Located right off the beach, Le Chantecler is the most fabulous restaurant I've ever been to! We did the 8 surprises menu and it did not disappoint. If you're here, you must do it right. We left absolutely stuffed. Overall the experience took around 3.5 hours, the waiter was knowledgeable and attentive. read more

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What an amaaaaazing experience. We did the surprise eight courses. Every course flowed perfectly into one another like a beautiful symphony. Favorites included the chefs cod, which is inspired by her childhood with tapioca pearls and a lemon espuma. The creativity behind these dishes is stunning. Service was wonderful and attentive. The ambience is that of an old French mansion. We will be back if given the chance. read more

During a short trip to Nice, I had the chance to dine at Le Chantecler, located within the historical hotel Le Negresco. This restaurant is helmed by chef Virginie Basselot, a Meilleur Ouvrier de France, and boasts of one Michelin star. The restaurant is on the Promenade des Anglais, with its neo-classical architecture and bright sign at night. Entering from the hotel leads to the great hall surrounded by an eclectric collection of modern and older art, mostly from France and its Riviera. One can still imagine the spendor during la Belle Époque, when affluent patrons would enjoy the fruits of Europe's imperial dominance over the world. Two World Wars and several decades of social changes later, the place has now a quiet desuetude, its flair failing to translate fully into modern elegance. But the massive central chandelier of Baccarat crystal, finest of its time and classified as a national monument, remains a resplendent sight. The restaurant itself preserved its beautiful rococco decor, dark honey woodworks and unusually coloured carpet, with a few modern touches in the central floral arrangement and table lights. The staff is absolutely amazing! Their coordination is as smooth as silk, their attitude gracious and enthusiastic. From the initial pulling of chair to the final thank you gift of orange cake, the staff was impeccable in its etiquette and most importantly, it's genuine kindness. I had the 5-course menu, which started with 4 amuse-bouches, two of which interpreted classics from Nice: the socca and the pissaladière. The breads were presented by one of the pastry chefs, whose mother's knekkebrød recipe was adorably featured. My favorite however was the classic sourdough, a small loaf that cracked and split like a song when portioned. Normandy butter was provided, along with an interesting olive oil and lemon vegan option. The first course of ceps (boletus) presented different versions of mushroom umami: thinly sliced raw, grilled, ice cream, etc. Second came pumpkin, beautiful caramelized with fragrant toasted hazelnuts and a fairly thick, tough pastry. The fish course was a perfect piece of cod sitting on tapioca pearls, in a mantle of delicate yet slightly overwhelming lemon and butter sea foam. The pearls added a texture reminiscent of caviar, without its brutal saltiness to disturb the dish. Then came tender lamb, medium-rare as recommended, with smoky eggplant purée and croquettes. The palate cleanser was a delightful pearl of mousse dipped in green apple gelée, placed on a coral tuile and a refreshing pomegrenade reduction. Finally came the dessert, an orange water cream hidden between the thinest layers of tempered chocolate shaped like cocoa leaves, and doused in olive oil. This combination of traditional flavours and modern design was like an explosion of light, resulting in an instant smile at first taste. The fragances were unique, delicate yet strong - no wonder it is the pastry chef's signature! A formidable ending! The meal lasted over two hours, including the concluding mignardises, with the pace slowing down after the second course, allowing for patrons to relax and engage in conversation. The dishes were greatly executed, with connecting elements from one dish to the other and a fondness for creaminess and citrus. The food was fairly conservative and did not always hit my personal palate, particularly in the first half of the meal, but many details of the classic service were very exciting, like the coordinated lifting of the cloches and unsheating of the steak knife. The young sommelier was perhaps a bit less experienced than his peers and a bit more nervous in English. A memorable experience! Note: The formal dress code is flexible to some degree for tourists with limited preparation, but casuals sandals and shorts should be replaced. I would recommended to call and ask if unsure! Note 2: I saw a duck press along the windows! read more

