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Cannes is one of the most cosmopolitan towns you're ever likely to visit. In fact you'll be hard pushed to find a genuine native, as many a visitor to the Côte d'Azur, following the footsteps of 19th century politician Lord Brougham, has chosen to make it their home. It comes as no surprise then that a culinary journey through Cannes is a voyage in itself. Discover and savour the Italian, Creole, Armenian, American, Greek and Mexican variations on offer; but if you prefer rustic French fare, there's plenty to choose from whatever your appetite. Whether you yearn for the traditional gastronomic delights at the colourful local brasserie, the delicatessen counters selling fine ice creams, pastries and cakes, or the cafés and tea rooms for quenching your thirst, there is something to suit all tastes, guaranteed.

The Town’s Finest

Starting with the town's finest, Cannes has four restaurants which lay claim to this accolade: La Villa des Lys, La Palme d'Or, the Royal Gray and the Belle Otéro. At this level of excellence, it is difficult to recommend one over the other, but one way of deciding is to choose which palatial hotel you'd prefer to dine in, as these four renowned restaurants reside in the Majestic, Martinez, Hôtel Gray d'Albion and the seventh floor of the Carlton respectively. It may still take some doing, so here are a few pointers…

Amid the Neo-Etruscan décor at the Villa des Lys, young chef Bruno Oger, quite the modern-day Merlin, will enchant your taste buds. You only have to utter the magic words – braised sea bass with crushed black olive and golden fennel risotto, or leg of pork with sage and mild spices – and you'll be won over.

The internationally renowned Palme d'Or hardly needs an introduction. Masterchef Christian Willer runs the kitchens with inspired expertise, taking local products and imaginatively transforming them into the likes of cold, fresh bean soup with truffles, Saint Pierre fish with tomatoes, olives and courgette flowers, and spicy shrimps to name but a few. Even though these ingredients are widely used in the region, they are seldom prepared with such refinement.

The luxuriously modern Hôtel Gray d'Albion also offers a first class dining experience in the Royal Gray. Michel Bigot recently took over from Jacques Chibois as chef here, to the same delicious level of success. Only the best produce is used in truly intuitive combinations of flavours. Try the warm salad of lobster with cepes sprinkled with parsley, creamy wild mushroom soup or fried escalope of foie gras. The décor exudes the atmosphere of a super-stylish brasserie.

As for the Belle Otero, perched on the seventh floor of the Carlton, the height of gastronomy is reached courtesy of chef Francis Chauveau, pushing southern French cuisine to new and exquisite extremes.

A few kilometres from Cannes, dedicated gourmets should not miss Vergé's famous restaurant, Le Moulin de Mougins, but for a more low-key food affair, the following eateries are guaranteed to tantalize your tastebuds.

World Cuisine

Cannes' restaurants will take you on a flavoursome journey through many different lands, every table delivering a new taste sensation. Case Créole will leave you yearning for the islands off the Mediterranean shores, while at Chez Freddy, Spain takes pride of place, although the restaurant also prepares good Provençal dishes. Mexico Loco serves up a crazy cactus atmosphere and spicy Mexican selections, Piazza and Vesuvio offer authentic Italian cooking a little more varied than the run of the mill spaghetti and tomato sauce, and Out of Africa features a menu of strange and fascinating specialities. The Restaurant Arménien is a highly original spot right in the middle of La Croisette, Russian dishes are the order of the day at Saint Petersbourg, or you might like to try the tasty Swiss specialities on offer at Canna Suisse, all at very reasonable prices. Finally for fans of American cooking, the world-renowned Planet Hollywood is just a stone's throw from the famous Palais des Festivals (home to the annual International Film Festival and other major events).

Fish & Seafood

If the exotic flavours from far-flung places do not draw you in, book a table at the Bec Fin, where quality is the byword in terms of the cooking, the price and the service. Another great choice for traditional French cuisine is the Auberge Provençale which specializes in authentic, age-old recipes. If your favourite is fish you are in luck, because like most port towns, Cannes has a very wide choice of fish and seafood restaurants. Head for the famous Mal Assis, or for the even more typical Poisson Grillé. Others worth checking out include Comptoir de la mer and Coquille.

Drinks & Ice-Cream

If you've worked up a thirst from touring the city and you long for a good drink or a cool ice cream, here are just some of the many places on offer. Firstly, Farfalla has a delightful terrace where you can soak up the wonderful atmosphere. Morrison's is attractively decorated and serves some of the best beers in Cannes. This bar attracts a largely foreign clientele and the atmosphere is genuinely warm and friendly. Caffé Roma which also offers some great Italian dishes, is a delight in summer or winter – if you're lucky enough to find a seat that is. And if a cup of tea is your preferred tipple, you must try Rohr – a real classic, while the Haagen Dazs café will entice any Swiss chocolate lover with its pancakes, or its cookie or pecan flavoured ice creams. The Festival (Le) will welcome you for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at all hours, but its real speciality is afternoon tea and cakes on the beautiful terrace, courtesy of the fabulous pâtissier (pastry chef).

