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Le Safari is a fair option for outdoor dining on Cours Saleya, with a few more locals
than tourists. The cuisine is Italo- niçoise, and the service is professional (€12-18 plats, open
daily, 1 Cours Saleya, tel. 04 93 80 18 44).
Palmyre is the place to eat on a budget in the old town. The ambience is rustic but in-
timate, and the menu changes every two weeks. The three-course menu is only €15, and the
food could not be more homemade (closed Sun, cash only, 5 Rue Droite, tel. 04 93 85 72
32).
LaFestivaldelaMoule isasimple,touristyplaceforloversofmussels(orforjustplain
hungry folks). For €15 you get all-you-can-eat fries and mussels (3 sauces included, 7 ad-
ditional for €2.50 each) in a youthful outdoor setting (other bistro fare available, 20 Cours
Saleya, tel. 04 93 62 02 12).
Le Bistrot du Fromager 's owner, Hugo, is crazy about cheese and wine. Come here to
escape the heat and dine in cozy, cool, vaulted cellars surrounded by shelves of wine. All
dishes use cheese as their base ingredient, although you'll also find pasta, ham, and salmon
(withcheese,ofcourse).Thisisagoodchoiceforvegetarians(€10-13starters,€15-21 plats ,
€6 desserts, closed Sun, just off Place du Jésus at 29 Rue Benoît Bunico, tel. 04 93 13 07
83).
Oliviera venerates the French olive. This shop/restaurant sells a variety of oils, offers
free tastings, and serves a menu of dishes paired with specific oils (think of a wine pairing).
Welcoming owner Nadim, who speaks excellent English, knows all his producers and
provides“OliveOil101”explanationswithhistastings(bestifyoubuysomethingafterward
or have a meal). You'll learn how passionate he is about his products, and once you've had
a taste, you'll want to stay and eat—so go early (or reserve ahead), as tables fill fast (allow
€40 with wine, €16-24 main dishes, Tue-Sat 10:00-22:00, closed Sun-Mon, indoor seating
only, 8 bis Rue du Collet, tel. 04 93 13 06 45).
Restaurant Castel is a fine eat-on-the-beach option, thanks to its location at the very
east end of Nice looking over the bay. You almost expect Don Ho to step up and grab a mic.
Lose the city hustle and bustle by dropping down the steps below Castle Hill. The views
are unforgettable even if the cuisine is not; you can even have lunch at your beach chair if
you'verentedonehere(€15/half-day,€18/day).Dinnerhereisbest:Arrivebeforesunsetand
find a waterfront table perfectly positioned to watch evening swimmers get in their last laps
as the sky turns pink and city lights flicker on. Linger long enough to justify the few extra
euros the place charges (€17 salads and pastas, €20-26 main courses, 8 Quai des Etats-Unis,
tel. 04 93 85 22 66).
Dining Cheap à la Niçoise
(See “Vieux Nice” map, here . )
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