La Réserve de Nice

The Réserve de Nice is a legendary establishment, anchored on the seafront at the entrance to the port, on Boulevard Franck Pilatte. The villa, built in 1862 and reworked in an Art Déco ocean-liner style, is part of the Riviera coast's heritage. The wide bay windows and terraces open out above the Baie des Anges.

It is a gastronomic table. Chef Jerome Cotta serves an inventive, colourful Mediterranean cuisine on a land-and-sea theme, based on local produce. The house features in the Michelin guide. On the roof, a bar welcomes guests in high season for musical evenings facing the coast.

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Fine dining, high budget (100 euros and above per person). Sea view from every space. Booking essential. An ideal setting for a romantic dinner or a business meal.

Visitor reviews

Highlights: The view, suspended above the water facing the bay, is judged exceptional, among the finest in Nice. The chef's refined, creative cuisine, with the scallop carpaccio often singled out, the attentive service and the cocktails are widely praised. The Art Déco setting and romantic atmosphere make it a sought-after place for special occasions.

Areas for improvement: Prices are high, around 100 euros and above per person, especially on the wine list, felt overpriced. On the terrace, the wind can cool the dishes faster. A few isolated reviews mention occasionally distant service or a cleanliness detail.

Overall impression: One of the finest sea-view tables in Nice, for gastronomic cuisine in an exceptional Art Déco setting. To book for a special occasion.