Eating and Drinking
Cannes offers everything from Michelin stars to market snacks, with plenty of affordable options between.
Markets: The Smart Choice
Marché Forville (Closed Mondays) - Local institution since 1934 - Fresh produce, fish, flowers - Prepared foods for picnics - Restaurant upstairs (good value lunch)
Marché Gambetta - Daily except Monday - More local, fewer tourists - Excellent prices - International ingredients
La Bocca Market - Wednesday and Saturday mornings - Where locals really shop - Rock-bottom prices - Great atmosphere
Affordable Dining
Le Suquet Specialties: - Aux Bons Enfants: No credit cards, pure tradition - Le Caveau 30: Local favorite - Chez Vincent et Nicolas: Fresh fish - Various pizza places: Authentic and cheap
Rue Meynadier Options: - Volupté: Excellent bakery/lunch spot - Various Asian restaurants - Traditional traiteurs (takeaway) - Cheese and wine shops
International Eats: - Lebanese near the station - Vietnamese on backstreets - North African throughout - Italian beyond tourist traps
Beach Dining: - Plage du Midi snack bars - La Bocca beach restaurants - Picnics always allowed - Some private beaches serve non-guests