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• Shiva Snack read more ›
  (1 Rue Centrale. Tel. 04 9354 4717)
  If you've maxed out on baguettes, Shiva Snack serves up spicy rolls, chicken tikka and veggie kebabs - all at about €5 a pop.
• Brasserie de la Nation read more ›
  (14 Place Garibaldi. Tel. 04 9326 6566)
  Enjoy lunch with the locals, from seasonal salads to cheap plats du jour. Drop by mid-afternoon, when resident chess champions compete at the outdoor tables.
• Boulangerie Hervé Martinez read more ›
  (24 Rue Cassini. Tel. 04 9355 3275)
  Make like the yachties out front and load up on Hervé's pissaladière (Niçoise onion pizza), buttery croissants and petits fours.
• Fenocchio read more ›
  (2 Place Rossetti. Tel. 04 9380 7252)
  Fifty-nine flavours of ice cream and 35 sorbets: an endless array for those who count ices as an essential food group.
• Au Petit Gari read more ›
  (2 Place Garibaldi. Tel. 04 9326 8909)
  Decked out in red-checked tablecloths, Au Petit Gari serves classic confit de canard under Place Garibaldi's newly renovated porticos. Go at lunchtime, when the plat du jour and a glass of wine will set you back a mere €11.
• Les Cookies d'Emilie read more ›
  (9 Rue Alberti. Tel. 04 9313 8958)
  Snuggle down in a plush armchair with a cup of Provençal soup, or get your chocolate fix with a gooey cookie straight from the oven.

• La Favola read more ›
  (13 Cours Saleya. Tel. 04 9304 4523)
  Opt for the house pizza - aubergine, mozzarella, ricotta and basil - best savoured on the restaurant's flower market-flanked terrace.
• Le 20 sur Vin read more ›
  (18 bis Rue Biscarra. Tel. 04 9392 9320)
  This petite pavement café off Avenue Jean-Médecin pairs stuffed sea bream, beef tartare and platters of regional cheeses with excellent French wines, many available by the glass.
• La Tartane read more ›
  (44 Boulevard Stalingrad. Tel. 04 9389 6691)
  A timely antidote to May's all-out bling: plats du jour, wood-fired pizzas and pichets of chilled wine.
• Le Bistrot d'Antoine read more ›
  (27 Rue de la Préfecture. Tel. 04 9385 2957)
  Classic bistro cuisine in an unpretentious setting. See the chalkboard for specials, such as magret de canard (duck breast) or lentils with plump saucissons (sausages).
• Boni read more ›
  (15 Rue Tonduti de l'Escarène. Tel. 04 9362 9336)
  In new premises, but as popular as ever, Paolo Bonizzoni (Boni) continues to serve up a tasty array of Piedmontese pastas, smooth wines and ripe mountain cheeses.
• La Merenda read more ›
  (4 Rue Raoul Bosio. )
  Chef Dominic Le Stanc serves up Niçois favourites-including his own fabulous pizza-in this tiny, traditional restaurant. No reservations.

• Flaveur read more ›
  (25 Rue Gubernatis. Tel. 04 9362 5395)
  The dynamic trio Mickaël, Gaël and Xavier (who worked together under star chef Keisuké Matsushima) whip up a delicate fusion of Asian and French flavours. Try the veal confit with clementines, prawns and crushed coconut.
• Capitaine Cook read more ›
  (11 Avenue Jean Mermoz, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. Tel. 04 9376 0266)
  It may be located on the exclusive Cap-Ferrat peninsula, but Capitaine Cook is delightfully unpretentious. Snag a table on the flowery terrace and order the day's seafood speciality.
• Castel Plage read more ›
  (Quai Rauba Capeau. Tel. 04 9385 2266)
  "A beautiful beach for beautiful people." Think you make the cut? Nice's best beachside restaurant, favoured by the likes of Elton John and Harry Potter's Emma Watson.
• Sapore read more ›
  (19 Rue Bonaparte. Tel. 04 9204 2209)
  Chef Anthony Riou serves up Mediterranean tapas, think tiny scampi kebabs or artichoke bruschetta, against the sleek backdrop of Sapore's silver-chic steel décor.
• Restaurant Luc Salsedo read more ›
  (14 Rue Maccarani. Tel. 04 9382 2412)
  With stints at super-restaurants Louis XV, Eden Roc and La Chèvre d'Or, chef Luc Salsedo deftly melds tradition with innovation, creating a market-based menu that changes every 10 days. For €42, you can take your pick of any three dishes on the menu.
• Le Tire-Bouchon read more ›
  (19 Rue de la Préfecture. Tel. 04 9392 6364)
  Towers of seared scampi, grated black radish and passion-fruit vinegar, sea bass gently braised with onions and green anise… step into chef Jonathan Fonteneau's theatre of dramatic cuisine. The décor holds its own: theatre-box chic, dressed in deep reds and studded with tiny golden lanterns.
• Keisuke Matsushima read more ›
  (22 Rue de France. Tel. 04 9382 2606)
  Michelin-starred Keisuké Matsushima adds Japanese flair to contemporary French cuisine. Go for the menu déjeuner or visit during Carnival to taste Kei's festival-inspired menu.

