JAN

JAN is the creation of Chef Jan-Hendrik van der Westhuizen, the first South African chef to earn a Michelin star in France. Tucked away in a discreet alley near the port, this restaurant is designed like a luxury guest house. The concept is a culinary narrative: the Chef uses his South African grandmother's recipes — such as the famous mosbolletjies — and elevates them with French techniques and Niçois terroir.

Each dinner is a sensory journey in several acts, including a visit to « MARIA », the dedicated cheese room located across the street. The tasting menu features elevated biltong, langoustines with Rooibos butter, and desserts playing with milk textures. The sommelier offers bold pairings between local vintages and niche South African wines. Signature menus from €165 to €195, wine pairing approx. €95.

Atmosphere

Intimate and baroque. Dark walls, candles, and artisanal tableware create a romantic chiaroscuro ambiance. Service is highly personalised, with each dish explained as a life anecdote.

Guest Reviews

Highlights: Flavours found nowhere else in Nice — moving to the MARIA cheese room is often the evening highlight — everything from homemade bread to the departure gift is thoughtfully curated.

Areas for improvement: The main room is quite small, which can lead to a lack of acoustic privacy. The highly conceptual cuisine may surprise those seeking rustic simplicity.

JAN is a destination for flavour explorers. A table of rare elegance that touches the heart as much as the palate.