Our first meal during this trip and it did not disappoint!! Ordered their famous chicken and…read moreescargot and both were phenomenal. The chicken was so tender and just a burst of flavor in every bite. You can really differentiate the French cooking technique in this dish. The escargot was simple and delicious. Love that they didn't put too much butter and you can really taste the natural flavor of snails. Service was quick and the owner was very personable. Love that this little bistro is located off the beaten path from Old Town. Highly recommend this place if you visit Nice!! This is definitely one of the best French restaurants I've had. Simple yet delish!!

Solo dining tonight: Caprese salad with balsamic, seafood paella, and ended with a cappuccino…read more Great to sit and ppl watch while eating some good food.

This was our favorite meal of our trip to Nice!…read more Warning: Reservations are hard to come by we dropped by and only reservations available were for 9pm two nights later. We took it. The place is super relaxed. 5 maybe 6 tables which made the difficulty of reservations more understandable. Prix fix menu - 4 appetizers to choose from, 4 entrees and 4 desserts. We were there with somewhat of a limited diet, but the options were awesome. We got a cauliflower appetizer and an artichoke one. Both were excellent. We all had the cod for dinner also delicious - served in a bath of traditional fish soup and with potatoes. The dessert was also excellent - we got the goat cheese in olive oil and garlic, the cream cheese with blueberry compote, lemon cheesecake and cinnamon "tiramisu". Every bite was full of flavor and such cool takes on the food. Now the intangibles - we arrived for our 9pm reservation, restaurant closes at 9:30 and we probably didn't walk out until 11:15 and there was still another table of 8 people dining. The host/waiter, Sebastian, was awesome. So friendly and we at no point felt rushed. In fact the opposite. When our daughter was slow in finishing her meal he joked with her instead of hurrying us along. Once we finished our main dish, he casually brought us our dessert and because we didn't order his favorite (we didn't know) he brought us out an extra to enjoy. We felt a little bad so somewhat accelerated the dessert phase so we could square up and leave. Instead he was unhurried, he casually cleared our table and chatted with us for a bit. It took us another 15 minutes before we finally said could we get the bill. He brought it to us another 5-7 minutes later. We had a great experience and one of our best meals in France, if not the best.

I really want to love this place: it has such an intimate feel and just screams Nice. But I've been…read morehere a few times and each time the food has been between OK and good, but nothing particularly memorable. With that said, at €20 this is excellent value for money. Overall, I'd say the food is a 3.5/5 but the value is 5/5. I'd recommended Chez Palmyre if you want a real Nice experience, especially on a budget. Be sure to make a reservation well in advance.

I came here 2 nights in a row. First solo, and then with friends because I'd enjoyed it so much…read more Firstly, the atmosphere is lovely. The restaurant has a humble exterior (largely blocked by gelato customers), but once you descend the stairs into the dining area you are in a sheek, romantic, cellar. Intimately small but comfortable. The walls are lined with stone and endless wine bottles. The starters were all quite good. We had the snails, squid, and cheese plait. As a bonus, my waitress recommended an excellent wine to pair with the squid. It was spot on. My group shared the beef and tartafelle (forgive my spelling). The beef was succulent, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. I had no idea what to expect with the second dish but it was delicious and I would certainly order again. The prior night, I had the bakes camembert when eating solo. The dish is exactly as described. It's tasty, but I'd recommend it for a group since eating an entire block of melted cheese solo is challenging. Last but not least, the wait staff were wonderful! We really enjoyed chatting with our 2 waitresses, who went out of their way to make sure we enjoyed ourselves and our election of drinks. As a tourist, you really hope to stumble on a gem like this were the locals charm you and really guide your dining experience. If ever back in Nice, i'll certainly go again!

Came here dinner. A bit hard to find as an underground restaurant. Pure French restaurant. Limited…read moremenu and they only except cash. Also note there is no cell service or WiFi service in the restaurant. Nice ambiance in the restaurant and away from the hustle and bustle of Nice. We ordered the squid, Foie Gras and Filet Mignon. All 3 were very good though I am not a fan of the Fois Gras but it came with a nice salad and bread. The squid was seasoned well and cut thin and flash fried. The filet was sliced and cooked perfect The potatoes were great and also nice salad came with it. Service was ok. Prices Moderate.

Great meal in France!…read more This was a fantastic first dinner in Nice right off the main drag. We had reservation for 7pm and arrived a few minutes early. We waited a few minutes while they prepped our table and we were seated promptly. The vibe was cool, very French cafe feeling on the streets. The waiters were kind and attentive was you settled in. They patiently answered all our menu questions. We ordered the fois gras (because when in France), the duck and the octopus. All the food was excellent, the fois gras was perfect (although probably wouldn't order it again for ethical reasons). The octopus was absolutely perfect, very very easy to screw up, but they nailed it; every bit melting in our mouths. The duck breast was perfect, juicy and cooked to perfect. All the dishes were served with plenty of accompaniment. Great meal for a great French experience. Would highly recommend.

