The back story 1
In-depth stories behind the list.
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The back story
Eating on the Riviera: the back story
Socca and pan bagnat in Vieux Nice, bouillabaisse by the harbour, and some of the most celebrated tables in France: how the Riviera eats.
25 of the best · the French Riviera, France
The Best Restaurants on the French Riviera
Every three-star table on the coast in 2026, the two-star kitchens of Nice, Èze and the hills, hotel dining rooms and the Bib Gourmands of Vieux Nice.
Our 25 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love the Riviera.
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Three MICHELIN stars
Mirazur
A creative table at the Italian border, with terraced gardens running down towards the sea.
30 avenue Aristide-Briand, 06500 MentonExplore View on map
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Three MICHELIN stars, 2026
La Villa Madie
A terrace above the Anse de Corton facing Cap Canaille, promoted to three stars in 2026.
Avenue de Revestel, 13260 CassisExplore View on map
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Bib Gourmand
La Merenda
A tiny room in Vieux Nice serving Niçoise classics.
4 rue Raoul-Bosio, 06300 NiceExplore View on map
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MICHELIN-starred 15
Stars from the 2026 guide.
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Two MICHELIN stars
Flaveur
Spice-led creative cooking in the centre of Nice.
25 rue Gubernatis, 06000 NiceExplore View on map
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Two MICHELIN stars
La Chèvre d’Or
Creative cooking at the top of Èze village, over a sheer drop to the sea.
Rue du Barri, 06360 ÈzeExplore View on map
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One MICHELIN star
La Palme d’Or
The Martinez’s gastronomic restaurant on La Croisette.
73 boulevard de la Croisette, 06400 CannesExplore View on map
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One MICHELIN star
La Passagère – Belles Rives
Belles Rives’ starred terrace on the bay of Juan-les-Pins.
33 boulevard Édouard-Baudoin, 06160 Juan-les-PinsExplore View on map
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One MICHELIN star
La Table de Pierre – Le Saint-Paul
The starred table of Le Saint-Paul, inside the ramparts.
86 rue Grande, 06570 Saint-Paul-de-VenceExplore View on map
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One MICHELIN star
La Table du Cap Estel
Cap Estel’s starred table on its own peninsula.
1312 avenue Raymond-Poincaré, 06360 ÈzeExplore View on map
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Three MICHELIN stars
La Vague d’Or – Cheval Blanc St-Tropez
Arnaud Donckele’s seasonal table at Cheval Blanc, on the Plage de la Bouillabaisse.
Plage de la Bouillabaisse, 83990 Saint-TropezExplore View on map
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Two MICHELIN stars
La Villa Archange
Bruno Oger’s bastide in the hills above Cannes.
Rue de l’Ouest, 06110 Le CannetExplore View on map
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Three MICHELIN stars, 2026
La Villa Madie
A terrace above the Anse de Corton facing Cap Canaille, promoted to three stars in 2026.
Avenue de Revestel, 13260 CassisExplore View on map
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Two MICHELIN stars
La Voile – La Réserve Ramatuelle
The restaurant of La Réserve Ramatuelle, looking out to sea.
736 chemin des Crêtes, 83350 RamatuelleExplore View on map
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One MICHELIN star
Le Cap – Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat
The Grand-Hôtel’s starred restaurant on Cap Ferrat.
71 boulevard du Général-de-Gaulle, 06230 Saint-Jean-Cap-FerratExplore View on map
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One MICHELIN star
Le Chantecler
Virginie Basselot’s dining room at Le Negresco.
37 promenade des Anglais, 06000 NiceExplore View on map
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One MICHELIN star
Le Restaurant des Rois – La Réserve de Beaulieu
La Réserve de Beaulieu’s dining room over the sea.
5 boulevard du Maréchal-Leclerc, 06310 Beaulieu-sur-MerExplore View on map
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One MICHELIN star
Louroc – Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc
The Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc’s starred table, open in the hotel’s season.
165–167 boulevard J.-F.-Kennedy, 06160 AntibesExplore View on map
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Three MICHELIN stars
Mirazur
A creative table at the Italian border, with terraced gardens running down towards the sea.
30 avenue Aristide-Briand, 06500 MentonExplore View on map
Niçoise & Provençal 6
Bib Gourmands and local cooking.
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Bib Gourmand
Aux Bons Enfants
A family bistro on rue Meynadier, by the Forville market.
80 rue Meynadier, 06400 CannesExplore View on map
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Bib Gourmand
Chez Davia
Niçoise home cooking near the port.
11 bis rue Grimaldi, 06000 NiceExplore View on map
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Bib Gourmand
La Merenda
A tiny room in Vieux Nice serving Niçoise classics.
4 rue Raoul-Bosio, 06300 NiceExplore View on map
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Bib Gourmand
Le Bistrot des Anges
Bruno Oger’s bistro beside La Villa Archange.
Rue de l’Ouest, 06110 Le CannetExplore View on map
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Bib Gourmand
L’Orangerie
A small restaurant in Menton’s old town.
3 rue de la Marne, 06500 MentonExplore View on map
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Bib Gourmand
Olive & Artichaut
Market cooking in a lane of Vieux Nice.
6 rue Sainte-Réparate, 06300 NiceExplore View on map
By the sea 3
Beach and harbour tables.
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MICHELIN-selected
Le Bistrot du Port
Fish by the harbour at Golfe-Juan, between Cannes and Antibes.
53 avenue des Frères-Roustan, 06220 Golfe-JuanExplore View on map
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On Pampelonne
Le Club 55
The Pampelonne beach restaurant under the tamarisks.
43 boulevard Patch, 83350 RamatuelleExplore View on map
Stars and Bib Gourmands are from the MICHELIN Guide France 2026. We use no other awards and no ratings. We leave the price blank rather than guess.
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