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La Cuisine Niçoise
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" La table niçoise " has become a real art of living. Often compared to provençal or italian cooking, la Cuisine Niçoise (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) is ispired by colours and flavours of the south : salade niçoise, pissaladière(onion tart), pan-bagnat, pistou, farcis (stuffed vegetables), ratatouille and lots more ... This style of cooking makes the best possible use of local products. Olive oil is used in all dishes as well as herbs such as basil, garlic, thyme, or " la farigoulette " ... The craetion of a brand "Cuisine Nissarde, resepcting tradition" was initiated by the Union Départementale des Offices du Tourisme et Syndicats d'Initiative des Alpes Maritimes in order to promote authentic local cooking. Restaurants bearing this brand present at least three niçois specialities on their menus. Numerous French chefs of international renown and young chefs have chosen Nice. A large range of restaurants contribued to the prestige of French or Nicois cooking. menu ou suggestion au minimum trois spécialités niçoises. |
Even if the French Riviera boasts the highest number of 3 star restaurants per square metre it is nonetheless possible to taste local specialities at all price levels, in a sophisticated setting or in the narrow streets of the old city.
You can also consult the data base of restaurants
Cooking classes intended to perpetuate tand promote the culinary traditions of Nice are available for those interested
Cercle de la Capelina d'Or
Lycée d'Hôtellerie et de Tourisme de Nice P.Augier
163, Bd René Cassin - BP 145, 06203 Nice Cedex 3
Contact : Mme Renée Graglia
Tél : 33 (0)4 93 72 77 77
Lu Fran Calin
Académie de Cuisine Niçoise
1 Rue Colonna D'Istria (vieux-Nice) - 06300 Nice
Tél : 33 (0)4 93 80 81 81
Restaurant l'Estocaficada
2 Rue de l'Hôtel de Ville, 06300 Nice
Contact : Brigitte Autier
Tél : 33 (0)4 93 80 21 64
Fax : 33 (0)4 93 62 09 68
Restaurant Kei's Passion
22 Ter Rue de France, 06000 Nice
Contact : Keisuke Matsushima
Tél : 33 (0)4 99 82 26 06
Come and discover the secrets of your favourite recipe, in an informal cookery class, followed by a meal at the restaurant. Once a month the chef Keisuke Matsushima can welcome you at 10am in a studious but relaxed atmosphere with the opportunity to discover original products and his unique skill. Then after the effort, the reward … Come to the table and taste your dishes, in a 3-dish menu with wines selected by the wine-waiter.
Cuisine sur Cours
75 Avenue Borriglione, 06100 Nice
Contact : Aude Bertaux
Tél : 04 93 96 17 29
A cookery workshop in a pleasant “kitchen-apartment”. Cookery lessons at a simple level in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, now its possible ! During the lesson you have chosen, we prepare a meal (around a product, a theme or a menu) which you will then taste in a pleasant setting. Groups are of maximum 8 persons per lesson, giving each participant the opportunity of taking part in the preparation of the meal and exchanging knowledge and questions.
Maison des Arts
10 Rue Maréchal Foch, 06480 La Colle sur Loup
Contact : Sophie Allain
Tél : 33 (0)4 93 32 32 50
Fax : 33 (0)4 93 32 32 59
Gourmet Visits
Escargotière du Pays Niçois
Route d'Utelle - Cidex 43, 06710 la Tour sur Tinée
Contact : Sylvie Borio
Tel and Fax : 33 (0) 493 02 93 92
Visits of the snail-farm (15 persons minimum)
1st June to 30th September
After having observed the snails habits (petit Gris and gros Gris), preparation tasting of gastronomical specialities.
Reservations and rates : on request
La Route des Saveurs du Canton aux 10 Sourires
from 15th November to 30th May)
Reservations : Restaurant Servella, Castagniers les Moulins
Tél : 33 (0) 493 08 10 62
For groups up to 10 persons.
Guided tour and tastings of olive oils, olive paste, wine local products.
Lunch and discovering tour of local patrimony.
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