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    Olive & Artichaut

    4.6 (48 reviews)
    PriceyFrench, Wine Bars
    Open 12:00 pm - 2:00 PM, 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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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.

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    David H.

    What a fun small gem in Nice! Thanks to our hotel concierge for recommending this for our first night out. The restaurant is small, with an open kitchen right as you walk in with 3 chefs cooking for the restaurant. We opted for the tasting menu which I would recommend, as this gives you a taste of a number of the menu highlights. Everything was delicious with seasonal ingredients and executed well. Standouts were the butternut squash veloute with croutons, chestnuts and foie gras, butternut squash risotto with hazelnuts and Parmesan emulsion, red mullet and scallops in bouillabaisse, and the pear 3-ways dessert.

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    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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    La Cave du Fromager - Beef stew !!!!

    La Cave du Fromager

    4.5(293 reviews)
    0.1 km
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    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.

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    La Grande Cave

    La Grande Cave

    5.0(3 reviews)
    2.9 km

    We had been eyeballing this place all week and finally stopped in after our meal at La Caravelle…read more We are glad we did. The just serve wine and various special cognacs and such,. Great place for after meal "wine" down. The proprietress was fun and energetic and set us up with some very potent cognacs. You can also but the various wines and such to take home. Give them a try

    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?

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    Caves Romagnan - Jazz bar

    Caves Romagnan

    4.2(13 reviews)
    1.2 km

    WOW! This is a hidden treasure in this neighborhood. During the day, you wouldn't even think about…read moregoing inside this bar, as it doesn't look inviting at all. But on Saturday night, this is the place to be. Well I should say most Saturday's. The place turns into a Jazz/improv concert joint, where musicians from all over the world come play with their instruments. I stood in the middle of people enjoying a great music and a drink. Most of the audience is made of musicians and singers, locals and not, cheering every so often for someone's solo performance. The atmosphere is contagious and you'll find yourself smiling. If you play an instrument, feel free to jump in. Drinks are cheap, music is good and the people are just happy to be there.

    From the owner: Bar jazzy Les premières impressions sont trompeuses : derrière ce simple bar de quartier se cache…read morel'un des endroits les plus courus des amateurs de jazz. Chaque semaine, les clients restent jusque sur le trottoir pour écouter et voir des groupes de la région se produire en live, dont certains sont prévus sept mois à l'avance ! La clientèle nocturne ne s'y trompe pas et vient de tout le département (Vence, Monaco, Cannes...) pour animer ce quartier d'ordinaire plutôt calme. En journée, les habitués prennent l'apéritif et jouent aux cartes. On peut aussi y lire des B.D. et des revues dans la bibliothèque autogérée et y admirer des expositions diverses d'artistes locaux.

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