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    Le Mesclun

    4.5 (28 reviews)
    PriceyFrench
    Closed • 12:00 pm - 2:00 PM, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Dressy
    Good for groups

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    Truffle salad

    Amazing hidden gem of Nice! In the sea of mediocre tourist traps restaurants this was the most authentic fine dining we could find

    Steamed fish and saffron sauce
    Paul K.

    I visited Le Meclun on a Monday night and was so happy to find an open restaurant. Most places are closed around here on Mondays which is unfortunate. Although I was the first diner for the night, the restaurant was quickly crowded within an hour. The food and service were both outstanding, you can tell that the owner, who is also the server, takes tremendous pride in detailing the fresh ingredients and delectable dishes. I chose the Prixe Fixe menu for $50 and enjoyed and appetizer, entrée, and dessert all with service and VAT included. A great deal! Starting with the fresh crab was a great choice, it was a lighter version of a crab cake as it was more of a tartar. The dish was fresh and seasonal with the decorative flowers having a briny oyster flavor that was unexpected. For my entrée, I chose the steamed fish which was served atop a creamy and wonderful saffron cream sauce with asparagus and beans. Unfortunately, only the saffron sauce had much flavor, but it was still good. For dessert I chose what I thought would be a chocolate biscuit that ended up being a perfect molten lava chocolate cake with a fresh orange sorbet that was bright enough to lighten the deep rich dark chocolate ooze. At the end, as per is normal, it took a really long time to get the check.

    Compliments to the Chef de Cuisine!
    James B.

    My wife and I went with the seven course prix fix menu. It was quite pricey, however after reading the reviews, we had to go for it. It was worth every penny. Every course was better than the next. The wine selection is extensive and the staff is extremely knowledgable to help you pick a perfect pairing. We ate outside on the street which was quite noisy, however being able to watch Chef Goux work while watching through the large window in the kitchen was fun to watch. We will most likely eat indoors next time. This was our favorite meal of the week and there were some high levels competitors from "Old Town" in the mix.

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    It is closed. Yelp you sent me on a wild goose chase. This was the third restaurant I found closed

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    Good food , good service. A rue Michelin star restaurant. I recommend it to everyone

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    “We had a lovely sea view in the charming dining room in this hidden gem in a nontouristy area.”

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    Chez Moi - Duck confit

    Chez Moi

    4.6(47 reviews)
    3.1 km
    •€€

    3.5 stars rounded up…read more Quality/Quantity - This came up on my Google feed with so many good reviews and it was very near our hotel. Got here early, and got a seat with no reservations. It got busy quickly with a waiting list. Prefix dinners - I got the famous chicken and my wife got the fish. It came with a generous appetizer, see pictures. My wife also got the chocolate mousse dessert. Overall the food was okay. My wife's entree was probably the better of the two. Ambiance - Small local restaurant. Tables squeezed next to each other with very little space in between. One unisex restroom. I did not use it, as our hotel was very close. I washed my hands at the hotel before coming here. Service - Okay, not good or bad. Price - 56 Euros, $65 US; expensive for what we got. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success.

    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!!

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    Chez Moi - 5/10/26 FYI. Interior.

    5/10/26 FYI. Interior.

    Chez Moi - Duck Confit & scalloped potatoes

    Duck Confit & scalloped potatoes

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    Chez Palmyre - Cheese with Blueberry Compote

    Chez Palmyre

    4.6(89 reviews)
    3.8 km
    •€€

    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.

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    Chez Palmyre - Goat cheese soaked in garlic and olive oil

    Goat cheese soaked in garlic and olive oil

    Chez Palmyre - Tiramisu

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    La Femme du Boulanger

    La Femme du Boulanger

    4.5(162 reviews)
    2.8 km
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    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.

    Walked over from a nearby hotel and grabbed a table by myself along the busy street. The servers…read morewere very friendly and spoke English well. It happened to be happy hour so I was able to take advantage of some great drink deals. For my dinner, I ordered the duck with vegetables, potatoes, and added a side of ratatouille. It was all very good and the portions were large for the price. The orange sauce was unique and it seemed to have orange peels in it as well. While this might be more of a touristy spot with this location, it was a true French menu, which was my goal. The food and service were very good and I'll come back.

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    La Femme du Boulanger - 5/14/26 FYI. Interior.

    5/14/26 FYI. Interior.

    La Femme du Boulanger - 5/14/26 FYI. Complimentary bread. Both wheat & white.

    5/14/26 FYI. Complimentary bread. Both wheat & white.

    La Femme du Boulanger - 5/14/26 FYI. Outdoor seating.

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    5/14/26 FYI. Outdoor seating.

