Chez Acchiardo

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Chez Acchiardo

Restaurant · Nice

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38 Rue Droite, 06300 Nice, France

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Classic Niçoise, carpaccio, grilled meats in stone-walled room  

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French Beach Culture and Italian Food Come Together in Nice

"A family‑run Niçoise restaurant in the old town serving classic local specialties; it features a vaulted wine cellar in the basement with a few intimate tables for a romantic setting and dishes such as ravioli Niçois à la daube Provençale — meaty ravioli bathed in a slow‑cooked beef stew." - Kristy Alpert

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Suki Suki

Google
We had a fantastic experience at Chez Acchiardo. The food was authentic, flavorful, and clearly made with care — every dish felt like a taste of true Niçoise tradition. The setting was cozy and welcoming, and the atmosphere lively yet relaxed. A big thank you to Aurore, who took excellent care of us throughout the meal. She was attentive, friendly, and incredibly thoughtful. We also had a lovely conversation with her, which made the experience even more memorable — she truly made us feel welcome. The prices were very reasonable for the quality of the food and service. The overall value was excellent — definitely one of the best meals we had during our trip. No wonder so many people have left great reviews — they’ve truly earned their high rating.

Aneesh Vaghadia

Google
Located right in the heart of Old Nice, Chez Acchiardo is a traditional Nicoise restaurant that has been run by four generations of the Acchiardo family and open since 1927. The atmosphere is a rustic, old-world feeling with exposed wood beams, exposed stone wall and a warm character perfect for conversation. It is quite popular so a reservation is recommended. We saw many people turned away for dinner service and were glad to have made a reservation the day before. Fitting for the restaurant, the menu is full of traditional Nice dishes, all of which are at a very reasonable price point. We ordered the grilled lamb chops and grilled beef fillet with sides of green beans and French fries. The duck breast was outstanding, it was perfectly cooked, tender and juicy, served with a giant pat of herb-seasoned butter. The grilled beef was also excellent, as were the side dishes. Absolutely wonderful dining experience! The service was top notch, probably in part because it is family owned and operated. Everyone was very kind. They answered questions about the menu with a smile. This restaurant was the #1 spot we wished we had time to go back to. We recommend it to anyone visiting Nice, and we hope to come back one day!

Paul and Lisa (365sol.travel)

Google
We didn’t have a reservation but were incredibly lucky to get in by arriving just before opening and waiting in line. As a bonus, we scored one of only two sidewalk tables—perfect for people watching and soaking in the charm of Old Town Nice. The staff were warm and welcoming, offering great service throughout the evening. We started with a crisp white wine that paired beautifully with the summer vibe. I ordered the Escalope Milanaise while my wife had a pasta dish—both were solid and satisfying, though not the standout meal of our trip (we may just be getting a bit picky after weeks of French dining!). Still, this place gets a full five stars from us. The combination of historic ambiance, prime location, authentic energy, and gracious service made it exactly the kind of classic Nice restaurant we were hoping to find. A wonderful memory and a true gem for anyone visiting the area.

Jan Viggo

Google
Insanely good food, very good quality and taste, and great wine and sauce recommendation from the waiter for the different foods. Big portions and quite cheap for that. Very nice Italian resturant with an amazing interior. Our waiter was very great and nice to us. Would really recommend!!

Livinlaninaloca

Google
Found this restaurant courtesy of the Frenchies on YouTube. We had a 7pm reservation and got there at 6:50pm. There was already a line of about 3 or 4 tables. Half of the people in line did not have reservations but were still able to be seated right away I think due to it still being early. The weather was nice enough that it was better for us to be seated outside than inside the restaurant. The service was great! The fish soup was indeed fishy, beef ravioli was great and the steak was okay. I’m glad we got to try it out.

Sharon K. (sk_cali)

Google
The restaurant provided exceptional service and delectable cuisine. The attentive staff accommodated our request for a comfortable and cool seating area. The prompt service and helpful server were invaluable when I had inquiries about the menu. The Negroni was expertly crafted, offering a harmonious balance of flavors. The recommendation of the duck with fig sauce was impeccable. The duck was perfectly rare, seasoned to perfection, and not overpowered by the figs. The orange blossom sorbet with vodka was refreshing and ideal for the summer heat. Overall, the entire meal was an exceptional experience, from the attentive service to the delectable flavors.

