Franchin

I loved everything about this place! A very pleasant lady welcomed us, seated us, and guided us through the evening — such a lovely touch. We came as a group of five friends and shared several dishes. The pigeon with foie gras and mushrooms (first day on the menu) was absolutely incredible, as was the spicy octopus — both quickly became my favorites. The snails starter was an excellent classic, perfectly done. The interior is beautiful and inviting, creating the perfect atmosphere for a cozy evening. I completely fell in love with this place and will definitely be back! ❤️

Highly recommend this restaurant. The food was absolutely divine, the service was very attentive, and the vibes were great. The zucchini flowers were a special for the night and it was so good. We also ordered the burrata, braided sea bass, octopus and prawn, kefta, and the hangar steak. Everyone had different favourites, which speaks to the overall quality! No faults, would return when I come back to Nice.

We sat outside on a beautiful night, enjoying the wine. The service was friendly and welcoming. The entrees were pleasant and our mains were bland and flavourless.

This place was recommended by our host and we had an amazing meal here, one of the best ones during our stay in Nice! We went for octopus, fish and some wine, and everything was delicious. Staff was very nice and helpful, definitely recommend

I wanted to dine at a spot that was not a typical tourist trap with mediocre cuisine. I found Franchin. The welcome was fantastic and we were personally greeted by the Chef. He took the time to make us feel comfortable and then explained the specials. Fortunately that evening he was preparing fried courgettes. We had escargot as well. The flowers were like little packets of heaven. The snails had an abundance of butter with the freshest of parsley. The braided sea bass looked amazing, but we opted for the grilled octopus. It was beyond expectations and the added prawns had their own amazing taste. Served on a bed of potatoes crumble with chorizo, we would fly back to Nice just to eat here again. We went on the last day of our trip and Franchin really was the finale. Don’t think twice, reserve a table here!

I mostly like the blue lobster salad, the lettuce base is so stunning. The chocolate cake also made me surprised😍

We were so happy to go to Le Franchin recently with our best friend for a very special celebration. We chose this restaurant because a few years ago, just before Covid, we had enjoyed some lovely evenings there. My husband and my main courses were as we remembered, well-presented, good flavour and quality. However, our friend, who was our guest, chose the Braided Seabass which tasted very good, but the plate arrived with a miniscule portion of four gnocchi citron and a mousseline. In fact, when the seabass arrived at the table, we presumed, that a separate dish of gnocchi citron would be coming to the table separately to accompany the seabass. This was not the case. So, we mentioned this to the young waitress serving us. She apologised and said she would go and speak to the Chef but … nothing happened. The waitress did not come back to us. We went on to order desserts with another waitress and they were good. By the time we had finished our meal the waitress, who was going to speak to the chef, had not come back to us. The only other comment we had was that we had to serve our own wine from the wine chiller bucket as no waitresses came back to do so – which is not normally expected. When it came to pay, I decided to ask the young waitress if she had spoken with the Chef. She did not know what to say and one of her senior colleagues asked if there had been a problem. When I told her, she agreeably said she would get the Chef to talk to me. The Chef came out to ask me what the problem had been. I discreetly said that we had been to his restaurant on several occasions before but today there was not enough served on the plate with the Seabass for a main course (i.e. a mousseline and four small gnocchi which was more of a garnish). I was not complaining at all about the Seabass, but the Chef seemed insistent that this was what I was saying. His answer was that no-one else had ever said this before and he was therefore not going to give a discount on the Seabass which, I had not asked for – it was about the amount of accompaniment served with it that was the problem. I have to say that the Chef’s manner with me was passive aggressive, and it was clear to me that he was unable to take any constructive criticism at all. I thought he would have been more amenable and that he would have understood that we would not have drawn it to their attention if our guest had sufficient food on her plate. Sadly, the way the Chef dealt with our complaint was not good and although we did love this restaurant, we would not return again. This ruined what was supposed to be a Special Celebration for the three of us.

Dinner was divine. • The braided codfish was lovely and the green sauce complemented it very well. And so beautifully presented. • The lobster pasta was delicious! We had to drench our bread in their sauce to indulge in every bite. • Service was very friendly and attentive. • The ambiance inside is beautifully curated, pictures don’t do it justice. • and to top it off, “Sky” the boss’ dog was hanging around being all chill, cute and cool. Would definitely recommend family & friends to dine here.

One of the best meals I've ever had and I can't wait to go back. The chef and staff were lovely and accommodating and I truly felt welcomed and at home at Franchin. Don't skip dessert.

