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Disappear into Villefranche-sur-Mer's walking streets and find cute little La
Grignotière, serving generous and delicious €21 plats , and plenty of other options.
Gregarious Michel speaks English fluently and runs the place with his sidekick Brigitte.
The mixed seafood grill is a smart order, as are the spaghetti and gambas (shrimp), and
Michel's personal-recipe bouillabaisse (€23). They also offer a hearty €33 menu, but good
luck finding room for it. Dining is primarily inside, making this a good choice for cooler
days (daily April-Oct, closed Wed Nov-April, 3 Rue du Poilu, tel. 04 93 76 79 83).
La Serre, nestled in the old town below St. Michael's Church, is a simple place with
a hardworking owner. Sylvie serves well-priced dinners to a loyal local clientele, always
with a smile. Choose from the many pizzas (all named after US states and €10 or less),
salads,andmeats;ortrythegood-value,€17three-course menu (opendaily,eveningsonly,
cheap house wine, 16 Rue de May, tel. 04 93 76 79 91).
La Mère Germaine, right on the harbor, is the only place in town classy enough to
lure a yachter ashore. It's dressy, with formal service and a price list to match. The name
commemorates the current owner's grandmother, who fed hungry GIs during World War
II. Try the bouillabaisse, served with panache (€79/person with 2-person minimum, €51
mini-version for one, €45 menu, open daily, reserve harborfront table, 9 Quai de l'Amiral
Courbet, tel. 04 93 01 71 39, www.meregermaine.com ) .
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