Ivon Liu

Google
This is a gem in Nice. Great atmosphere and friendly service. Very welcoming and inviting. The food was amazing! So many amazing selections to choose from. My husband ordered the steak with pepper sauce and I had the duck with fig sauce. Both was outstanding. The meats were cooked perfectly and super tender. Great flavours. The photos don't do it justice. We recommend making a reservation a couple days ahead. They do get booked up quickly.

Emily Fitzpatrick

Google
Chez Acchiardo had that perfect old grandma’s kitchen feel — super homely, comforting, and full of heart. We sat at a little table outside and it honestly felt like being in France 50 years ago… that timeless, cozy vibe we were craving. The food was classic, hearty Italian — simple and done right. Kind staff, amazing wine, and we loved the way everything was served. A must if you’re visiting Nice and want something authentic and full of charm.

SK K.

Yelp
The restaurant provided exceptional service and delectable cuisine. The attentive staff accommodated our request for a comfortable and cool seating area. The prompt service and helpful server were invaluable when I had inquiries about the menu. The Negroni was expertly crafted, offering a harmonious balance of flavors. The recommendation of the duck with fig sauce was impeccable. The duck was perfectly rare, seasoned to perfection, and not overpowered by the figs. The orange blossom sorbet with vodka was refreshing and ideal for the summer heat. Overall, the entire meal was an exceptional experience, from the attentive service to the delectable flavors.
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Brion C.

Yelp
Chez Acchiado is located right on the heart of old town Nice and is a great Nicoise restaurant. The service is friendly and helpful and very efficient. Six of us had lunch there - three of us had the famous Nicoise daube or beef stew - 2 with gnocchi and one with ravioli (I think the ravioli was better!). Two of us had the salmon on fennel and the last person had the beautiful lamb chops. We also shared a foie gras appetizer. Everything was delicious and exceptionally well prepared. A great place to go if you are wandering around Vieux Nice, but get a reservation. It fills up fast.
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John H.

Yelp
More 3.5 but rounding up. Reservations strongly recommended. Friendly staff. Inviting space but on the noisy side. In the main dining room the sound becomes amplified. They have an additional dining room with less tables in the wine cellar which might be quieter. I had to get close to the waiter at times to hear him speak. Median price range for the area with good size portions. I had the duck breast with figs for the entree and panna cotta for dessert. Everything had good flavor, but some minute details would bring it next level. The duck could be rendered a bit more but was cooked to my specified temp. The sauce was fantastic (like a jus). However, they poured the sauce on top so any crispy skin was lost. Entrees come with a side of your choice. The green beans were simple and went well with my dish. The panna cotta ratio was off so the base was a bit stiff.

Josh Y.

Yelp
This was our big disappointment during our October 2024 vacation in Nice/Cote d'Azur. The restaurant was recommended to us by a cooking school and we felt fortunate to obtain a reservation. We arrived on time and were seated in a far back dining room, up a few stairs, where it was so warm my wife's cheeks got flushed. It was a very pleasant evening but it was easily 80f/27c. My first impression something was amiss was the wine list. The selection was of wines that hold a 80-85 rating with poor to mixed reviews (I do look up reviews when I search a wine list). So I ordered a carafe of the house red which was actually pretty good. That is what I would recommend to any diner eating there. We ordered a salad and it was not very good and the salad greens were not fresh. I had the tuna entree. The tuna itself was excellent. My wife ordered a beef dish which was also very good. A "choice of" menu is included in all the meals. This was the only restaurant we went to in Nice that offered this. Pasta was the main choice but there were also French Fries. According to our cooking school recommendation the french fries were supposed to be fantastic. My wife ordered the ravioli as her side dish. I ordered the linguini. You also get a choice of sauce. Both the ravioli and the linguini were overcooked and nearly mushy. I paid an extra 7 euros for an order of the french fries. They were passable though not salted, just cut potato fries, fried in a fryer. As my wife said, even Five Guys has better fries; so I'm not sure why that particular recommendation from the cooking school. We were too warm to stay for dessert.

