5 good reasons to enjoy the restaurants of the Côte d’Azur

Shall we go for a bite to eat?

Campaign by Côte d’Azur France Tourisme and the Nice Côte d’Azur Chamber of Commerce and Industry

On the Côte d’Azur, a meal at a restaurant is much more than just a gourmet break. It’s a sunny terrace overlooking the sea, a village café where you can take your time, a local favourite passed on by friends, generous Mediterranean cuisine, seasonal produce and passionate restaurateurs who bringthe Côte d’Azur’s art of hospitality to life.

With the ‘Shall we go for a meal? ’ campaign, Côte d’Azur France Tourisme and the Nice Côte d’Azur Chamber of Commerce and Industry are inviting residents, visitors and holidaymakers to rediscover the simple, convivial pleasure of sharing a meal in the restaurants of the Côte d’Azur. From the coast to the mid- and highlands, the Côte d’Azur’s restaurants tell the story of a vibrant, welcoming and gourmet destination, where every establishment has its own unique character.

5 good reasons to enjoy a meal on the Côte d'Azur

1. To savour the Côte d’Azur way of life

Lunch on a terrace after a stroll along the seafront, dinner in a bustling alleyway in a hilltop village, stopping off at an inn after a day of exploring, lingering over a summer’s evening at a good restaurant… On the Côte d’Azur, dining out is an integral part of the holiday experience.

Here, people come as much for what’s on their plate as for the atmosphere: the light, the scents of the Côte d’Azur, the warm welcome, the time taken to savour the moment, and the conversations that linger. The restaurant becomes a place for meeting people, sharing experiences and making memories, whether you’re on holiday for a few days or a local resident.

2. To discover local, hearty, seasonal cuisine

The Côte d’Azur can also be savoured through its specialities, family recipes and local produce. Socca, pissaladière, petits farcis, sun-ripened vegetables, fish, olive oil, cheeses, aromatic herbs, citrus fruits, artisanal sweets… The cuisine of the Côte d’Azur draws on a rich, simple and flavourful Mediterranean heritage.

In traditional restaurants, chefs and restaurateurs champion seasonal produce, local expertise and short supply chains. Each meal thus becomes a way of gaining a deeper understanding of the region: its markets, its producers, its valleys, its coastline, its traditions and its spirit of sharing.

A few specialities you simply must try

Socca

Pissaladière

Stuffed pastries

Pan bagnat

Swiss chard pie

Courgette flowers

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3. To support the restaurant owners who bring our towns and villages to life

Behind every restaurant are dedicated men and women:
chefs, front-of-house staff, seasonal workers, producers, suppliers, artisans, and families who have sometimes been based there for several generations.

Choosing a restaurant on the Côte d’Azur therefore also means supporting the entire local economy. These establishments help to keep town centres, neighbourhoods and villages in the midlands and highlands, as well as coastal resorts, thriving. They forge connections, bring the streets to life, welcome visitors and contribute to the destination’s warm and welcoming image.

Behind every restaurant are passionate restaurateurs who bring to life the hospitality, flavours and conviviality of the Côte d’Azur.

4. To find a restaurant to suit every taste and budget

Lunch with your feet almost in the water, a family-friendly restaurant in the town centre, a hidden gem in the countryside, a neighbourhood bistro, a mountain inn, a lively terrace, a gourmet restaurant or a quick bite to eat between sightseeing stops: on the Côte d’Azur, there’s a restaurant to suit everyone.

The wealth of choice means you can enjoy a variety of experiences throughout your stay. Whether as a couple, with family, with friends or on your own, there’s a restaurant to suit every taste: a quick bite, a holiday meal, a culinary discovery, a celebratory occasion or a more intimate evening.

That, too, is the spirit of the campaign: to remind us that dining out remains an accessible pleasure, to be enjoyed according to your own preferences, pace and budget.

5. A different way to experience the Côte d’Azur

Visiting the Côte d’Azur isn’t just about admiring its scenery, villages, beaches, museums or major events. It’s also about sitting down to a meal, sampling the food, chatting, asking for a local speciality, discovering a place recommended by a local, and returning to somewhere you’ve enjoyed.

A restaurant is often the starting point for a wonderful discovery: a village square you hadn’t planned to visit, a speciality you’re trying for the first time, a chat with a restaurant owner, or a place you’ll treasure for your next visit.

So this summer, and all year round, the question is simply: shall we go for a meal?

On the Côte d’Azur, every table is an invitation to savour the moment, to support local restaurateurs and to enjoy everything that makes this destination so special.

All the restaurants of the Côte d'Azur

For all tastes and flavors, find here the list of all the restaurants of the Côte d'Azur