Specific Cuisines

Budget Options: - Chez René Socca (Nice) - La Petite Maison (not the famous one) - Lou Pilha Leva (Nice)

Worth Splurging: - Olive et Artichaut (Nice) - La Rossettisserie (Nice) - Jan Restaurant (Nice)

Fish Markets: - Buy direct from boats - Preparation tips free - Much cheaper than restaurants

Affordable Seafood: - Moules-frites everywhere - Fish of the day specials - Avoid tourist harbors - Try chiringuitos (beach shacks)

Bouillabaisse Reality: - Authentic versions €40-60 - Tourist versions disappointing - Share one portion - Make reservation

Authentic Finds: - Family-run trattorias - Away from tourist zones - Generous portions - Fair prices - Real Italian staff

Pizza Strategy: - Wood-fired ovens best - One pizza per person - Take-away cheaper - Late night options

Asian Excellence: - Vietnamese in Nice - Thai throughout - Japanese beyond sushi - Chinese regional varieties - Usually great value

Middle Eastern: - Lebanese widespread - Turkish kebab shops - Moroccan tagines - Syrian bakeries - Cheap and filling

Other Finds: - Indian (especially Nice) - African (Nice port area) - South American - Eastern European - Food trucks emerging