a table, as when we were there, there was not one table available. This night out was a very good evening to be honest. We picked a decent bottle of wine, and it was well priced, we ended up having a couple of them :) The menu has various options on it,as in, 2 course, 3 courses, just individual items and so on. We went for the main and desert option. 2 of the ladies asked for the fish of the day, and this was John Dory, my other friend and I both went for the filet of beef. The girls asked for the sauce of the fish to be served to the side, but it turned up with it on, no huge drama, the waiter then proceeded to serve it up from the side of the table and it was super fresh, the girls said it was very good indeed. It must have been fishing just that morning! As for the steak, it was divine. Cooked perfectly.The Bearnaise sauce was excellent too, it was so good and each mouthful was savoured. In between course, we got bought out random food, which was a nice touch. We then ordered the deserts. A raspberry souffle, a Grand Marnier Souffle, strawberry sorbet and chocolate, mix of ice creams. The souffle were cooked very well, although they were very very sweet, and there is not a lot you can say about the sorbet, sorbet is sorbet! The waiters were attentive, a mistake here and there, but, all in all a very pleasant evening and if someone wants somewhere to go for a dinner out, then absolutely do give this place a shot. read more

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This will be a tough one. How can you review a place where me and my lady had some of the best dishes of our lives, joined with less than average ones? Ok I'll start from the beginning. Me and my lady were in Cote d'Azur for celebrating one of the most important events of our lives, and we wanted a special place. And this is it, a wonderful, refined place. The architecture and the decor of the place is mind blowing: my lady described it as "perfect", and she is kind of picky regarding internal design! Classy, elegant, modern, it has everything, impeccable. We had been wonderfully welcomed by the maitre de salle, and every waiter had a nice smile on their faces, something difficult to find in Cote d'azur and especially in Nice, one of the most touristic places in France. We both chose the tasting menu for around 50 €, 4 dishes in the italian style, appetizer, first entry, main entry and dessert. Interesting enough, I liked this style and the price is really convenient. I don't want to comment every single dish, but I just want to point out the best and the not-so great dishes. First mention for what is one of the best dishes I had in my life: their signature dish, truffle rice with endive, st-jacques and parmesan cappuccino. This IS wonderful. I mean seriously, it was just too good for being a single dish: every single flavor was perfectly mixed together with the other ones, the rice cooking time was perfect, the consistency of everything is pure joy, that's one of the best thing you can have on a table. My lady was almost in tears for how good it was, and we were really sorry for having finished it. That was majestic, incredible, sublime. Did I already said it's served in a martini glass?! My fiancée had a passion fruit and chocolate mousse, and I'm quoting "this is the best thing to eat after a whole meal". Said by a person who doesn't like many desserts and at the end of a meal at the end of a very long day that's really something. First of all the dish is very nice looking: half golden half white, with the mousse in a chocolate box as the center of a sun circled by rays. Awesome to look at. Inside the chocolate crust we found an amazing chocolate mousse, not too soft, not too sweet, deliciously bitter with a fruit passion sauce in the middle which makes a nice contrast with the chocolate. Delicious. But... If these two dishes were in the category "too good to be true", some others were in the "meh" or even lower category. As an example, the foie gras in poele with pear mousse and season fruit: wrong, definitely. the fois gras was overcooked and badly cut, the mousse too sweet and the fruit too randomly chosen, the entire dish was wrong and not satisfactory. The main entry was disappointing too: my veal dish was just too poor, dried and overcooked. A pity. So in the end.... How to classify this restaurant? I decided for an upper rating, because lights were far heavier than the shadows. It's a great restaurant, and hopefully keeping their signature dish and changing the other ones something greater can be achieved. But you seriously need to get here for the rice. At least just the rice. Have it, love it, and share it. If you are not falling in love with that dish I don't know what can. read more

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Dear Sweet baby Jesus. Some of the best food I have ever had. Decor is modern. Food presentation is modern. And only a saint would know how they managed to do a scallop risotto with parmesan foam so light, you never even thought about the pound of butter in it. Absolutely delightful dining experience, excellent food, excellent service. Amazing. read more

I had the good fortune of being tipped off to the bistro from a friend of mine a local Wine merchant. Having been in so many tourist trap restaurants or alleged restaurants that serve slop it was like walking through the gates of heaven. That was about 8-9 years ago when there was a single room for the restaurant. This is the only restaurant I eat at when I'm in Nice and sadly they are closed on Sundays and for special events and I do dearly miss them when they're not open. I was there on Tuesday night dining solo. The atmosphere is fantastic, cool chic welcoming and very friendly accommodating staff. By mistake I had the black risotto lobster chorizo cappuccino served in a martini glass warm. I wasn't looking for this appetizer and was told by the maître d' to try it and if I didn't like it it would take it back and that sounded very reasonable. Well I wasn't expecting it to be so damn good it was magnificent so much so that I ordered a second. Black risotto in this warm tangy red sauce with hunks of lobster and chorizo absolutely amazing I can't wait to go back and have another two. Next the foie gras. The presentation was different than last year and I was skeptical because I liked it so much last year. This was served in a larger soup bowl, the foie gras was pan fried with fruit cooked to perfection and in a broth, the best way to describe it. Again amazing wonderful I want to order a second portion. Having two of the black rose risotto cappuccinos I sadly had to cancel my main course and that was of course to leave room for the black truffle risotto. I have eaten that dish in this restaurant every single visit which is about two dozen times now. Once again an excellent dish I found it to be may be a little bit overpowering regarding the truffle oil I would've preferred a few more shards of truffle but again consistently delicious. I topped off the evening with a gran mariner soufflé. The reason why this is the only place I go to in Nice is because it's consistent and yes it does cost a little more, but one gets a meal 1000% better for maybe 20% higher prices than the tourist trap restaurants. This is an easy decision, I really like this place. Bistro Le Gourmand will continue to be the only place I have dinner in this read more

