Cannes
CANNES - BEST RESTAURANTS
Introduction
Cannes - the beautful city at the Côte d'Azur is the real "star" of the Riviera. Located 24 km from Nice Airport. The city of Cannes is centered around the old port, the Croisette the boulevard on the sea and the old town "Le Suquet" with its narrow streets climbing up overlooking the west end of the port where the 12th-century Tour de Mt. Chevalier and the 12th-16th-century church Notre-Dame-de-l'Espérence gives medieval flavor to the city. The main attraction is the “Croisette” - the huge seaside boulevard with its elegant landmark “Hotel Carlton”.
Cannes is famous for a promenade on the seafront, followed by exotic cars, starlets, great shopping, beautiful sandy beaches and yachts competing about the sizes. On the opposite don’t miss the peacful beyond villages like “Saint Paul de Vence”, "Mougins" or "Grasse".
This charismatic city is worldfamous for its annual “CANNES FILM FESTIVAL “ taking place in May (since 1946). The A-list celebrities like Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Quentin Tarantino, Pedro Almodovar, Tom Cruise, Javier Bardem or Juliette Binoche pilgrim toCannes to present their new films und to celebrate themselves.
All year around Cannes is busy with tourists and its numerous conventions like Mipcom and MIPTV - held twice a year in October and April - the world's most important trade markets for the television industry, the “Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival“ in June - the “oscars” of the commercial industry, the "International Festival of Games" in February (think bridge, belote, backgammon, etc...), "Festival de la Plaisance" in September, the "International Actors’ Performance Festival" or the "International Luxury Travel Market" in December - just to mention a few.
Cool Restaurants
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3.14 THE BEACH
Mediterranean cuisine
Address: 5, rue François Einesy, 06400 Cannes, France
Area: Croisette Beach
Web: http://www.3-14hotel.com/
Phone: +33 4 93 94 25 43
Prices: Mains: starting at Eur 12.-
In the heart of the golden triangle directly on the beach belonging to the hip "hotel 3.14"; the restaurant "3.14 THE BEACH" is the best choice for a relaxed lunch & dinner overlooking the Mediterranean sea
AUBERGE PROVENCALE
French in a group
Address: 10, Rue Saint-Antoine, 06400 Cannes, France
Area: Old Town
Web: http://www.auberge-provencale.com/
Phone: +33 4 92 99 27 17
Prices: Mains: starting at Eur 15.-
Oldest restaurant in Cannes; rustic and traditional French food; scallops and steak are the favorite choices in this place; loved by media and film people
LA COLOMBE D'OR
Dinner with picasso
Address: 1 place du Général-de-Gaulle, 06570 Saint-Paul de Vence, France
Area: Saint Paul de Vence
Web: http://www.la-colombe-dor.com/
Phone: +33 4 93 32 80 02
Prices: Mains: starting at Eur 19.-
A magical place in the little village of St.Paul de Vence (25 minutes car drive from Cannes); a restaurant & hotel with a lot of history serving typical French cuisine; in 1940 the south of France became the “free zone” and a whole variety of thinkers and artists moved to the Cote d’Azur turning the "COLOMBE D'OR" into one of their places to meet; nowadays you dine under the private collection of paintings by 20th-century artists including Miró, Matisse, Picasso and Chagall; just stroll around the house, the pool and the beautiful garden and discover this peaceful gem; during summer reserve table no. 1 on the terrace - best view; inside go ahead and book the table next to the fireplace - you eat under a Picasso! Bon appetit!
LE MANTEL
Modern french italian
Address: 22, Rue Saint-Antoine, 06400 Cannes, France
Area: Old Town
Web: http://www.restaurantmantel.com/
Phone: +33 4 93 39 13 10
Prices: Menu: Eur 37.-
Located in the quarter of "Le Suquet", the old town of Cannes; chef Noël Mantel serves outstanding classic French and Italian cuisine in stylish surroundings; get the prix fixe menu; good wine list; Asian party-dinner tip: "LE TANTRA" (13, Rue du dr Monod, 06400 Cannes, +33 6 20 79 46 81, http://www.tantra-cannes.com/); still the favorite among the city's party-dinners; on the street level, you'll find a Tao-inspired dining room, low ceiling, artfully simple and outfitted in a way that, if it wasn't filled with chattering and gossiping diners, might inspire meditation; the menu focuses on a French adaptation of Asian cuisine, with lots of sushi; expensive!
LE PASTIS
The bistro
Address: 28, Rue du Commandant Andre, 06400 Cannes, France
Area: Croisette
Web: http://www.pastis-cannes.com/
Phone: +33 4 92 98 95 40
Prices: Mains: starting at Eur 13.-
"Savoir vivre"- oui! At "LE PASTIS" - a typical French bistro - located near the "Croisette" gives you the real French lifestyle; for lunch or dinner; great simple, fresh and excellent food from steaks, grilled fish to the obligatory "beef tartar"; book ahead!
MOULIN DE MOUGINS
A gourmet pilgrim for A-list celebrities like Sharon Stone and singer Elton John set in a 16th-century oil mill at the Cote d'azur (5km from Cannes); award-winning chef Sébastien Chambru serves sophisticated Provençal cuisine, using only the freshest market products; surrounded by beautiful grounds; cookery courses are available; the restaurant features a few hotel rooms
TETOU
Famous Seafood institution in Golfe-Juan
Address: 8 Avenue Frères Roustan, 06220 Le Golfe Juan, France
Area: Le Golfe Juan
Web: no
Phone: +33 4 93 63 71 16
Prices: Mains: Eur 25.- to Eur 45.-
Opened by Ernest Cirio in 1920 it’s always been run by the Cirio Family and it is now the most famous seafood restaurant of the Cote d’Azur; celebrities have always been regular in this restaurant starting from the 50’s and 60’s until today: it recently served Francis Ford Coppola, Vincent Gallo, Tilda Swinton, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Diane Kruger, Mick Jagger and Naomi Campbell; TIP: Don’t miss its world renowned house masterpiece: "The bouillabaisse"; expensive! And be prepared to pay in cash
* This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm opening hours, dress code and pets policy directly with the restaurant before planning your trip.