Another Rick Steve's hit. We were the only non-locals and happy to be. I had the cod and my wife…read morehad the vegetable lasagna. Everything fresh and hardy as you would expect from local produce and seafood. We split an apple tart with ice cream for desert.

I love restaurants which have more locals as customers than tourists! Many locals fill the…read morerestaurant on Friday and Saturday evenings when live music begins at 8pm. La Trinquette's owner actively supports local folk and jazz bands and strives to give them wider visibility. And oh yeah, the food. I love their mussels (Moules) and thought I would never order anything else on the menu. During our last visit the server encouraged my wife and I to try their signature dish, the whole fish. Although I could not understand her description in French I could see her enthusiasm for this dish, and enthusiasm does not require a translation! So we both ordered the whole fish. I'm originally from Seattle and now live in San Diego so I've eaten quite a bit of seafood. Honest folks my wife and I rated this as our favorite fish dinner, ever! Lastly, La Trinquette sits quietly, somewhat undiscovered alongside Villefranche marina. The main tourist zone and train station are east of the castle. La Trinquette is just west of the castle. Although easy walking distance most tourists don't venture past the castle. Better for me as I can dine with the locals!

Very nice spot for a meal! I am baffled by the negative reviews. Our food was good. We came at 11…read moream and they let us order from either menu (breakfast or lunch) which was very nice and accommodating, most places don't allow that because it's annoying for the staff. My companion got breakfast (eggs, yogurt and coffee) and I got the goat cheese salad, which was really delicious! Service was perfectly fine. And the location is wonderful.

Seaside casual ......BUT view blocked. Neighbors have the view. Good service, good pizza,…read moresalads, 8Euro wine. Steps from the cruise dock.

Nice casual seaside restaurant. They are a little picky about directing you where to sit (instead…read moreof where I want to sit), but they are friendly and the food is tasty. Our French waiter was polite and friendly, and spoke English well. Second trip -- not a particularly friendly waiter. I don't think this place is French owned. My guess is it's Kazakhstan or some former Soviet republic. Very particular about forcing you to sit as close as possible to the road.

Wonderful service, great food and beautiful scenery!…read more Max was our server and he couldn't have been more enjoyable - prompt, personable and great to talk to! The mozzarella and tomato appetizer, as well as the tuna tartare were fresh and delicious. We also tried the shrimp risotto and the sea bass for two, which were both fantastic! The sea bass for two was really impressive, being prepared and presented in a salt crust. We were also celebrating a birthday and they brought out a delicious strawberry cake with sparklers! It was a great experience and we would all return and recommend this restaurant!

Horrificly high prices for awful food (11 euro for a tomato and a fork of greens). Terribly…read moredisinterested service as well. Oh ... it is in the water with the best view in the freaking world though I am now typing more than I need to to ensure this review gets posted to keep other folks from this horrific experience

I think they actually try to make you hate them. I can't possibly comprehend any of the reviewer's…read moreratings beyond 'horrible' - except bonuspoints for ballsiness maybe... First off, let me say: I'm an Idiot for going in there in the first place... run down, waiters in dirty t-shirts, shabby interior... Literally every other Restaurant has nice looking staff, white tablecloths etc... When I needed a few more seconds to decide on what would be the least of the evils on the menu, the waiter actually said 'ok, I'll come back next week'. Aaaalright. Then there was an amuse-bouche... onion pizza, which wouldn't have looked very appetizing WITHOUT the Bitemarks(photo) - serving as a stern reminder that we shouldn't throw something out just because the last guest/waiter had a little nibble... Yeah, at that point it was damage control, don't get sick... Of course the changed side didn't arrive with the main course of grilled-to-death freeze-dried fish and the Scallops on the Nuked Risotto(ish Substance) were raw and therefore, at least at this fine establishment, less than trustworthy. When I asked for the side he yelled 'you still want that?!' and sure as S+@#! it popped up on our Check at the end... the guy was obviously very used to not giving a shit after people didn't like the food, so I didn't go down that particular road. I couldn't help but admire the sheer joy the staff seemed to feel punking the guests. Try to Avoid being on the receiving end, though. My Tip: Pick one of the places on either side. You'll pay more, but that buys you the entertainment of watching the poor guys suffer on the other side.

