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Good to Know
- Cours Saleya market in Old Town is the epicenter for fresh local ingredients and street food like socca and pan bagnat—visit early morning for best selection and local experience
- French tipping: service charge included in bill; rounding up or leaving few euros appreciated but not obligatory
- Market shopping at Cours Saleya or Liberation Market often cheaper than supermarkets for fresh produce; Liberation Market open 6am-1pm daily except Mondays
- Picard frozen food stores throughout Nice offer prepared Provençal dishes ready to heat if staying in furnished apartment
- Niçoise cuisine naturally vegetarian-friendly with fresh vegetables, olive oil, and legume-based dishes; socca is fully vegan and gluten-free
- Reserve top Michelin restaurants (Flaveur, Le Chantecler) 3-6 weeks in advance; walk-ins rare except mid-tier establishments
- English widely spoken at restaurants listed; menus available in English at major establishments
- Spring and summer feature seasonal produce at markets—cherries, strawberries, peaches; autumn brings truffles and mushrooms
Supermarkets
Monoprix
- Neighborhood
- Multiple locations including Jean-Médecin street, Garibaldi square, Cimiez
- Notes
- Convenient neighborhood grocery chain with daily essentials, open on Sundays (limited hours)
Carrefour City
- Neighborhood
- Multiple central locations including Promenade des Anglais area
- Notes
- Smaller format urban supermarket, good for quick shopping
Casino Supermarché
- Neighborhood
- Multiple locations including Promenade des Anglais west end, Gambetta boulevard, Fontaine du Temple
- Notes
- Mid-size supermarket chain distributed across neighborhoods
Carrefour (Main Hypermarket)
- Neighborhood
- Boulevard Delfino TNL shopping center
- Notes
- Largest supermarket in Nice with everything; crowded but comprehensive; closed Sundays
Intermarché
- Neighborhood
- Port area, Gambetta boulevard
- Notes
- Supermarket with good produce selection, near port
Naturalia
- Neighborhood
- Multiple locations in city center
- Notes
- Organic supermarket chain, higher prices but quality organic options
Budget
La Merenda
- Price Range
- €35
- Neighborhood
- Vieux Nice
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Traditional Niçoise cuisine, daube provençale, panisse
Chez Acchiardo
- Price Range
- €30
- Neighborhood
- Vieux Nice
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Traditional Niçoise, socca, family-run classics
L'Oiseau D'Été
- Price Range
- €22
- Neighborhood
- City Center
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Brunch, crêpes, healthy options, Corsican specialties
High End
Flaveur
- Price Range
- €350
- Neighborhood
- Jean-Médecin district
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Modern French cuisine d'émotion, 2 Michelin stars
Le Chantecler
- Price Range
- €180
- Neighborhood
- Promenade des Anglais (Hôtel Negresco)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Fine dining, Mediterranean, 1 Michelin star, crudo de loup
Le Plongeoir
- Price Range
- €95
- Neighborhood
- Mont Boron headland
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Mediterranean, seafood, rock platform above sea
Mid Range
Le Canon
- Price Range
- €55
- Neighborhood
- City Center
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Modern French, seasonal produce, natural wines
Epiro
- Price Range
- €50
- Neighborhood
- Port area
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Italian, fresh pasta made daily, Mediterranean
Casa Leya
- Price Range
- €48
- Neighborhood
- Vieux Nice, Promenade des Anglais
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Mediterranean, sea views, outdoor seating
Colita
- Price Range
- €52
- Neighborhood
- Vieux Nice
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Mediterranean, pork pluma, grilled fish, open kitchen
Michelin Restaurants
Flaveur
- Chef
- Brothers Gaël and Mickaël Tourteaux
- Stars
- 2
- Cuisine
- Modern French, cuisine d'émotion
- Neighborhood
- Jean-Médecin district
- Price Approx
- €350
- Booking Note
- 3-6 weeks advance notice required; considered best restaurant in Nice by Gault&Millau; ranked in world's top 100
Le Chantecler
- Chef
- Virginie Basselot (MOF 2015)
- Stars
- 1
- Cuisine
- Fine dining Mediterranean, modern French
- Neighborhood
- Promenade des Anglais (Hôtel Negresco)
- Price Approx
- €180
- Booking Note
- 2-4 weeks advance booking recommended; 18th-century Régence decor with Baccarat crystal chandelier
L'Aromate
- Chef
- Mickaël Gracieux
- Stars
- 1
- Cuisine
- Modern French with Mediterranean influences
- Neighborhood
- Near Place Masséna
- Price Approx
- €90
- Booking Note
- Glass-walled kitchen visible from dining room; modern monochrome interior with gold accents
Racines
- Chef
- Bruno Cirino
- Stars
- 1
- Cuisine
- Vegan fine dining
- Neighborhood
- Rue Clément Roassal
- Price Approx
- €85
- Booking Note
- Only Michelin-starred vegan restaurant in France; open Wednesday-Saturday dinner only
Epicentre
