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Eat Well in Nice Riquier

When visiting Nice, it’s easy to forget just how big the city really is : over 350,000 people live here, making it one of the largest cities on the French Riviera. With so many neighborhoods, choosing where to stay can completely shape your experience.

If you’d like to spend your days exploring the main attractions, beaches, and Old Town, but come back in the evening to a calmer, more local atmosphere, Nice Riquier is a great area to consider.

At first glance, it might seem small or residential, but don’t be fooled. Riquier is full of life, shops, cafés, bakeries, and restaurants.

Top-Rated Restaurants in nice Riquier

1. Le Cèdre – Fine dining

  • 📍 4 Boulevard Risso, 06300 Nice
  • ⭐ 4.8 (872 reviews)
  • 💰 Estimated €30–40
  • Neighborhood favorite for a nicer diner experience.

2. MAISON JL BRUNCH – Brunch spot

  • 📍 3 Rue Maraldi, 06300 Nice
  • ⭐ 4.9 (160)
  • 💰 €20–30
  • Excellent reviews for brunch.

3. Le Millésime – Local favorite

  • 📍 17 Rue Smolett, 06300 Nice
  • ⭐ 4.7 (653)
  • 💰 mid-range
  • High reviews and welcoming service.

All restaurants in Nice Riquier

Just within this single neighborhood, you’ll find:

  • Dozens of restaurants from casual street food to sit-down dining
  • Multiple bakeries and pastry shops for budget breakfasts and snacks
  • Local cafés, brunch spots, and takeaways
  • International Cuisines from French to Italian, Thai, Turkish, Indian, and more

Most expensive
Le Socle

  • 📍 17 Rue Barla, 06300 Nice, France
  • ⭐ 5.0 (228)
  • 💰 €30–50

Patisserie Lac

📍 18 Rue Barla, 06000 Nice, France
⭐ 4.5 (843)
💰 €€€

Higher range (€30–40)
Le Cèdre

  • 📍 4 Bd Risso, 06300 Nice, France
  • ⭐ 4.8 (872)
  • 💰 €30–40

Mid-range (€20–30)
MAISON JL BRUNCH

  • 📍 3 Rue Maraldi, 06300 Nice
  • ⭐ 4.9 (160)
  • 💰 €20–30

Arito Sushi

  • 📍 12 Bd Risso, 06300 Nice
  • ⭐ 4.7 (588)
  • 💰 €20–30

Le Mahou

  • 📍 36 Bd Risso, 06300 Nice
  • ⭐ 4.4 (154)
  • 💰 €20–30

King Sushi & Wok Nice

  • 📍 3 Rue Smolett, 06300 Nice
  • ⭐ 4.2 (823)
  • 💰 €20–30

Anna Pastry & Brunch

  • 📍 31 Bis Rue Barla, 06300 Nice
  • ⭐ 5.0 (156)
  • 💰 €20–30

La Table à Julie

  • 📍 50 Rue Arson, 06300 Nice
  • ⭐ 4.7 (496)
  • 💰 €20–30

Grazie Mille

  • 📍 25 Bd de Riquier, 06300 Nice
  • ⭐ 4.5 (236)
  • 💰 €20–30

Le Richelieu

  • 📍 40 Bd de Riquier, 06300 Nice
  • ⭐ 4.3 (138)
  • 💰 €20–30

EELAM

  • 📍 51 Bd Pierre Sola, 06300 Nice
  • ⭐ 4.3 (197)
  • 💰 €20–30

Hely

  • 📍 1 Av. du Mont Alban, 06300 Nice
  • ⭐ 4.9 (144)
  • 💰 €20–30

So’bella

  • ⭐ 4.7 (816)
  • 💰 €20–30

Budget meals (€10–20)

Thai Fine Street Food

  • 📍 18 Bd Risso, 06300 Nice
  • ⭐ 4.8 (429)

WELLDONE

  • 📍 20 Av. de la République, 06300 Nice
  • ⭐ 4.9 (1,110)

Le Must – Eat me

  • 📍 22 bis Av. de la République, 06300 Nice
  • ⭐ 4.7 (496)

SEA D’OR

  • 📍 30 Bd Risso, 06300 Nice
  • ⭐ 5.0 (9)

Point b nice

  • 📍 32 Av. de la République, 06000 Nice
  • ⭐ 4.5 (474)

Krousty Sabaidi

  • 📍 34 Av. de la République, 06300 Nice
  • ⭐ 4.5 (39)

Délices de Turquie Grillades de l’Avenue

  • 📍 36 Av. de la République, 06300 Nice
  • ⭐ 4.7 (418)

Carne e Verdura

  • 📍 62 Rue Arson, 06300 Nice
  • ⭐ 4.9 (193)

NISSA TAMOUL

  • 📍 43 Rue Arson, 06300 Nice
  • ⭐ 4.9 (484)

L’esterel

  • 📍 49 Rue Arson, 06300 Nice
  • ⭐ 4.7 (208)

Lunicco Nice TNL

  • 📍 Bd Général Louis Delfino, 06300 Nice
  • ⭐ 4.9 (1,505)

NÂGA Street-food Nice TNL

  • 📍 34 Rue Beaumont, 06300 Nice
  • ⭐ 4.8 (665)

Les Filous Nice

  • 📍 15 Rue de Orestis, 06300 Nice
  • ⭐ 4.7 (819)

La Grillade Niçoise

  • 📍 1 Rue Thaon de Revel, 06300 Nice
  • ⭐ 4.7 (286)

McDonald’s

  • 📍 15 Bd Général Louis Delfino, 06300 Nice
  • ⭐ 3.4 (6,550)
  • 💰 €10–20

Cheapest eats (€1–10)
Boulangerie de l’Acropolis

  • 📍 3 Av. de la République, 06000 Nice
  • ⭐ 3.9 (151)

Bakery Jean Marc Bordonnat

  • 📍 19 Rue Barla, 06300 Nice
  • ⭐ 4.5 (856)

Boulangerie Panera

  • 📍 14 Bd de Riquier, 06300 Nice
  • ⭐ 4.8 (211)

Au Pain Niçois

  • 📍 54 Rue Beaumont, 06300 Nice
  • ⭐ 4.1 (204)

Arson Pizza

  • 📍 50 Rue Arson, 06300 Nice
  • ⭐ 4.8 (421)

The King’s Food

  • 📍 19 Rue Arson, 06300 Nice
  • ⭐ 4.7 (243)

This article is for informational purposes only. We are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or associated with any of the restaurants, cafés, or businesses mentioned. This content does not constitute advertising or paid promotion. All recommendations are based on publicly available information and personal research. Readers are encouraged to do their own research before visiting.