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    Olive & Artichaut

    4.6 (48 reviews)
    PriceyFrench, Wine Bars
    Closed • Closed

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Dessert
    Joe C.

    Not sure if it rises up to Michelin star restaurant, food is ok, staff hygiene issue, they eat, they touch their hair, chefs touch the fish then touches other cooked food. Ambiance is simple. Wine pairing was not favorable to me.

    Caesar Salad
    Mike S.

    Food is 10/10, every bite was delicious. In the heart of Old Nice on a busy walkway. The braised beef is recommended.

    Cute little restaurant in the old town of nice. Food was amazing and service was as well. Would highly recommend.

    Mark G.

    Delicious restaurant that has a Bib Gourmand from the Michelin guide. This is both an affordable place to eat and a high quality meal. It's pretty down to earth here as well. I believe they change their menu up a bit to keep it fresh. The food came out pretty fast and everything we had tasted great. Located not too far from the beach area you will find this place, don't be afraid to venture off the beaten path to get here as you will enjoy your meal at this awesome restaurant.

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    Christine K.

    This was the best meal I had in Nice. It's situated in a small street within Old Nice, and had a daily special menu where you get an entree, main and dessert. I opted for this because the options included porcetta, braised veal and panna cotta- yes pls!! They were all incredibly delicious, and at 33 euros, very generously sized. The braised veal was incredible, but as I was eating, I could smell the seared steak that was being cooked nearby, and wanted to order that too! The staff are very friendly here, and attentive. The atmosphere is warm, cozy and just the right temperature, with none of the nonsense of loud, unmatched music that you often find when traveling.

    Gaetano S.

    This is a small, quaint, restaurant located just outside of Place Rosetti in the heart of Old Town, Nice. We stumbled upon this place casually walking back from Castle Hill and feel very lucky to have found it that day. Apparently there is one day a year where 2000 restaurants and 2000 chefs partake in honoring French cuisine by putting out a tasting menu with French food only (Goût de France 2017). Top chefs like Alain Ducasse are included in the list of chefs that participate in the event. Somehow, we were able to get a reservation on this day. The place was loaded with locals and they all were nice enough to engage in conversation with me when I walked in earlier that day to make the reservation. Each of them swore this restaurant was the best in all of Nice. I really couldn't disagree. I don't even know what to call the appetizers, except that they reminded me of baby empañadas stuff with duck. Very good. There was a pork entrée that I wasn't as big of a fan of, but still good. The final entrée was lamb. As big fans of lamb, Talia and I both agree this was the best lamb we've ever had (yes, that includes Manhattan's Halal Guys). The side dish was basically a few potato chips inflated into eatable balloons. I don't know how they did it, but it was cool and tasted good too. The lamb sat on a bed of asparagus which was cooked PERFECTLY. Seriously, if this dish was meant to honor French cuisine than the French should be very proud. There were two Spanish guitar players who were walking around to each table playing and singing songs which was very fun and created a cool atmosphere. Finally, I told the waiter that my wife and I were recently married. The chef personally came out of the kitchen to let me play our wedding song throughout the restaurant via his Spotify account! Despite slightly embarrassing Talia, we got up and danced to our song in the front of the kitchen as the staff watched on and made us feel like this was normal lol. All in all, Olive & Artichaut was a great restaurant and great experience. Staff was super friendly, food was close to perfect, atmosphere was exactly what you'd expect from a small, family owned restaurant in the heart of the historic old town of Nice.

    Shaun S.

    The staff here is lovely and warm. Despite our error in showing up a day early for our reservation, they were able to accommodate us (reserve for lunch right at noon when they open!). We sat in the back at a lovely corner table. We had to pass on the full 3-course experience, which we realize is atypical in France at a restaurant like this, but we've been eating so much on our trip to Nice! We did order food and dessert, even though we were stuffed after the food, olives and bread :) The risotto was incredible. It was perfectly al dente and had a great sauce ratio on the bottom (not too much, just enough) to compliment the dish. The positive reviews are right on- I appreciate others' input to lead us here. The place filled up about a half hour after opening, so again, make those reservations, weeks in advance.

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    Excellent food and service. The owner is very hands on and I can't wait to return. One of the best in Ild Town

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    Our experience here was very enjoyable. The atmosphere was great, the staff superb, and the food even better. Highly recommend.

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    Best meal in Nice! Friendly service and excellent food. Worth seeking out the somewhat hidden location.

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    “This is a small, quaint, restaurant located just outside of Place Rosetti in the heart of Old Town, Nice.”

