Le Provençal

Description:

• With the possible exception of the Grand Hôtel's dining room, this is the grandest restaurant in town. Near the top of Nice's highest peak, it has the most panoramic view, which can stretch as far as the Italian border. Much of the menu is credit to the inspiration of "the Provençal" in the kitchens. Selections include marinated artichoke hearts beside half a lobster, tarte fine (sweet tart) of potatoes with deliberately undercooked foie gras, rack of lamb with local herbs and tarragon sauce, and crayfish with asparagus and black-olive tapenade. The best way to appreciate the desserts is to order the sampler, les cinq desserts du Provençal -- five dishes usually including macaroons with chocolate and crème brûlée.

• © Frommer's 2012

Awards:

Frommer's

•  Recommended 2010