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.

We came here for our last night in Nice for dinner. My friend had the rabbit, I had the quail and…read morethe Hubster had veal meatballs. I sort of feel like I need to average out our meals, as mine was a bit dry, the rabbit was fine and my Hubster wouldn't stop talking about how great his meatballs were. Service was absolutely fantastic, as our server joked with us the whole time. Food and drink came quickly. The atmosphere was cozy and eclectic. I'd visit again.

We just happed to walk past this cute little restaurant (hungry) and are so happy we decided to…read morewait for a table! We sat inside the small restaurant (there is also outdoor seating) and were greeted by a very friendly waiter whose English was excellent. Our group ordered a variety of dishes from fish to duck to pasta. Every one was excellent. Even the salad was very good. When attempting to pick a favorite, the group was divided between the fish special, duck, and the pesto pasta. But the desserts stole the show. Served out of a large bowl/tray table side, the tiramisu and chocolate moose were a hit that we continue to talk about several days later. The price was very reasonable. We would have happily paid more for food and services this good. We will definitely be back!

This will go down as the best beef stew I have ever had in my life. The flavor was so decadent and…read morethe meat was practically disintegrating with every movement of my fork. AMAZING. Highly recommend visiting when in Nice.

We enjoyed a nice dinner here by the port. The restaurant is large and airy and the service was…read moreattentive. We had salmon, linguini with clams, salads and pasta.

The food is excellent-you cannot make a poor choice! The service is friendly, kind, and engaging…read more The atmosphere is casual yet sophisticated. Just go.

Absolutely wonderful experience at Fine Guele. We ordered off their set menu and a la carte. We got…read morethe stuffed zucchini flowers, deviled eggs, spinach risotto, beef tenderloin with truffle penne, and the French toast and pavlova for dessert. The zucchini flowers were unique in that they weren't fried but still very good with great texture. The spinach risotto was probably the favorite dish and very flavorful. The truffle penne was the next favorite as each bite had lots of truffle flavor. Desserts were both great and very filling. All in all, it was a great meal with very attentive service. Being seated by the chef and watching him work was mesmerizing. Highly recommend trying out if in Nice.

Amazing restaurant. Everything we had was great. The smoked beef, arugula appetizer, the gnocchi,…read moresaffron, and shrimp, the special "Calamari Ink Rissota", the espresso, and the cherry ice cream. Also the wine of the day was a decent red. I would highly recommend this place as all that came to 69 euros which would easily by 100$ in the states for this quality.

One of the better French meals we had at one of the best prices. Delicious Italian food with…read morehearty portions and super friendly service. Prices 50% of what they are closer to the water so worth walking a few blocks

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.

Excellent food and service. Quaint French restaurant. Would return if we weee staying longer.read more

We all got the chefs specials. I had the veal. Amazing service is great atmosphere is greatread more

Good food and service!…read more Food: I had the Parma pizza 4/5 and profiterole 5/5. My sister had the carbonara and crème brûlée and she enjoyed both. Pricing/Value: mid range, what I expected for location. Large portions! We both had half of our main plate to take away. Service: our server was wonderful!!! He set us up at a table outside and noted that the table wobbled on the stone pavement so he brought and placed a piece of wine cork under the table leg to balance it! Later I t started raining and we were seated outside under an umbrella and he helped us move to a different table next to us that had better coverage. Accessibility: restaurant is up a half flight of stairs from the road by the water. There is indoor, more permanent sheltered porch seating, and outdoor seating with umbrellas. They had multiple languages available via QR code: off top I recall English and Italian but there was one or two more listed. Seats are comfortable, "directors chair" style. They all appeared to have arm rests - if you are plus size like me you may have some trouble getting in and out but once in the chair it is VERY comfortable. Bathrooms are unisex with 3 stalls, they are up a half flight of stairs in a loft dinning room. Ceiling in dinning area to pass through are LOW! I am 5'3" and I'd guess the ceiling was like 5'8" def - under 6 ft - so watch your head!

The angnus steak was dry and not medium, even tho I ordered medium. Fries where over cooked and…read moredry. The service was ok but could've been faster and more polite.