This family-owned restaurant is absolutely spectacular!! Not only is the food delicious, but the…read moreowners are so charming and warm that we didn't want to ever leave!! You definitely need to make a reservation, they cannot accommodate walk-ins for dinner (at least, not when it's busy, which seems to be all the time!) Based on reviews, we got oysters, the grilled octopus (delicious), the fresh fish for 2 (sea bass) which was phenomenal, the steak, and for dessert, the famous strawberry soup with ice cream, and chocolate cake. Seafood is their specialty, so any grilled fish will be wonderful. I have never had fish like this. It was indescribably flavorful. We really felt that everything was just... cooked with love, and it shows. Would come here again in a heartbeat!!

A first rate dining experience - the freshest fish and seafood imaginable in a delectable soup, and…read morethe fried sardines were also out of this world . Top it off with strawberry soup and vanilla ice cream for dessert! My partner raved about it for the rest of the trip. In terms of atmosphere there is a simple elegance that reminds you of times past , and the waiters , one of whom is the owner and chef's wife , have that special southern French refined manner. I can't wait to go back. It was one of the highlights of our entire trip.

The restaurants here are truly some of the most spectacular I've been too - partially because of…read morethe view but also the food and service is such high quality. We were lucky and got a table on a whim later Sunday evening. After being seated on the patio at high top table, we actually gasped seeing the view. It's UNREAL. For the entire dinner, it's almost distracting to just keep staring out at the mountains, water and yachts looming down below. Gorgeous. The service matches the hotels 5-star expectations. Super attentive, quick, and friendly. We had drinks to celebrate a proposal and they also brought out some on the house champagne. For dinner, we actually split the blue lobster pasta. It was more than plenty for 2 people. Absolutely delicious. They bring the lobster and pasta out to mix together in front of you and ugh I am still thinking about that dish to this day. Its a hike to get up to this point. Once you reach the gated area, no cars can reach the top. Well worth the challenge to get up and it's such a unique experience. The walk up is all along the hillside and through the little mountain shops. 100% felt like I was in a movie and would love to come back to stay at the hotel. I don't think they couldn't created a better experience here between the food, menu, view, and service... I wouldn't change a thing.

We only grabbed drinks here. The hotel restaurant is located in Eze Village on the hilltop. There…read moreis indoor or outdoor seating. The view outside is beautiful. It can get windy and chilly so ask for a blanket which they will kindly provide. Service was phenomenal. Highly recommend. Tip: when you leave the restaurant, stop by the bathroom across the hall in the hotel lobby. It's white marble and plays opera music...reminds you from the scene of The Shining.

Amazing food, fresh catches, cooked and seasoned really well. Service was okay, a little forceful…read morewith ordering a main even if you've already ordered a lot of sides and outdoor seating is a little uneven. (I think it's restaurant policy) But definitely on my favorite meal in south of France. A bit on the pricey side! Total came out to be 90+ euros.

The restaurant is in a small plaza off an alleyway in Villefranche-sur-Mer. You can't be the…read moreambiance. We had the poulpe, risotto de legumes, paleron de boeuf, and filet mignon de cochon. For dessert, nougat glace' and cafe gourmand. Great service.

Came here dinner. A bit hard to find as an underground restaurant. Pure French restaurant. Limited…read moremenu and they only except cash. Also note there is no cell service or WiFi service in the restaurant. Nice ambiance in the restaurant and away from the hustle and bustle of Nice. We ordered the squid, Foie Gras and Filet Mignon. All 3 were very good though I am not a fan of the Fois Gras but it came with a nice salad and bread. The squid was seasoned well and cut thin and flash fried. The filet was sliced and cooked perfect The potatoes were great and also nice salad came with it. Service was ok. Prices Moderate.