• Les Pêcheurs read more ›
  (10 Boulevard du Maréchal Juin, Juan-les-Pins. Tel. 04 9293 1330)
  A century ago, this inlet held two crumbling fishermen's cottages. Today, chef Nicolas Sale prepares Michelin-starred seafood in the same spot. Post-gourmet gorging, patrons can rest and digest at Les Pêcheurs' beach club.
• Restaurant de Bacon read more ›
  (668 Boulevard de Bacon, Cap d'Antibes. Tel. 04 9361 5002)
  Bow-tied waiters serve up Bacon's famed bouillabaisse (fish soup) then softly pad off, leaving diners to savour the Michelin-starred cuisine and Mediterranean views. An Antibes institution since 1948, patrons include Brad Pitt and Sir Sean Connery.
• La Palme d'Or read more ›
  (Martinez Hotel, 73 La Croisette, Cannes. Tel. 04 9298 7414)
  With two dazzling Michelin stars, glitzy celebs compete for attention with chef Christian Sinicropi at this Film Festival favourite. Book well in advance to bag one of this year's special 80th anniversary set menus.
• Le Figuier de Saint Esprit read more ›
  (14 Rue Saint Esprit, Antibes. Tel. 04 9334 5012)
  Christian Morisset left his Michelin stars behind when he opened Le Figuier in 2007. But order his €55 prix fixe on the fig-shaded terrace and you can still taste perfection.
• Josy-Jo read more ›
  (2 Rue du Planastel, Haut de Cagnes. Tel. 04 9320 6876)
  Thirty-five years ago, Armenian-Niçoise Josy Bandecchi slipped into the kitchen and taught herself to cook, with sublime, Michelin-starred results. Try thyme-infused artichokes or charcoal grilled lamb, all dished up in artist Modigliani's former home.
• Hostellerie Jérôme read more ›
  (20 Rue Comte de Cessole, La Turbie. Tel. 04 9241 5151)
  Located in a frescoed rectory that once belonged to the Lérins Abbey, the Hostellerie Jérôme's gastro bonanza is anything but dated. Two tasting menus-including options like red mullet, roasted with fennel flowers and porcini mushrooms-show off chef Bruno Cirino's imagination, as well as his Michelin star.
• Le Moulin de Mougins read more ›
  (Notre Dame de Vie, Mougins. Tel. 04 9375 7824)
  Luxurious Moulin de Mougins boasts intimate dining rooms, a hilltop location and chef Alain Llorca's Michelin stars. Wish you could eat dishes like foie gras and apricot chutney every day? Book yourself onto one of Llorca's cooking courses (www.moulindemougins.com).

