When you happen to be exploring the stunning azure coast, from the charming town of St. Tropez to the picturesque Menton, consider dining at some of the finest Michelin-starred restaurants to indulge in an unforgettable gastronomic journey.
The Louis XV Alain Ducasse 3* restaurant of the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo
For over three decades, Alain Ducasse has been leading a culinary revival at the Louis XV in the Hotel de Paris Monte-Carlo. The menu showcases the finest local ingredients, ensuring that each dish bursts with seasonal flavors.
Today, this restaurant is one of the most luxurious in the French Riviera region. Its decor includes marble, gold leaf, and a stunning 7-meter diameter chandelier.
Securing a reservation at the Louis XV is a rare and lavish experience that deserves a top spot on any food enthusiast’s must-visit list.
La Vague d’Or 3* at the Cheval Blanc Hotel Saint-Tropez
La Vague d’Or is among the elite and distinguished restaurants that have achieved the highly sought-after status of three Michelin stars.
Chef Arnaud Donckele has maintained three Michelin stars for La Vague d’Or and earned a new Michelin star for his Parisian restaurant. La Vague d’Or at the Hotel Cheval Blanc St-Tropez offers exceptional gastronomic experiences in Saint-Tropez, providing a unique culinary journey during your stay.
Le Mirazur 3*, Menton
The Mirazur, owned by Italian-Argentinian chef Mauro Colagreco, is a standout restaurant on the Côte d’Azur. Located on a rock in Menton, the restaurant has earned 3 Michelin stars and was named the “Best Table in the World” in 2019. Chef Colagreco personally grows biodynamic plants, fruits, vegetables, and flowers in his 5-hectare garden, which are used in the restaurant’s dishes. The menu at Mirazur is based on a “Mirazur Universe” theme with four variations: Roots, Leaves, Flowers, or Fruits, influenced by the lunar calendar. The menu consists of 9 courses and costs 450€ per person for lunch or dinner. Due to its popularity, reservations need to be made several months in advance.
Eze Village – La Chevre d’Or **
The beautiful village of Eze is home to two renowned restaurants that have been awarded Michelin stars. These restaurants are the Château Eza, which has one Michelin star, and La Chèvre d’Or, which has been awarded two Michelin stars. La Chèvre d’Or first opened its doors in 1953 and received its first Michelin star forty years ago. In 2000, it was honored with a second Michelin star, which it has retained ever since. The restaurant is situated in a breathtaking location overlooking the sea, where you can enjoy modern Provençal flavors and textures at lunch or dinner, including dishes such as Mediterranean octopus and squab pigeon.
Nice – Le Chantecler **
Le Chantecler, located at the grand Hotel Negresco, offers a menu featuring the best of French gastronomy, including wine pairings from an impressive cellar housing 15,000 bottles. The restaurant is open for dinner only from Tuesday to Saturday, and a meal here will cost you from €110 excluding drinks. The cuisine includes mouth-watering dishes such as crab and mango cannelloni with Prestige caviar, and desserts like nut soufflé with brandy. Chef Jean-Denis Rieubland goes above and beyond by using the freshest ingredients, with his father, Jean François, driving produce down from the family farm 35 minutes from Nice to the Negresco twice a week. Thanks to this dedication, the restaurant has earned two Michelin stars.
This year, two other talented pastry chefs, Julia Canavate and Pierre-Jean Quinonero, were awarded the prestigious Passion Dessert prize alongside the winner. Julia Canavate serves as the head pastry chef at Ceto in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin and Pierre-Jean Quinonero is the esteemed pastry chef at Le Cap in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.
“Here is a list of more Michelin-starred restaurants on the Côte d’Azur.”
Antibes, Cap d’Antibes and Juan les Pins
* Bacon – 664 Boulevard de Bacon, 06160 Antibes, France
* Le Figuier de St Espirit – 14 Rue du Saint-Esprit, 06600 Antibes, France
* La Passagère – Hôtel Belles Rives, 33 Boulevard Edouard Baudoin, 06160 Juan-les-Pins, France
* Les Pecheurs – 10 Boulevard Maréchal Juin, 06160 Antibes, France
Beaulieu sur Mer
* Restaurant des Rois – 5 boulevard Maréchal Leclerc, 06310 Beaulieu-sur-Mer, France
Biot
* Les Terrailliers – 11 Chemin Neuf, 06410 Biot, France
Cannes
** La Palme d’Or – 73 Boulevard de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes, France
* Le Park 45 – 45 Boulevard de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes, France
Cassis
** La Villa Madie – Avenue du Revestel, 13260 Cassis, France
Èze Bord de Mer
* La Table de Patrick Raingeard – 1312 Avenue Raymond Poincaré, 06360 Èze, France
Grasse & Grasse (Magagnosc)
* La Bastide Saint Antoine – 48 Avenue Henri Dunant, 06130 Grasse, France
* Au Fil du Temps – 83 Avenue Auguste Renoir, 06520 Grasse, France
La Colle sur Loup
* Alain Llorca – 350 Route de Saint-Paul, 06480 La Colle-sur-Loup, France
La turbie
* Hostellerie Jerome – 20 Rue du Comté de Cessole, 06320 La Turbie
Le Cannet
** Bruno Oger, Villa Archange – Rue de l’Ouest, 06110 Le Cannet, France
Le Rouret
* Le Clos Saint Pierre – Chemin de Saint-Pons, 06650 Le Rouret, France
Marseille
*** Le Petit Nice – 17 Rue des Braves, 13007 Marseille, France
Menton
** Mirazur – 30 Avenue Aristide Briand, 06500 Menton, France
Monaco / Monte Carlo
* Blue Bay – 40 Avenue Princesse Grace, 98000 Monaco
* Elsa – Avenue Princesse Grace, 98000 Monaco
* Le Vistamar – Square Beaumarchais, Avenue Princesse Alice, 98000 Monaco
* Yoshi – 4 Avenue de la Madone, Monaco
Mougins
* Le Mas Candille – Boulevard Clément Rebuffel, 06250 Mougins, France
** Paloma – 47 Avenue du Moulin de la Croix, 06250 Mougins, France
Nice
* Flaveur – 25 Rue Gubernatis, 06000 Nice, France
* Jan – 12 Rue Lascaris, 06300 Nice, France
* L’Aromate – 20 Avenue Maréchal Foch, 06000 Nice, France
Saint-Jean Cap-Ferrat
* Le Cap – Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, 71 Boulevard du Général de Gaulle, 06230 Saint-Jean Cap-Ferrat, France
Saint Raphaël
* Archange – Place Kennedy, 83700 Saint-Raphaël, France
Saint Tropez
* Villa Belrose – Boulevard des Crêtes, 83580 Gassin, France
Tourettes sur Loup
* Clovis – 21 Grand’Rue, 06140 Tourrettes-Sur-Loup, France
Vence
* Les Bacchanales – 247 Avenue de Provence, 06140 Vence, France
