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More 3.5 but rounding up. Reservations strongly recommended. Friendly staff. Inviting space but on the noisy side. In the main dining room the sound becomes amplified. They have an additional dining room with less tables in the wine cellar which might be quieter. I had to get close to the waiter at times to hear him speak. Median price range for the area with good size portions. I had the duck breast with figs for the entree and panna cotta for dessert. Everything had good flavor, but some minute details would bring it next level. The duck could be rendered a bit more but was cooked to my specified temp. The sauce was fantastic (like a jus). However, they poured the sauce on top so any crispy skin was lost. Entrees come with a side of your choice. The green beans were simple and went well with my dish. The panna cotta ratio was off so the base was a bit stiff.
This was our big disappointment during our October 2024 vacation in Nice/Cote d'Azur. The restaurant was recommended to us by a cooking school and we felt fortunate to obtain a reservation. We arrived on time and were seated in a far back dining room, up a few stairs, where it was so warm my wife's cheeks got flushed. It was a very pleasant evening but it was easily 80f/27c. My first impression something was amiss was the wine list. The selection was of wines that hold a 80-85 rating with poor to mixed reviews (I do look up reviews when I search a wine list). So I ordered a carafe of the house red which was actually pretty good. That is what I would recommend to any diner eating there. We ordered a salad and it was not very good and the salad greens were not fresh. I had the tuna entree. The tuna itself was excellent. My wife ordered a beef dish which was also very good. A "choice of" menu is included in all the meals. This was the only restaurant we went to in Nice that offered this. Pasta was the main choice but there were also French Fries. According to our cooking school recommendation the french fries were supposed to be fantastic. My wife ordered the ravioli as her side dish. I ordered the linguini. You also get a choice of sauce. Both the ravioli and the linguini were overcooked and nearly mushy. I paid an extra 7 euros for an order of the french fries. They were passable though not salted, just cut potato fries, fried in a fryer. As my wife said, even Five Guys has better fries; so I'm not sure why that particular recommendation from the cooking school. We were too warm to stay for dessert.
One of the only disappointing meals we had in France. I forgot which article recommended this place, but we made a reservation the day before as it was fully booked the day of. 1. Octopus salad: I prefer the larger pieces of octopus vs. the smaller ones, also found the marinated sauce was not amazing either 2. Beef tartare carpaccio: was pretty good, the cheese and olives a good compliment 3. Beef stew with gnocchi: very filling because of the ravioli's however I felt there wasnt enough depth to the dish and the pasta itself didn't have much flavor 4. Beef tenderloin: The flavor all came from the topping which consisted of anchovies, garlic and herbs, however the cut of meat wasn't high quality 5. Fries: These were their specialty and not made with potatoes, they were very starchy and heavy but crispy on the outside I felt 90% of the dishes lacked depth and that the highlight of the meal was the wine. Many of the items we were interested in such as the duck were "sold out" by 9pm, which was very limiting. To top it off the service was really not great, the waitress was a bit condescending and cold. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant and pretty surprised how busy and well reviewed it is.
We had a great Italian lunch here in Old Town! THE WAIT: None at 1:50pm on a Tuesday in October. THE SERVICE: Great. There were English speaking staff and menus, and the clientele seemed local. Our server didn't make a big deal about returning a bottle of wine we accidentally ordered (we thought we were ordering a glass). They were also nice about us having a baby at the restaurant. There was no changing table (very typical in Nice) and guided me to to change her diaper on top of wine barrel turned on its side (it had edges to protect her from rolling off!) outside the bathrooms. THE COST: 53€ total for lunch for two. Not too bad. THE FOOD: * Petits Farçis Niçoise Maison - 4.5 stars Surprisingly good, very soft & tasty meat filling, stuffed in several different veggies. * Panisse - 2.5 stars Quite dry and flavorless. * Duck breast - 4 stars Nice contrast of fig jam with the duck, but the meat was a little tough. * Steak - 4.5 stars Simple but incredibly soft steak, lovely! * Fries - 2 stars Overcooked and under flavored. I like thick cut fries but the outside was way too hard.