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Looking for a Michelin dinner while in Nice, we had asked ahead about vegetarian options and they happily responded that they could accommodate. Note you will not find this response at all Michelin restaurants in Nice so we were very grateful to Le Chantecler! Mr & I selected the 8 course "chef's surprise" and we were treated to 14 courses with amuse bouche and palette cleansers and multiple desserts. Everything was unique and extremely flavorful We ranged from fresh and lemony to savory sauce reductions and celeriac root "meat". The menu was creative and delicious the service was super nice and the wine selection was over the top impressive. We were sent home with a lovely, locally sourced lemon ginger rose cake, a book that talks about the local sources of their menus and a special printout of what we enjoyed. Valet parking was free! Thank you for accommodating our veggie needs and creating a special menu just for us! Total: 14 courses 1 champers, 1 glass wine 4 hours 600€ including tip read more

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Great meal at a 1 star Michelin rated restaurant. Every course was very good and the staff was attentive!. Beautiful dining room. read more

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Absolutely amazing experience. This is one of the best meals I have ever had. The attention to detail by the chef and the staff is top notch. Everything from beginning to end was incredible. Worth every penny. read more

Le Chantecler - French Near Me - Nice, 06

A must for those who enjoy the fine things in life. Chef does a great job using local ingredients. The entire staff are amazing. Louise the sommelier paired the wines wonderfully. My husband loves whiskey and Paul did an amazing job in the pairing. Ricardo, Arthur and Valentin were so knowledgeable re the items. What a great team they have here with Julian heading it all. We can't wait to return to this beautiful ambiance of a Michelin star restaurant. read more

Le Chantecler - Surprise for our 24th anniversary. - French Near Me - Nice, 06

Yes it's an older hotel with old fashion charm but the food was modern, fresh and delicious. Our group had dishes with ingredients that they were not partial to, but the chef constructed such beautiful dishes that we did not mind. Another thing to note, I've had the pleasure of dining in Michelin star restaurants in different countries. At times the environment at other restaurants can be stuffy or stale. This restaurants surprising hero is the warm front of house staff. They were fun, energized and brought a life to the room. Truly had us laughing and smiling the entire meal. Dario and Ricardo were the most amazing waiters. A must see hotel with must try food. They let us enjoy the bar after closing since our meal finished late. The bar manager and staff served us with kindness. read more

This was the best food & dining experience. I've never had such delicious, beautifully plated food!

There are many outstanding dining venues in Nice, but Le Chantecler is a cut above the rest! The ambiance of the main room is exceptional; it creates a feeling of elegance from a long-ago lost era. The entire staff, from the Matre d'Hotel to the servers are all incredibly professional and accommodating; everyone seems to speak perfect English as well :-) Yes, the atmosphere and the service are top-notch, but it's the food here that really sets this restaurant apart! Whether you order a la carte or from one of their special menus, it's simply impossible to make a bad choice. We went with the "Surprise Menu"; that means everything is chosen by the chef, and you don't know what each course will be until it's served. We were delighted with this choice - the presentation was beautiful, and everything tasted amazing. Rounded off with the house sommelier's choice of pairing for each course, we enjoyed an incredible dining experience. Bottom line: This is not just a place to dine, but a place to make special memories - highly recommended! read more

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On September 26, 2019, my wife and I dined at Le Chantecler which is located in the Hôtel Negresco. We have eaten at many fine dining places and this place ranks #1 on my list. (My previous #1 was Vetri in Philly for reference). At Chantecler, the service was impeccable and the food presentation and flavors were outstanding. We enjoyed the Signature Menu which is a 7 course tasting menu and we opted for the additional 5 wine pairing. Certainly worth doing if you have the time. It is expensive at €260 pp for the meal and €140 euro pp for the wine pairing. If you want to experience and extraordinary culinary experiences this will be worth your money. Expect to spend about 3 hours dining if you choose the Signature menu. There is also a 4 course tasting as well as ala carte options. While we did a wine pairing, there is an extensive wine list which they bring to your table. While the wine list is vast a sommelier is there if you'd like the help choosing a wine. I could try and describe the Signature menu, but my guess is that it will change frequently. Take a look at the pictures I posted and you will get a gist of the quality you will experience here. The chef Virgnie Bassleot came out at the end of the meal and greeted everyone individually at their table. Brilliant finishing touch to an outstanding dining experience! read more