*All employees we engaged with spoke English. I know that's critical for some, so I just wanted to…read morestart with that. What a Huuuuge letdown! I was sooo looking forward to dining here, but unfortunately, I was left with cheese on my face (sorry no eggs here, only cheese, cheese, and more cheese). We arrived a bit early for our reservation (15-20 minutes), but we were seated immediately, which was nice; the table was stuffed into a corner, but at least we were seated. Unfortunately, that was about where the niceness ended. The restaurant is supposed to be housed in a former cheese cave, which I thought would be exciting and romantic, instead it was just hot and cramped. This is one of those restaurants that tries to accommodate as many diners as possible, so we were basically eating right on top of another couple (who were incredibly displeased, even stating, "this service is abysmal"). We could literally hear every word spoken up to two tables away, so don't expect to have any privacy, except from the servers that is. Service was unpleasant and extremely minimal. Our server took our food and drink order, delivered our drinks, another server apologized for the delay in receiving our meal, and our original server delivered our meal...and that was it. They didn't refill our water bottle, ask if I wanted another glass of wine, stop by to see if we liked our meal -or needed else (which we did), or even bring a check. After waiting too long for our check, table full of finished plates and empty cups, we eventually just got up and headed upstairs. Apparently you're supposed to head upstairs to pay, but we'd have never known since our server was doing they're best David Copperfield impression. Now for the food. The kitchen was tiny tiny, so it's no wonder the menu consists of cheese for the starter, cheese for the entree, and cheese for dessert. Sprinkled in-between the assortment of cheeses was a steak masquerading on the menu as "Aubrac Bib", whatever that means, and the Tartiflette, think pork belly scalloped potatoes and the only thing you should order here. The Tartiflette was microwave-lunch small, but it was hot, rich, and pretty meaty for the size. I got the Camembert (takes 30 minutes) and it was pretty awful as a meal. It's not even really a dish. They literally opened up the wooden wheel of cheese, peeled back the paper, sprinkled a few things on top, then baked for 30 minutes, so it was more of just a cheese dish. It arrived-paper still covering the top, and was served with some under-seasoned fingerling potatoes and a salad. The salad was good and potatoes were okay, but the cheese was so one-note, it needed meat or veggies to dip in it. Unfortunately, I only had the few potatoes and two small bits of baguette to dunk, so my only option was to eat it like soup, which I did not-so half remained wasted and uneaten. We would have liked to have eaten dessert, but after the poor meal, and lack of even offering dessert, "How could we?". I'm giving 2 stars for the Tartiflette because it was delicious. I would not return and DO NOT RECOMMEND.

We stayed in the area for 7 days (5 mins walk) to the restaurant and ate here 2 times…read more We love the cozy ambiance, the great service and the great food! It's in the heart of old town Villefranche-sur-Mer. La Grignotiere is a must try when you're in the area.

Amazing local cuisine with fresh seafood. Service was great even with the language barrier. My…read morebouillabaisse was just right ( they are usually very salty ). Price was reasonable, lunch for three with drinks was €89.

Beautiful host, so friendly and nice great recommendations…read moreof wine. And the food! Delicious. The chicken with morels was so good. Thank you Amy, From your new friends New York City

I think this is the best restaurant in VilleFranche! I have been to most restaurants here and this…read moreis the one that we went back to multiple times. We enjoyed the burrata, food gras, risotto, duck and beef. The food was great and The service was outstanding. Very personable, wait staff, great wine and just a beautiful setting in the heart of the ville.

If you visit no other hotel bar in the sleepy town of Nice...I urge you to make a point of visiting…read moreGustav at the bar in this lovely, one of a kind hotel with the best views imaginable. I've traveled the world over and have met many a barkeep. This refined gentleman makes the trip worthwhile as he oversees the bar area and pours a delicious drink- all the while making interesting and polite conversation with old world elegance. If you are looking for the slick modernism of a Four Seasons or a Mandarin Oriental, La Voile D'Or is not for you. But our older and charming room with views off the sea were just what made us very sorry to leave. Each day my wife and I tumbled out of bed and down to the stunning pool area where we were greeted by Muriel, Catharine and Isabel who reserved the best chaise lounges for us to gaze at the ocean, enjoy an impeccable lunch, and slip into the sea while ordering off of the refreshing cocktail menu. Such hospitality and service is a hallmark of this gorgeous jewel on the ocean and I hope I return at every opportunity. What a treat! Thank you to the gracious staff that made our trip so memorable each day. Absolutely the best!

