Listed are restaurants within about an hour's drive of Nice listed by village. Restaurants, chefs, and owners change. Be sure to check the dateline at the beginning of each entry.
Antibes: Le Figuier de Saint-Esprit
Sunday, August 3, 2008 at 04:31PM New and much improved La Jarre, and it is even open for lunch.
Antibes: Don César
Monday, April 27, 2009 at 02:47AM Peggy and Bob had suggested an Easter Monday lunch here, and it turned out to be an even better idea than we had all hoped.
Antibes: Le Don Juan
Thursday, November 26, 2009 at 03:03AM Just a minute's walk from the parking by the main entrance through the ancient city walls, this is one of the most inviting-looking restaurants in the old town of Antibes.
Antibes: Le Temps des Mets 7
Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at 08:28AM We were intrigued by the Asian influenced-menu and were wavering. As he entered a man turned to us and said that it was the best in Antibes. How could we not go in after that?
Callas: Hostellerie les Gorges de Pennafort
Sunday, August 3, 2008 at 04:34PM Drive through vineyards and then enjoy a truly great meal.
Coaraze: Auberge du Soleil
Saturday, August 2, 2008 at 04:10PM A nice drive with a good lunch at the end.
Eze-Bord-de-mer: Cap Estel
Friday, August 1, 2008 at 05:47PM Live like royalty, if only for lunch, at this magnificaent villa.
Gourdon-Auberge de Gourdon
Friday, March 27, 2009 at 04:27AM The town is quite charming, with interesting stores on its cobblestone streets selling glass, soap, honey, and a wonderful place for silk blouses and scarves (www.sophie-tudor.com).
Grasse: Lou Fassum
Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 04:41AM We searched Michelin maps for a restaurant that was new to us and appealing and reserved at Lou Fassum. The food sounded good, one star, and the picture of the terrace on the web site was inviting.
Les Arcs: Le Relais des Moines
Saturday, August 2, 2008 at 11:48AM Buy some wines at the elegant coop and then feast here
Luceram: Retour aux Sources
Saturday, August 2, 2008 at 03:38PM The town is simply magical in December
Peillon: Auberge de la Madone
Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 04:23AM In the three years since we last ate here, there have been dramatic changes in the restaurant, probably linked to its Michelin star. The staff is larger, the terrace seems better laid out, and the food is more inventive and interesting.
Valbonne: Lou Cigalon
Saturday, August 2, 2008 at 04:05PM Wander through the Friday market and then relax with a wonderful lunch
Vallauris: Café Llorca
Sunday, May 3, 2009 at 05:01AM Café Llorca gives us a great opportunity to enjoy the works of these two great chefs at reasonable prices.