Norma R.

Yelp
Loved the food and ambiance. We were able to be get a table for 2 on a busy Monday night. The waiter was attentive and swift. The food was great and it was hot. Nice portions bigger than expected. I would come back!
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John S.

Yelp
Wonderful service. Wine was excellent. It's a very interesting building owned by same family for decades. All our food was great steak, lamb chops and cream brulée. Highly recommend. Need to reserve.
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Lauren A.

Yelp
Absolutely fantastic! Great pasta and steak! My husband had the escalope maison and loved it. Would definitely go back! Even though we showed up without a reservation 15 minutes before closing that staff still accommodated us with a 5 minute wait. Wine selection was très magnifique!
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Paul H.

Yelp
Very good traditional Nice food. Excellent, friendly service. I had a big plate of ravioli with braised beef. Tender, delicious, a bit rich but I guess that's to be expected . Pomme tarte desert looked wonderful, I had chocolate mousse which was tasty and excellent.The others in our party had trout and salmon. Next time salmon for me.

Dan D.

Yelp
The food, the service, the ambiance. All incredible! We arrived in Nice and made a point to eat at Chez Acchiardo as our first stop. They did not dissapoint! This was easily the most delicious, authentic dining experience of a lifetime!

Matcelle W.

Yelp
Excellent food, especially regional dishes. The sea bass was perfect. Good friendly service. Clean. Nice ambiance. Most of the waiters speak English. Popular place for locals. Hard to get a table at night. Either make a reservation the day before for evening sitting or go at lunch for table without reservation. You still may have a short wait.
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Angela Y.

Yelp
One of the only disappointing meals we had in France. I forgot which article recommended this place, but we made a reservation the day before as it was fully booked the day of. 1. Octopus salad: I prefer the larger pieces of octopus vs. the smaller ones, also found the marinated sauce was not amazing either 2. Beef tartare carpaccio: was pretty good, the cheese and olives a good compliment 3. Beef stew with gnocchi: very filling because of the ravioli's however I felt there wasnt enough depth to the dish and the pasta itself didn't have much flavor 4. Beef tenderloin: The flavor all came from the topping which consisted of anchovies, garlic and herbs, however the cut of meat wasn't high quality 5. Fries: These were their specialty and not made with potatoes, they were very starchy and heavy but crispy on the outside I felt 90% of the dishes lacked depth and that the highlight of the meal was the wine. Many of the items we were interested in such as the duck were "sold out" by 9pm, which was very limiting. To top it off the service was really not great, the waitress was a bit condescending and cold. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant and pretty surprised how busy and well reviewed it is.
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Ziyan C.

Yelp
We had a great Italian lunch here in Old Town! THE WAIT: None at 1:50pm on a Tuesday in October. THE SERVICE: Great. There were English speaking staff and menus, and the clientele seemed local. Our server didn't make a big deal about returning a bottle of wine we accidentally ordered (we thought we were ordering a glass). They were also nice about us having a baby at the restaurant. There was no changing table (very typical in Nice) and guided me to to change her diaper on top of wine barrel turned on its side (it had edges to protect her from rolling off!) outside the bathrooms. THE COST: 53€ total for lunch for two. Not too bad. THE FOOD: * Petits Farçis Niçoise Maison - 4.5 stars Surprisingly good, very soft & tasty meat filling, stuffed in several different veggies. * Panisse - 2.5 stars Quite dry and flavorless. * Duck breast - 4 stars Nice contrast of fig jam with the duck, but the meat was a little tough. * Steak - 4.5 stars Simple but incredibly soft steak, lovely! * Fries - 2 stars Overcooked and under flavored. I like thick cut fries but the outside was way too hard.
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Savana R.

Yelp
Very good meal! Friendly staff & spoke great English. I would check to make sure they have recommendations but this is a great option if you are looking for traditional Nice dishes.

Bim M.

Yelp
Had lunch because they were booked solid for next few days for dinner. Food and service were excellent. Recommend reservations if possible as they fill up quickly. Beautiful inside space!
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Yongky C.

