You want to go all out? Here are the best places to eat in Nice. Remember
that you'll get the best deals at lunch--up to 30% off the price of
a dinner menu. Call before showing up as opening hours can be unpredictable. The following restaurants have all been awarded one Michelin star.
L'Aromate Chef Mikhael Gracieux has studied with a number of top French chefs but now he could teach them a thing or two. The lunch menu (a la carte) concentrates on risotto paired with the freshest local produce. At night, his creativity soars and a stylish crowd of gourmands feasts on the best boeuf charolais in France.
Keisuke Matsushima
The eponymous chef hails from Japan which clearly influences his elegant presentation. The minimalist decor provides a calm ambience in which to savor Matsushima's scrupulously prepared treats.
L'Univers Christian Plumail
This chef is enamored with Nice cuisine and its healthful emphasis on fish, herbs, fruits and vegetables. From these basic ingredients he spins fantastical dishes which he manages to offer at a fair price. The lunch menu offers unbeatable value for money.
Chantecler Hotel Negresco Its Michelin star is well-deserved.
Since September 2007, this venerable establishment in the splendid
Hotel Negresco is headed by a new chef, Jean-Denis Rieubland. Even
though the average age of the lunch crowd seems to be in the triple
digits, the new chef is introducing more modern touches to the
menu. Read my review.
L'Aphrodite
Chef David Faure likes contrasts:
sweet vs. savoury, crunchy vs. smooth, local vs. exotic. The result
is outstanding and the lunch prix-fixe menu at €25 is excellent value. By the way, the smoke coming from the chef's mouth is an emanation from one his more imaginative "molecular cuisine" dishes. Read my review.
Flaveur
No molecular cuisine for these two young chefs, Mikael and Gael Tourteaux yet their cuisine is delightfully inventive. After receiving its first Michelin star in March 2011, this restaurant has attracted droves of new customers. Reserve in advance but you must go. Read my review.
Other Fine Restaurants
Don Camillo Creations
This restaurant has been in the hands of a number of chefs but has hit the jackpot with young Marc Laville. Let's say the style is contemporary classic. Read my review.
Le Ane Rouge
A long-time classic, the chef here showcases local
products.The interior is elegant and the terrace has lovely view
of the port.
La Petite Maison
Visiting celebrities (and
resident ones too) make a point of dining in this discreet dining
room. The flavours are decidedly Mediterranean as the menu on the
website indicates.
Luc Salsedo
The impeccable pedigree of the eponymous chef insures a delightful meal in this small restaurant. The menu changes every week according to the market and the service is friendly and welcoming. Read my review.
L'Aromate
Keisuke Matsushima 
L'Univers Christian Plumail 
Luc Salsedo