Just had a wonderful, memorable dinner at Le Bistro Gourmand. They handled my food allergy (gluten) with ease and grace. Pointed out some amazing options and even served me gluten free olive rolls that were very nice. Every dish was perfectly prepared and the service was attentive with a light touch. Highly recommend. read more

Le Bistro Gourmand - French Near Me - Nice, 06

We enjoyed a magical evening dining at this wonderful restaurant. Excellent food paired perfectly with delicious wine and graciously served. Le Bistro Gourmand offers an amazing value in the heart of Nice. While all are welcomed, limited space and gourmet cooking prevent the restaurant from accommodating everyone. We've eaten our way through France and, if time allowed, we would return. read more

We sat outside at this place and was recommended to us. The owner was helpful and funny. One guest had the pre fixe menu with a scallop terrine, beef and fries, and a cake for dessert that was similar to pineapple upside down. I had the salmon which was served in a tarragon cream sauce with yellow carrots, and the third diner had ravioli with beef. All meals were wonderful. What a great introduction to French dining! read more

I was in Nice with a group of friends for a birthday celebration. This was definitely one of my best dining experiences. The food was excellent, the service was excellent, the ambiance was excellent, and for the price was excellent. I was most impressed by the attention to detail. We we were a group of 14 the attentiveness and service was outstanding. Definitely worth a visit when you are in Nice. read more

Excellent. A must if you are in Nice. The staff and owner were extremely nice and hospitable. The chef came to the table to check on how we were enjoying the meal. I speak French but my wife does not and there was no problem with them speaking English. There was no pretentiousness. The food was life-changing course after delicious course. Worth every penny. read more

Le Bistro Gourmand - I ordered the pigeon. I've never had it before. It was unreal. - French Near Me - Nice, 06

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Is there a way to give zero stars? Service great, wine recommendation great. Food sub par. Steak first uncooked, then charred. No sauce but mustard with filet??? read more

We expected to have a gourmet French meal for our last day in Nice. Risotto with lobster appetizer was delicious and beautifully present in a martini glass. My husband and I shared fish for two - it was recommend to us. But the fish was not fresh - after I called it out, the manager came to explain that it was two old fish - but I believe it was much longer. Because fresh fish wouldn't taste that way in first 3 days. You just don't expect at a gourmet restaurant to pay €78 for a plate that is not up to quality. read more

This was the first time that we have wintered in southern France. Since this was the first time in the area we were excited. My wife has been wanting bouillabaisse (a fish stew) since we got here as this was created in the southern part of France. Well, we were a few weeks into our trip and are going to be leaving soon. We happened across Le Bistro Gourmand and we noticed that they had this on the menu for about 35 euros. It was around 1pm and the restaurant was about half full since the lunch rush was over. And depending on what website you read they close around 2pm. I wanted my wife to be able to try this, since this was one of her biggest desires since arriving. I was there with my wife and mother in law. We were all dressed up, i was in a suite and tie, and the ladies were in dresses. We went in and sat down. Now for the rest of this i am just going to give you the facts. 1. After sitting down we didn't get a menu for 10 minutes. 2. Since this was something that my wife wanted to try i was not going to order a meal. My mother in law just wanted a coffee, and my wife was going to get the bouillabaisse a coffee, and we were just going to see how things were going and possibly dessert. The total bill would have been a minimum of 50 euros 3. when the very rude hostess asked for our order (i do not know why the waiter didn't do it) we ordered what i just mentioned. Her eyes got big and said that it was to little. We laughed thinking that it was a joke. But she raised her voice and that is when we realized that she was serious. 4. We couldn't believe it! We asked why? She said that this was a big table and she needed the bill to be bigger. (there was nothing printed anywhere with a "minimum purchase". We asked for a smaller table, she actually snorted an turn her back. I am not making this next part up when i say that she "stomped her feet" like a little girl and walk away. Because of this we decided to leave. (since we were not getting any food) As i walked away one of the men who worked there gave me a kind smile and shook his head. Not in an unkind way, but as in this happens a lot. I want all to know that this if the first bad review that i ever wrote. I'm assuming that the food must be great, because the service from the people who are in charge is horrible. read more