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Nice is a great place to indulge in all your food fantasies. There is a strong Italian influence and pasta dishes can be found on almost every restaurant menu. Nice's proximity to the sea makes seafood restaurants quite common as well. While there are many pricey restaurants near the Promenade des Anglais, you need not spend a lot of money dining out. Vieux Nice has a restaurant or café that would suit any budget. If you are looking for something regional, many cafés sell sandwiches with common Provinçal fillings of fresh basil, olive oil, and goat's cheese. Restaurants do get crowded, especially during the summer months, so be sure to book a table if you cannot turn up early. Restaurants & Wine Bars - Caves Ricord is an old-fashioned wine bar that looks like something out of a Toulouse-Lautrec painting. Wine served by the glass, pizza, and other light foods are on offer. Located at 2 rue Neuve. - Chantecler is considered by some to be the best restaurant in Nice. The à la carte menu is quite pricey, but well worth it. Located at the Hôtel Negresco, 37 Promenade des Anglais. - L'Auberge de Théo serves up lovely Italian pastas and dishes. Located at 52 ave Cap-de-Croix in Cimiez. Closed Monday and early fall. - La Criée is the place for an inexpensive, but delicious seafood meal. Located at 22 cours Saleya. - La Noisetine may be one of the cheapest places to eat in Nice, but it may also be one of the best. Try the delicious crepes with homemade juice, but do not fill up because there are the most delicious desserts on the menu as well. Located at 13 cours Saleya near rue Gassin. Open until midnight. - La Rotonde, located in the Hôtel Negresco along with Chantecler, offers cheaper fare that is just as mouthwatering. Located at the Hôtel Negresco, 37 promenade des Anglais - La Trapa is a Cuban-style tapas bar with live music during the summer. Located at 12 rue Jules-Gilly. Cafés and Bakeries - Espuno is said to have the best for fresh breads and croissants. Located at 22 rue Vernier in Old Town - Fennocchio Maitre Glacier is an amazing ice cream parlour with a grand selection of homemade flavors. Located off the Place Rossetti, facing Sainte Reparate Cathedral. - La Douche a l'Etage is a comfortable cyber café with good food, couches, internet access, billiards, and even a shower. The café is open late. Located at 34 cours Saleya. - Chez Rene serves Niçoise cuisine, including pan-bagnat (a type of sandwich) and socca (a crepe made of chickpeas). Eat outside or dine in. Located in Vieux Nice. - L'Escalinada serves down-home Niçoise in a comfortable atmosphere. Located at 22 rue Pairoliere. - La Civette du Cours offers snack-like food for the tighter budget. This is a great café for people watching. Located on cours Saleya in Vieux Nice. - Nocy-be is a comfortable teahouse with a South Asian-influenced interior. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Located at 2 rue Jules-Gilley |