I always wanted to visit Nice, France. Nice, the capital of the Alpes-Maritimes department on the…read moreFrench Riviera, sits on the pebbly shores of the Baie des Anges. Founded by the Greeks and later a retreat for 19th-century European elite, the city has also long attracted artists. Former resident Henri Matisse is honored with a career-spanning collection of paintings at Musée Matisse. Musée Marc Chagall features some of its namesake's major religious works. Our NCL Viva cruise ship stopped here on our return to the port of Rome, Italy. We had to take a tender from our cruise ship to the port of Nice. See my tender pics. At the port we loaded onto a tour bus, which took us to the Old Town Square area on the Mediterranean Sea. We were visiting Nice for the first time with another couple of our friends. As we were touring the old town square center, we decided to stop at the El Merkado Restaurant for a snack and some cocktails. We had a nice table for 4 outside. We ordered two of their cheese boards and some local red wine. The cheese board and local red wine was spectacular. There was lots of cheese to eat. We could not eat all the cheese. We should have ordered only one cheese board for the four of us. Service here was very good for us Americans who could barely speak French. Our total bill for both of us was 58 euro. I would return here for another cheese board. After our lunch and some shopping we took our tour bus back to the port to return to our ship. Nice was a very pretty town.

I like the city of nice in compare to many city in France. The city is cleaner than most cities in…read moreFrance. This city is close to Mediterranean Sea and bring a lot sunny day. It has it own beach which is popular to the tourists and local alike. There is a few things you may want to check it out. Marché aux Fleurs Cours Saleya is the market of flower and also culinary art being on in this area. All type cuisine and flower in one place. It is at old Nice. Russian Orthodox Cathedral also an interesting place to see. The building of this Orthodox Church is unique. The Monastere of Cimiez is monastery with garden overlooking the nice beach and Mediterranean Sea. Near this area has Matisse Museum, the Arrenes de Cimiez. Nice is famous of their pebble beach. The Nice beach is pack during summer time. It has Monument aux morts de Raina-Capeu. It is to remember the falling military hero.

The restaurants here are truly some of the most spectacular I've been too - partially because of…read morethe view but also the food and service is such high quality. We were lucky and got a table on a whim later Sunday evening. After being seated on the patio at high top table, we actually gasped seeing the view. It's UNREAL. For the entire dinner, it's almost distracting to just keep staring out at the mountains, water and yachts looming down below. Gorgeous. The service matches the hotels 5-star expectations. Super attentive, quick, and friendly. We had drinks to celebrate a proposal and they also brought out some on the house champagne. For dinner, we actually split the blue lobster pasta. It was more than plenty for 2 people. Absolutely delicious. They bring the lobster and pasta out to mix together in front of you and ugh I am still thinking about that dish to this day. Its a hike to get up to this point. Once you reach the gated area, no cars can reach the top. Well worth the challenge to get up and it's such a unique experience. The walk up is all along the hillside and through the little mountain shops. 100% felt like I was in a movie and would love to come back to stay at the hotel. I don't think they couldn't created a better experience here between the food, menu, view, and service... I wouldn't change a thing.

We only grabbed drinks here. The hotel restaurant is located in Eze Village on the hilltop. There…read moreis indoor or outdoor seating. The view outside is beautiful. It can get windy and chilly so ask for a blanket which they will kindly provide. Service was phenomenal. Highly recommend. Tip: when you leave the restaurant, stop by the bathroom across the hall in the hotel lobby. It's white marble and plays opera music...reminds you from the scene of The Shining.

Great location in Èze Village for lunch! The food was very good, complimentary olives with the…read morelocal olive oil with basil, la Pissaladiere (pizza with caramelized onions, olives & sardines) and a local wine. Everything was tasty and freshly made. Staff was very nice and really worked to seat people quickly. They don't take reservations so if the line is long they will have you come back. Seating is a cute area in the narrow streets through the village, shaded!!