Very good first dinner in Nice. We made reservations ahead of time and were glad we did. This is a small restaurant (as most in the area are). One thing I loved about this place (and several others nearby) is that the chef cares more about the quality of each dish than he does about turnover rates. This is really what makes a meal special, and what separates a good restaurant from a great one. He seemed to care a lot about each dish that left the kitchen. With that being said, I liked the menu, as it was smaller but still offered enough options for everyone. We ordered the braided fish and the steak, and both were delicious. The standout for me was the strawberry merengue that we ordered for dessert. We almost didn't get dessert (not a huge merengue fan) but have never seen a menu item like this so we figured we would try it out. It was delicious! I'm talking melt in your mouth, velvety smooth delicious. Just ordered it, even if you're not a merengue fan. Service was good as well.

The chef's attitude was very unprofessional. We couldn't find any foods on their menu that we could order. He walked up to our table and was asking us why we couldn't find anything on the menu to order and this place didn't have any understanding of our decision. The chef/manager screamed at us and told us to leave. The chef was very unprofessional and this type of behavior is unacceptable. We will never go back or recommend this place to anyone. I became very sad and angry and left the restaurant.

Excellent excellent. The agneau was one of the best I have ever eaten. Loved the escargot entree. I can't wait to return!!!

Local restaurant serving excellent Mediterranean French cuisine, lobster pasta was creamy, crustacean forward, al debate; burrata perfectly mozzarella cheesy and fresh at the same time; beef cheek infused with flavor and umami, braided sea bass was masterfully prepared and presented. Perfect service and friendly host. Large local wine list. Great neighborhood feel in a busy beach side area. Merci!

This may be a tourist trap area but make no mistake, this place is excellent. After wandering the streets of Nice for what seemed like an eternity, we luckily stumbled/settled on this place. Obviously, we had no reservations, so no premium/outside seating. All good, since everything else seemed promising. For starters, we had the fish soup. It was kind of a soup and kind of a bisque and totally delicious. Light and flavorful, it went great with a nice piece of bread. For the mains, I had the octopus on a bed on potatoes and my wife had the veal cheek. The octopus was perfectly seasoned and the shredded chorizo gave it just a bit of heat. The veal cheek was probably unlike any other veal/beef dish I've ever had. It was glorious. For dessert, we had a profiterole with chocolate and a creme brûlée. Both of which were a perfect way to end a splendid meal. The staff was also great. Attentive and not pushy. So, if you been walking the Promenade de Anglais and you find yourself hungry, head here. You won't be disappointed.

Came back in June and just as impressed. We had the sea bass and lamb, both of which were excellent. Everything is beautifully seasoned. Strawberry and basil pavlova and chocolate fondant for dessert. All excellent. Great service, very friendly. Will absolutely return the next time I'm in Nice.

If I could give another 5 stars, I would. We must have dined here more than 50 times over the last 6 years-both lunch and dinner-and it never disappointed us. From appetizer to dessert, we have sampled just about everything, and its all amazingly good.

If you are strolling around Nice do yourself a favor and stay away from the tourist traps on promenade des Anglais and walk a few blocks inland to this gem of a restaurant! This was one of my favorite meals while in the south of France. We started our meal with fish soup which tasted like a smooth, silky, buttery bisque, infused with saffron. It was one of the most amazing things I've ever eaten! For my main I had the veal cheeks and they were melt in your mouth good, with the perfect fat to meat ratio. They were served with a side of buttery polenta. Hubby had the octopus with chorizo, which was perfectly cooked and seasoned with Provençal herbs. A friend ordered the sea bass which was not only delicious, but beautifully braided. Dessert was another high point with a profiterole the size of my head and lots of melted chocolate and Grand-Marnier ice cream. Talk about decadent! The vanilla creme brûlée was also huge and the vanilla bean flavor really popped. All this goodness and the prices weren't even exorbitant. Our mustachioed waiter was charming and friendly. This place gets packed so it's wise to make a reservations. We didn't know any better but they still managed to seat us inside. I'm still dreaming about this meal now that I'm back in New York.

Great food selection. The octopus with chorizo, potato and herbs is a must have. Service was great. Desserts can be improved but great presentation!