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    L'Antica - 5/13/26 FYI. Chicken plate. Generous portions

    L'Antica

    4.3(34 reviews)
    1.3 km
    •€€€

    Outside and inside seating .Both are good choices because they are comfortable and roomy. Menus…read moreare in French , however , at the bottom right of the menu is a QR code for English. Service is friendly and attentive and knowledgeable . Here in this country , one is never rushed . Love that part of the culture to always enjoy dining with such unhurried pleasure . House red wine is very good. Wow!! The raclette ( a type of cheese ) beef burger is massive !! And extremely juicy and tasty . This could be definitely be shared with 2 or 3 persons . Fries are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside ..nice ! I don't know if I'll even have room for the salad. I did save some room for it. Lightly tossed in a red vinaigrette dressing, it tasted so fresh with tomatoes and seasoned croutons . Raclette Cheese is a semi-hard, cow's milk Alpine cheese from Switzerland or France known for its rich, nutty flavor and smooth, gooey melt. And this cheese did not disappoint in its gooey factor for my burger . Double yum! I invite you to dine here when in Nice. Come casually dressed solo or with friends . Bon appétit

    We arrived 30 min early for our 7pm reservation but were seated and enjoyed cocktails while the…read moregrill and coals were getting to temp. Grilling begins at 7, not before. We started with the burrata appetizer which was creamy perfection. For our mains we had the Prime rib and the Lamb chops. Both were cooked how we liked. They were seasoned well and had excellent flavor. We had a delicious side of creamy whipped potatoes. The meat had an excessive amount of fat and gristle and it seemed that half of what we got was left behind on the plate. For dessert we split a tiramisu which wasn't tiramisu, instead it was marscapone with a Carmel sauce and a cinnamon crunch topping. It was good but not what we expected. We sat directly in front of the grill which was cool watching the grill master at work. Waitstaff were very nice. Overall, I've had better steaks and chops.

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    L'Antica - 5/13/26 FYI. Interior.

    5/13/26 FYI. Interior.

    L'Antica - 5/13/26 FYI. Salad.

    5/13/26 FYI. Salad.

    L'Antica - 5/13/26 FYI. One unisex toilet.

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    5/13/26 FYI. One unisex toilet.

    La Grande Cave

    La Grande Cave

    4.0(4 reviews)
    2.9 km

    La Grande Cave is a winestore where you can enjoy your bottle as it is or togother with light food…read more Selection of wines is small, but good. They have everything from full bodied red wines, whites, rosé and Champagne. You buy the bottle in the store. If you would like to enjoy the bottle at La Grande Cave or just have a glass of the bottle, corkage is €8. The light food is well presented, is of high quality and is very individual depending on the waiter. One dish can be garnished with paprika and strawberries by one and with tomatoes by another. Interesting and authentic! You can also buy wine by the glass. They have red/white/rosé of the day for about €8 with higher quality than neighboring restaurants. The winestore/bar has about 6 small tables in a steep alley located in central Villefranche. During high season there is a calm flow of people strolling by. The environment is beautiful with a glimpse of the harbour. This is a perfect place to enjoy a glass of wine before dinner. Maybe buy a bottle, have a glass of it and finish it with dinner at home or at a restaurant nearby?

    Avoid this place -- blatant discrimination based on nationality "Fully booked for 'foreign,' wide…read moreopen once she heard 'New York' -- we're both, and she couldn't handle it" We had a lovely first visit Friday night: great food (salami, escargots), warm service, a table for 4. We loved it enough to want to return Saturday. My dad stopped by Saturday to make a reservation and was told they were fully booked. Shortly after, I called from my US phone number not on purpose. The moment the owner saw the New York area code, her tone completely changed -- she was thrilled, saying "Bonjour New York, can't wait to see you," and made sure we had a table. When we arrived that evening, the same woman recognized me immediately as part of the Romanian family she'd turned away that afternoon. Her face fell. She turned to her colleague and had us seated at a cramped table at the very end -- despite the reservation being for 4 and my name already written down for the good table she'd set aside for "New York." There is no version of this that isn't about where she thought we were from. The only thing that changed between "fully booked" and a warm welcome was a US phone number, and the only thing that changed between that welcome and a bad table was seeing our faces. By that point I was too unsettled to even touch the drink I'd ordered -- we just paid and left. Genuinely one of the most uncomfortable, humiliating experiences I've had at a restaurant. Do not go here.

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    La Grande Cave
    La Grande Cave
    La Grande Cave - Norwegian lamb, red wine and rosé of the day in a super cozy corner in the street

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    Norwegian lamb, red wine and rosé of the day in a super cozy corner in the street

    Olive & Artichaut - french - Updated September 2026

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