I went back to my camera chip in October 2008 to pull out these my photos of the dinner I had with my companions because this local family restaurant is just so good and really worth going out of your way into the Old Town of Nice with the maze like paths that can get you lost, but this restaurant is a great find and I am glad I listened to the tour guide I read. This place is the best with every dish exceptional! A++++ You can do no wrong here. Local hidden spot. I got lost and had trouble finding someone to speak English to find this place. But keep asking and you will be rewarded for your troubles. Totally amazing!! I still wonder how they made this beautiful platter called pan-bagnet stuffed veggies is that not oily at all. Yummy in my tummy for sure! Great family run restaurant atmosphere. They can recommend to you what you like to eat. The patrons told us they loved this place. Everyone is friendly here. The steak and cheese sauce I had with my dish was like melting in my mouth like I was in heaven. I still dream of this dish and restaurant from time to time. Maybe one day I can return to Nice, France again!
Oh my God, this place is AWESOME. Went during lunch, fortunately got a table just outside of the restaurant to give us people watching experience by the small street. Ordered Salad Nicoise, Slow Cooked Beef, Fillet Fish on Risotto (special of that day)... they were so good we finished them all and stuffed ourselves. Let me start with the bread, yes they are free but this time they are GOOD! Crunchy and tasty but not hard on your teeth. Salad blends together perfectly with tuna and anchovies... tips: add olive oil to create this harmony Now the main courses... slow cooked beef was just out of this world... 5 BIG tasty well seasoned chunks of tender meat... can't get better than this The fish was equally impressive. Seasoned just right to bring fullness of the texture/taste of the fish. Perfectly balanced by creamy tasty risotto. Had we more space in our stomachs, we'd be ordering dessert. I regret not ordering wine in this place. Now I haven't told you the best part, price... 45€ for two people... what a bargain...
3 months ago
What a delightful restaurant! They're popular (for good reason) so make reservations if you can. We had to try a few times to get in, but it was worth the wait! Located on a charming Street in Old Nice called Rue Droite, I felt like I had stepped back into the past when entering this restaurant. It was lovely and welcoming with cozy lighting and several dining areas on multiple levels. We had the salad Niçoise and it was delicious! Waiters were attentive and efficient. I highly recommend this spot if you are fortunate enough to find yourself in Nice! read more
Chez Acchiado is located right on the heart of old town Nice and is a great Nicoise restaurant. The service is friendly and helpful and very efficient. Six of us had lunch there - three of us had the famous Nicoise daube or beef stew - 2 with gnocchi and one with ravioli (I think the ravioli was better!). Two of us had the salmon on fennel and the last person had the beautiful lamb chops. We also shared a foie gras appetizer. Everything was delicious and exceptionally well prepared. A great place to go if you are wandering around Vieux Nice, but get a reservation. It fills up fast. read more
More 3.5 but rounding up. Reservations strongly recommended. Friendly staff. Inviting space but on the noisy side. In the main dining room the sound becomes amplified. They have an additional dining room with less tables in the wine cellar which might be quieter. I had to get close to the waiter at times to hear him speak. Median price range for the area with good size portions. I had the duck breast with figs for the entree and panna cotta for dessert. Everything had good flavor, but some minute details would bring it next level. The duck could be rendered a bit more but was cooked to my specified temp. The sauce was fantastic (like a jus). However, they poured the sauce on top so any crispy skin was lost. Entrees come with a side of your choice. The green beans were simple and went well with my dish. The panna cotta ratio was off so the base was a bit stiff. read more
8 months ago
2 years ago
This was our big disappointment during our October 2024 vacation in Nice/Cote d'Azur. The restaurant was recommended to us by a cooking school and we felt fortunate to obtain a reservation. We arrived on time and were seated in a far back dining room, up a few stairs, where it was so warm my wife's cheeks got flushed. It was a very pleasant evening but it was easily 80f/27c. My first impression something was amiss was the wine list. The selection was of wines that hold a 80-85 rating with poor to mixed reviews (I do look up reviews when I search a wine list). So I ordered a carafe of the house red which was actually pretty good. That is what I would recommend to any diner eating there. We ordered a salad and it was not very good and the salad greens were not fresh. I had the tuna entree. The tuna itself was excellent. My wife ordered a beef dish which was also very good. A "choice of" menu is included in all the meals. This was the only restaurant we went to in Nice that offered this. Pasta was the main choice but there were also French Fries. According to our cooking school recommendation the french fries were supposed to be fantastic. My wife ordered the ravioli as her side dish. I ordered the linguini. You also get a choice of sauce. Both the ravioli and the linguini were overcooked and nearly mushy. I paid an extra 7 euros for an order of the french fries. They were passable though not salted, just cut potato fries, fried in a fryer. As my wife said, even Five Guys has better fries; so I'm not sure why that particular recommendation from the cooking school. We were too warm to stay for dessert. read more
