Where to eat in Cannes
Ten addresses to avoid two Cannes traps: choosing only for the view, or only for the price. Both matter. So does the food, rather inconveniently.
Cannes can be expensive. That is not the problem. The problem starts when the bill has had more thought than the cooking.
€ easy on the wallet · €€ mid-range · €€€ expensive / occasion · €€€€ big night. Relative positioning.
Decide in 20 seconds
Local / bistro: Aux Bons Enfants (€€), La Table du Chef (€€), Côté Jardin (€€), L’Affable (€€). Modern: Le Pompon (€€), Table 22 (€€€). Seafood: Astoux et Brun (€€€). Stylish / lively: La Môme (€€€), Riviera (€€€€). Big night: La Palme d’Or (€€€€).
Aux Bons Enfants
A family house since 1935, now in its fourth generation, with local produce closely tied to the market. But: the house does not accept credit cards; bring cash or a cheque.
Official source ↗︎Google Maps ↗︎La Table du Chef
Four blind courses shaped by the best current produce and local suppliers. But: you hand part of the decision to the chef. That is the concept.
Official source ↗︎Google Maps ↗︎Côté Jardin by Steve Moracchini
A compact dining room and terrace, with a 2026 daily menu listed at €27 by Cannes Tourism. But: less icon, more actual meal.
Cannes TourismGoogle Maps ↗︎Le Pompon
A daily-changing board built around fresh market produce and a well-chosen wine list. But: more gourmet counter than Cannes institution.
Official source ↗︎Google Maps ↗︎L’Affable
Didier Chouteau keeps the cooking elegant and readable in a warm setting. But: no sea view to monetise on Instagram. A survivable tragedy.
Official source ↗︎Google Maps ↗︎Table 22 by Noël Mantel
A more elaborate experience than the classic bistro, while staying rooted in the neighbourhood. But: budget for an occasion.
Cannes TourismGoogle Maps ↗︎Astoux et Brun
One of Cannes’ historic seafood houses. But: more institution than intimate date night.
Cannes TourismGoogle Maps ↗︎La Môme
The house deliberately leans into glamour, music and energy. But: if you want monastic silence, you have chosen the wrong film.
Official source ↗︎Google Maps ↗︎Riviera
Seasonality, local sourcing and fresh catch on a terrace above the Croisette. But: go because you want the palace register.
Official source ↗︎Google Maps ↗︎La Palme d’Or
Sea-driven cooking, raw or wood-grilled fish and a deliberately sunnier, less stiff fine-dining mood. But: time, budget and booking. Come on purpose.
Official source ↗︎Google Maps ↗︎Put dinner back into the day with the Riviera Guide, or compare the other restaurant selections.
Sources checked
Official restaurant sites and Cannes Tourism, checked in September 2026. Gastronomic guides are used as secondary verification.