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.

Wonderful experience at La Merenda. It's a small restaurant so reservations are recommended. We got…read morethe fried zucchini flowers, stuffed sardines, tripe, and pesto pasta. Everything was delicious. The pesto pasta was definitely the standout and one of our favorite dishes in France. It's pretty cool to see how the chefs work in such a cramped place but somehow it all works out great. Highly recommend if in Nice.

05.31.24 I was so excited to experience La Merenda that I…read moremade sure this would be our last special meal before flying out of Nice. The space is super small, almost snuggling with the people you share the table with small. And on a very hot and muggy middle of the day heat I felt like I was roasting in the oven. That was strike one. Strike two... the food I'm sad to say, it really wasn't anything special. We ordered the fried zucchini flowers to share, it wasn't greasy at all, delicate but in need of a fair amount of salt sprinkling. For main courses I had the basil pesto pasta which smelled divine but again, lacking in seasoning. Hubs got the beef stew which also nothing that I can't make at home on a crockpot. The dishes really wasn't anything extra ordinary like I was expecting the it to be. Staff were pleasant and lovely. It was fun to watch everyone work around each other in what maybe a 10 sqft space of a kitchen.

Came here for lunch with my husband - we were craving middle eastern food and this hit the spot! We…read moresat outside as it was a really nice day. Ordered drinks (wine & beer) - and I had the ground beef kabobs and my husband had the lamb skewers. Both were so good! The lamb was tender and full of flavor and the beef kabobs were delicious. Great spot for a quick bite.

Decided to try this place for lunch after reading the Yelp reviews, so thank you Yelpers…read more We were looking for a light lunch and some plates to share with a bottle of Rose, and this place was perfect. We filled ourselves up with some hummus, haloumi, falafel and chicken souvlaki. All of it was fresh and delicious and had the perfect amount of spice. We sat outside as the weather was nice, but the inside decor looked nice also. All in all a great lunch in Nice. Would definitely recommend to others.

One of my favorite spots when visiting Antibes, the food was great, fresh seasonal vegetables an…read moredelicious fish. We tried the assortment of seasonal starters, which had a lot of great things to try calamari, stuffed vegetables and carpaccio of rainbow tomatoes. We also tried John-Dory and Sea-bream which were cooked to perfection. To end the our dining we finished with French Napoleon which was delish! The restaurant had a cute romantic set up with indoor and outdoor sitting available. The staff was super friendly and very attentive and gave great recommendations for their wine selection.

This was a fantastic meal in Antibes! The service was so friendly and the food was divine. They…read morehave juicy tomatoes, tapenade and toasts on the table when you arrive. We had the sautéed calamari with garlic and parsley to start and shared the loup de mer in sea salt for two for our main. The fish was one of the freshest I've ever had. It came with grilled vegetables and a side of truffle mashed potatoes. We were practically licking our plates. We sat outside and enjoyed this busy corner of antibes with a bottle of rose. The atmosphere is lively and I highly recommend you make reservations as they were fully booked on a Friday night in September. This is a fish restaurant, so come here is you're looking for fresh fish. The menu was only in French but the waiters spoke good English.

The ambiance of open air... breathing in the Mediterranean breezes is refreshing!!! We just…read morearrived tonight... cannot wait to see the Côte d'Azur in the morning!! We are normally eating a Wfpb diet along with fish. So tonight we ordered tuna and cod to get in protein. The cod was definitely the best dish because the fish was cooked to perfection... medium rare...and the side root vegetables were simply cooked without heavy sauces. The tuna was cooked rare as requested, but I felt serving it over squash coulit overwhelmed the tuna. Dessert was sorbet for us to avoid dairy products... but too much sweetener in the peach. I make this at home and you barely need to add any sweetener. Richard had the vesper martini and it was perfect. Overall, the setting was lovely. The staff were very friendly and professional. I think we just like lighter foods these days.

This place was amazing! Joseph was very attentive and accommodating! We ordered two rounds of…read moredrinks and the salmon tartare and Caesar salad with chicken starter! Highly recommend, food was so fresh!

Good food, high prices, exceptionally personable service…read more Try the happy hour - each tapas comes with a free drink.

Ate there yesterday! It was delicious! The decor is a mix of lot's of things and sometimes…read moremismatched colors, but the service is very nice, the owner is there each day, and the food is great! Do try the specialties, such as the Os à Moëlle, the Aïoli or the Fish Soup!

Lovely restaurant, Cosy atmosphere. We ordered many drinks and plates and everything was great. The…read morewaitress was very attentive and brought everything out with a smile.

We had a nice dinner here - the quality of the food and the presentation was nice, and the prices…read morewere reasonably despite being in a touristy part in town. Make reservations ahead of time (it's easy to do online) because this place will fill up for dinner. They have 4 appetizers to choose from, about 5-6 entrees and about 7-8 desserts to choose from, and the prices are reasonable for dinner: 24€ for plat + entree or plat + dessert, and 29€ for the 3 courses. Entrées: - Velouté de topinambour / Jerusalem artichoke soup - This soup was super, super creamy and buttery. I don't want to know how much cream and/or they put in here - it was good, but very rich. There was a piece or two of bacon, and the soup was tasty. - Trilogie de betteraves / Beets cooked three ways - I was looking for something healthier to eat, and was happy this was on the menu. I wasn't sure what to expect with this dish, other than it was beets cooked three ways. There was one little dish of beet salad with green onions or scallions, a small beet poached or roasted, and a beet purée that went well with the bread. I would recommend this appetizer if you want something on the lighter/healthier side and different. Plats: - Risotto with asparagus and tomatoes - My husband ordered this and it was good but not outstanding. He added the 2 pieces of seared foie gras for 5€ which made the dish better; I think it would have been a bit bland without the foie. The asparagus was very fresh and the risotto was on the lighter side which was nice. - Salmon with Cajun seasoning and leeks - This was different than what you'd normally find in a French restaurant since I've never seen Cajun spiced things before. The salmon was a little on the small side, but it was still good and the caramelized leeks on the side were a really perfect compliment. This dish was tasty and really good, but just a bit on the smaller side compared to all the other main dishes that were meat-based (from what I saw other diners getting) We were full so we skipped dessert, but it looked pretty good - they had things like a chocolate lava cake, a praline crème brûlée, spéculos tiramisu, and financier with a passion fruit center. Overall, a good meal that won't break the bank and that has a good selection of things on the menu. More heavier " comfort food " than lighter fare, and slightly less traditional French. The ambiance was very casual - it almost felt like you were eating in a graffiti park with dim lighting and metal walls, but overall, we had a decent meal at a reasonable price. The waiters here all spoke English well and it seemed most of the clientele were tourists.