La Passagère

I had an excellent dinner at the restaurant La Passagère. It was an unexpected windy night so we all stayed inside. But the ambient was as romantic and dreamy as expected. Very well presented dishes serving by extremely attentive staff. Luca was the one took care of my table. He knows the dishes to every single details. Highly recommended 🤍

Spectacular. Very pricey but such an amazing experience, incredible food, beautiful wine, highly recommend the bar Fitzgerald for a cocktail before dinner. We watched the sunset in the most beautiful setting, amazing service. It was an absolute fairytail evening that we will never forget

We chose La Passagère for a family dinner with many reasons to celebrate: our eldest daughter returning from a world tour, my wife’s birthday, and my own “retirement.” It turned out to be the perfect setting. The location alone sets the tone, but the experience truly unfolds at the table. We selected the Invitation au Voyage seven-course menu, and it lived up to its name. A beautiful discovery of Mediterranean flavors, showcasing local products and very well-thought-out, sometimes unexpected pairings between fish, meat, vegetables, and textures. Everything felt precise, balanced, and inspired. The dessert was the clear highlight of the evening — memorable and outstanding. We spent almost four hours at the table without noticing the time pass, completely absorbed by the food, the setting, and the rhythm of the meal. The only minor note would be the wine: the Corsican recommendation from the sommelier was slightly disappointing. That said, it barely registers given how exceptional the rest of the experience was. An elegant, generous, and deeply enjoyable evening. La Passagère is a place made for moments worth celebrating.

I dined at the restaurant situated on the terrace, where the sunset view was truly spectacular, complemented by the charm of the historic building. The staff demonstrated a high level of attentiveness and provided detailed explanations of the menu items in English. The culinary offerings were commendable; however, the desserts were somewhat a bit too sweet for our preferences. The presentation of the dishes was exceptional. Unfortunately, a big wedding event occurred on the same evening, resulting in elevated noise levels that detracted from the serenity of the outdoor dining experience.

Spectacular meal in a stunning environment. We had the “surprise” menu, 8 courses which was simply stunning. One of the best meals I’ve ever had. That with a view over the bay as the sun was setting. Worth every penny.

My husband and I have dined at many Michelin Star restaurants around the world from Napa to Florida to Italy and France…you get the idea. I would place this bottom 3 experiences we have ever had and I am not that picky to be fair. See there is a delicate balance of trust when you are experiencing fine dining. In the right hands, you are taken on a journey, a dance of pleasure if you will. This experience was anything but that; and more like a feeding trough for animals. Let me continue to set the stage. This was our last meal after a 12 day trip all around the French Riviera. We had the BEST Michelin experience in Nice at Flaveur on night 4. We walked in at 7:30 pm and left at 12:30am. Please note this was a 5hr time frame for 7-9 courses with wine pairing. We also ate at very basic restaurants during our trip. None EVER went less than 2 hrs with drinks and an entree. At La Passagerde, we were finished with a 7 course meal in under 2hrs, including the bill paid. Let me explain why this is an important detail to my 1 star review. Upon arrival we were offered champagne and poured a full glass. We were then given bread and 2 “starter” dishes within 15mins. Have you ever drank a an entire glass of Rosa Champagne and basically half a meal in 15mins? I haven’t!? I was sort of confused and still trusting in the staff and experience since this is a Michelin Star experience. After 30 more mins I had wine glasses stacking up that were half finished and when I excused myself from dish 3; 35 mins later to use the restroom because now I am not feeling so well, my plate was cleared!? No one can enjoy rich and complex dishes with wine pairings at a rapid pace that the staff was setting. It felt like they wanted to turn the table over to hurry and get more people through. It was extremely fake and impersonal with the staff. I lost all trust in the process. Eating here was a race and my husband finished one of my plates because I felt so sick and couldn’t eat another bite of white fish drenched in sauce. I sat there moody and unresponsive to the staff and literally NO ONE ever bothered to ask how anything was or if I was ok…like I was lucky to even be there!? All the plates were fish and so basic. Literally nothing stood out and I was so full by the 3rd course because I ate 5 dishes in 45 mins that everything started to taste bitter. This was like a hotdog eating contest that I never entered… This place reminds me of the Michelin star restaurants where the head chef used to be there but doesn’t go back anymore and the whole place is going down hill. It is a tourist trap at best. If you are accustomed to fine dining and Michelin Star then do yourself a BIG favor and go into Nice and eat at Flaveur where the main chefs are still there and care about the experience. If you have never had a Michelin meal and enjoy eating and drinking like some is going to take your food from you during a 7 course meal that is done in 2hrs (check paid at 2 hrs) then this is your place.

Very nice setting and very welcoming staff. We had a table outside and the view was really nice. The food is nice, we had the seafood menu and I really liked it. The letdown was the service: while they had enough staff, the wait between dishes was very very long: for a 5 course menu we had to stay over 4 hours. Some tables arrived before us and left before us. Given that there are 3 set menus and we didn't take cheese, that's not great. Often you'd see a waiter holding a tray with a table next dishes but no other waiter to serve them out. There's clearly a need for someone to help with the flow of waiters and ensure that no table is left out: finished dishes would stay on our table for 15 minutes

Excellent food service and atmosphere. Three set menus each over €200 with the surprise menu being rhetorical most expensive. Worth the expense but must reserve in advance.

We had such an amazing experience at our dinner here, while staying in nearby Grasse. The views of the water were stunning, the patio was beautiful, and the service was impeccable. We can't say enough about the food--heaven. Definitely worth it, one of the best meals we had in France.

Wonderful food, with a dash of sexism. While I had a delicious dinner at La Passagère, I was appalled to find out after the meal that I received a menu without any prices listed, whereas the men at my table received normal menus. I asked the waiter whether this was on purpose. He confirmed that as a rule they do not provide female guests with menus that list the pricing. How (in 2021!) is this appropriate? While the restaurant has a certain old-timey charm, I recommend that diners avoid this establishment until their management reconsiders their antiquated values.

I am tempted to take off a star for the expense, but I'm not sure if that's fair. Just know that this is a high end place with expensive food. The location is wonderful though. We had a large family lunch on the water here, and it was excellent. The portions were large, and the dessert presentation and choices were especially fancy. Service was great too. If you're uber rich or just in the mood to splurge then I'd definitely recommend this place.

Excellent dinning. Sea bass was outstanding. Great choice if wines. What a view of Mediterranean and sunset!

Ok the 4 stars is because the glass of champagne is $20 USD and a beer is $12...but what a view of the french riviera coast line to Cannes. there is a piano player after 7 each night in season. I go once a year and the paino player always remembers my name and plays the SAME jazz tunes I requested each year. The staff is not uptight or snobby in lieu of the spectacular upscale hotel of whcih it is attached. It's one of the highlights of my trip when I go between 4-8 weeks....take $40 bucks for drinks and just soak up being on the edge of nirvana....bring your camera--your friends in theUS will be in envy.

Stay here for many reasons; the view, the history, the charm...but mostly stay for the staff. There was so much attention to detail, I don't know where to begin. They literally dazzled me with the level of service. Yes the elevator is a little slow, the room is a little small, but the place is a welcoming grande dame. Have your nightcap in the bar. The pianists are fantastic! I strongly recommend this property!

Do not come to the restaurant until they improve the service and cooking quality. It' s such a shame !