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Restaurant · Nice

La Petite Maison

A see-and-be-seen Mediterranean restaurant near the old town, the original of a name now found in several international cities.

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The verdict

Worth the table for…

Great for
  • Couples
  • Foodies
Depends
  • Travellers on a budget
  • If you've only got a day
  • Solo travellers
  • Photographers
  • Night owls
  • Romantics
Not for
  • Families with kids

Worth it for couples and foodies; not for families with kids.

What to order

The plates that decide it

  • Nicole Rubi's tomatoes, artichoke salad and petits farcisthe opening 'Flavours of Nice' spread is the dish she built the name on
  • Beignets de fleurs de courgettethe light, crisp courgette-flower fritters are a fixture
  • Whole sea bass baked in a salt crust for twothe dependable centrepiece to share
  • Roasted bone marrow with confit tomatoa rich, reliable starter to graze on
  • Ordering separate individual mainsyou'll eat better, and cheaper per head, by sharing the spread as intended
Why we say this

Insider secrets & local vibes

The original location of a well-travelled name, with a reliable repertoire of bright Mediterranean sharing plates.
Not independently verified — estimated
It trades partly on its scene and reputation, and the bill climbs fast once you order to share generously.
Not independently verified — estimated
What it feels like

Reading the room, traveller by traveller

  • Couples

    A glamorous night out where the room and the crowd are part of the appeal.

  • With friends

    Built for a table that wants to graze and linger over wine — order a spread for the centre.

Good to know

Before you go

Cost
Upscale; à la carte adds up quickly
Time
1.5–2 hours
Last verified
2026-06-17
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