From the owner: Une maison prestigieuse Luxe discret et faste simple, c'est une belle villa ancienne de saint jean…read morecap ferrat qui abrite cette adresse gastronomique provençale. De la salle style florentin ou en terrasse, la vue panoramique sur le petit port est délicieuse, tout comme les spécialités de george pelissier.

Outstanding dining experience in this unique restaurant tucked away at the beginning of…read moreVillefranche's famed Rue Obscure. L'Aparté is subtle in the way that it introduces you to the menu outside its alcove. The offerings are standard French cuisine however once the food comes out, one realizes that the quality and creative flair are at a higher level than most restaurants in the area. We started with a tomato basil pannacotta beautifully presented with Parmesan shortbread - simply delicious and flavorful. We then enjoyed the wasabi/sesame salmon and roasted pork tenderloin with apples, both exquisite and successfully paired with a delicious couscous, homemade mash, and a parfait of puréed vegetables. Overall one of the best dining experiences in the area so I highly recommend a visit.

We loved this place so much that we ate two nights in a row. The menu is written on a chalkboard…read moreand seems to change seasonally. I had the squid chorizo risotto and my husband had the "burger" which is not your typical burger. I tried it and loved it so much that i ordered it the next night (i hardly ever order red meat.) My husband had the lamb chops the second night which were seasoned and cooked perfectly. We also shared "grandmothers" creme caramel which was so good that my husband ordered it both nights. I would definitely return!

We came here for breakfast. They have breakfast "packages" which are Continental breakfast (hot…read moredrink, juice, baguette, yoghurt and pastry) and American breakfast (all that plus eggs). It was very tasty and reasonably priced. Nice friendly service and great location. The juice was freshly squeezed and sooooo good!!!

I've been dining here with friends every summer for almost a decade. I never skip a visit to Le…read moreCosmo when I'm staying in Villefranche or Nice. And the dozens of friends I've sent there have never been disappointed. Merci!

This was our favorite meal of our trip to Nice!…read more Warning: Reservations are hard to come by we dropped by and only reservations available were for 9pm two nights later. We took it. The place is super relaxed. 5 maybe 6 tables which made the difficulty of reservations more understandable. Prix fix menu - 4 appetizers to choose from, 4 entrees and 4 desserts. We were there with somewhat of a limited diet, but the options were awesome. We got a cauliflower appetizer and an artichoke one. Both were excellent. We all had the cod for dinner also delicious - served in a bath of traditional fish soup and with potatoes. The dessert was also excellent - we got the goat cheese in olive oil and garlic, the cream cheese with blueberry compote, lemon cheesecake and cinnamon "tiramisu". Every bite was full of flavor and such cool takes on the food. Now the intangibles - we arrived for our 9pm reservation, restaurant closes at 9:30 and we probably didn't walk out until 11:15 and there was still another table of 8 people dining. The host/waiter, Sebastian, was awesome. So friendly and we at no point felt rushed. In fact the opposite. When our daughter was slow in finishing her meal he joked with her instead of hurrying us along. Once we finished our main dish, he casually brought us our dessert and because we didn't order his favorite (we didn't know) he brought us out an extra to enjoy. We felt a little bad so somewhat accelerated the dessert phase so we could square up and leave. Instead he was unhurried, he casually cleared our table and chatted with us for a bit. It took us another 15 minutes before we finally said could we get the bill. He brought it to us another 5-7 minutes later. We had a great experience and one of our best meals in France, if not the best.

I really want to love this place: it has such an intimate feel and just screams Nice. But I've been…read morehere a few times and each time the food has been between OK and good, but nothing particularly memorable. With that said, at €20 this is excellent value for money. Overall, I'd say the food is a 3.5/5 but the value is 5/5. I'd recommended Chez Palmyre if you want a real Nice experience, especially on a budget. Be sure to make a reservation well in advance.