Jenn C.

Had an incredible lunch here. We had the patè, cod fish fillet and the braised pork cheeks - all were seriously amazing. We've spent 5 days in Nice and have dined at several Michelin star or recommended establishments during our stay, and this place ranked near the top for sure. I will absolutely make it a point to eat here again when we come back.

Excellent restaurant in Old Nice. Called to make a reservation- good thing because they were turning away people left and right without them. If you want to sit outside you need to make a specific request which I did not know, but sitting inside was still very nice. Waiter brought out an English menu for us. I had the beef of the day and my wife the fish, we had wine and a very tasty lemon tarte dessert. My 1st Michelin restaurant and it did not disappoint. Everything tasted fantastic. Wait staff was nice and I felt very welcomed there. Definitely recommend it, they don't have online reservations so either call or stop by a few days before to book. The prices were very reasonable, as was most of the area for that matter compared to LA for all the food and drinks and appetizers, coffee etc you get it is a great value. Highly recommend if you are in Old Nice.

aaron l.

Wow! Seriously wow! 6 stars. I'm a foodie and I've been in France for the last several weeks. While I have had some good meals I haven't had any exceptional french meals. But bistro d'antoine has set that straight. We made reservations for 9:00 and we were promptly seated. They provided delicious soft bread, warm lives and a lovely tuna salad to start. The tuna was served in a tin on a fish board. Super cute! The server gave us honest recommendations for everything from wine to dessert and so we started ordering. We started with a few glasses of wine based. The server took our preferences into account and provided us with lovely suggestions. We had a gorgeous smoked haddock and frisée salad. This dish was incredible. Gorgeous presentation with a fried egg on top. It was well dressed with an intense horse radish dressing and was so fresh. You could tell that everything was made and plated with care. I had the plat du jour and it was stellar. A beautiful flap steak with incredible potatoes and root vegetables. The sauce was too die for and the steak was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The dish was well thought out and executed with precision. Truly a spectacular dish. My partner had the duck breast from the main menu. I had a quick bite and it was really delightful. Even though we were stuffed we decided to go for dessert. I had the house made tiramisu as I am a huge fan. My partner had the panna cotta. Both were solid choices but the tiramisu was out of this world. Really it was the best I've every had. Service was attentive, informative, and warm. Decor was comfortable with interesting doodles in the wall. Anytime I am back in Nice I will be back here to eat!

Brion C.

Today was my third visit to Bistrot d'Antoine in the past 6 weeks. It was excellent. Today for lunch we had the mackerel with peas, the artichokes with carpaccio swordfish, the duck breast with red cabbage sauce and the beef filet with carrot purée!! Absolutely wonderful. The service was perfect. Also had a bottle of Sancerre which was perfect - though I had a glass of Bellet red with my beef! Will go there again many times. Went again in Feb 2018 This is about our favorite restaurant in Nice. It's a small bistro on two floors with maybe 15+ tables. We were there in February 2018 for lunch and started with the leek and shrimp, and the artichoke and tuna carpaccio for appetizers. Both were perfect in presentation as well as taste. Then we had the duck breast and the steak. Again both cooked to perfection. A bottle of the Cote du Rhône Giganan went really well with the food. The service is attentive but not intrusive. For dessert we shared the poached pear in a white cream sauce - Poire Pochee Creme Legete Vanille, to be more precise. It's great creative cooking in a pleasant but boisterous environment. We go every time we're in Nice, at least once.

Lill R.

We got a recommendation for this restaurant and read some reviews that sounded amazing. We are so glad we went, the food was wonderful. I do recommend to get a reservation, because they are usually booked up. I'll leave some pictures to share of the beautiful dishes we had.

Ken S.

