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Being a beautiful city situated on the French Riveria the name Nice is associated not only with an excellent climate, beautiful coast and an active nightlife, but also with exquisite cuisine as well. When it comes to gastronomy there is no surprising failure rather all kind of eateries are available in Nice from food junkies to the lovers of French food. In this particular post, I am going to share some of the best Nice restaurants to explore in case you are a food enthusiast on a lively trip to this stunning city.

1. Le Chantecler Restaurant

First, we have a great opportunity to include one of the best and the most credible restaurants in Nice – Restaurant Le Chantecler. One of the most strategically located restaurants in the world is situated inside the famous Hotel Negresco where it boasts of the Michelin stars. The design of the restaurant is very elegant, waiters – professional and attentive, and the dishes are created by famous Chef Virginie Basselot, so it is perfect for celebratory dinner or other special date.

Restaurant Le Chantecler’s menu showcases the best of regional produce and traditional French flavors. Through the finely cut pieces of fish that objectively would still move separately on the plate and through carefully decorated meat dishes, where each piece of meat tells its own story, each meal is a masterpiece. Remember just as much to taste their yummy sweets, they are as appealing to the eyes.

2. The Little House

La Petite Maison is a nice and fairly well-known restaurant which aims to bring the true taste of Mediterranean cuisine to the plates of its customers. It is an extremely active type of venue and reputation for being friendly in terms of accommodation. The dish menu has an extensive section on Mediterranean cuisine featuring nicely grilled seafood and succulent meats and a variety of vitamin-rich vegetables that are seasonal.

The seven years of success of La Petite Maison also has to do with their sharing concept which is one of the distinctive features of this restaurant. Instead of choosing separate meals, it is advised to go for a few dishes and share them since this enables people to taste most of what’s offered. Here one should not forget about their ‘Pissaladière’, an appetizing onion pastry pie garnished with olives and anchovy fish, all of which make one realize why the Mediterraneans have it good when it comes to food.

3. Antoine’s Bistro

For anyone interested in a quintessential casual dining style restaurant, d’Antoine Le Bistro should not be passed. Located in the traditionally gastronomical area of Nice in the Old Town, this small restaurant is rather popular among the residents. They are experts in Niçoise cuisine that is closely related to the traditions of the region that can be considered one of the richest in terms of culinary identity.

On the culinary side, you can find such must-have dishes of the Niçois cuisine as ‘’Socca’’ – thin chickpea flour pancake and ‘’Pan Bagnat’’ – tuna, vegetables, anchovies and bread open sandwich. They recommend it as a great aperitif, for dessert, or as a refreshing accompaniment to a glass of rosé wine which is available in the region. A friendly staff and a pleasant atmosphere make this bistro suitable for those who are eager to try foods of USA as local ones.

4. Flavor

Flavour restaurant has adopted a fully French touched restaurant but with a touch of the modern world trend that should one visit. This restaurant has cordially been established and managed by the twin brothers, Gaël and Mickaël Tourteaux and it has been in the international market with a modern approach to food preparation. Flavour’s concept of food presents itself in a variety of foods that can be prepared from the local and seasonal produce.

Flaveur’s menu offers its guests familiar to all countries and designed to taste delicious and unique dishes where every dish is an individual masterpiece. If you were not impressed by detail and combination of flavors used by chefs you can rest assure that you will be left speechless. They cook true to their passion and invented a cuisine that warms one’s heart and titillates one’s taste buds.

5. January

Last but not the least, there is Jan which is a restaurant that serves the blend of South Africa and French foods. Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen was the chef from South Africa who recently accomplished a Michelin star, and he has chosen to pay homage to French cuisine in this restaurant.

At Jan, we are proud to offer a combination of the exquisite tastes and the proper combination of its components as every product contains only the best materials. As the name suggests, Jan’s offers an aspect of French food with an African flavor, French-influenced cuisine as well as more diverse dishes. This forms part of the warmth and there is also a stylish and elegant interior which make it suitable for a special occasion.

Conclusion

Nice is a mecca when it comes to food lovers and they will find numerous restaurants of their choice within the city. Bastide – If you are in the mood for French food, this restaurant will offer you exactly what you need, Mediterranean food – if you feel like this is what you need, then Nice will provide it. These five restaurants are merely a taste of what this exciting city has to offer to its residents as well as to food lovers who are planning to visit the city. Therefore, take a spoon, tighten your apron and let’s depart on an appetite storm and taste the merit of Nice, France.