Yelp
Oh my God, this place is AWESOME. Went during lunch, fortunately got a table just outside of the restaurant to give us people watching experience by the small street. Ordered Salad Nicoise, Slow Cooked Beef, Fillet Fish on Risotto (special of that day)... they were so good we finished them all and stuffed ourselves. Let me start with the bread, yes they are free but this time they are GOOD! Crunchy and tasty but not hard on your teeth. Salad blends together perfectly with tuna and anchovies... tips: add olive oil to create this harmony Now the main courses... slow cooked beef was just out of this world... 5 BIG tasty well seasoned chunks of tender meat... can't get better than this The fish was equally impressive. Seasoned just right to bring fullness of the texture/taste of the fish. Perfectly balanced by creamy tasty risotto. Had we more space in our stomachs, we'd be ordering dessert. I regret not ordering wine in this place. Now I haven't told you the best part, price... 45€ for two people... what a bargain...

Sofie A.

Yelp
Food, service, and atmosphere were amazing!!! We did not make reservations but they quickly accommodated my party of 3. Can't wait to come back to Nice to visit Chez Acchiardo
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Priscilla L.

Yelp
I went back to my camera chip in October 2008 to pull out these my photos of the dinner I had with my companions because this local family restaurant is just so good and really worth going out of your way into the Old Town of Nice with the maze like paths that can get you lost, but this restaurant is a great find and I am glad I listened to the tour guide I read. This place is the best with every dish exceptional! A++++ You can do no wrong here. Local hidden spot. I got lost and had trouble finding someone to speak English to find this place. But keep asking and you will be rewarded for your troubles. Totally amazing!! I still wonder how they made this beautiful platter called pan-bagnet stuffed veggies is that not oily at all. Yummy in my tummy for sure! Great family run restaurant atmosphere. They can recommend to you what you like to eat. The patrons told us they loved this place. Everyone is friendly here. The steak and cheese sauce I had with my dish was like melting in my mouth like I was in heaven. I still dream of this dish and restaurant from time to time. Maybe one day I can return to Nice, France again!
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Amanda H.

Yelp
Best meal I have ever had! No wonder why it is so busy! The duck with fig sauce is absolutely delicious and I recommend coming here!
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Marcy D.

Yelp
We first noticed this place the night before we went there because of the line out the door! We were in town during Carnival - if you are there during that time too be sure to make a reservation!!!!! The food was good - a nice teaser of what we were in for at the beginning of our southern France trip. I recommended trying something you have never had whole here! My husband had his first fish soup here and it was huuuuuuge (we should have shared)! Be sure to lay off all of the carnival snacks to make room for this meal. Interior decor was easily my favorite thing here and was one of my Favorite places to eat in Nice.

Kathe L.

Yelp
Excellent French restaurant experience with reasonable prices and friendly but professional staff ! From A simple veal dish with fries to a lovely duck breast in fig sauce , the food is delicious .
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Debbie E.

Yelp
The food was excellent and very affordable. Thank you Uncle Steve. I got the fish dish with the green beans and Mike got the beef stew. Sorry, no pic of the food, all I got was a pic if our empty plates
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Wes G.

Yelp
Our first night in Nice, and found Acchiardo on Yelp. It did not disappoint. We order the gnocchi which were a challenge to finish, the portions were very generous. Not to mention that they were cooked perfectly. We also had the slow cooked beef stew which was so tender a knife was optional. I had the steak with basilic butter and it as well was grilled perfectly and had great flavor. Staff was attentive and super friendly especially since our French is rough. Also found others eating there were inviting and interesting. The decor is so cool, like a modern twist on the Game of Thrones set.
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Catherine H.

Yelp
When a place is packed night after night with people waiting for them to open the doors, you know you want to try it. It took us two tries to get a table but when we did, we were not disappointed. Delicious, well-prepared food, friendly and attentive service, and a lovely atmosphere! And the chocolate mousse was fabulous!
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Alex L.

