La Cucina
901 Reviews
9 Rue du Commandant Raffalli, 06000 Nice, France

La Cucina
901 Reviews
9 Rue du Commandant Raffalli, 06000 Nice, France
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Luz Rodrigues
Luz Rodrigues, Sep 2024
This was the best place we went to in Nice. The food is amazing and the waiter is very friendly. Very cute, quaint atmosphere. The lamb particularly is amazing. As entree I would recommend the foie gras. It’s very small and they don’t take reservations so we had to wait 1.5 hour for a table, but we were not in a hurry and we were able to sit at a table in front of the restaurant and order drinks. All in all, great place.
Kpam Pinchu
Kpam Pinchu, Aug 2024
They do not take reservations. After the second try, we decided to wait in the queue. The wait was 2 hours. The restaurant seats about 12 to 20 people, I think. I really loved the jovial theme and friendly service. But the meal—oh my goodness, it was absolutely AMAZING! Every bite was a delight, and it was definitely worth the wait
Corinne Walter
Corinne Walter, Jun 2024
Small but charming discovery in Nice. We arrived just before six and were able to get a position for the second seating. So many people were turned away as the waiter was not able to accommodate. We had to physically wait to keep our spot but were offered drinks. There was just one waiter (Leo) for the entire restaurant but he was excellent and managed everyone with ease. I was impressed. He yoked us that his mom and brother were in the kitchen. Yes, the entire restaurant was run by a mom and her 2 sons!
We hoped the food was as good as the hype. Oh boy it was! We had the lab shank, roasted for 8 hours and the orage duck. Both were delicious but I would have to say the lamb shank was one of the best things that I have ever eaten and I am a serious foodie. The descriptions of the food seem ordinary but the food is far from from it! We were absolutely delighted with our ham and melon dish, which contained nuts. The waiter asked if we had any allergies but just beware of you do. The signature cocktail drinks were quite the hit on our warm evening. It was so worth the wait. We will be back!
Jackson Harned
Jackson Harned, Aug 2024
You'll see plenty of reviews of this place that acknowledge the friendly attitude even with an hour wait or more before being seated, but I want to stress the quality of service and care given by this family owned establishment. From the moment you get in line to wait, the server keeps you comfortable with drinks if needed and shade or seating. Then they proceed to fill the full restaurant at once, and pace all the courses, including dessert and presenting the check, in a perfect harmony. This doesn't even acknowledge how delicious the meal was. For a dining experience that is both casual in its approach and fine dining in its execution, this place is worth the wait. I applaud the employees for their hard work and great experience.
Notes: the candied Brushetta is fantastic, the lamb shank is remarkably tender, and the plating in the melon and Ham is gorgeous. The tiramisu dessert was fine but not excellent, but they made up for it by providing sex on the beach mini cocktails and Candy for the wait, another example of how well this place is run. One of the best dining experiences for the price of my life
Tobi Ayaba
Tobi Ayaba, Jul 2024
Oh where do I begin. This is the best restaurant we have ever had the pleasure of finding. We ate here three times during our trip! We ordered appetizers, entrees, dessert, cocktails each time and were never disappointed. Everything tasted fresh, well seasoned, and like it was made with love. It is run by the most amazing family. A huge shoutout to Leo who is the host and waiter, at this establishment and does such an amazing job. It is actually mind blowing how he is able to wait all those tables all on his own. 10/10 service. We also got to meet the chef Jojo and I believe their mother Ala. They were always so welcoming and kind to us. We cannot wait to return to Nice just to eat at this restaurant again. I woke up this morning dreaming of the truffle pasta and candied tomato bruschetta.
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ONICE
O Nice, how your flavours captivate us! Lorenzo Ragni and Florencia Montes are the delightful and talented Italian-Argentinian couple behind this intimate address in the antiques quarter. After an international career in Michelin-starred restaurants, they met at Mauro Colagreco's Mirazur. Now on their own venture, they cook together to create sharp, punchy dishes that reflect the seasons and the local catch; they also strike out with the occasional bold – and most welcome – flavour combinations: gamberoni from San Remo, cherries, tomatoes and fresh almonds; girolles with Mediterranean clams and courgettes; Coco de Nice haricot beans and Tamaris Bay mussels with vadouvan... A restaurant with plenty of potential.
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Le Canon
An appealing restaurant proposing food that is simple yet exacting: gazpacho of tomato, white peach and sheep's-milk Tomme cheese; mullet caught locally, ratatouille of vegetables from the surrounding hills and black rice; fontainebleau made with sheep's-milk yoghurt, wild blackberries and greengages. Hand-picked local suppliers, the occasional nod to the Mediterranean, good 100% natural wines, with recommendations from the owner, an attractive "vintage bistro" interior: this place has everything going for it.
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Les Agitateurs
These agitators are far from the hot air breed, indeed they are full of talent! Chef Samuel Victori (former second chef at Passage 53) and his partner, Juliette Busetto, craft dishes rich in texture, flawlessly cooked and subtly seasoned. Local suppliers take the limelight: baker, fishermen, market gardener, breeder and potter. Michel Troisgros is the duo’s mentor and their concept is original, vibrant, amusing, disruptive food, served in a lively, buzzy vibe. Attentive, efficient service. The venue features two dining areas, one on the ground floor and the other in the basement with a wine cellar. The set menu changes regularly in line with the seasons. Just next door, Pirouette, a bistro founded by the same owners, offers dishes to share and natural wines.
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Flaveur
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