With Paris already one of the world’s leading gastronomic capitals, it’s easy to forget the French Riviera. But with nearly 30 Michelin-starred establishments on the Côte d’Azur alone. Cannes is a den of excellence, with absolutely sumptuous views of the Mediterranean Sea and the Côte d’Azur.
Cannes’ seaside location means that these establishments have access to fresh fish and shellfish, as well as locally grown fruit and vegetables. Typical Provence spices and herbs, such as basil, thyme and rosemary, feature in many Mediterranean dishes, as do the finest olive oils.
We’ve chosen to highlight several of Cannes’ extraordinary restaurants (with the number of Michelin stars next to their name) to help you choose where to dine during your stay in Cannes.
A word of advice: make sure you book ahead, as such fine dining is extremely popular with customers from all over the world.
La Palme d’Or**: experience top-quality gastronomy with Chef Christian Sinicropi
If you had to choose the restaurant most closely associated with Cannes, it would be La Palme d’Or. Located in the Hotel Martinez on the Croisette, it is one of the Côte d’Azur’s most emblematic restaurants. With its two Michelin stars, the restaurant attracts many celebrities during the Cannes Film Festival. The top floor of the Palme d’Or boasts a terrace offering breathtaking views of the Croisette and the Mediterranean while you enjoy your meal.
Enjoy creative, bold and delicious cuisine. Chef Christian Sinicropi has brought a new culinary experience to La Palme d’Or with a menu based on movement and the desire to explore new worlds in the kitchen.
Every year, during the Cannes Film Festival, chef Christian Sinicropi organizes the exclusive Jury Dinner, during which he not only offers a film-themed menu, but each dish is inspired by scenes from the films.
La Villa Archange**: discover one of the favourite restaurants of lovers of fine dining
Renowned Michelin-starred chef Bruno Oger is the head chef at Villa Archange. Dining in this magnificent 18th-century villa, you’re in the best possible position to enjoy the delicious dishes of a chef with an established reputation. Wooden floors, original works of art and stylish furniture contribute to the understated elegance of the setting. This fine dining establishment boasts two Michelin stars. It’s well worth a visit during your stay in Cannes.
If you’re a true gourmet aficionado, let yourself be tempted by Chef Oger’s nine-course surprise meal. Or choose from à la carte dishes such as pan-fried Groix abalone with local artichokes, or turbot with celery, shallots and walnuts.
After dinner at this gastronomic mecca, enjoy a nightcap at Villa Melody, a contemporary, elegant property in Cannes’ prestigious Californie district. Floor-to-ceiling bay windows bathe the interiors in natural light, giving the whole an incredibly transparent feel.
Le Park 45*: treat yourself to an exceptional moment at this Michelin-starred establishment in Cannes
Park 45, located in the Grand Hotel, is one of the Côte d’Azur’s most inventive Michelin-starred restaurants, according to. Chef Sébastien Broda uses local seafood and vegetables for his mouth-watering cuisine – from Mediterranean octopus to stuffed baby squid, making them shine with additions such as yuzu, ponzu cream, Parmesan broth and Granny Smith apple juice. A vegetarian tasting menu is also available.
We recommend you try the lightly cooked monkfish on the bone, accompanied by a creamy, crispy risotto, barigoule vegetables with Iberian chorizo, coriander pesto and jus. And save room for the chocolate passion fruit tart, which is a real knockout!
La Passagère*, a perfect match for impeccable service
This restaurant is not located in the heart of Cannes, but it’s worth mentioning because it has been awarded a Michelin star.
La Passagère is located in the beautiful town of Juan Les Pins, on the Cap d’Antibes. Aurélien is the head chef of this upscale restaurant. He has been executive chef of a 3-star Michelin restaurant, as well as executive sous-chef of a 1-star Michelin restaurant. So he’s no novice, as the Michelin-starred cuisine testifies.
The menu is inspired by Mediterranean cuisine, with the chef paying homage to the best local Mediterranean produce. If you’re looking for top-quality seafood, this place is definitely worth a visit.
The same designer who designed the Thermes Marins de Monte-Carlo, Olivier Antoine, has redesigned the restaurant space. He has included contemporary pieces that reflect the venue’s sophisticated and imaginative setting, while remaining true to its Art Deco roots.
Le Mirazur**: two-Michelin-star restaurant in Menton
It’s not for nothing that Argentinian chef Mauro Colagreco’s two-star establishment still features prominently on the list of the world’s 50 best restaurants. So if you’re staying in Cannes, why not make a stopover in the beautiful town of Menton to enjoy the Mirazur table?
After honing his skills with top chefs in Paris (from Ducasse at the Hôtel Plaza Athénée to Passard at L’Arpège), Mauro Colagreco opened his first restaurant in 2006 in the French town of Menton, along the Italian border. On the three levels of this 1950s-era restaurant, you can admire the bay while tasting ingredients grown and picked directly in the chef’s garden below. The chef offers a ten-course tasting menu. From beet with caviar to crab-stuffed cannelloni, you’re in for a treat!