- Chef
- Selim M'Nasri
- Stars
- 1
- Cuisine
- Spiced international cuisine with emotional narrative
- Neighborhood
- Port Lympia area
- Price Approx
- €99
- Booking Note
- New Michelin star awarded Feb 2026; 7/9-course set menus available; dinner only, closed Tue-Wed
Pure & V by Maison Joïa
- Chef
- Julien Pilati
- Stars
- 0
- Cuisine
- Fine dining with Mediterranean and international influences
- Neighborhood
- Near Lycée Masséna
- Booking Note
- Gault&Millau 3 toques; Ranked 16th in France's top 100 restaurants (The Fork 2026); opened late 2025
Local Must Try Dishes
Salade Niçoise
- Description
- Local salad iconic to Nice, made with tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, tuna or anchovies, olives, dressed with olive oil and vinaigrette
Socca
- Description
- Chickpea flour pancake, street food specialty made with chickpea flour, olive oil, salt and water, cooked in wood oven
Pan Bagnat
- Description
- Whole wheat bread sandwich filled with Salade Niçoise ingredients, drizzled with olive oil; traditional workers' lunch
Pissaladière
- Description
- Thin pizza-like pastry topped with caramelized onions, anchovies and olives
Daube Niçoise
- Description
- Beef stew with beef cuts, bacon, carrots, onions, tomatoes, celery, local herbs, porcini mushrooms, marinated in red wine
Tourte Aux Blettes
- Description
- Sweet chard pie with pine nuts, parmesan, cinnamon; can be savory or sweet with apple topping
Beignets De Fleurs De Courgettes
- Description
- Fried zucchini flowers in light batter, often stuffed with cream cheese, parsley and garlic
Ratatouille
- Description
- Vegetable stew of tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, onions, herbs; originated in Nice
Bouillabaisse
- Description
- Traditional Provençal fish stew with saffron, local Mediterranean fish, rouille and bread
Petits Farcis
- Description
- Stuffed vegetables (zucchini, tomatoes, eggplant, mushrooms) filled with meat, fish, sausage or breadcrumbs
Food Delivery Services
Uber Eats
- Notes
- Multi-cuisine food delivery service covering Nice city center and surrounding neighborhoods
Deliveroo
- Notes
- Restaurant delivery platform with broad coverage of Nice dining options
Just Eat
- Notes
- Online food ordering and delivery service operational in Nice
The Fork (TheFork)
- Notes
- Restaurant booking platform with online ordering and delivery options for selected restaurants
Vegan And Vegetarian Dining
- Overview
- Nice has a well-developed vegan and vegetarian scene with dedicated restaurants and growing organic options. Traditional Niçoise cuisine offers inherent vegetarian-friendly dishes with emphasis on fresh vegetables and olive oil.
Venues
Racines
- Neighborhood
- Rue Clément Roassal (Libération area)
- Cuisine Or Focus
- Vegan fine dining, Michelin-starred (1 star)
- Notes
- Only Michelin-starred vegan restaurant in France; cutting-edge vegan cuisine; open Wed-Sat dinner only
Paper Plane
- Neighborhood
- City Center
- Cuisine Or Focus
- Almost entirely plant-based, vegan burgers, pancakes, salads, French classics veganized
- Notes
- Popular breakfast and lunch spot; almost all menu items gluten-free; plant-based French dishes including no-egg omelettes
Amour
- Neighborhood
- City Center
- Cuisine Or Focus
- Fully vegan café with French charm, fruit tarts, quiches, French classics veganized
- Notes
- Vibrant modern setting with classic French ambiance; friendly staff; regulars include locals and tourists
SAJ by Milla
- Neighborhood
- City Center
- Cuisine Or Focus
- Mediterranean vegetarian with abundant plant-based options, Greek, Lebanese, Cypriot influences
- Notes
- Technically vegetarian but large vegan-friendly menu; Mediterranean flavors; welcoming atmosphere
Vege Viver Bem
- Neighborhood
- City Center
- Cuisine Or Focus
- Brazilian vegetarian (mostly plant-based), feijoada with seitan, moqueca
- Notes
- Vegetarian interpretation of Brazilian cuisine; authentic flavors; unique international vegan option in Nice
Utopia Vegan Italian
- Neighborhood
- Garibaldi area
- Cuisine Or Focus
- Vegan Italian, creative vegetable-inspired pasta, gluten-free options available
- Notes
- Local favorite on vegan 'best' lists; dinner only, closed Monday-Tuesday
Biogstore
- Neighborhood
- Avenue du Maréchal Foch (Jean-Médecin tram stop)
- Cuisine Or Focus
- Organic vegan restaurant with French and global homecooked dishes
- Notes
- 3-course plus beverage weekday lunch under €20; opens early-late lunch (4-6pm normally, 5-8:30pm Fridays); closed Sat-Sun
International And Non Local Cuisine
- Overview
- Nice hosts diverse international dining including Indian, Italian, Brazilian, Japanese and Mediterranean cuisines beyond traditional Niçoise fare, reflecting the city's cosmopolitan character and proximity to Italian border
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These are the sources cited in this food & dining research for this city. Individual figures may not each trace to one of them.
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