KenScale: 8.0/10 During our recent two-week long honeymoon/summer vacation in Europe, my wife Jun and I had eaten at more than a dozen places. There were places where we had a full meal, from appetizers to desserts, and there were others where we ordered three or less dishes because we either didn't have much time or were still full from the previous meals. In the latter category, I decided that I won't review all of them because I felt those reviews covering only two or three dishes might not be representative of what the restaurant offers (and it's not like we always ate at places like ramen shops where there is one central dish to cover; we usually dined at places with full sets of menus). The one exception I want to make and talk about is this charming French bistro located in Nice, France. Having just arrived from Croatia last night, Jun and I were strolling around the Vieux Nice neighborhood and checking out markets. I had already booked a dinner reservation that day and we were just playing it by ear as to where we will grab a quick lunch. After we couldn't get into the first place I looked up because it was fully booked, we stumbled upon Le Bistrot d'Antoine, and we were very glad we did. The minute you walk into Antoine, you will immediately realize that this bistro is for the locals, not the tourists who come to Nice from all over the world to enjoy the French Riviera's summer. We couldn't hear a single word of English other than between us and the staffs, and there is no separate menu in English, although our server kindly explained what each dish was. The food at Antoine is typical French bistro style with Provencal accent. I thought the refreshing Nicoise salad was a nice appetizer with pleasantly crunchy texture, but Jun was quickly put off by the anchovies in it and let me finish almost the entire salad. We were both in agreement that the other two dishes were fantastic. The beef pot with lemongrass verbena had a rich stew that was delightfully aromatic, and the beef was thoughtfully cooked to have an ideally juicy texture. Add the polenta on the side and you have one very satisfying dish for a lunch in Cote d'Azur. The other dish, pork casserole, was equally impressive, with the meat that was steamed over long hours and therefore was very smooth and worked beautifully together with the surrounding vegetables and potatoes. Both meat dishes really showcased how a simple French bistro food prepared with consistent execution and attention to ingredients can bring about a far better dining experience than some gimmicky restaurants with esoteric techniques and ingredients. We decided to grab ice cream at a nearby famous shop named Fenocchio after our lunch but in retrospect we probably should've tried one of the desserts at Antoine too. We walked in as soon as the restaurant opened slightly after noon and was able to get seated immediately, but the cozy dining space quickly got packed, especially the outdoor area (because we were already sweating like crazy people from all the walks around Vieux Nice, we decided to dine inside). For lunch, definitely grab a glass of French house wine to complement your meal. The staffs at the restaurant were rather proficient in English so you won't have a trouble finishing your meal even if all you can say is bonjour or merci. While I have put several fine dining options in our itinerary during our trip in France (more reviews will come on those places later) and we did have outstanding places at some of those, it is a place like Antoine that will stay in my memory for a long time. The French do know how to prepare some seriously delicious food.

Melanie B.

From the spectacular starters of luscious veal salad and sliced scallops with an amazing sauce and hazelnuts, to the beef cheeks and trout in sesame sauce, our dinner was perfect. Chocolate mousse and spiced apples with cream were our mouthwatering desserts. Be sure to arrive hungry for three courses, because the offerings are simply too good to pass up. Delicious wine and superb service, which was warm and welcoming, coupled with truly lovely ambiance, and beautiful presentation of each course made this a superb evening for us. I highly recommend this wonderful restaurant and will definitely return.

Kriste N.

Place is great- had to make reservation before hand and the only one available was 9:15. The appetizers are adorable (olives, tuna and bread). We get the house wine wherever we go and there's came in a bottle and doesn't disclose the location of grapes which we found interesting. Tasted very good but was a little pricier than your typical house wine. Starters- I had the lentils and salmon and my husband had the goat cheese and shrimp. Mine was amazing but my husband was a little overwhelmed with the amount of cheese lol but we are in France Main- husband had the beef which was great but as all beef prepared in France prepare for it to be a bit bloody (was very good tho!) I had the risotto pesto with octopus. Octopus was great as was the risotto but the pesto flavor was a little too strong for me and I didn't finish it. Dessert- chocolate mousse was phenomenal, the floating island with raspberries was very underwhelming. It was packed when we got there and the waiters hustle and bustle but still pay enough attention to you so I'm very glad we went.

G. C.

Michelin worthy. We ordered EVERYTHING on the appetizers menu. Beef tongue is good. Beef tartare is amazing. Foie Gras is the best. Everything else is delicious.

Katie W.

We came here for lunch based on Yelp and TripAdvisor reviews and we were able to snag a table inside although it was already pretty busy. The waiters did speak English, which was helpful since there is no English menu. Food: -Pork: The pork was tender and served medium. The sauce it came with was very good, especially with the table bread to soak it up with. -Duck: I love duck and pretty much order it wherever I go. This dish was beautifully presented. I would've preferred it a bit less well done, but it was still good. Service: -The staff were friendly and helpful toward us American tourists. The menu is written on cute chalkboards, so the waitress kindly came over and translated the entire menu for us without blinking an eye! We tried to leave a tip when paying with a credit card, but the waiter said he couldn't add it to the total bill (something about them being a bar). Overall, this is a great restaurant in Nice with good food at reasonable prices even though they could easily charge more. Give it a try!

Sebastian M.

We were walking down the street looking for a nice bistrot to have dinner, when we saw this restaurant. Apparently, we were very lucky to find a table as is always full. We have a really delightful meal. The menu changes every day, always with original local dishes. We recommend this bistro for couples.