My friend and I had dinner here this evening. I had the butternut squash risotto and my friend had…read morethe rum steak with potatoes. Both delicious. Service was truly impeccable. Could ask for anything more. Ambiance is delightful.

Amazing food with a small seasonal menu. Located in a small side street in downtown. You can tell…read moreeverything is fresh and seasonal and everything was delicious.

we were on a cruise that included going to Antibes for some Absinthe . We have been craving for…read moremussels in white wine sauce in a pot. We were limited in time, we told the lady we had basically 15 minutes... she said "5 minutes"! ok! we were so excited, when we got it, thanks god i had gloves (i always wear gloves when eating with my hands) and thank goodness because they were still warm... that didn't stop us, we ate that pot if mussels within 10 minutes and enjoyed each bite!!! wow! this place was excellent!!! i definitely recommend it!

The food was delicious, the location is great ( especially for people watching) and the service was…read moreoutstanding. We sat outside but for dinner or drinks they have the cutest and funkiest area inside. If we return to Antibes it will be a must stop!

Such a beautiful place. I love this vintage wine bar. When you order a dish you are not expecting…read moreseeing this big amount in your plate. Very good quality and not expensive!

Le Chaudron is one of those rare restaurants that reminds you why people fall in love with French…read morefood in the first place. Tucked into the winding streets of Old Antibes, this little gem does not rely on gimmicks, trendy presentations, or a waterfront view. Instead, it focuses on what actually matters: remarkable food, quality ingredients, and the kind of preparation that makes every plate feel like it was made just for you. There is something deeply romantic about this place, and I do not mean romantic in the candlelit-table-for-two sense. I mean romantic in the French sense. Stone walls. Warm lighting. The smell of butter, garlic, and wine drifting from the kitchen. Food made with care and served without hurry. The belief that a meal should be an experience rather than a transaction. The first thing you notice is that everything arrives piping hot from the kitchen. Not warm. Not "restaurant hot." Actually hot. The way food should be. Every dish feels cared for from the moment it leaves the stove until it reaches your table. We started with liver pâté and escargot, both excellent examples of French classics done right. The kids had pasta Bolognese followed by ice cream and chocolate mousse and left nothing behind. For the mains, the beef stew with gnocchi was rich, deeply flavored, and comforting without being heavy. The beef tartare was beautifully prepared, although the French fries quickly became the twins' favorite side dish at the table. A Kir Cassis for me and a Chardonnay for my husband rounded out the meal perfectly. Dessert somehow managed to raise the bar even higher. The crème brûlée cracked perfectly under the spoon, and the warm apple dessert with caramel sauce was the kind of dessert that makes conversation stop for a few minutes. What truly elevates Le Chaudron, however, is the service. Friendly does not begin to describe it. Every interaction feels genuine, welcoming, and effortless. You are not treated like a customer being turned over for the next seating. You are treated like a guest in someone's home. Old Antibes has no shortage of restaurants competing for your attention. Le Chaudron does not need to compete. It simply serves some of the best food in town and lets the experience speak for itself. If Le Chaudron is not on your Antibes itinerary, it should be. Some places are worth visiting, but a few become part of the reason you remember a destination years later. This is one of them.

This is a tourist trap. Below average food and incredibly rude service. Not worth it. Dirty…read morerestroom as well.

Excellent food. The crock masure Is probably one of the best I've had so far in France. The service…read moreis good. And the Ambience is great. A little streetside café. Where you can sit and people watch.

Cafe Milano is in a great spot. It's next to the marina and right below the casino. Which is a well…read moreneeded walk up the heel if you order pasta. The restaurant is nice inside but they do pack you in close to each other. I ordered gnocchi with a truffle cream sauce. It was alright. Nothing really to jump up and down over. The waitress who took our order was nice but she wasn't attentive. Another waitress spent more time checking on us, which we appreciated. The manager was very nice and helpful with allowing me to change my order a little. The original waitress did manage to return to our table in the end to charge me for something I didn't order and then rush me to pay when I questioned the error on my bill. I told her she wasn't attentive the whole time so don't rush me to make my payment. She told me she had been very busy. I said I noticed she was very attentive to all her other customers.

