Well you know you have found the best place for fresh pasta in Nice when you have to line up 1 hour…read morein the street to buy some raviolis and gnocchi 2 days before Christmas and everyone in line think the wait is worth it. Yep the wait was worth it. Not a lot of choices: gnocchi, panisse, a few ravioli flavors, fettuccine... but all they do they do fresh and it's outstanding. My favorite is their lemon and ginger raviolis which luckily for me is not a crowd favorite so they seldomly run out of that one. I have tried a few other fresh pasta stores in Nice but maison Barale is at the top, no question about it.

For sure when you're a element of the diaspora nissarda, La Maison Barale has a strong…read moresignification and makes you cry also! And if you're a tourist also I think you gonna cry specially if u love Gnocchis and all traditional pastas not from the Supermarket. Go, eat and dream!

When I say I love La Cucina, I truly mean it. I'm absolutely obsessed with Leo, the reason I keep…read morecoming back. Leo is like the lead singer of a band--his energy and charisma are what make La Cucina so special. This quaint little gem is tucked away around the corner down a narrow alley, making it a bit of a hidden treasure. With only ten seats available, it's definitely a place where you'll want to arrive early; otherwise, you might end up waiting an hour and a half for a table. There's always a line outside of people patiently waiting to get in. Now, let's talk about the food--it's EVERYTHING! The menu is just one page, but every item packs a punch. I've tried almost everything on the menu at least twice, and each dish has left me craving more. La Cucina will always be my number one choice whenever I'm in Nice. It's an absolute MUST!

This is a small restaurant with only 5-6 tables. We came by 3 nights in a row before we got a…read moretable. So come early because it is worth the wait. Every dish we had was thoughtfully prepared and absolutely delicious. Service was great, they make you feel like family once you sit down to dine. Should be on everyone's list when visiting Nice.

Such a miss in an area with a ton of great restaurants. I'm not sure what people love about this…read moreplace. There is no need to stand on line waiting for subpar food. The only decent dish we had was the pizza, and it wasn't even great. There was a string baked into our bread as well. Service did not match any of the other restaurants around and was not friendly. Don't waste your time with this place. It's just filled with American tourists.

Came here for dinner while visiting Nice. First off - this is not really an ~authentic~ Italian…read morerestaurant. The restaurant opens at 7pm for dinner and there was a line formed when we arrived around 7:20, very interesting experience for Europe. Living in the US, this restaurant reminds me of a lot of new restaurant group restaurants that just kind of have a system in place. Again, not a bad thing, but not your place if you are looking for something that feels like classic Italy. The portions here are huge, which they are known for. Note that the menu states each person must order an entree, which seems to discourage sharing (since they literally bring you an entire pan). I got the seafood pasta with shrimp and clams in a fresh tomato sauce and my friend got the lasagna. Both were really good dishes and huge portions. We both had a full meal of leftovers for the next day. Not anything I can't get at a good Italian restaurant in the US, but good food. The espresso martini was a good one though!! I think my 3 stars are more about the overall experience here. The food I would give a 4.

We stopped at Ila Pasta in Nice based on other Yelp recommendations. We had our infant…read moregranddaughter with us and they accommodated us. We sat in the alley outside the restaurant (normal for France). The server was on top of things and spoke fluent English (bonus for us because we don't speak French) I had carbonara pasta (it comes with whatever pasta shape they've made that day) and is served on a covered bowl which keeps the pasta hot as you eat it. My wife also had pasta (I've forgotten what kind now), but she enjoyed it. Other reviewers have said that they only take cash, but they take credit cards now. Highly recommended!

No clue what I ordered, but it was amazing. Arguably the best pasta I have had. Service was…read morereally good and we were thoroughly impressed with the entire meal.

The food is delicious and the staff is very friendly. Although they are located by a lot of tourist…read moretrap restaurants, this is not one of them. It was so good, we came here twice. You will not be disappointed.