Yelp
We came here on a recommendation from a friend and were not disappointed. We had a 9:30 reservation and arrived early. Our table wasn't ready yet but part of the owning family, Jean-Francois brought us beers on the street front tables while we waited. We ordered a great red for the table when seated which was very reasonably priced. For the entrees we had the duck breast with pepper sauce and the beef stew with ravioli. Both were incredible. For dessert we had the creme brûlée which was equally as good and Jean-Francois even gave us a digestif of limoncello. Highly recommend this place for a homely and cozy atmosphere in Nice.
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Isabelle L.

Yelp
Located in old Nice, this place is always packed for either lunch or dinner so call a head or stop by to reserve a table. Note, this restaurant is closed on Saturday and Sunday. They serve traditional local food at non inflated prices. Everything is fresh and great tasting. For appetizers you can start with some local favorites like fish soup, basil soup, grilled vegetables or stuffed vegetables, all delicious. You can continue with fish or meat but my favorites are the fresh pasta (especially the raviolis) or the local merda de can (potato/Blettes preparation), the basil ones are awesome. If you saved space for dessert treat yourself to panna cotta or creme brulee, it's all good. Service is friendly and multilingual, always a plus.
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Erica S.

Yelp
Since I was wanting to eat some steak frites, my husband found this place on Yelp. For a Thursday dinner around 8, it was pretty busy, but we managed to squeeze in a corner table which we didn't mind. The cute garçons were friendly and spoke good English. It's a family run business with mom, dad, and two sons all working there. The garçons were the sons. One of them had even traveled to the Bay Area and was familiar with the Marin area. I ordered the loin steak with peppercorn sauce and my husband ordered the loin steak with the anchovies, herbs, and olive oil. Both medium rare. It came with a side so we ordered fries and salad. The food came out pretty fast. The peppercorn sauce was like gravy (pretty thick consistency), but it was delicious. You can taste just enough pepper for a nice kick. The fries were the best that we could have ordered another. Portions were just right for me although it may be a little small for the men as it was about 5 oz. The anchovy one was pretty good too. It's not loaded with anchovies so it's bearable. Overall, great steak, fries and cute garçons. Highly recommend!
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Cat N.

Yelp
I didn't get the cozy, family-run feel from this place at all. It is very beautifully decorated, just trendier than I expected. It was easy to make a reservation, because the staff speak English, even though I did my best to muddle through with French. Everything on the menu sounds incredible, and I'm regretting not ordering the Nicoise platter to get a little bit of everything (but it looked like mostly farcis). There's a section where you get sides with your main dish, for a great deal. The famous daube ravioli was generous, perfectly savory, and the meat was fall-apart tender. The swordfish, and the cuttlefish/calamari salad were both fresh, if not exactly my taste. The only drawbacks were that our server was quite huffy when we said we were sharing, and they don't accept debit/credit cards.
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Pink P.

Yelp
Good food with descent price. This is the place you can see where locals eat. The location is conveniently nearby/ inside the old town and close by beach.
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Rich J.

Yelp
Honestly, just average. Downgraded to 2* after a stellar [similar] dinner the next evening at Le Comptoir du Marche PROS: bread was fantastic with nice chew, waiter spoke perfect English if needed, bresoala carpaccio, duck demi glace, beef in the beef stew (some of the most tender I've had), got a seat up front away from the "back room" they supposedly dump the tourists into. CONS: duck breast main fat not rendered enough, sliced way too thinly, green beans were slaughtered and I mean 2/3 completely overcooked. If you're expecting fresh haricot vert, steer clear of these. These were stewed away, probably in a hotel pan and ladled out in too-large portions to ourselves and the other American tourists next to us. Pretty atrocious given the fantastic fresh beans available all over the country. Wait was nice to include both of the pastas with the beef stew though I wasn't blown away by either. Small ravioli dough was too thick and the filling wasn't really anything special (if you've ever had short rib agnolotti or a ravioli with phenomenal meat filling, this ain't it), while the famous green gnocchi weren't really soft enough for my liking though the flavor came through. From my view, not having patronized this spot in the past, it appears to be coasting by on its reputation happy to serve its food to worn tourists, though the place was probably filled with 1/3 French. Didn't love any complete dish enough to return. To top it off, we weren't greeted nicely on entering (even having made a reservation) or on exit, and our server could take or leave that we were there. Little touches make a difference. With the above said, it still offers an okay value but there are too many other noteworthy spots in Nice for us to return to this one. Disappointed.
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Ego T.