The restaurant is related to the seafood store next door. When you order seafood, which mainly the…read moreonly thing they serve, they get it right from the store. Fresh lobster, fresh oysters ...etc. For the cooked dishes, such as the fish soup and the calamari, they taste fresh, and relatively on the good side but with some misses. What was amazing with this restaurant is the service. We were being treated kindly with lot of care by the waiter.

I loved this place. We did not Have a reservation but the Young man made it happen and arranged 3…read moreseats for us. The menu is short but with super interesting fish on. I got the lobster soup it was so so. However the linguini was awesome. My friend got the scallops and my taste buds got a food orgasm. Great flavours and fresh fish. If you ever in Antibes please visit and enjoy

Food is amazing - I'm still dreaming about the salmon and goat cheese crepe! Service is superb.read more

One of my favorite places to have early morning breakfast in Antibes! Some may think that it's a…read moretouristic place, but it is full of local people! Love that from the second visit, Sandri e, the charming and attentive host and I think the owner, remember what I like for breakfast! Always attentive and smiling! Pleasant way to start your day in beautiful Antibes! We went there after finishing shopping at an amazing Marche Provençal! See you next year Sandrine! From the guy who likes egg white omelette and came with a friend. And my friend says that they have mega tasty burgers!

The food we were served had plastic wrap in it and the restaurant did not apologize and expected us…read moreto pay for it. When you look at other reviews, sort them by "newest", not "relevance" and you will see this type of experience is not an anomaly. I never do reviews, but had such an unpleasant experience that I want to warn others. We ate at this restaurant tonight and there was some plastic wrap in one of the dishes. It was like the dish had been unwrapped before heating and a piece of plastic left in the food. (it was the half royal pigeon in puff pastry). We told the waiter who took the dish away without any comment. No one apologized, and no replacement or other food was offered. After that, we no longer wanted to finish our other dishes and we declined to order dessert or coffee. We requested the bill. When the bill came, it Included the €38 dish that had plastic in it. I told the waiter that I had not received any recognition of the problem or apology for the issue, and it was not acceptable to charge me for the dish. He said there was no reason to be upset. I responded that I was upset that the restaurant did not acknowledge the problem at all, as I know accidents can happen, but to ignore the problem and charge me for contaminated food was not okay. At that point the waiter removed the charge. The other food was only so so, and the service was poor all night. The only thing good about the restaurant is it's location and water view. You can get the same view by walking along the shore walkway. When I looked back at the other reviews, I realized I should not have been surprised. Many mention the terrible service. I would think the owners -- Stephane and Marie Laure Arnal -- would be embarrassed to have such a poor showing for their restaurant.

Tourist trap! We shared our table with couple of American friends and our meal was ruined upon…read morepaying the bill when the waiter insisted we add a tip. In front of our guests, this was a very uncomfortable situation. The waiter refused to acknowledge that service is included and that gratuity in France is based on appreciation and not "begged" for by an agressive waiter. This type of situation leaves a very bad impression, not only of the particular establishment, but of France in general. This is why we cannot recommend this restaurant. Partageant notre table avec des amies américaines, notre repas fut gâché par le serveur au moment de régler l'addition: en insistant de façon agressive, il nous a obligés d'ajouter un pourboire. C'était une situation très embarrassante et décevante. Il ne voulait pas admettre que le service est compris en France et que le pourboire se mérite et ne se réclame pas. C'est ce genre de situation qui donne une mauvaise réputation à la France et aux Français. Le serveur mérite d'être renvoyé. Ce serait encore pire si c'était la politique de la maison! Pour cette raison, cet établissement est un "piège à touristes" et à éviter.

Always a pleasure to dine here. Great food, a lovely view and just the right amount of friendly…read moreservice. This is one of my go to lunch places and I've never been disappointed.

Fantastic food, fantastic service, fantastic view. These waitress/waiters are on fire! So…read moreefficient, accommodating, friendly, and just wonderful all round. Really exceptional service.