After Dark

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• Belles Rives read more ›
  (33 Boulevard Edouard Baudoin, Juan-les-Pins. Tel. 04 9361 0279)
  An apéritif on the Belles Rives' panoramic terrace, looking out over the Îles de Lérins... sunset doesn't get much better.
• Eden Plage read more ›
  (Plage Mala, Cap d’Ail. Tel. 04 9378 1706)
  Accessible from Cap d'Ail via a 10-minute trek downhill, exclusive Eden Plage is a cabana-style beach bar on sandy Plage Mala.
• Le Café de Paris read more ›
  (Place du Casino, Monte Carlo. Tel. +377 9806 7623 )
  Order a crêpe suzette - invented here in 1895 for England's King Edward VII - and watch the world's most bejewelled strut by.
• Le Pass'port read more ›
  (8 Quai des Docks. Tel. 04 9389 7797)
  Prop your chair up against the wall and join the locals catching the last of the evening sunshine on the far side of the port.
• La Cave du Marché read more ›
  (5 Rue Forville, Cannes. Tel. 04 9399 6098)
  Ideal for a glass of rosé as the sun sets. Free nibbles come courtesy of the nearby Forville Market.
• Vinivore read more ›
  (32 Avenue de la République. Tel. 04 9326 9017)
  Both a wine shop and a bar, Vinivore pairs carefully selected French wines with charcuterie plates to share. So, grab a bottle off the shelf.

• Shapko read more ›
  (5 Rue Rossetti. Tel. 06 2333 7120)
  Rev up for the summer jazz festivals at Nice's finest jazz bar. Live music from 9pm, Tuesday-Sunday, and happy hour all night on Tuesday and Wednesday.
• Festival de Musique Sacrée read more ›
  (Various churches in Nice’s Old Town. Tel. 04 9713 3689)
  For much of the month, Nice's churches host the hauntingly beautiful Festival de Musique Sacrée (Sacred Music Festival). For more details, contact the tourist office. Tickets can be purchased on the door of each venue (13-28 June).
• La Rascasse read more ›
  (1 Quai Antoine 1er, Monaco. Tel. +377 9325 5702)
  On a quayside corner of Monaco's Grand Prix loop. You can enjoy an apéritif with live music most nights at La Rascasse.
• Akathor read more ›
  (32 Cours Saleya. Tel. 04 9362 4990)
  Enjoy alfresco acoustic guitar during happy hour (from 6pm). Live rock kicks off upstairs between 9-10pm.
• Johnny's Wine Bar read more ›
  (1 Rue Rossetti. Tel. 04 9380 6597)
  Owned by Canadian musician Johnny, this minuscule bar off Place Rossetti has live acoustic shows or open mic most nights.
• Bar des Oiseaux read more ›
  (5 Rue Saint-Vincent. Tel. 04 9380 2733)
  Lining up jazz, cabaret and folk evenings since 1961, tiny Bar des Oiseaux is tucked away within Nice's Old Town (www.bardesoiseaux.com, French only).

• Pink Famous Club read more ›
  (4 Rue Centrale. Tel. 06 1843 2176)
  Talented local DJs mix electro and house at Pink (ex-Pulp), new on the Nice clubbing scene. Open from around 11pm, Thursday-Saturday.
• La Civette du Cours read more ›
  (1 Cours Saleya. Tel. 04 9380 8059)
  A massive Cours Saleya terrace makes La Civette perfect for people-watching. Squeeze in among the Niçois, quaffing carafes of chilled rosé till the wee hours.
• Le Mahatma read more ›
  (5 Rue François Einesy, Cannes. Tel. 04 9299 7200)
  Mosaic mirrored surfaces and flickering tea lights create a romantic atmosphere. Looking to impress? Book le Bar du 3.14's private lounge.
• Le Shadow Bar read more ›
  (14 Rue Benoît Bunico. Tel. 04 9385 1468)
  A petite dance floor, killer cocktails and daily DJ make Shadow a buzzing weekend spot. Look for the discreet sign, then knock to get in.
• Bliss Bar read more ›
  (12 Rue Abbaye. Tel. 04 9316 8238)
  Remnants of this venue's former incarnation as a design studio are apparent in the smooth concrete bar, leather sofas and quirky toy-studded décor. Turn up late for killer cocktails.
• L'Evènement read more ›
  (45 Promenade des Anglais. Tel. 04 9396 6800)
  Ideal for international DJs, an exclusive VIP area, clubbing till sunrise and the occasional go-go dancer. Music ranges from R 'n' B to electro house, depending on the evening.
• Jimmy'z read more ›
  (Le Sporting Club, Avenue Princesse Grace, Monte Carlo. Tel. +377 9806 7068)
  Located at Monte Carlo's eastern tip, Jimmy'z has maintained its status as the Principality's most exclusive (and expensive) club for more than 30 years.

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