Yelp
The food was excellent and the service is even better. We had the beef stew a specialty which was very good. Also we celebrated a birthday and they were very accommodating. My wife had the escalope maison which was a big plate and very good. We had a hot day in nice and they did not have air conditioning, I wish they did but that did not affect how good our experience was.
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Franklin R.

Yelp
This restaurant located in the maze of Vieille Ville can't be missed. The menu is full of classic niçoise cuisine and the waiters (who are brothers I understand) are not bad eye candy! We enjoyed our steak and house wine and all for an affordable price. Well worth it at many levels!

Silvia G.

Yelp
Delicious authentic Nicois cuisine. Loved the slow cooked beef with ravioli, the duck with fig sauce and of course, the creme brûlée
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Vince V.

Yelp
Simple but well-executed recipes win the day. This was in the middle of the medieval old-town of Nice which in itself was a large maze of a thousand restaurants, bars, a sea of beautiful people and wonderful nightlife. This one restaurant though was a local favorite and was recommended by a local. Price was affordable for Nice. Downsides: even with a reservation, we still had to wait for a table. Very crowded.
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Taste B.

Yelp
An excellent family run restaurant. Been here a few times, will not be disappointed. A little long to wait for food, but I guess being busy has its consequence!!!
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Christine N.

Yelp
Randomly walked into this restaurant on a Wednesday night around 7. Seems like you need to make reservations, we walked in and it was pretty busy, but they tried to accommodate us anyways, the waiter looked around and seated us in about a minute. The waiter was very friendly, spoke good English, asked us if we needed any recommendations or help with the menu. We ate a bit earlier so had a light dinner, we ordered the fish soup, octopus & squid salad, side of green beans and the beef stew. All were delicious and reasonably priced. This place also does not accept credit cards so bring cash!!
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Julianna G.

Yelp
Although there was a line to get in, we got a seat after a 10 minute wait, which was lucky (make a reservation). The food is reasonably priced and good! Had the beef stew ravioli (massive) and the tomatoe mozzarella salad (good!) The service was really friendly and we aren't french speaking people. I think if you're polite, they're polite, so it was a good experience, despite some of the other reviews!
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Edward N.

Yelp
This is an excellent restaurant serving local gourmet dishes at reasonable prices. We had the octopus salad and onion/anchovies pizza for appetizers and the allouette sans tete for a main dish, they were spectacular. The chocolate mousse and cappuccino were a perfect ending. Cheers!
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Sally K.

Yelp
Too be honest, given a few bad foodie experiences in Nice I wasn't quite sure whether Nice still had foodies gems to discover or if massive tourism had ruined the restaurant scene altogether. So I started looking for good places and stumbled over Acchiardo Joseph. Intrigued with the reviews and desperate for some good yet inexpensive food, I grabbed my mom by the arm and rushed to our rescue. Or so we thought. I was really - really! - primed to love this little place. I mean, it had so many of the qualities I love: It's an absolutely lovely and cosy place, it's a family business with pop and mom and the kids running the place together, the family is really friendly and welcoming, the line for seating is impressively long, and the reputation of the place is really good. Alas! As we started to chew our way through a bland Escalope Maison (my mom) and the grilled fish (I picked that, think it was mullet) with green beans, salad and green gnocchi in basil sauce, I started to question if I was in the right place. To be honest, the fish was so bland that I had to drown it in green and black olive tapenade to introduce some taste to the dish. My mom had the veal escalope, slightly better than my main dish, but made with rather poor quality ingredients. The green beans were overcooked and textureless, and the gnocchi with basil sauce was not very appetizing. I was really sad, to be honest. Luckily for me, I had pre-ordered the creme brulee with pine nuts. OK, hands down one of the best creme brulee's I've ever had! - and I've had my share. So, I'm really hoping that the dinner incident was just an exception to the rule. Just my two pennies worth.
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Brantley H.

