Marinette Kitchen

At 13 rue Colonna d'Istria, in a small alleyway of Old Nice, the colourful parasols of Marinette Kitchen signal from afar one of the city's most beloved addresses. Founded in 2017 by Audrey and Marc, this breakfast and brunch institution has established itself within a few years as THE unmissable reference for starting the day with indulgence. The décor? A revisited country house: exposed stone walls, solid wood tables, bistro chairs, display cases filled with homemade pastries that make mouths water from the entrance.

Everything is homemade with carefully selected fresh produce — and the menu changes regularly with the seasons to surprise regulars. Marinette is open Wednesday to Sunday, 8am to 6pm, welcoming early risers seeking a copious breakfast and weekend wanderers for Sunday brunch.

Menu & Specialities

Marinette's pancakes are its absolute signature — fluffy, generous, in sweet versions (Nutella-filled pancakes, red fruit and whipped cream pancakes) and savoury. Other must-tries: colourful smoothie bowls, homemade granola bowl, avocado toast on country bread, revisited escalope milanese, Famous Burger, creative poké bowls, the unmoulded chocolate fondant (the signature dessert). Drinks: varied coffees, freshly pressed juices, homemade raspberry lemonade. Breakfast formula from €11 including hot drink, fresh orange juice and pancakes. Average brunch spend: €14 — €22.

Atmosphere

Warm, cosy and familial. Marinette is the place where you immediately feel at ease — like visiting a friend who cooks well. The clientele mixes loyal Niçois since opening and savvy visitors who made the detour specially. Service is described as jovial and attentive. Google rating: 4.5/5.

Guest Reviews

Highlights: Pancakes unanimously cited as 'the best in Nice'. Welcome described as 'warm and full of love'. Chocolate fondant 'unforgettable'. Prices considered remarkably accessible for the quality offered. Product freshness is constant. Clients return week after week — 'an address you shouldn't share'.

Areas for improvement: Breakfast service stops at 11am — arrive early. Restaurant is small and queues can be long at weekends without reservation. Some clients reported long waits during peak rush.

Marinette is the brunch Nice deserved — generous, sincere, homemade with love at honest prices in the city's most beautiful quarter.