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I was expecting to be impressed by this Michelin starred establishment. Was I? Let's see. Customer service was absolutely incredible albeit a bit stiff. I guess it is hard to be more personable when the ambience is almost aristocratic. Ok, I kid. The restaurant itself is stunning. A great amount of time and attention was obviously spent in ensuring the restaurant was beautiful and up to Le Negresco's standards. I dined by myself and I really appreciated when the staff gave me a couple of books to read while I waited for the food. That was quite thoughtful. I ordered the 5 course meal and I did not order wine. I was disappointed by how much time it took the 5 courses to finish. I can understand when it's a couple or a group of people who would spend time talking and drinking wine. It was just me. I did not expect to spend 3.5 hours to eat 5 tiny plates of food. The food itself tasted scrumptious. The presentation was out of this world. €200 later, I felt like I was let down. Maybe I was expecting way too much and that is probably my fault. Would I go back? Probably not. read more

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Wow- this was literally a 3 hour experience with 8 different parts to the meal!! Pretty incredible overall and I can understand how it deserves those 2 Michelin stars! +staff- when we first walked in (we made a Rez online), the waiters took our coats and seated us immediately. Very friendly and attentive +wine- We asked to see the wine list but actually it's a wine BOOK. Literally the waiter had to carry a stool with the giant wine book around the tables if people wanted to see +deals -There's a deal on tues/wed I believe where their discover menu is 2 for 1 (you can't choose what plates you get and have to trust the chef, although they can accommodate food allergies) +++ food - When we were there they had incredible sea bass and seafood based dishes. I don't even have the vocabulary to describe all the dishes except that there were many touches of gold flakes as well as deliciousness. My faves were the sea bass with citrus infused ice as well as the fish with truffle oil and truffles!!! Other: Wine and alcohol comes separately, bread comes with a piece of butter with the letter N on it for the hotel negresco the restaurant is housed in read more

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I had a very nice meal here on my last night in Nice. 3.5 stars for the food, 5 stars for the service. The ambiance was a little too stuffy for my taste, although it has the Versailles vibe. The waiters were very accommodating, polite, and friendly. The amuse we got were really good. I was a little dubious when I saw an egg roll look alike and when the waiter said one of them had Szechuan gelee. I am not a fan of Asian fusion at all. But I was pleasantly surprised since they were all very good. I insisted they serve my foie gras as one of the courses for the surprise tasting menu. Oh they stop serving this at 9:30PM so make your reservation before 9 if you want this option. The staff was very accommodating and served me foie gras. It was very creamy and delish. Can't complain. Hubby liked the rilletes thing they had on the side of the foie gras more than the foie gras. Then a mango cannelloni with crab. It was very good. The light mango flavor went the crab. The caviar provided the right amount of brininess and saltiness. Back of sea bass and squid. The squid was the best part of this dish. If they just gave me that, then I would have been happy. The sea bass was also very good. Reminded me of Chilean sea bass. It was cooked very well but a little light on the flavor. The veggies accompanying this dish were a little on the bland side. The lamb suckling that came next was good. The white meat was way better than the dark meat. I should have eaten the dark meat first. The white meat was tender, succulent, juicy and very good. The dark meat was a little tough. The sheep (maybe goat? but it didn't taste like goat) with olives inside. I decided I'm not a huge fan of cheese in France. The orange, chocolate layered dessert was a fail for me. It was too much going on at once. The chocolate dessert was okay. Nothing too special. I think Chantecler is the weakest on desserts as I've had tiramisu that was better than both their desserts at a much cheaper restaurant in Nice. read more

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Best restaurant in Nice. I i love the color scheme. You would think neon green ans pink wouls be cheap, but it comes off classy AF. They have one of the most impressive wine books ever. It comes on a giant wooden pedestal that is placed next to the table. Hard not to be impressed. Food was great. I did they wine pairing and tasting menu. Their pairings were spot on. My only critique was the service was a bit off. One of the waitresses seemed new and it showed. read more

