La Petite Maison, French restaurant in Old Town, Nice, France
La Petite Maison is a restaurant in Nice's Old Town offering Mediterranean cuisine focused on fresh seafood and traditional local specialties. Dishes are prepared with seasonal ingredients using classic French cooking methods.
The restaurant was founded in 1992 by Nicole Rubi, daughter of restaurateur César, and gained prominence after hosting influential political figures. These connections helped establish its reputation as a notable dining destination.
The restaurant honors local eating traditions through dishes like artichoke salad and stuffed vegetables prepared according to recipes passed down in the region. These preparations reflect how people here have traditionally cooked and what ingredients matter to their food culture.
The restaurant is located on Rue Saint-François de Paule and opens Monday through Saturday from 19:30 to 23:30, with reservations recommended due to high demand. The intimate space fills quickly, so planning ahead is wise.
During truffle season, the kitchen creates special risotto variations found nowhere else on the menu. The restaurant also offers large-format dishes like veal chop and chicken with foie gras meant for sharing.
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