Delicatessens & Caterers

For those who prefer to eat in rather than out, you'll have no trouble finding some really excellent delicatessens and caterers. A firm favourite is Aux Bons Raviolis – where you can buy what is arguably the best fresh pasta in Cannes. If you prefer the finer things in life, head for Pause Caviar, while the Comtesse du Barry offers a superb compromise between luxury and simplicity. Finally for a good wine to wash down all these delights, stop off at Nicolas before you head home to eat.

Prices in the restaurants and bars do include a service charge. Now all that remains is to tuck in beneath the shade of Cannes' palm trees... Enjoy!







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Au Mal Assis


Renowned Seafood Restaurant
15, quai St-Pierre
Cannes, Alpes-Côte d'Azur 06400
France
+33 4 9399 1909
Don't let the name 'The Bad Seat' fool you. This seafood restaurant, situated in the old port, offers comfortable seats, pleasant décor and excellent cuisine. The fish is fresh and the Bouillabaisse (a fish soup that is a speciality of the region) is well worth trying.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Au Mal Assis photo by wcities
Photo: wcities
 

 
Auberge Provençale


Oldest Restaurant in Cannes
10, rue St-Antoine
Cannes, Alpes-Côte d'Azur 06400
France
+33 4 92 99 2717
http://www.auberge-provencale....
Opened in 1860, Auberge Provençale claims to be the oldest restaurant in Cannes. Its five dining rooms can accomodate up to 170 people and it is an ideal place for business meetings, gala evenings, wedding receptions as well as candlelit dinners. Specialities include fish dishes such as Bouillabaisse and Aïoli (Cod and Vegetables in a strong Garlic Sauce), Foie Gras (Homemade Duck) and Estouffade de Sanglier (Wild Boar).

Review © 2007, Wcities
Auberge Provençale photo by Dave Le (Dave@TiMonkey.com)
Photo: Dave Le (Dave@TiMonkey.com)
Auberge Provençale photo by Terry Wisbey
Photo: Terry Wisbey
 

 
Aux Bons Raviolis


Delicious Pasta and Hams
31, rue Meynadier
Cannes, Alpes-Côte d'Azur 064 00
France
+33 4 9339 3663
Aux Bons Raviolis is a pasta shop situated on the beautiful shopping street of Rue Meynadier. Come and rediscover the joys of eating pasta. There's not only ravioli, but also other kinds of pasta, and green pasta, which is made from vegetables. You can relish your pasta with the tasty mushroom sauce or gnocchi. Also available are excellent Italian hams that would activate your taste buds.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Caffe Roma


Fashionable Café
1, square Mérimée
Cannes, Alpes-Côte d'Azur 06400
France
+33 4 93 38 0504
http://www.cafferoma.fr/
One of Cannes' best known and most popular, café terraces is always jam-packed, come summer or winter (when it's heated). Its success is due to the attentive service provided, an attractive menu of Italian and Mediterranean dishes, ice cream and cocktails, great atmosphere and an enviable location facing the port and the Palais des Festivals. It is also conveniently located close to the chic boutiques in Rue d'Antibes. This spot is also the ideal place for celebrity-spotting.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Caffe Roma photo by James Bremner
Photo: James Bremner
 

 
Canna Suisse


Experience Sweden
23, rue Forville
Cannes, Alpes-Côte d'Azur 06400
France
+33 4 9399 0127
http://www.cannasuisse.com
If you're looking for some fine Swiss food, look no further. Canna Suisse offers some typical Swiss dishes - Rösti, Raclettes, Fondues, Tartiflettes, Zürich Veal and lots more. You'll find French dishes on the menu too. The wine list consists of varities from both Sweden and France. And the Swiss flag hoisted in the restaurant adds the perfect touch to the decor. A set menu is available for around EUR22. The restaurant is closed from July 1 to mid-August.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Canna Suisse photo by wcities
Photo: wcities
 

 
Chez Freddy


Mediterranean Fancy
67, rue Félix Faure
Cannes, Alpes-Côte d'Azur 06400
France
+33 4 9399 1761
If you fancy Spanish cuisine then you won't have to go far. Decorated in the colours of the Spanish flag (red and gold), this restaurant is a perfect choice for food fanatics. The Spanish owner offers no less than six different types of Paella. There is also ample opportunity to try some Morue à L'aïoli Provençal (vegetables with garlic sauce) or to choose from a large range of fish and meat dishes. The set menu costs EUR11.53 at lunchtime and EUR16.61 in the evening.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Comptoir de la Mer