An exquisite meal. Service was top notch and the signature dish (veal sweetbread) was cooked to perfection and had deep and complex flavors. This was the first time I had sweetbread of any kind; it was heavily sauteed on both sides, which created a crisp and flavorful outer layer. This contrasted well with the soft and delicate center. The sweetbread was studded with chorizo, which gave the dish a rich umami flavor. I recommend it. The sommelier had a bit of trouble articulating the flavor profiles of the wines she recommended, although this was likely a result of the fact that she did not speak English as a first language. She was articulate enough, however, to convince me to select the wines she recommended. They paired well with the dishes and made the entire experience that much better. If you are in Nice, disregard your budget for a night and go to this restaurant. It was delicious. read more

Le Chantecler - Chardonnay pairing for the veal sweetbread. - French Near Me - Nice, 06

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This is what fine dining is...bravo! I will say up front, this place is not cheap, but if you are after a special occasion dining venue this is it. Everything about this place was perfect - the staff treat you like royalty; the food is absolutely sublime; and the dining hall is spectacularly decorated to transport you back in time. We had the chefs surprise menu which effectively was a degustation - it was unbelievably good. Fish...lamb...chocolate...all prepared to perfection. read more

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Food: 3 Service: -1 Ambiance: 3 Food: The food ranged from interesting (an amuse bouche) to the incredibly mediocre, including a boring interpretation on upside down pineapple cake that tasted of supermarket quality as well as a poorly-executed crab cannelloni that tasted primarily of ordinary cream cheese. Every single dish we consumed the night before at Flaveur was better than anything we consumed at Le Chantecler. But we did not go to Chantecler for the best food of our trip. Service: We went for the service. And that service was worse than anything we have ever experienced in any restaurant in our lives. For full details, go to this link (too long for Yelp): http://www.chowhound.com/post/le-chantecler-nice-worst-experience-honeymoon-1030234 Ambiance: You can look at photos online. You will see that it is over the top and old-fashioned. But it was not our style. read more

By far, the best meal I have had in all my life. There are no words other than the following that I can conjure up to do it justice... The Découverte menu at Le Chantecler is most definitely the way to go as nothing will disappoint as long as you have an open mind and palate. The decor and service is on a grand scale (expect at least 3-4 hours for this grand dinner experience.) The food and wine are magical and you will feel juxtaposed into another place and time. It is a true foodies gastronomic ecstasy. Saveurs exquise...C'est magnifique!! read more

We ordered the Le Chantecler menu (110€ p/p), It was really good, tasty. When we arrived the service was slow. And we like the fast service that was uncomfortable. read more

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Le Chantecler delivers on the food and service. One of my favorite places to have dinner. Great atmosphere and very romantic. I highly recommend! read more

This was, by far, one of the best meals I have had in my entire life, if not the best. I should start by saying that this meal is VERY LONG. It took us three hours. However, this should be expected and welcomed as there are many, many exquisite courses such as palette cleansers, appetizers, etc. Anyway, the food was amazing, extravagant, all of the above. The presentation of each course was nothing short of beautiful. I ordered the filet mignon, which was astounding. The restaurant was extra accommodating for a person in our party who was allergic to nuts. They specially made every exquisite dish and sometimes even made almost entirely different dishes. The dessert was not necessarily our favorite part of the meal, however, we were probably comparing and contrasting to the incomparable main course. If you have some time and some money on your hands, DEFINITELY VISIT LE CHANTECLER. read more

Sehr exquisites Hotel fast direkt am Meer. Es ist genügend Personal vorhanden. Die Angestellten sind immer freundlich und helfen einem gerne weiter. Das Essen ist sehr delikat. Vor allem der Hummer hat mir sehr gut geschmeckt, denn er war viel aromatischer als diejenigen, die man hier bei uns in den Restaurants vorgesetzt bekommt. Auch die kleinen Häppchen, die vor dem Salat serviert wurden waren äußerst schmackhaft. Für all das gute Essen und den exzellenten Service sind die Preise gegenüber herkömmlichen Restaurants natürlich etwas höher, aber hier ist das sicherlich angemessen. read more

This well regarded (2 Michelin stars in 2019) and very expensive restaurant was a big disappointment. The service was good, but the actual food ranged from tasteless (but pretty) to bad. We went to celebrate our anniversary and ordered the "decouvert" (surprise) menu, where the chef supposedly surprises you with his talents. They surprised us alright. Bland cucumber terrine, ordinary and dry filet mignon, dry and tasteless pieces of fish in broth and a rhubarb compote for dessert were the "highlights" of the evening. To be fair, the decor was nice, and the wine selection was actually quite good, but if you are in the mood for fine French dining, I would look elsewhere. read more