Reviews from the web…read more 4.7/5Safarway · 1 review Google review summary Reviews aren't verified 54321 4.7 (667) All Service Meal Price food presentation63 quality48 gourmet restaurant15 tasting menu12 +6 John Smilgin Local Guide·40 reviews·47 photos a day ago New Le Vauban has to be one of the best dining options in all of Antibes. The 2 of us had their pre fixe menu for dinner last night, which at EUR49 is a screaming bargain. ...More Visited in September DrinkPints 7 reviews a week ago New Amazing value for money for the standard of food. Had the €49 set menu which was excellent. Waiter recommended the house cocktail to start which was very good and also provided great wine recommendations, especially the dessert wine. ...More Visited in September 28 reviews·4 photos 2 years ago Amazing experience. The food was delicious, especially the fillet that was spectacular, really the best fillet I've ate so far. The meat was done just to the point (I asked for medium-rare) and the sauce was amazing. The service was very ...More Visited in August 2022 Zhendong WU Local Guide·124 reviews·836 photos a year ago Dine in | Lunch | €50-60 We ordered the menu dégustation and all dishes were excellent. They provide traditional French foods but with unique flavors. Highly recommend. Don't forget to reserve. ...More Visited in April 2023 +10 John Smilgin Local Guide·40 reviews·47 photos a day ago New LVaubean Reviews from the web 4.7/5Safarway · 1 review Google review summary Reviews aren't verified 54321 4.7 (667) All Service Meal Price food presentation63 quality48 gourmet restaurant15 tasting menu12 +6 John Smilgin Local Guide·40 reviews·47 photos a day ago New Le Vauban has to be one of the best dining options in all of Antibes. The 2 of us had their pre fixe menu for dinner last night, which at EUR49 is a screaming bargain. ...More Visited in September DrinkPints 7 reviews a week ago New Amazing value for money for the standard of food. Had the €49 set menu which was excellent. Waiter recommended the house cocktail to start which was very good and also provided great wine recommendations, especially the dessert wine. ...More Visited in September 28 reviews·4 photos 2 years ago Amazing experience. The food was delicious, especially the fillet that was spectacular, really the best fillet I've ate so far. The meat was done just to the point (I asked for medium-rare) and the sauce was amazing. The service was very ...More Visited in August 2022 Zhendong WU Local Guide·124 reviews·836 photos a year ago Dine in | Lunch | €50-60 We ordered the menu dégustation and all dishes were excellent. They provide traditional French foods but with unique flavors. Highly recommend. Don't forget to reserve. ...More Visited in April 2023 +10 John Smilgin Local Guide·40 reviews·47 photos a day ago New Le Vauban has to be one of the best dining options in all of Antibes. The 2 of us had their pre fixe menu for dinner last night, which at EUR49 is a screaming bargain. Their degustation menu was slightly more, but had 6 or 7 courses on offer; with the wine option I think that came to EUR85 (no doubt, another great bargain). Overall the food, service and ambience were all great and we're happy to recommend this very attractive restaurant to any epicure / gourmand visiting Antibes. Reservations are required. We saw the hostess turn more than a few people away. The only disappointment was no dress code. I'm old fashioned. I wore white trousers, a button down shirt and a blue blazer and almost felt out of place. Most other patrons were dressed smart / casual but at least 2 guys showed up in beat up t- shirts, looking like they'd just finished a shift chipping barnacles or paint off of boat hulls; the kind of attire suitable for Burger King. In my humble opinion, Le Vauban should up their game and impose a reasonable dress code more aligned with their reputation, excellent service and gourmet cuisine.

Great steak with blue cheese sauce, followed by desserts of a dark chocolate velvety mousse (for…read moreme) and a dreamy delicious profiterole with ice cream, whipped cream and chocolate sauce (for my husband). The view of Entrevaux was beautiful, and the restaurant had the feel of a comfortable upscale local restaurant. The staff were so gracious despite us forgetting every little bit of French we knew. It's a nice place to linger too, with comfy sofas, a bookshelf of children's and adult books, and a smattering of toys to keep the little ones amused while the grown-ups relax. We loved it and would definitely come again.