Famous Seafood Restaurant
54, boulevard La Croisette
Cannes, Alpes-Côte d'Azur 06400
France
+33 4 9338 2544
The décor with portholes, mermaids and blue and white tablecloths leaves no doubt of the maritime nature of this establishment. One of the most well-known seafood restaurants on La Croisette, this restaurant benefits from a remarkable view over the blue waters of the Mediterranean. In the summer months, it is open round the clock from 9a to 11p. Set menus are available for EURO 19, EURO 26.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Comptoir de la Mer photo by wcities
Photo: wcities
 

 
Comtesse du Barry


Tasty Duck Thighs
9, rue Maréchal Joffre
Cannes, Alpes-Côte d'Azur 064 00
France
+33 4 9339 4508
http://www.comtessedubarry.fr
Discover the delicacies of carefully prepared south-western French cuisine. Any time of the year, you can savour duck or goose foie gras, exquisite cassoulet, delightful escalopes of veal with mushrooms or duck thighs preserved in their own fat. There is also a wide selection of wines and spirits, some subtler than others, as well as caviar and many other tasty dishes.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Coquille


Maritime Flavours
65, rue Félix Faure
Cannes, Alpes-Côte d'Azur 06400
France
+33 4 9339 2633
Despite its name, this restaurant doesn't just serve seafood. There is also a good selection of grilled meats to choose from. Nonetheless, it is the sea that supplies most of the specialities of the house, from the famous Bouillabaisse (fish soup) to various shellfish and Loup Flambé (Flambéed Bass). Set menus are available for EUR12, EUR17 and EUR25. Expect to pay EUR31 dining à la carte. Reservations are a must.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Farfalla


Pre-club Favourite
1, boulevard La Croisette
Cannes, Alpes-Côte d'Azur 06400
France
+33 4 93 68 9300
Clubbers often come here for a bite before moving onto the Cat Corner nightclub next door. Stylish wooden surroundings and subdued lighting combine to create a relaxed atmosphere. Here, tasty and unpretentious cuisine is the order of the day. This is an enviable location, opposite the Palais des Festivals (where the Film Festival is held annually), and between La Croisette's beaches and the old port. The cafe is buzzing at lunchtime with the office crowd.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Festival


Terrace View
52, boulevard La Croisette
Cannes, Alpes-Côte d'Azur 06400
France
+33 4 9338 0481
http://www.lefestival.fr/
Relax over a meal or a drink here on the terrace (heated in winter) as you watch the world go by on La Croisette seafront. Popular with celebrities during the Film Festival, including models like Naomi Campbell and Laetitia Casta, who have been known to drop by. The fabulous, home-made pastries served here at breakfast are a festival legend and there's an excellent wine list (including a Château Pétrus) to accompany the seasonal menu. Dining room seats 80, terrace 50.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Festival photo by wcities
Photo: wcities
 

 
Morrison's Irish Pub


Popular Local Pub
10, rue Teisseire
Cannes, Alps Maratime 06400
France
+33 4 9298 1617
http://www.morrisonspub.com
This is one of the popular pubs in Cannes, famous for its giant television screens and theme nights. Guinness and Kilkenny are the top thirst quenchers and live bands play traditional Irish folk, Rock or Blues. Sports fans are kept happy with big sporting events relayed on a large screen. It has souvenir T-shirts and polo shirts for sale, and bookings are taken for private functions (150 people max).

Review © 2007, Wcities
Morrison's Irish Pub photo by robairdorian
Photo: robairdorian
 

 
Nicolas


Wines and Spirits
21, rue d'Antibes
Cannes, Alpes-Côte d'Azur 064 00
France
+33 4 9339 9030
Branches of Nicolas are multiplying at a breathtaking pace in the Province of Alpes-Côte-d'Azur. So, it's natural for Cannes to have one. On entering the store, you simply have to describe your meal, and an appropriate wine would be recommended to you. If you want the wine bottle to be packed as a gift, then you'll be advised, which wine will be the most suitable. Besides Burgundy and Bordeaux, there is also a wide range of spirits.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Nicolas photo by wcities
Photo: wcities
 