2 years ago
Wonderful service. Wine was excellent. It's a very interesting building owned by same family for decades. All our food was great steak, lamb chops and cream brulée. Highly recommend. Need to reserve. read more
10 months ago
2 years ago
Absolutely fantastic! Great pasta and steak! My husband had the escalope maison and loved it. Would definitely go back! Even though we showed up without a reservation 15 minutes before closing that staff still accommodated us with a 5 minute wait. Wine selection was très magnifique! read more
1 year ago
One of the only disappointing meals we had in France. I forgot which article recommended this place, but we made a reservation the day before as it was fully booked the day of. 1. Octopus salad: I prefer the larger pieces of octopus vs. the smaller ones, also found the marinated sauce was not amazing either 2. Beef tartare carpaccio: was pretty good, the cheese and olives a good compliment 3. Beef stew with gnocchi: very filling because of the ravioli's however I felt there wasnt enough depth to the dish and the pasta itself didn't have much flavor 4. Beef tenderloin: The flavor all came from the topping which consisted of anchovies, garlic and herbs, however the cut of meat wasn't high quality 5. Fries: These were their specialty and not made with potatoes, they were very starchy and heavy but crispy on the outside I felt 90% of the dishes lacked depth and that the highlight of the meal was the wine. Many of the items we were interested in such as the duck were "sold out" by 9pm, which was very limiting. To top it off the service was really not great, the waitress was a bit condescending and cold. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant and pretty surprised how busy and well reviewed it is. read more
2 years ago
We had a great Italian lunch here in Old Town! THE WAIT: None at 1:50pm on a Tuesday in October. THE SERVICE: Great. There were English speaking staff and menus, and the clientele seemed local. Our server didn't make a big deal about returning a bottle of wine we accidentally ordered (we thought we were ordering a glass). They were also nice about us having a baby at the restaurant. There was no changing table (very typical in Nice) and guided me to to change her diaper on top of wine barrel turned on its side (it had edges to protect her from rolling off!) outside the bathrooms. THE COST: 53€ total for lunch for two. Not too bad. THE FOOD: * Petits Farçis Niçoise Maison - 4.5 stars Surprisingly good, very soft & tasty meat filling, stuffed in several different veggies. * Panisse - 2.5 stars Quite dry and flavorless. * Duck breast - 4 stars Nice contrast of fig jam with the duck, but the meat was a little tough. * Steak - 4.5 stars Simple but incredibly soft steak, lovely! * Fries - 2 stars Overcooked and under flavored. I like thick cut fries but the outside was way too hard. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
4 years ago
Very good meal! Friendly staff & spoke great English. I would check to make sure they have recommendations but this is a great option if you are looking for traditional Nice dishes. read more
10 years ago
I went back to my camera chip in October 2008 to pull out these my photos of the dinner I had with my companions because this local family restaurant is just so good and really worth going out of your way into the Old Town of Nice with the maze like paths that can get you lost, but this restaurant is a great find and I am glad I listened to the tour guide I read. This place is the best with every dish exceptional! A++++ You can do no wrong here. Local hidden spot. I got lost and had trouble finding someone to speak English to find this place. But keep asking and you will be rewarded for your troubles. Totally amazing!! I still wonder how they made this beautiful platter called pan-bagnet stuffed veggies is that not oily at all. Yummy in my tummy for sure! Great family run restaurant atmosphere. They can recommend to you what you like to eat. The patrons told us they loved this place. Everyone is friendly here. The steak and cheese sauce I had with my dish was like melting in my mouth like I was in heaven. I still dream of this dish and restaurant from time to time. Maybe one day I can return to Nice, France again! read more
3 years ago
Oh my God, this place is AWESOME. Went during lunch, fortunately got a table just outside of the restaurant to give us people watching experience by the small street. Ordered Salad Nicoise, Slow Cooked Beef, Fillet Fish on Risotto (special of that day)... they were so good we finished them all and stuffed ourselves. Let me start with the bread, yes they are free but this time they are GOOD! Crunchy and tasty but not hard on your teeth. Salad blends together perfectly with tuna and anchovies... tips: add olive oil to create this harmony Now the main courses... slow cooked beef was just out of this world... 5 BIG tasty well seasoned chunks of tender meat... can't get better than this The fish was equally impressive. Seasoned just right to bring fullness of the texture/taste of the fish. Perfectly balanced by creamy tasty risotto. Had we more space in our stomachs, we'd be ordering dessert. I regret not ordering wine in this place. Now I haven't told you the best part, price... 45€ for two people... what a bargain... read more
