Pronounced ‘lef’, one of the friendliest and most popular places to have a drink or a bite in the Vieux Nice, on Cours Saleya. Salads, pizzas, Italian specialties served nonstop from noon-2am. Renowned for their mojitos. Open 7/7.
Tel: +33(0)4 93 85 74 10

Very good traditional Indian restaurant, ideally located on the west quay of the old port. ‘Take aways’ and catering services available. Lunch and dinner daily.
Tel: +33(0)4 93 89 57 36

Acclaimed restaurant of the Perouse hotel specialising in gourmet Mediterranean cuisine. Enjoy romantic lunches or candlelit dinners in a gorgeous and intimate garden setting with lemon trees. Good value. Open daily lunch & dinner from April to Oct.
Tel: +33(0)4 93 62 34 63
www.hotel-la-perouse.com

Award winning restaurant of the iconic Negresco hotel. Offers one of the most acclaimed and imaginative Provencal haute cuisines, served in a regency décor with 18th century wood paneling. Dinner only. Lunch on Sun. Valet parking. Closed Mon-Tue.
Tel: +33(0)4 93 16 64 00
www.hotel-negresco-nice.com

Chef Sébastien Mahuet offers an ultra-creative gourmet cuisine using local products. Beautiful setting, with terraces overlooking the sea and exceptional views over the Baie des Anges. Pleasant 1930’s style décor. Lunch & dinner daily in season. Closed Sun night off season.
Tel: +(33)4 97 08 14 80
www.lareservedenice.fr

Acclaimed for the authencity of its nicoise cuisine. Regulars include ‘en vue’ politics and jet set stars. Located in the old town. Lunch and dinner. Closed on Sun.
Tel: +33(0)4 93 92 59 59
www.lapetitemaison-nice.com

A local favourite for sophisticated Mediterranean cuisine, located in a pedestrian street of the old town. Beautiful intimate, romantic and refined décor, lovely vine covered courtyard. Lunch and dinner daily.
Tel: +33 (0)4 93 82 15 93
www.lamaisondemarie.com

Local institution since 1966! Choice of almost 100 flavours, including unusual and non-dairy options, of delicious, homemade gelatto-style ice cream. Homemade crepes, outdoor terrace at Place Rossetti. Take out containers and ice cream cakes. Open 7/7 from March to mid November.
Tel: +33(0)4 93 62 88 80

Considered as The place to go for shellfish, located in the old town. Fresh seafood platter, with oysters, sea snails, shrimps, urchins…and more! Welcoming setting, nice terrace, reasonable prices. Nonstop 7/7 from 8:30am to 10pm.
Tel: +33(0)4 93 62 29 52
www.cafedeturin.fr

Situated on the square at the top of the hill next to the Church of Constantinos and Eleni; this open air restaurant under the eucalypyus trees is better known as Mediterraneo, after the Italian movie, which was filmed on the island.
Very good home cooked Greek food.
This square is the main venue for the Island's festivals-so book a table well in advance during one of these events.