 
Palme d'Or


Haute Cuisine
Hôtel Martinez
73, Boulevard La Croisette
Cannes, Alpes-Côte d'Azur 06400
France
+33 4 9298 7414
http://www.hotel-martinez.com
Chef Christian Willer's elaborate creations are prepared using the finest local produce, served on specially designed 1930s-style tableware, and accompanied by a wine list par excellence. You can enjoy gourmet cuisine with a distinctly Provençal flavor in equally attractive surroundings: a bright, sunny dining room with windows on three sides, plus the added bonus of a fantastic sea view. Situated on the first floor of the Martinez luxury hotel, the restaurant gets its name from the Palme d'Or, awarded each year to the Best Film during the Film Festival. The terrace seats 40.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Palme d'Or photo by Ivan Ethan Loh
Photo: Ivan Ethan Loh
 

 
Piazza


Traditional and Buckwheat Pizzas
9, place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville
Cannes, Alpes-Côte d'Azur 06400
France
+33 4 92 98 6080
Located near the old port, between Rue Maynadier and the Mairie, this Italian restaurant has an excellent reputation. It offers customers an original choice: pizza made the traditional way or from buckwheat dough. Those who prefer pasta can choose from various kinds, including spaghetti and fettuccini, accompanied by sauces such as Au Pistou (Pesto), Cheese, or Al Arrabiata (quite spicy). There are over twenty different pizzas and as many other dishes to choose from. Expect to pay EUR7.17-9.60 for pizzas; pasta dishes cost EUR8.69-10.82; there is a set menu available for EUR17.53.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Restaurant Arménien


Armenian Cuisine
82, boulevard La Croisette
Cannes, Alpes-Côte d'Azur 06400
France
+33 4 9394 0058
http://www.lerestaurantarmenie...
An excellent place to try out Armenian cuisine, this restaurant combines innovative culinary skills with the traditional cuisine. The national dish is keshkeg (a mixture of beef and wheat), while the numerous starters include dolmas (vine leaves and stuffed vegetables). The famous chiche kebab (lamb kebab with rice or wheat) is also worth tasting. The set menu, which includes twenty starters, fifteen main dishes and five types of deserts, allows you to try an assortment of all these specialities for EURO 40.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Royal Gray


Haute Cuisine
Hôtel Gray d'Albion
38, rue des Serbes
Cannes, Alpes-Côte d'Azur 06400
France
+33 4 9299 7960
http://www.lucienbarriere.com/...
Along with La Palme d'Or, this is one of Cannes' most prestigious restaurants serving provential haute cuisine with seasonal menus. The 'pagre' (fish) roasted in olive oil and tomatoes, served with celery, artichoke and fennel, has even received an award for excellence. A set menu is available for EUR33.54.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
St-Petersbourg


Slav Dinner-Theatre
45, avenue St-Basile
Cannes, Alpes-Côte d'Azur 06250
France
+33 4 9292 9843
http://www.lesaintpetersbourg.com
Dine in Eastern European style, in this romantic restaurant just 5km from Cannes. The after-dinner entertainment performed by a talented traditional dance troupe is also spectacular and starts from 10:30p. After the show a DJ gets everybody moving to pop and disco tunes until the early hours of the morning. For dinner, choose among four prix-fixe menus: Menu Moujik (EUR58), Menu Tsar (EUR68), Menu Imperial (EUR78), and Menu Gala served with Champagne (EUR115).

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Vesuvio


Italy on the Croisette
68, boulevard La Croisette
Cannes, Alpes-Côte d'Azur 06400
France
+33 4 9394 0828
Named after the famous Italian volcano, this restaurant is located between two prestigious hotels: the Carlton and the Martinez. Its cuisine is bursting with Italian flavours. Start with Antipasti (similar to French hors d'oeuvres), consisting of cold meats, peppers in olive oil, and other bite-sized delicacies. Pasta and pizza also feature on the menu, along with a wide variety of meat and seafood dishes. The atmosphere is very pleasant and the service is very professional. Expect to pay EUR23-35 for a meal from the à la carte menu.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Vesuvio photo by ChicagoWeekendFun.co
Photo: ChicagoWeekendFun.co
 

 
Villa des Lys


Gourmet cuisine
Hotel Majestic
14, boulevard La Croisette
Cannes, Alpes-Côte d'Azur 06400
France
+33 4 9298 7700
http://www.lucienbarriere.com/
Located on the ground floor of Hotel Majestic, La Villa des Lys is one of Cannes' finest restaurants. It has bagged several awards, including The Clé d'Or de la Gastronomi as well as a Michelin star. The eclectic cuisine is a result of the travels of its renowned chef, Bruno Oger, and features both traditional French as well as exotic Asian food. Designed like a neo-Egyptian cocktail bar, you can also relax on the poolside terrace in the shade of century-old palm trees. Set menus are available for EUR45-EUR120, while the à la carte main course runs from EUR33-40.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Villa des Lys photo by wcities
Photo: wcities
 

 
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