Nice is a great place for
food
indulgence, whether you're
picnicking on market fare, snacking
on Niçois specialities or dining in
the palace hotels. The Italian
influence is strong in all
restaurants, with pasta on every
menu; seafood is also a staple. For
snacks
, many of the cafés sell sandwiches
with typically Provençal fillings
such as fresh basil, olive oil,
goat's cheese and
mesclum ,
the unique green salad mix of the
region. If you want to buy the best
bread or croissants in town, seek
out
Espuno , 22 rue Vernier,
in the old town.
Excellent restaurants can be
found throughout most of Nice. Vieux
Nice has a dozen on every street
catering for a wide variety of
budgets; the port quaysides have
very good, but pricey, fish
restaurants. In summer it's wise to
book tables or turn up before 8pm,
especially in Vieux Nice.
Cafes and bars
Bar des Oiseaux , 9 rue St-Vincent.
Named for the birds that fly down
from their nests in the loft and the
pet parrot and screeching myna bird
that perch by the door. Serves
delicious and copious baguette
sandwiches. Erratic opening hours,
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Restaurants
L'Auberge de Théo , 52 av
Cap-de-Croix (tel 04.93.81.26.19).
Pleasant Italian food up in Cimiez.
130F/?19.83 menu (except Sat &
Sun evening). Closed Mon & third
week Aug to second week Sept.
Chantecler and La Rotonde ...
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