Wow! Just wow! The food was so fresh and delicious we had the feta salad, the salami chorizo pizza…read moreand the Monaco spritz! It was so delicious! The staff was so friendly and the service was unmatched. My husband and I were walking and stumbled upon this gem and we were so happy we did. They were just as excited to serve us as we were to be there! We even ended up purchasing all the olive oils used in our meals!

Stumbled on this restaurant while exploring Eze. The outdoor seating was full but they had seats…read moreinside, which actually had a great breeze from the open windows and ceiling fans. It was very comfortable and cozy inside this historic restaurant. It was a pretty late breakfast/early lunch so my wife had an omelette and I had carbonara. They were both very average but the service was friendly. We saw some people around us get the pizzas and they looked great. They weren't traditional pizzas but more like a flatbread or bruschetta style serving. Overall, not a ton of options in Eze but this did the job. We were starving and it felt good to sit in the dining room to relax while having a meal.

The trek to the restaurant is well worth the climb. When you ask for seat request the upper room…read morethat over looks the Mediterranean and cross. Then order a latte and the homemade Croissants that are served in a tin bucket and make sure to ask for Butter and Jam, although not needed. The views the scenery and the old castle makes you feel like you're waiting for Marie Antoinette to sit next to you.

It was so nice to find good Mexican food in Nice. The salsa was nice and spicy and the beans were…read morenicely seasoned. As someone who comes from California and loves Mexican food, I feel like this restaurant did justice to the food. The margaritas were also really flavorful- they made me a spicy hibiscus version and it was really yummy. The nachos were really good - the chips are crispy and lightly salted. If you're looking for some variety in your food and want California authentic food, I'd recommend going here.

I was craving for some Mexican food and was happy to find La Lupita. It's on a very lively street…read morenext to some fun bars. I had to get my carne asada tacos and it hit the spot. Yes, it's definitely a bit pricey for tacos, and it was good but a bit greasy, but it curbed my cravings. I'm still looking for a good Mexican food spot, but for now, La Lupita will do.

This a true full service restaurant. Staff were accommodating and were able to explain the menu…read more I knew I wanted the lamb shank and it was very satisfying. Fairly tender served over creamy mashed potatoes. The sauce was sweet and not my go to for entrees, but it was a fruit sweet and toned down with herbs. Extensive wine list. I had the luburon which was fine for a table wine. My neighbors shared their bottle of 2017 gamay and I would order it instead. Bread and olives were nice starters. I liked how they cured it. Not overpowering brine with herbs. This is in the higher price range of the area, but the setting and staff is more polished. My adjacent dining patrons had the prix fixe menu. They did not love their entrees but had no complaints ( a fish and pork option). Oddly the establishment had only one bathroom.

Purely by chance, my family and I walked by this restaurant on the 1st night of our vacation in…read moreNice.  We were all hungry, so we decided to stop in for dinner.  It turned out to be an amazing dining experience! Tip: The cuisine here is Corsican, and everything we tried on their menu looked wonderful and tasted even better than it looked :-) The atmosphere is bright and cherry; the service is exceptional, and the food just may Rock your World! After a leisurely and totally satisifying dinner, we paid the check and went back to our hotel.  The prices turned out to be very reasonable given the quality of the food and the service - I'm going to make a point of coming back the next time I'm in Nice.

Excellent place on the French Riviera. On the grounds of a beautiful hotel with stunning views and…read moreexcellent service. This place would be ideal for a romantic date. The servers are on point, making sure your glass is filled, the plates are cleared and attention to whatever you may need. My choice for dinner was a glass of champagne and fresh oysters, my companion had the spring rolls. The oysters were very fresh and the spring rolls were tasty. Looking forward to returning someday!

The ambience here is everything. Service and view are excellent. Food is nowhere near what I was…read moreexpecting based on reviews - but it was certainly good. It's the only place in France that we left some of it on our plates, but we were thrilled to have gluten-free options. Solid 4.

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.

An unforgettable culinary experience in Nice! I had the…read moreduck confit, frog legs, and escargot--each dish was absolutely delicious and memorable. The team was so warm and welcoming, and they kindly guided me on what to try. Highly recommended! I'll definitely be coming back.

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.