What an awesome restaurant! Once again, even in the south of France I can count on my trusty yelpers to steer me in the right direction. This quaint restaurant is a bit off the main promenade road in Nice making it feel a lot less touristy. The waiters were outstanding and we even saw and heard (as he was close to us) the chef explain how he made an awesome dish to an interested couple. The ambiance inside is gorgeous, but we are outside and the restaurant faces a little square were street singers serenade you through your dinner. For starters we had the French bean salad with prawns, which was awesome. My boyfriend got the sea bass (which came out in a gorgeous braid!) and I had the warm octopus with chorizo. Both were awesome. For dessert we tried the fondant with strawberries, which my BF loved. I was more fond of just the strawberries. Overall, and awesome experience and a must visit if in Nice.

Our first meal in Nice was here. We had the ravioli, octopus and cheek dishes. The ravioli was creamy and was luscious. The octopus was accompanied with potatoes and very tasty. The cheek was off the bone tender. The service was extremely friendly and accomodating. Overall, we really enjoyed our lunch.

This place was not wow even though they have high rating from others. We went late so we got lucky without a reservation. The waiter spoke very well English and he knew we would want to share since in the France culture it's different. They serve olives and bread while you wait for your food which is a plus. The braided fish dust was good but the veil dish was salty. The fish soup was good. They were accommodating. There was no starter green salad so they made one for us. It's not a place I would go back though since the food taste wasn't wow. I was told Europe is slower pace but the waiting time for the food didn't seem like it was forever at this place. They have wifi. The toilets have a "h" and a "f" on the door. If you don't know, "h" is for men. I liked how this one has cushion bench so I can fit a little more comfortable.

Our first lunch in Nice started with a bang at this wonderful intimate restaurant about a block away from the sea. Everyone was extremely kind and helped us learn a little French, as they were fluent in English. An Englishman sitting near us on the patio said he eats there all the time. My octopus dish was amazing, as well as the veal cheeks. The octopus almost had the texture of fish, which was delectable. The lemon pavlova was one of the best I have ever tasted.

If you're in Nice, you must visit Franchin, and you must get the warm Octopus! That's an order!

We happened upon the restaurant on the recommendation of a lovely couple we met at a coffee shop that live in Nice. It was one of the best meals of our entire trip. Everything was amazing and the staff was very pleasant.

This restaurant was recommended by the concierge at our hotel. Lovely patio and interior. The food was quite good and the restaurant is well situated.

Short menu - all excellent. Well worth hunting out. We plan to go back tomorrow night.

We stumbled on this restaurant when we were looking for a nice dinner for our last night in Nice. We had researched a few places in yelp but didn't find them while walking around and found this menu. The menu board out front reads "French cooking. No pizza. No pasta." It was perfect since we were burned out on pizza and wanted a hearty meal. The menu was appealing with plenty of main dish options that sounded wonderful. Another bonus while reading the menu board was that all the dishes had an English translation underneath the French description. We ordered a bottle of wine to start. We were looking for a Provence red wine and the server recommended one. When I tasted it, it was very fruity but it mellowed out a bit once opened. The only downside to this part of our experience was the price. We paid 37 euros for the bottle and when we got home found out it retails for close to 6 euros. Needless to say we felt ripped off. The food was amazing though. We started with a warmed goat cheese salad. The goat cheese was laying over a bed of mixed greens with tomatoes and a light vinaigrette dressing. For our entrees, my boyfriend ordered the fish special. It was a turbot fish over a bed of mixed vegetables and puréed sweet potatoes with a Au Beurre Nantais sauce. It was very good and the perfect portion to not be stuffed. I ordered the lamb shank dish. The lamb shank was served with mashed potatoes and green beans. It was very good and the price was just right. I was not able to eat it all but my boyfriend finished most of it off. We finished feeling perfectly full. The dessert was amazing. It was a warmed chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream. The server informed us that all the desserts were handmade except the ice cream. It was phenomenol. We recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for a pleasant experience that lives up to what the menu says....French cooking!!!

We had a very nice meal here. The menu of main courses is quite small and really didn't sound as appealing once we sat down. However...the food turned out to be excellent! We had the lamb, veal cheeks, salmon and smoked salmon salad. To open it, we had the escargot. All were hits. I just upped the rating from four to five stars because the location was great. It was in the pedestrian district but just off of the main pedestrian street. This made it a bit less crowded than the main drag. We had no trouble getting a seat outside, but the terrace filled up by about 8:30 PM. They did turn over a few tables as some guests stayed for just a single course and were moving on to other things. As is often the case in France, it helps to call ahead for a table. They did have an English menu and bemusedly put up with our attempts at French. If you can read some dinner French, it is worth getting a French menu also as some of the original menu item names made more sense than the literal translation.

Excellent food. Great waitstaff. English friendly. All around fantastic experience. Great for the tourist who wants to appreciate great food at a local main stay.