Description:
Because they don't have a phone, you have to go by this place twice: once to make a reservation and once to dine. It's worth the effort. Forsaking his chef's crown at Le Chantecler (above), Dominique Le Stanc opened this tiny bistro serving sublime cuisine. Though he was born in Alsace, his heart and soul belong to the Mediterranean, the land of black truffles, wild morels, sea bass, and asparagus. His food is a lullaby of gastronomic unity, with texture, crunch, richness, and balance. Le Stanc never knows what he's going to serve until he goes to the market. Look for specials on a chalkboard. Perhaps you'll find stuffed cabbage, fried zucchini flowers, or oxtail flavored with fresh oranges. Lamb from the Sisteron is cooked until it practically falls from the bone. Raw artichokes are paired with a salad of mâche. Service is discreet and personable. We wish we could dine here every day.
- © Frommer's 2012
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User Reviews for La Merenda
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Not so squeezy
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Not a lot of room but seriously worth the visit.We were impressed.
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- posted on 05.03.12
- by Michaelandlisaperth
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Berk Berk Berk
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Not real french food. I'm sick, food is not fresh. the atmosphere is typical but the place is small. An authoritarian boss, it's not a pleasant time with friends.
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- posted on 03.27.12
- by ladiebird187147
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SIMPLE, GOOD, VERY FRENCH COOKING
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All the reviews I read were very accurate. If you need fresh clean white tablecloths, or fussy and need a huge menu to choose from, or want lots of space and standard bistro fare, forget...
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- posted on 03.23.12
- by rickandlyn
Awards:
Frommer's
- Highly Recommended 2010
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Contact:
- tel: No phone
Address:
- 4 rue Terrasse
- Nice
Hours:
- Mon-Fri seatings at 7:15 and 9:15pm
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