100%, 10/10. Service was impeccable, just incredible. And there's no way you can beat the ambiance…read moreof being right on the port next to the harbor with sailboats on end. The magical twinkle of the lights and the fresh, local food, (plus a fun name) earns this place a 5 star review in my book- err, yelp Come here. Un excellent choix.

Ordered: The One aka Le Plongeoir Signature Cocktail (€19):…read moreGin Bombay, jus de citron, sirop de canne, prosecco Le French Cocktail (€19): vodka, fraise, jus de citron, sirop de romarin maison, Mediterranean Tonic Zucchini Flower Fritters (€26): with spicy crushed tomatoes with basil Tuna Tartare (€29): with green apple, kumquat, lime, avocado Rigatoni with Seasonal Truffles (€45) Oven-Baked Sea Bream Fillet (€47): with grapes, basil and coriander bulgur, classic beurre blanc Aya's take: Le Plongeoir is one of the most iconic restaurants on the French Rivieria considering the restaurant is dramatically perched on a rock above the Mediterranean Sea. You also need a reservation here so make sure you do that well in advance especially for golden hour/sunset times since that's when they're the busiest. We started with a couple cocktails which were both good. The One aka their signature cocktail was more light, clean, and refreshing while Le French Cocktail was more sweet, fruity, and bright. The Zucchini Flower Fritters were crispy, airy, and went so well with the crushed tomatoes. The Tuna Tartare is a huge skip for me. Although it was recommended by our waiter, the tuna didn't look fresh and I think the green apple & kumquat overpowered and clashed in flavor. The Rigatoni with Seasonal Truffles was incredible!! Such a perfectly made pasta, they don't skimp out on the truffle and truffle cream, and every bite was more satisfying from the last. On the other hand, the Oven-Baked Sea Bream Fillet was just okay. For that price point, I expected it to taste better and be better plated. I also didn't really understand the grapes here which seemed to clash with the sea bream. All in all, the vibe and ambiance is unmatched, service was great, and we had an enjoyable meal. I would absolutely go back!

Wouldn't come here for the food, but definitely go for the views and experience dining in the…read moreiconic restaurant. Highly suggest making a reservation months in advance. If I do return, I would try to experience the bar underneath rather than dining in the restaurant. Staff were friendly, service was decent but what made it all was the view and ambience!

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!

A very cool restaurant to be inside because of the trees that are growing inside. The ambience is…read moreso nice. The service is excellent. The steak was outstanding. Very lean cooked properly, etc. Pizza perhaps Best somewhere else. We would come back again.

Terrible experience from start to finish. The service was rude and extremely slow. Our order was…read moreentered incorrectly, and the hostess had a poor attitude that made us feel unwelcome. We were waited on by at least four different servers, none of whom seemed to know what was going on. The restaurant wasn't even busy, which made the lack of organization even more frustrating. Overall, a very disappointing experience, and we won't be returning.

Only had a drink, but the service was terrible. Got seated quickly, but the server took 20 mins to…read morecome back and take my order. Then another 15 to get the drink.

If there was a minus review, this place deserved that. We were here to use the private beach and…read moreyou can only do it by renting their bed and umbrella. We were asked to wait for an hour, when sat in the restaurant area, we were shown the lounge where we can wait only by ordering drinks. When 2 out of the party of two wanted to use the beach while we wait for the bed, they were told they can use beach if not in the bed area, so basically I had pay for the drink since I was already Seating and my family had to leave the private area to access the beach from the public side. While all this - the staff was super rude and we were ever ready to pay for the bed when was available... Avoid this place is my only recommendation

Delicious lunch. Filet of sea bass with homemade mash potatoes. White wine carafe of Provençal…read morewine. Basket of bread. Flan with figs, chocolate profiteroles. What a feast.