The capital of the Côte d'Azur is one of the few cities in France that has given cuisine its name. If you want to try authentic dishes, look for establishments under the label "Cuisine Nissarde".
According to tourist reviews, these restaurants and cafes are worth a visit in Nice:
Le Chantecler (Promenade des Anglais, 37). This one of Nice's best two-Michelin-starred restaurants is located in the Hotel Negresco building. Appetizers from 45 EUR, meat and seafood from 65 EUR, desserts from 25 EUR.
Cafe de Turin (place Garibaldi, 5). This establishment, a five-minute walk from the bus station, is considered one of the best seafood cafes in Nice. Snails, shrimps, oysters can be ordered in portions and piece by piece (5,5-35 EUR).
Le Safari (Cours Saleya, 1). This place next to the flower market is popular with locals, so come early for lunch and book a table for dinner. In Le Safari you can taste calamari with artichokes, wood-fired pizza. The maximum price of a dish at this Nice restaurant is 26 EUR, and wines are much more expensive.
Acchiardo (rue Droite, 38). One of the oldest restaurants in Nice has been open since 1927. We recommend to try here spaghetti and duck pate with olives. The cost of dishes - from 12 to 23 EUR.
Chez Pipo (rue Bavastro, 13) or Socca d'Og (rue Bonaparte, 45). Here you'll find the traditional dish of Nice, Socca, sweet or savory pancakes made of chickpea flour with olive oil, priced at 3-4 EUR per serving.
Flunch will help you if you can't afford to spend 30-50 EUR on each meal and you don't want to eat fast food. The cost of dishes in one of the inexpensive establishments in Nice depends on the size of the portion. If you take a hot meal, the side dish is free. On average, you get 10 EUR per person.
Casa Nissa (rue Gioffredo, 55). This Nice restaurant is open from 8:00 to 24:00. It cooks tasty tapas, pizza. Dinner in the institution turns into a real performance, there is karaoke. The minimum to leave at the restaurant is 11-12 EUR.
Breakfast in the "heart" of Provence is mainly croissant with coffee. Lunch is served from 12:00 to 15:00, dinner - from 19:00 to 22:00. At other times, Nice restaurants may be closed. "Gratitude for service" is usually included in the bill.