    Bistrot d'Antoine

    Bistrot d'Antoine

    4.3(91 reviews)
    3.5 km
    •€€

    This restaurant was recommended to us by our Viator food tour guide and we ended up stopping by for…read morelunch (did not need a reservation but for dinner, we heard it gets packed). What a fantastic meal! Their menu is written on a chalkboard and while it is not a large menu, everything we had was delicious. We had the pate, zucchini flowers with cod fish, and soft boiled egg with asparagus. The bread was great too. This restaurant is quite small but has a cozy ambiance and amazing food.

    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 :)

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    Bistrot d'Antoine - The menu today

    The menu today

    Bistrot d'Antoine - Cod fillet. One of the best things I've ever eaten. It was perfection.

    Cod fillet. One of the best things I've ever eaten. It was perfection.

    Bistrot d'Antoine

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    Frog - Frog legs 10/10

    Frog

    4.2(261 reviews)
    3.2 km
    •€€€

    The food was delicious and the service was friendly. We did not have a reservation, but we're able…read moreto be served without a delay, even though the area is very busy. The alleyway restaurant had a nice breeze. I'm doing it. I had the vegetarian Poké bowl and it was delicious. I was skeptical because a Poké bowl seems a little basic, but it was extraordinary my companion had a steak and fries, and it was also reported as delicious. Even though we're only here for a few days, I think we will come back for lunch or dinner again because it was so satisfying

    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.

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    Frog - Escargot

    Escargot

    Frog - We really liked this wine

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    We really liked this wine

    Dante - Chez Gratta

    Dante - Chez Gratta

    4.7(3 reviews)
    2.1 km

    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.

    Absolutely a crime that this restaurant is not on Yelp with tons of reviews…read more The kitchen and front are run by a lovely personable husband and wife. They speak any language u want and helped me with my French!! The Fritter entree was local and a house specialty and did not disappoint. Little fried pastry with a smooth subtle local vegetable mixture inside. I had the plat du jour which was a fabulously prepared lamb with local vegetables. It was outstanding. I had to have a side of the proper French frites... it was all I could do to not finish them. Finally I had the white and dark chocolate mousse I'd been eyeing since I sat down... I rarely finish a desert... but this one I did. And the house wines by the glass or pichet were also lovely. Not open everyday but u can book ahead on their website. Magnifique!!

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    Dante - Chez Gratta - Small but cozy. Outdoors is available too

    Small but cozy. Outdoors is available too

    Dante - Chez Gratta - Lamb special! Amazing!

    Lamb special! Amazing!

    Dante - Chez Gratta

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    La Plage - La Plage, Nice Aéroport T1

    La Plage

    4.7(3 reviews)
    2.8 km

    This Nice, France Restaurant and beach spot was absolutely amazing…read more I simply cannot express how much we all needed a day to just chill at the beach. After we had already spent a week in Belgium and a day in Monaco we were already exhausted. So luckily when someone asked does anyone want to go to the beach??? we leaped at the chance to relax on the beach oh yasssss beach please!!!! This beach spot belongs to the hotel that is just behind and across from the street is Hotel Le Negresco a beautiful old hotel. The views are gorgeous the beach is beautiful and the best of all is we got full on restaurant on the beach, the servers brought us menus so we ordered French Champagne Moet Chandon Ice Imperial, my favorite of all French Champagnes OMG lucky meeeee lol We had access to this amazing and beautiful restaurant we could either eat at the open air restaurant where they had tables with umbrellas or we could order food from the restaurant and they will bring it to you on the beach so you can enjoy your food and the gorgeous views ah excellent! So we had a beautiful salad with chicken and frites with mayonnaise as the French do lol And of course we greatly enjoyed our delicious lunch and French Champagne while loving that spectacular view. They have big white chaise lounges and they give you towels and each with your own umbrellas, that these darling boys would adjust for us as the sun moved, I love love loved it all. We ate a beautiful lunch from La Plage the Restaurant it was delicious it was Champagne bliss! This is not free obviously you're paying for the food and bubbly considering it came to a little over $350 per couple for Lunch and a bottle of French Champagne and personal servers so we were there the entire day around 5 hours of heaven on a beach in Nice France. If you happen to be in the neighborhood, I highly highly recommend you will not be disappointed I can assure you! À votre santé means to your health in français. Cheers ALL see you on Yelp Review 315 -06/01/23

    Cool place to wait for your boarding time. The only drawback is it's not easy accessible. The…read moreescalator wasn't work when I went here, so I need to carry my luggage. Imagine if it's a big one ‍

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    La Plage - La Plage, Nice Aéroport T1

    La Plage, Nice Aéroport T1

    La Plage - La Plage, Nice Aéroport T1

    La Plage, Nice Aéroport T1

    La Plage - La Plage, Nice Aéroport T1

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    La Plage, Nice Aéroport T1

    Le Mesclun - french - Updated September 2026

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