Welcome to the famous city of Nice, France: the pearl of the French Riviera with beautiful seashores, rich cultural life, and undoubtedly outstanding gastronomic potential. Its Mediterranean, Italian and French cooking tradition is diverse, and in Nice numerous stylish restaurants are at the disposal of the guests who would like to try seafood, pasta, Croatian and many other dishes cooked according to the European and international standards. In this blog post we are going to show you some of the most popular fusion restaurants in the city of Nice. Based on experience, this list will assist the food enthusiast, visiting tourists, or even the residents of this beautiful city to find the best and exciting places to eat.

1. The Chantecler

Le Chantecler is known to be one of the gourmet restaurants which is located in the upscale area of Hôtel Negresco. Headed by the Michelin star chef Virginie Basselot the restaurant has a menu that presents the best of the French cuisine. Le Chantecler over delivers when it comes to meals and presentation right down to high quality and elegant services offered to customers.

2. January

The restaurant Jan is most adequately an addition to the culinary choices in Nice that has the maestro of South African and Mediterranean cuisines. This restaurant is an intimate gathering place for people, which unites the European approach to cooking with the skills of the chef from South Africa Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen. Integration of fresh farm produces and local products to the menu alongside incorporating hydroponic and technologically advanced methods make it a mouth-watering experience. Any visit nice have to be complemented with the “Bread and Butter Pudding”, which is one of the most delicious desserts created by the restaurant.

3. Antoine’s Bistro

If you fancy a classic Niss cuisine, stand a chance and visit the Le Bistrot d’Antoine. This modern local restaurant is setting in the oldest part of town and offers the most delicious traditional product with a modern touch. Try their typical ‘’Socca”, a sort of a thin chickpea pancake OR the hearty ’’Petits Farcis”, vegetables stuffed with fillings. The meal itself is very delicious, and if consumed with a glass of rosé, that meal becomes very delightful.

4. The Little House

Indeed, when it comes into the Mediterranean food niche, there lies no competitor to the fame of La Petite Maison. Due to the pleasant ambiance and specializations on Nice’s cuisine, it is a popular restaurant for both residents and tourists. For meals you can select different restaurants’ meals, including the “Salade Niçoise” which is quite popular among the visitors, juicy steaks and sea foods. Expect it to be an energetic environment and a splendid meal.

5. Keisuke Matsushima

Once in a while, Keisuke established with his flair for French food and sushi bar where you can taste fusion of French and Japanese cuisine. This restaurant is with Michelin stars where unique synchrony of tastes is prepared by head cook Keisuke Matsushima. Try out his works of art such as the “Miso Marinated Black Cod” or the “Matcha Opera Cake.” The interior is simple and rather elegant, staff is friendly and professional, and therefore, Keisuke Matsushima is a place where you can taste delicious sushi.

6. Safari

If you are interested in original places to capture the moments in Nice, Safari restaurant will be the perfect place to go. Located right in the garden, this restaurant gives a taste of African food and environs. Safari restaurant is a South African restaurant that has adopted a spicy outlook of the affairs and this is reflected in its menu that boasts exotic products such as ‘Crocodile Skewers’ and ‘Ostrich Carpaccio’. Every evening people can discover the specific taste of Africa and enjoy the evening African cuisine.

7. The Merenda

For people who prefer rather simple restaurant with no frills and an accent on the food, La Merenda is a discovery not to be overlooked. This establishment is a rather small restaurant that is located in the old town and offers the guests the dishes that may be described as Niçoise classics prepared to warm up people’s hearts. You are likely to find the food menu as diverse and changing from day to day with some of the foods that you are likely to be served being Daube Niçoise which is a rich beef stew and Pissaladière which is an onion tart. La Merenda is the kind of establishment that is so local that nothing is extravagant here by any means.

8. The Lovers

For a romantic dining experience and where you will be able to get a sight of a beautiful scenery, then, Les Amoureux will be ideal for you. This restaurant is situated along the Promenade des Anglais and has a modern and luxurious design with the sea views being the magnificent Mediterranean Sea. Savor the dishes prepared by the Chef Vincent Maillard, who made it his main goal to create the fusion of French and Italian cuisines. Delicate seafood dishes, elegant and refined desserts, rich and fragrant coffee, and exquisite atmosphere – Les Amoureux is the best dinner restaurant for sweethearts.

9. Mary’s house

In the historic core of the town called Gdansk. La Maison de Marie offers the taste of Mediterranean atmosphere in the cozy family atmosphere. This restaurant is an often-popular, family-owned business that makes use of recipes from one generation to another for generations. Some of the examples of such specialities include the ‘Lou Pignatoun’ vegetable stew and ‘Soupe Pistou,’ vegetable soup that is enhanced with the flavor of basil leaves. La Maison de Marie is justifiably a restaurant that could take pride in offering real Niçoise cuisine.

10. The Rotunda

Last but not the least, the much talked of La Rotonde – a brasserie that is located in Nice and has been in the restaurant business for over nine decades now; it was founded in 1912. This restaurant is in close proximity to the famous Cours Saleya and has the exterior and interior décor executing the Belle Epoque style; the menu perfectly reflects traditional French dishes. La Rotonde has tried and succeeded to bring the touch of French cuisine to Lamar – from escargots and beef bourguignon to tarte Tatin.

In conclusion

Nice, France is a true gourmet’s dream and these modern establishments are only the tiniest samples of what the city has to offer. Each restaurant in this list range from the most eloquent restaurants that one can find and even restaurants that can be described as being off the radar. Therefore, more so if you are in Nice, you should ensure that you get involved in the following activities that are entailed in this write-up.