Caffé Bianco
A Franco-Japanese husband-and-wife team serve up delicious, creamy risottos and classic French bistro specialities, including blanquettes and confits. Outstanding desserts round off the meal at this friendly eatery. The blackboard always offers a great set menu. Reservations advised.

Address: 9 Rue Chauvain | Telephone: 09 8250 4512 |

Cave de Forville
Revered institution next to the Old Market, now revamped as a trendy wine bar serving plates of cold meats, patés, foie gras and cheese.

Address: 3 Marché Forville, Cannes | Telephone: 04 9339 4509 |

Ristorante Mascalzone
Just off the main shopping street Rue d'Antibes, Gianni Autiero and his English wife Linda create Neapolitan atmosphere and cuisine: bufala mozzarella, spaghetti with clams, linguine with scampi, swordfish, fillet steak in Barolo wine sauce, all accompanied by fine Italian wines. Closed on Sundays.

Address: 5 Rue des Gabres, Cannes | Telephone: 04 9338 0908 |

La Taca d'Oli
Small enough that it's easy to miss, La Taca d'Oli serves unpretentious, home-style French cuisine. Their two set menus include options such as artichoke mousse, red mullet and an exceptionally tasty salade Niçoise.

Address: 35 Rue Pairolière | Telephone: 04 9380 7093 |

Castel Plage
"A beautiful beach for beautiful people." Think you make the cut? Nice's best beach-side restaurant, favoured by the likes of Elton John and Emma Watson, serves up delicious dishes on a stretch of the seafront boasting one of the city's best panoramic views of the Baie des Anges.

Address: Quai Rauba Capeu | Telephone: 04 9385 2266 |

Alberti
Very French-looking bistrot serving up flavours from around the globe from 11am through to 11pm daily. Dishes include Tonkinoise chicken, creamy risottos and even good old fish and chips.Those in search of something  more traditional  will find  what they're looking for in the confit of pig trotters, oysters and daily changing fish dishes with authentic Provençale flavors.

Address: 49 Rue de l'Hôtel des Postes | Telephone: 04 9362 2404 |

Château Eza
A former winter residence for European royalty, these days Château Eza is renowned for its fine cuisine. Lunch menus start at €50 and are best enjoyed on the terrace overlooking the Mediterranean. Take a moment to explore the beautiful village that offers tiny little boutiques in the steep cobbled passages, the Fragonard perfumery and a fabulous exotic garden all within a stone's throw of the château.

Address: Rue de la Pise, Eze | Telephone: 04 9341 1224 |

La Terrasse Rooftop Restaurant
Situated on the roof of Le Méridien Nice, diners are treated to amazing panoramic views over the Mediterranean and Baie des Anges. Fish lovers will be treated to octopus, scallops and turbot while meat lovers will adore the rabbit and foie gras.

Address: 1 Promenade des Anglais | Telephone: 04 9703 4037 |