10 rue Alphonse Karr (04.93.82.18.31). Open noon-2.30pm, 7.30-10pm Mon-Sat (bar 7.30am-11pm). Menus €10-€30
This chic new contemporary eatery, on a quiet pedestrian street near the upmarket boutiques, is where London-imported chef Philippe Soublet dishes up an ever-creative menu that goes beyond Provencal. Try the mouthwatering lobster lasagne or coquilles St Jacques with raisins and cauliflower.

11 rue Gustave Deloye (04.93.80.67.69). Open noon-2:30pm, 7pm-midnight Mon-Sat. Average €38.
Thirty-and forty something hipsters finally have their own stylish but affordable dining spot, run by enterprising brothers. Christophe and Pascal Ciamos, whose ‘fusion cuisine’ menu matches the eclectic New York loft meets art deco, Asian and Moroccan decor. Global dishes range from sushi and Japanese [...]

5 pl Garibaldi (04.93.62.29.52). Open 8am-10pm daily. Menus €25-€55
Situated on aperfect people-watching corner, this classic Nicois shellfish haunt, opened in 1910, is always jammed with oyster-slurping locals. Service can be testy but the atmosphere is the real thing.

7 av de Suede (04.93.88.60.22). Open 10am-midnight daily. Menu €23-€38
Perfect for an affordable lunch on designer boutique row. Try the yummy chicken chawarma or the mixed assortment of Middle Eastern salads, and the scrumptious honey-soaked pastries. Check out the lively atmosphere on weekend nights when a belly dancer performs.

Hotel Negresco, 37 Promenade des Anglais (04.93.16.64.00). Open 12.30-2pm, 8-10pm daily. Closed mid-Nov to mid-Dec. Menus €75-€100.
Chef Alain Llorca is a key player in the generation of Provencal cooks. He specialises in bold and authoritative combinations of texture and flavour. Don’t miss his startlingly original tomato tarte Tatin served with candied black-olive ice-cream. Excellent service [...]

24 rue Francois Guisol (04.92.04.02.99). Open noon-2pm Mon; noon-2pm, 7-9:30pm Tuesday-Sat. Menu €22- €30
A friendly neighbourhood favourite by the Old Port with a cherry retro ad decor and tasty daily specials like fresh grilled swordfish adn seafood pasta.

28 Quai de Lunel (04.93.55.21.70). Open noon-2.15, 7.40-1030pm Mon, Thurs-Sun. Menus €13.00- €33.00.
At this big yellow brasserie on the old port, excellent specialities included warm lobster salad with olive tapenade and pigeon in a flaky crust with foiegras, to be followed by superb Grand Marnier soufle or decadent moist chocolate cake. Friendly service and top-notch [...]

52 av Cap de Croix (04.93.81.26.19/www.auberge-de-theo.com). Open noon-2pm, 7pm-10.30pm Tues-Sat; noon-2pm Sun. Menus €19.00-26.00.
Set in a residential part of Cimiez, this charming Italian trattoria with a open-air patio is a perfect place for pasta, pizza or grilled fish on your way to or from the Chagall and Matisse museums.

38 rue Droite (04.93.85.51.16). Open noon-1.30pm, 7-9.30pm Mon-fri; non-1.30pm Sat. Closed Aug.
Average €13. No credit cards.
This family-run, check-tableclothed Nicois dining spot is a long-standing vieille ville favourite for the budget minded. Dail specials might included homemade ravioli au pistou, merd de can (dog-turd shaped pasta swirls – delicious once you get over the resemblance), daube [...]

A great place to relax in the old city of Nice, carefully decorated with pouffes and low tables, this is mainly a Tea House with a interior design a Zen-like feel. Nocy-bé also serves some excellent tapas, deserts and a wide selection of wine from all over the world.
Nocy-bé
39178 Rue Jules-Gilly
Nice 6300 France
Tél: +33 493855225