6 years ago
Best meal I have ever had! No wonder why it is so busy! The duck with fig sauce is absolutely delicious and I recommend coming here! read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
Since I was wanting to eat some steak frites, my husband found this place on Yelp. For a Thursday dinner around 8, it was pretty busy, but we managed to squeeze in a corner table which we didn't mind. The cute garçons were friendly and spoke good English. It's a family run business with mom, dad, and two sons all working there. The garçons were the sons. One of them had even traveled to the Bay Area and was familiar with the Marin area. I ordered the loin steak with peppercorn sauce and my husband ordered the loin steak with the anchovies, herbs, and olive oil. Both medium rare. It came with a side so we ordered fries and salad. The food came out pretty fast. The peppercorn sauce was like gravy (pretty thick consistency), but it was delicious. You can taste just enough pepper for a nice kick. The fries were the best that we could have ordered another. Portions were just right for me although it may be a little small for the men as it was about 5 oz. The anchovy one was pretty good too. It's not loaded with anchovies so it's bearable. Overall, great steak, fries and cute garçons. Highly recommend! read more
8 years ago
The food was excellent and very affordable. Thank you Uncle Steve. I got the fish dish with the green beans and Mike got the beef stew. Sorry, no pic of the food, all I got was a pic if our empty plates read more
8 years ago
7 years ago
When a place is packed night after night with people waiting for them to open the doors, you know you want to try it. It took us two tries to get a table but when we did, we were not disappointed. Delicious, well-prepared food, friendly and attentive service, and a lovely atmosphere! And the chocolate mousse was fabulous! read more
8 years ago
We came here on a recommendation from a friend and were not disappointed. We had a 9:30 reservation and arrived early. Our table wasn't ready yet but part of the owning family, Jean-Francois brought us beers on the street front tables while we waited. We ordered a great red for the table when seated which was very reasonably priced. For the entrees we had the duck breast with pepper sauce and the beef stew with ravioli. Both were incredible. For dessert we had the creme brûlée which was equally as good and Jean-Francois even gave us a digestif of limoncello. Highly recommend this place for a homely and cozy atmosphere in Nice. read more
15 years ago
14 years ago
This restaurant located in the maze of Vieille Ville can't be missed. The menu is full of classic niçoise cuisine and the waiters (who are brothers I understand) are not bad eye candy! We enjoyed our steak and house wine and all for an affordable price. Well worth it at many levels! read more
Simple but well-executed recipes win the day. This was in the middle of the medieval old-town of Nice which in itself was a large maze of a thousand restaurants, bars, a sea of beautiful people and wonderful nightlife. This one restaurant though was a local favorite and was recommended by a local. Price was affordable for Nice. Downsides: even with a reservation, we still had to wait for a table. Very crowded. read more
10 years ago
Good food with descent price. This is the place you can see where locals eat. The location is conveniently nearby/ inside the old town and close by beach. read more
12 years ago
Randomly walked into this restaurant on a Wednesday night around 7. Seems like you need to make reservations, we walked in and it was pretty busy, but they tried to accommodate us anyways, the waiter looked around and seated us in about a minute. The waiter was very friendly, spoke good English, asked us if we needed any recommendations or help with the menu. We ate a bit earlier so had a light dinner, we ordered the fish soup, octopus & squid salad, side of green beans and the beef stew. All were delicious and reasonably priced. This place also does not accept credit cards so bring cash!! read more
10 years ago
11 years ago
Although there was a line to get in, we got a seat after a 10 minute wait, which was lucky (make a reservation). The food is reasonably priced and good! Had the beef stew ravioli (massive) and the tomatoe mozzarella salad (good!) The service was really friendly and we aren't french speaking people. I think if you're polite, they're polite, so it was a good experience, despite some of the other reviews! read more
This is an excellent restaurant serving local gourmet dishes at reasonable prices. We had the octopus salad and onion/anchovies pizza for appetizers and the allouette sans tete for a main dish, they were spectacular. The chocolate mousse and cappuccino were a perfect ending. Cheers! read more
7 years ago
8 years ago
Delicious authentic Nicois cuisine. Loved the slow cooked beef with ravioli, the duck with fig sauce and of course, the creme brûlée read more
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