Dining on the French Riviera: The Best Restaurants in Antibes & Cap d’Antibes

Best Restaurants in Antibes Old Town 

With its winding cobbled streets, Antibes Old Town reveals something distinctly beautiful with every turn and a culinary scene to match.  Somewhat understated compared to its neighbours, dining here is often a more rewarding one. 

Le Figuier de Saint-Esprit remains a cornerstone. Set between the market and the Picasso Museum, it is driven by what is best that day. The cooking is refined yet unfussy, with Provençal flavours handled with precision and restraint. 

Nearby, Ferni offers a more relaxed alternative. Contemporary interiors, a lively atmosphere, and confident Mediterranean cooking make it a natural choice for long, sociable dinners that tend to extend well into the evening. 

Seafront Dining on the French Riviera 

Along the coast, the setting becomes part of the experience. 

At La Passagère, Hôtel Belles Rives, tables sit just above the water, with uninterrupted sea views. The menu reflects that proximity. Light, precise, and centred around seafood, with citrus and herbs used to enhance rather than dominate. It’s Riviera dining at its most effortless. 

Fine Dining Across the Riviera 

For more formal occasions, the wider Riviera offers a different scale. 

Louis XV – Alain Ducasse in Monaco is one of the region’s defining restaurants. Grand interiors and a highly polished experience set the tone, while the cooking remains firmly rooted in Mediterranean ingredients, executed with clarity and consistency. 

For something more atmospheric, La Chèvre d’Or in Èze pairs refined cuisine with panoramic views across the coastline. The setting alone makes it worth the journey. 

The Market & Private Dining 

For many residents, the best meals begin at the Marché Provençal in Antibes. Stalls filled with seasonal produce, fresh herbs and just-caught seafood make it easy to build a meal around whatever looks best that morning. 

For those who prefer to entertain at home, Le Provençal’s concierge can arrange private chefs to deliver the same level of dining within your residence. 

Chef Pelé offers a more structured, gastronomic approach, handling everything from sourcing to presentation. Chef Jordan Passannante, whose background includes Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc, brings a more relaxed style, with Mediterranean and Italian influences shaped by the season. Both create experiences that feel personal, considered, and entirely effortless. 

A Culinary Address 

Dining on the French Riviera is less about individual restaurants and more about location. 

From Le Provençal, access comes naturally. A table in Antibes, lunch by the sea, or dinner prepared at home. It is simply part of everyday life here.