Yelp
Did dinner here while on vacation. Place is very busy from 7-9. Got the steak with butter and frites - steak was average, frites were excellent. Partner got the gnocchi with tomato sauce (merde de can) - had a taste and it was nothing special (pasta not particularly great, nor the sauce). This place was hyped up going in, but didn't seem justified after my experience - especially when the fries are the best thing going for the place. Bread wasn't on par with the other restaurants in Nice I tried.

Rod H.

Yelp
This restaurant is very popular with locals and tourists line up tp try to get in. The service was fine but the food is very mediocre. This place does not belong on any top list.

Nathaniel M.

Yelp
My mate and I spent three nights in Nice, and this was the best meal that we had in town. We showed about an hour after opening, and we were fortunate to get the last open table. This place is popular - every few minutes, the door would open and someone would try to come in and get a spot, only to be disappointed when they heard that the restaurant was "complet." Even though were seated in a nook behind the door, the quality of the food made up for it. Our waiter was friendly, and it wasn't hard to get his attention when we needed refills on our drinks. The appetizer was delicious. For the main course, I ordered beef with a pepper sauce and a side of green beans. The beef was cooked perfectly, and the sauce complemented the meat nicely. The green beans were firm and seasoned. I had dessert (which was also excellent), but I could barely finish it. I highly recommend. I'll be back next time I'm in Nice.
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Gloria C.

Yelp
Food was great, and service was greater. What wasn't great: throwing up for the next 24 hours. Wish it weren't true, but I got extremely sick after dining here. I noticed a lot of locals ordering the dish of the day, which was osso bucco at the time, but I ordered the duck plate off the regular menu.
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Jackie J.

Yelp
This was our favourite meal in Nice by far! Delicious seafood and delightfully friendly service (a rarity in France) -- we lucked out with the very last table for 2. This place is (rightfully!) very popular so I'd make a reservation. Very inexpensive for the quality of food as well. Highly recommend!
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Zoe Y.

Yelp
Went the because a local recommended it to be his favorite in Nice. It gets very busy in the evening. The first plates there are really really good!

Michael W.

Yelp
Had an excellent lunch for two today. This is a great choice for those going to the Monday brocante at Cours Saleya as a fair number of other recommended places are not open. The food was delicious, good value and the service unpretentious. It was clear there were several local regulars eating there today. Reminder: no credit cards. We split a lovely foie gras appetizer. I followed with the plat du jour of a filet of St. Pierre served on a bed of squid ink risotto which I really enjoyed. My wife had the gnocchi des blettes with pistou which was also quite good. The portions were so ample that we skipped desert because we were stuffed. A lovely meal for 40 euros including a 50 CL pitcher of the house rosé which was quite drinkable. Only real complaint is that the chairs were rather uncomfortable. Another nice point about this place is that is is just a short walk from the Palais Lascaris (15 rue Droite) which is a worthwhile visit either before or after lunch.
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Helen K.

Yelp
Great service and tasty food.... All fresh. Such a cute family owned restaurant... and a very good looking family!
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Namita A.

Yelp
We came here for a quick late night bite and we decided to duck in here. I ordered the french onion soup with a glass of white wine, and hubby had the stew. All were very tasty and delicious. It felt really nice to be in the middle of Nice with great servers and a family kind of feel to it. I would come back whenever I go back to Nice!

Tia D.

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One of the best meals we had in Nice! The atmosphere was perfect, the food delicious, and the staff attentive. Our party had reservations (you should make it even if it's the morning of!) and we were seated as soon as the restaurant opened. There were absolutely no complaints among out party of 6! From the appetizers to main entrees to dessert, everything was excellent!!!
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Barbara M.

Yelp
While wandering the maze of streets in Nice, we wanted something more substantial than pizza or a sandwich ... a real sit down local place. We found it. Just a wonderful space manned by kind and helpful staff. We enjoyed veal stuffed vegetables and homemade foie gras that were a perfect starter course. We then enjoyed the beef ravioli and gilt head bream, just yummy! Prepared just perfectly and melted in our mouths. No room for dessert.. yet a perfect afternoon.