Cuisina Nissarda®
CULINARY PRACTICES IN THE COUNTRY OF NIÇOIS, FROM THE SEA TO THE MOUNTAINS
The cuisine provides a bound, like the Niçoise language (Nissart), between all social strata. In all sociological profiles, everyone willingly finds their “roots” around a stew of ravioli and the inhabitants who have a vegetable garden grow the vegetables associated with these culinary practices: basil, tomato variety Saint-Pierre, zucchini de Nice (“trumpet” variety), cebette (young onion), round zucchini for small stuffed vegetables, aubergines for ratatouille or “pink coconut” beans for pistou soup.
Nice is well-known for its lifestyle, for being a eco-friendly modern town. However, we are very traditional regarding our local food. The culinary art is ancient and Mediterranean, with many vegetables, flavours and aromas… The “Cuisine Nissarde” label is awarded to restaurants that employment to market Nice’ cuisine by endeavor to follow the recipes, use quality merchandise and of course respecting the health and safety regulations. We have over 245 tapas and dishes that you won’t find anywhere else in the world so go discover our delicious flavours. Below you will find some restaurants I really like.
You cannot miss this!
You have to taste Socca
Socca, a delectable culinary specialty crafted from chickpea flour with roots tracing back to Liguria.
This savory delight takes the form of a large, thin pancake, expertly cooked on sizable round tinned copper plates
within a traditional pizza oven. For an authentic taste of this delicacy, here are two of the best addresses in town:
Chez Thérèsa®
Cash only. Price range: €
28 rue Droite, 06300 Nice
Cours Saleya, Place Pierre Gautier 06300
+336 13 53 11 76
From Tuesday to Sunday morning until 1pm
Socca du Cours®
Cash only. Prince range: €
Cours Saleya, Place Charles Félix, 06300 Nice
+336 11 83 96 32
From Wednesday to Sunday until 1pm
Traditional restaurants in the heart of the old town of Nice
Le Safari®
Price range: €€
1 Cr Saleya, 06300 Nice
+33 (0)4 93 80 18 44
Everyday from noon to 11pm non stop
La Table Alzari®
Price range €€
4 rue François Zanin, 06000 Nice
04 93 80 34 03
Open from Tuesday to Saturday
12pm - 2pm 7:30pm -11:30pm
L'escalinada®
Price range €€
22 Rue Pairolière, 06300 Nice
Everyday but on Wednesday. 11:30am to 2:30 p.m. - 6:30p.m. to 10:30pm
Lou Pantail®
Lou Pantail is much more than just a restaurant; it's a pillar of the community, a family institution that has captured hearts for generations. At its helm is La Nonna, the beloved grandmother whose name evokes both Italian heritage and tenderness. With passion and expertise, she perpetuates recipes passed down through generations, skillfully blending the delights of Italian cuisine with fresh, seasonal local products.
Come and lose yourself in this haven of delights, where time seems to stand still and every moment is an invitation to a culinary journey and the discovery of the treasures of our beautiful region.
As you step through the doors of Lou Pantail, you'll be warmly welcomed into an authentic and friendly setting, where every detail recalls the Mediterranean way of life. The intoxicating aromas of basil, tomato, and olive oil will waft through the air, inviting you on a culinary journey through the flavors of the region.
Price range €€ 107 avenue Saint Lambert 06100 NIce
Open Tuesday to Sunday: noon to 2:40 pm - 7:30 pm. to 11:30 p.m.