Phenomenal food, with very tender octopus. The vegetables were also grilled to perfection. Caesar…read moresalad came with chicken and egg, making it well worth the price! Pasta verde was very fresh as well. Highly recommend

The warm welcome by Chef Rudy & Gregoire was a great contrast to the rude & dramatic dismissal we…read morehad just received from the nearby Le Potiron Gourmet. We had a lovely sea view in the charming dining room in this hidden gem in a nontouristy area. Our lunches were perfectly prepared and wonderful; gnocchi & escargot entree, and both plats: entrecôte and encornet. Service was classic & formal but friendly. Chef came to dining room to check on each diner! Definitely ranks as one of the best from our ~six weeks in Nice!

Ceviche equal to ceviche found Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. World class. The fish was great too…read more The chef was friendly and made suggestions I loved. Small place but excellent food.

I spent 11 days in Nice, and dined at La Cucina for 9 of those evenings. My only regret is wasting…read moretwo nights at nearby restaurants--nothing compared to this place. I tried almost everything on the menu: everything was served hot, extremely fresh, and full of authentic Italian flavor. Great balance of tastes and a wide drink selection. The homemade cocktail, available only here, was my favorite. They're open only for dinner, and although I waited about an hour, it was absolutely worth it. The place was very clean, and the staff were incredibly kind and professional. Highly recommended

My wife having just arrived saw that this restaurant was rated extremely high so thought we'd try…read moreit. It only has 6 tables inside so it's very small. We waited close to an hour outside with no formal waiting list. Other people were brought in before us that arrived after us, not sure why. The service was good once when we were seated. I had the lamb shank and it was excellent! My wife wanted the rib eye but we are told they didn't have it but had a substitute steak that was even better. The. We were told it was several euros more expensive after the fact. The quality of the meat she received was fatty and veiny making it hard to cut and chew.

Big fan of Bistrot d'Antoine and was glad we got to try it on our trip! This is a really popular…read morerestaurant and it was fully booked for lunch and dinner while we were there. It seems like they only take bookings via phone so you can ask your hotel to help! Anyway, we swung by for lunch and they told us they were fully booked. We asked if we could sit outdoors (it was set up but it had rained in the morning) and they said sure! Food wise, we shared an app, 2 mains and a dessert. The appetizers was Courgette flowers (Zucchini Blossoms) with ricotta cheese inside; there was this acidic mouse in the middle - a very refreshing and delightful dish! I don't see courgette much in the US so I'm glad I tried it. For the mains, we had the local trout and the braised pork cheeks with polenta. The trout was fresh, and paired nicely with a variety of different veggies. The stew was very warm and hearty and also not too salty. For dessert, we tried the tiramisu which was tasty but nothing to write home about. The waitress that served us was very friendly as well! Overall, a fantastic experience. Highly recommend trying it on your trip to Nice :)

Wow..Went back there ..Used to be my favorite place and now you can tell like we say in french :…read moreVictime de son succes ..And owner who does not say even 1 word to his customers , service has no soul they just take the order..Dishes have lost their flavor ..My rognons were under cooked, the great tiramisu has been replaced by a pale copy , panacotta was a disaster

The charcuterie board cannot be beat. They bring huge chunks of meat, you cut off what you want and…read morepay only for what you eat. Fantastic! Great variety of cheeses. A better experience with more than 2 people because there's more variety. Service was awesome. We spent a great afternoon here.

Made reservation on Friday at 7:30pm. Got both email and text confirmation. But the restaurant was…read moreclosed when we get there. Ridiculous this was the first meal after we landed.

We went to the opera house and found Le Frog nearby with great reviews, so we decided to check it…read moreout. It had just rained, so we sat inside, It's a cute little spot. The food was amazing. We ordered a double round of snails, plus shrimp crudo, steak tartare, and octopus to share. Everything was fresh, light, and had unique flavor combos. I also got an espresso martini for my fix, but honestly, I wouldn't recommend it. It wasn't great and came with a straw (lol)?!? Now, here's where it got wild. The staff, 4 of them, were literally screaming and fighting with each other in the middle of service with hands raised, ready to throw down. I've never seen anything like it in a restaurant, and it turned what could have been a nice meal into something that felt trashy. Our grumpy waiter was one of the people involved, which just made it worse. Food-wise, this place is a 5. But with the staff's behavior, I'm being generous giving it a 3. Honestly, I wouldn't go back because of that.

An unforgettable culinary experience in Nice! I had the…read moreduck confit, frog legs, and escargot--each dish was absolutely delicious and memorable. The team was so warm and welcoming, and they kindly guided me on what to try. Highly recommended! I'll definitely be coming back.

Dante (pronounced dahnt) isn't a Michelin star restaurant, and they don't need to be. Good local…read morespecialties prepared rather well at a good price point. Think upscale Santa Monica at half the price and no tax or tip. I had veal tartare and my S.O. Had scallops. Appetizers were steamed asparagus and barbajuans (think blette beignets, sort of) Side of pommes frittes. All well done and served unpretentiously. Clientele seemed to be mostly tourists, as most conversations we overheard were not in French (nor English). Good ambience, friendly and helpful staff, not too noisy, and easy to access on foot from central Nice.

This place was definitely the best place I've eaten in Nice as of yet…read more The staff were very nice. Food was delectable and I would come back for more if I could. The beef tartar was exceptional, paired with fries and a delicious salad. The entire vibe was so relaxed. Great music was chosen, too.