Restaurant in Cannes, France
Proper French cooking, not a tourist trap.
A Michelin Plate-recognised traditional French restaurant in central Cannes, Table 22 par Noël Mantel offers consistent, classically grounded cooking at €€€ pricing. Two consecutive Michelin Plates (2024–2025) and a 4.4 Google rating make it the most credentialled mid-tier French table in the city. Book it for a special dinner without the full fine-dining commitment of La Palme d'Or.
Table 22 par Noël Mantel is the right call for a relaxed, well-executed traditional French dinner in Cannes at a price that won't require a Film Festival expense account. Two consecutive Michelin Plates (2024 and 2025) confirm consistent kitchen standards, and a Google rating of 4.4 across 471 reviews suggests this is a venue that reliably delivers rather than coasting on reputation. If you want modern Riviera cooking with theatrical plating, book La Palme d'Or instead. If you want honest, classical French technique at a €€€ price point with less booking friction, Table 22 earns its place on the shortlist.
This is a strong choice for a couple or a small group wanting a proper dinner rather than a beach-club experience — particularly on a weeknight when you want the room to breathe. Given the €€€ positioning, it works for a mid-tier special occasion: a birthday dinner or a pre-theatre meal where you want quality without committing to a four-figure bill. If you're already regulars here, the case for returning sits in exploring the full menu rather than defaulting to safe choices — traditional cuisine at this level usually rewards commitment to the kitchen's longer formats.
Timing matters in Cannes. During the Film Festival (mid-May) and peak summer (July–August), all mid-range and above restaurants in the city centre fill quickly. Outside those windows , particularly April to early May and September to October , booking is easier and the room less crowded. For the most composed experience, a weekday dinner in shoulder season is the optimal visit. Cannes dining in summer runs late by French standards; Table 22's address on Rue Saint-Antoine puts it within the older part of the city, which stays lively well into the evening, making it a sensible anchor for a longer night out. For a wider sense of how it fits into the city's food scene, see our full Cannes restaurants guide.
The name and address signal intent: this is a defined, personal project rooted in classical French cooking rather than a hotel dining room or a concept restaurant chasing trends. Traditional cuisine as a category means expect technically grounded sauces, recognisable French structure, and a kitchen that measures itself against craft rather than novelty. For context on how that style sits within the broader French fine-dining conversation, consider what venues like Mirazur in Menton or Arpège in Paris represent at the leading end of the spectrum , Table 22 operates at a more accessible register but within the same culinary tradition.
The Michelin Plate designation is a useful signal here. It means the guide's inspectors consider the cooking good enough to mention without awarding a star , a bracket that includes many restaurants producing more interesting food than some starred rooms. Two consecutive years of that recognition indicates the kitchen isn't a one-season story. For regular visitors, that consistency is the main reason to return.
Within the Cannes traditional French category, L'Affable is the closest direct competitor , it runs €€ against Table 22's €€€ and covers similar culinary ground. If budget is the deciding factor, L'Affable is the more efficient choice. Table 22's Michelin Plate recognition gives it a credential edge, but the price gap is real. For Provençal cooking at an even lower price point, Aux Bons Enfants is worth knowing about. At the other end of the spectrum, La Palme d'Or at €€€€ is for diners who want a full fine-dining production with modern technique. Table 22 sits between those poles: more polished than the casual Provençal options, less of a financial commitment than the top tier.
Outside the Film Festival and peak summer, a few days' notice is usually sufficient. During May's Film Festival or the July–August peak, book at least two weeks ahead. This is one of the easier Michelin-recognised tables in Cannes to secure.
Specific current dishes are not confirmed in our data, so we won't fabricate recommendations. The kitchen works in the traditional French cuisine format, which typically means structured starters, classical main preparations, and desserts with technique. Ask the front of house what the kitchen is currently doing leading , at this price tier that question is always worth asking.
Expect a traditional French dining experience at €€€ pricing with Michelin Plate credentials , that combination means serious cooking without the full formality of a starred room. The address on Rue Saint-Antoine is in the older part of Cannes, so it works well as part of a broader evening in the city. Check our Cannes guide to plan around it.
We don't have confirmed data on whether a tasting menu is offered or its current price. For a Michelin Plate restaurant at €€€, a tasting format is a reasonable way to see what the kitchen does at its leading , but verify availability and pricing when booking rather than assuming it exists.
At €€€ with two consecutive Michelin Plates and a 4.4 Google rating across nearly 500 reviews, the value case is solid. It costs more than L'Affable (€€) for a comparable culinary register, but the award recognition gives Table 22 a verifiable quality edge. It is cheaper than La Palme d'Or (€€€€) while still delivering at a recognised standard.
Yes, for a mid-tier celebration. The Michelin recognition and price point make it appropriate for a birthday or anniversary dinner where you want a step above a casual restaurant without committing to the top-end spend of La Palme d'Or. For a truly high-stakes occasion, the €€€€ options in Cannes will deliver more ceremony.
| Venue | Cuisine | Awards | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Table 22 par Noël Mantel | Traditional Cuisine | Michelin Plate (2025); Michelin Plate (2024) | Easy | — |
| La Palme d'Or | Modern Cuisine | Unknown | — | |
| Aux Bons Enfants | Provençal | Unknown | — | |
| Ondine Plage | French | Unknown | — | |
| L'Affable | Traditional Cuisine | Unknown | — | |
| Riviera | Mediterranean Cuisine | Unknown | — |
Comparing your options in Cannes for this tier.
Book at least one to two weeks ahead for weekends, and a few days out for weeknights. During the Cannes Film Festival period, treat it like a city under pressure and book as early as possible. The €€€ price point and Michelin Plate recognition (2024 and 2025) mean it draws a consistent crowd beyond the tourist circuit.
Specific menu items are not confirmed in available data, so follow the kitchen's lead. At a Michelin Plate-recognised traditional French address at this price point, the set menu is typically the most coherent way to eat. Ask the front of house what is running that evening and let the format guide you.
The address on Rue Saint-Antoine puts you in a quieter residential pocket of Cannes rather than on the Croisette, which is the point: this is a personal, chef-driven project rather than a hotel dining room. Come expecting a traditional French format at €€€ pricing, Michelin Plate credentials two years running, and a room that rewards guests who are there for the food rather than the scene.
Menu structure and pricing are not confirmed in available data, so this is best verified directly with the restaurant. That said, at a Michelin Plate traditional French venue in the €€€ bracket, a set or tasting format generally represents better value than ordering à la carte, and it is how kitchens at this level prefer to cook.
For Cannes, €€€ at a two-consecutive-year Michelin Plate address is a fair exchange, particularly compared to the beach clubs and hotel restaurants that charge the same or more for far less precision. If you want traditional French cooking done with care rather than a scene, this is where the value sits. If budget is a consideration, L'Affable covers similar culinary ground at €€.
Yes, for the right kind of occasion. This works well for a couple or small group who want a proper dinner with Michelin Plate credentials behind it, not a flashy room or a performance. If you need a grander setting or a longer wine list, La Palme d'Or is the escalation. Table 22 is the call when the food matters more than the backdrop.
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