Par-excellence: We were at Le Chantecler for a birthday dinner and picked the Découverte menu. We had reserved it maybe a month ago for our Nice trip and I was very excited to go here. There were no disappointments. From the first moment of being greeted to our table, everything was extremely good. The place is like one of the rooms in Versailles (actually, some of the furniture was belonging to Marie Antoinette), suberp solid silver monogrammed cutlery and dining pieces, yes you feel like a royalty eating there. Découverte menu is a collection of tasting dishes that will be arranged by the chef on the occasion. When I mentioned couple items from the chantecler menu our server was really nice to also include those in our surprise to be uncovered menu. What can I say, the food was absolutely some of the best I have eaten. They really did decouverte the tastes to the maximum. We went with their wine suggestions, which was a good decision, the champagne and the red wine we had were perfectly matching. And the place was very playful too, our dishes came in silver serving plates with covers and they were presented at the same time with skilled turns and opening the silver lids! When we were done, we had been there maybe 4 hours and it was like a magical gastronomic dream. It is an experience one has to live. Mmmmm, Le Chantecler.... read more

Le Chantecler - French Near Me - Nice, 06

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We had a fantastic evening here this week. I had fairly low expectations, given that the hotel in which it is located - and where I was, unfortunately, staying - was so disappointing. And, the lack of physical upkeep so prevalent in the hotel certainly does extend to this restaurant - dated and a bit garish decor, worn carpet, etc. But, where the hotel lacks any redeeming qualities, Le Chanticler has an abundance. The food was perfectly prepared and delicious throughout. The wine list was particularly impressive, more of a tome than list. And the service was excellent - a friendly, professional and attentive staff that kept our wine full, water always available and bread resupplied, in addition to providing all the theater of the best Michelin starred restaurants. Definitely worth a special visit! read more

The food was phenomenal and the staff was amazing and the entire experience was great. My wife and I celebrated our honeymoon in Nice and after I let the restaurant know upon booking they made the night really special. Everything was great, however what warranted this review was how the management went the extra mile. There was a wedding in the hotel next door to the restaurant, which we were told rarely happens, and about halfway through the dinner the band started and it was very loud. The staff immediately ran over to every table to apologize and offered everybody in the restaurant and complimentary glass of champagne. The music did not disturb us as much as we are young and from New York and used to the dining atmosphere, yet the staff clearly wanted to make the night special for everybody in the restaurant. Everything was well and good, and then the management went even further than that. 2 weeks after dining, the GM sent us a lovely e-mail again apologizing and asking for our mailing address to send us a gift. This was all very unnecessary as we greatly enjoyed the restaurant. I have never experienced this type of service dealing with a restaurant. I can tell how much pride the staff has for their great restaurant and how they want to make sure customers are fully satisfied and feel the experience was perfect. If anybody is going to Nice, this restaurant is a must, as it is the best restaurant there. read more

This has to be the worst Michelin star restaurant in the world. While the food is fine, the service was painfully rude all along. In spite of stating in the reservation that one of my guests was vegetarian, the attitude was - shall we say typically and obnoxiously French. The decor is rather antiseptic and cold. Better ways to spend an evening in Nice. read more

Hard to explain this one folks. Once in a lifetime experience. Was invited to eat here by a returning member as a Mormon missionary when I was serving in Nice. Had no idea what I was getting into. Can't remember much of the meal because I was so nervous. I had never been to a restaurant this nice ever. I remember ordering an orange juice (no idea why) and they came out with a glass of oj that had just been made up in the kitchen. read more

this was my second time in the restaurant. i was with 5 other people - the food this time was not as good as 3 years previously but was pleasant. the service was good. when i got my bill there was an extra 249euros added to if for a cognac that i did not even want - it was offered to me as a gift from the restaurant and then added to my bill. after many discussions - they said it was not offered - i do not even like cognac so i would never have ordered it myself. please check your bill and do not accept anything offered to you. read more