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.

Quality/Quantity - My wife gave this place 4 stars. She got…read moreanother chicken dish, see pictures. Maybe not fair for them, but on our previous night, the previous chicken dinner was 5 stars for her. I got the beef stew over gnocchi. Not bad, but even for a light eater, it was NOT enough food for me?!?! Got a glass of Bordeaux which was good, until I noticed the locals got twice as generous of a pour?!? The second time I noticed this while dining out... Happy for them, but to see the inconsistency affects me... Ambiance - Small local business/restaurant. Prime tourist location/area. Plenty of both indoor and outdoor seating. One unisex toilet. Service - Welcoming. Made online reservations, but because we are NOT tech savvy, it booked the wrong time. So since we were in the area, we just walked by and asked them to change the time and had no problems. Price - 49 Euros, $57 USD. Expensive for what we got IMO. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success.

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

Heard amazing things, far exceeded expectations even with the hour wait for a table. DO NOT MISS…read morewhen in Nice!

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

Poor ingredients Bad taste…read moreTerrible service Avoid this shitty restaurant which has apparently been in business and serving crap for 70 years 0/5 stars

Went here for dinner on a short stopover in Nice. It's touristy but the food and service was…read moredecent. The restaurant also shares the same owners of two other restaurants with similar menus across and down the street. The green salad is just that, simple lettuces and a lovely olive oil and vinaigrette dressing. Paired with a pesto gnocchi that was excellent. Portion size is large, especially for Europe. Solid restaurant, especially for American tastes, but also totally forgettable.

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.

Friendly staff welcomed us and we had a nice table on the street in charming downtown Nice. Being a…read moreFriday evening the atmosphere was busy without being hurried and we could enjoy the music from nearby restaurants and the bustle of people making their way to dinner or a night out. Food was fresh, flavourful, and served in very generous portions. The service was fast, attentive, and very clever at convincing us to get desserts (without being pushy). We all felt satisfied and very happy with our meals. Highly recommend any of the pasta dishes, we had four different pastas and all were good. The calzone was gigantic and very generously stuffed with toppings and cheese.

No longer in business - there's a tea room there now…read more Unfortunately the other Italian restaurant in the area is poor - best to try your luck elsewhere.

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.

Popped in here for a quick bite. The patio outside is so lovely. I great place to sit and people…read morewatch while eating and having a glass of wine. Their wine list was also great!! I had the eggplant parm appetizer and it was the perfect bite. It was more of a meal size for me. Loved it. Our waiter was so kind and made sure we had everything we needed.

Great location. Extremely friendly and accommodating staff. Everyone is smiling and they are all…read moreenjoying where they work. The food is spectacular. We had the Sea Bass for two. I highly recommend it along with a chilled bottle of Rose'. Very comfortable outside seating.

A local woman recommended this restaurant and it did not disappoint. The pizza was simple yet…read moreabsolutely delicious. Also our server was very pleasant and polite (especially since other places seem to have lack luster service with a dash of rudeness). Will definitely visit again.

Fantastic authentic Napoli pizza. Had the veggie and the anchovies pizzas. Both were great. Service…read morewas wonderful. We sat outside and it was a nice ambiance. We will be back soon.

Apparently this place has only been open a few months and we are happy we came here. We were in the…read moremood for pasta and I had the tomato and basil pasta while my wife had the bean and potato pesto pasta. Both were very good. We ended the meal with the cholesterol torta which was a really good choice. The staff working here are really friendly and the ambiance is very welcoming.

Beautiful and friendly Italian people and delicious Italian food, great patio I went there many…read moretimes on my 3 months stay in Nice .