Salade Niçoise: Traditional salad with local vegetables, anchovies, hard-boiled eggs, olives, and tuna dressed with Niçoise olive oil.
Pissaladière: Savory tart resembling pizza with caramelized onions, anchovies, and olives on bread dough—locals' favorite street food.
Socca: Thin pancakes made from chickpea flour, often served in paper cones at markets and street stalls—cheap, delicious, authentic.
Pan Bagnat: Bread sandwich filled with vegetables, tuna, eggs, and anchovies—perfect portable lunch.
Bouillabaisse: Provençal seafood stew with saffron-flavored broth, served with bread and rouille—quintessential Mediterranean dish.
Cours Saleya Restaurants: Evening dining among market stalls with casual atmosphere and authentic regional menus.
Waterfront Dining: Promenade des Anglais and Port Lympia offer upscale restaurants with sea views and fresh seafood.
Vieux Nice Bistros: Charming narrow-street restaurants serving traditional Niçoise cuisine at moderate prices.
Lunch typically 12-14h; dinner 19-21h. Many restaurants close Sundays/Mondays. Advance reservations recommended for popular establishments. Service automatically included; tipping optional (5-10%). Budget €15-25 casual, €40-80 upscale dining. Markets offer affordable fresh ingredients for self-catering.