Restaurants and places within 2-3 hours of Nice, listed by town.

Saturday
02Aug2008

Airole: Ristorante u veciu definiu

A scenic drive, a charming old town and several restaurant possibilities along the way.

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Saturday
02Aug2008

Albenga to Imperia

A nearby overnight at a Relais & Chateaux to end a lovely drive

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Saturday
02Aug2008

Apricale: da Delio

We took a scenic drive through the mountains for a delicious lunch but went home a more direct route.

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Monday
06Apr2009

Arma di Taggia: La Conchiglia

Good food, lovely roses and a setting by the sea mark this destination restaurant.

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Saturday
02Aug2008

Badalucco: Ca Mea

Mushrooms, mushrooms and more mushrooms

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Friday
01Aug2008

Bordighera: La Cicala

Small and unpretentious but fresher than fresh

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Saturday
02Aug2008

Camporosso-Ristorante Manual

Surprisingly elegant cuisine in a concrete bunker

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Wednesday
04Nov2009

Castelvittorio: Hotel Ristorante Italia

Drive through Dolceaqua and head up to Pigna and then Castelvittorio, a lovely old town with winding, cobblestone lanes and panoramic views.

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Saturday
02Aug2008

Cervo

We took a circuitous route to Cervo to see fields of mimosa in bloom.

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Monday
04Aug2008

Cervo: Ristorante San Giorgio

Dinner here is the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, of the drive described above

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Saturday
02Aug2008

Genoa

Take the train to this revitalized city and discover historic sites, great restaurants, and pleasant strolls.

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Monday
04May2009

Lucinasco (near Imperia): Trattoria dalla Etta

A simple place with excellent food.

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Sunday
03Aug2008

Portofino: Hotel Splendido

Relax and do nothing but enjoy. Tennis an option.

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Monday
04Aug2008

San Biagio Della Cima: La Vecchia Ostaia

Eat until you drop--but eat well en route

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Saturday
10Jan2009

Vallecrosia: Giappun

Giappun is lovely on the outside but its frosted windows give the illusion that it is closed, but take heart and ring the bell.

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Sunday
03Aug2008

Ventimiglia: Baia Beniamin

A Japanese chef takes on French cuisine

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Thursday
05Nov2009

Ventimiglia: Le Volte

We found it so wonderful that we will probably make this our regular stop after the market from now on.

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Saturday
02Aug2008

Zoagli

Often overlooked fishing village

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