I think the restaurant closed. Did find it,may be change to others…read more Or give them a call before you come. But nice place for many options

We stayed in the area for 7 days (5 mins walk) to the restaurant and ate here 2 times…read more We love the cozy ambiance, the great service and the great food! It's in the heart of old town Villefranche-sur-Mer. La Grignotiere is a must try when you're in the area.

Amazing local cuisine with fresh seafood. Service was great even with the language barrier. My…read morebouillabaisse was just right ( they are usually very salty ). Price was reasonable, lunch for three with drinks was €89.

avoid at all costs…read more after traveling all day my mom and i went here for dinner. we choose to sit inside since we thought it was cooler. we had the RUDEST server ever. i understand that their is a language barrier and the french isn't always the nicest but this behavior was unacceptable. we sat upstairs on saturday june 28 around 7 pm and had a server that was on the shorter side and plump. i asked him for buttered noodles and he said the noodles were already ready and they couldn't just do that.. and then i asked for the chicken strips off the kids menu and he told me no as well. i asked if we could double it to make it an adult price and he still said no... my mom then told him we needed to leave since i can't eat there and he angrily said he would make the chicken. the rest of the night he paid our table no attention when he had about 5 tables walking past us. we starred and tried to flag him down multiple times as well and he ignored us. we sat for the majority of our dinner without water. when it was time to pay he rushed the whole transaction and then aggressively tore the ticket from the machine. in addition to this while i was using the restroom an employee came in did her business and didn't was her hands.

Food was a 10/10. The sauce in the rigatoni pasta was AMAZING! Flavor was so robust! The steak…read moretartare was also very delicious, and the fries were the perfect accompaniment. The server was so sweet and silly! 10/10!!

We are out of town visitors and came in on a Thursday night. It was daily busily but we were seated…read morequickly at our choice of inside or outside. We sat outside on the covered and insulated patio. They also had heat lamps, so it felt ok in February outside. Our waitress was pleasant and efficient. My husband ordered the seafood spaghetti which had a light red sauce and seafood including mussels. He really enjoyed it. I had the lightly fried seafood plate. Check my picture for what's on it. The shrimp was slightly over done but still good. The fish and calamari were breaded and seasoned well. I've never had fried sardines (whole body included; I've only had canned sardines in the past) so I wasn't prepared to eat these. I tried it but it wasn't my preference. The salad was nice and fresh. We also enjoyed a couple of glasses of wine. La Voglia was quick and affordable but good.

Came here for dinner while in Nice. Long line and heard it was good even though 3.7 stars. Seated…read moreoutside and ended up meeting another couple from England. We ordered the mixed vegetables platter, bread and a side salad to start as well as drinks. Bread was good as was the mixed vegetables. We then ordered seafood pasta which came with various seafood. Very tasty. Our new friends ordered lasagna, rotini with meat sauce and a salad pizza. They said it was great. Service a bit slow but you in France! Nice outdoor ambiance. Better that the ratings.

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.

Best experience, food we had in Nice!! The dishes were HUGE and our server was kind and hilarious!…read moreAs Americans, speaking little French, he was great and very helpful. He recommended as bottles of wine that made the night and we ended up enticing another table for the same recommendation. Great ambiance outside, but we sat inside and I'm sure that's where the fun is at. With 2 kids ages 10, 12 - we order the margherita pizza, bolognese, and seafood stew. It was beyond incredible. Only knock I would say is too much cheese on the bolognese. Other than that, this place is a gem, would highly recommend and would come back next time I'm in town.

We go to Nice yearly in the winter and both times have stopped at Babbos for a fabulous meal. The…read morespaghetti Carbonara, spaghetti with seafood and pizzas are exceptional. The first two are so large that you can split them and the pizza as well but I would recommend a side salad with it. House wines are good and the stellar crème caramel for three is exactly what that means! Service is excellent, but beware it is very crowded and probably won't be too fast. There is a lovely outdoor patio overlooking a little square, the covered porch is also delightful and inside the dining room is very nice but quite noisy due to kitchen noise. You must get a reservation! I can't wait till next February!