Le Cèdre
Nice Historique, Nice
Restaurant in Nice, France
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Le Cèdre is worth booking for an easy, Michelin Plate-recognized dinner in Nice when you want a vetted table without a hard reservation chase. Go for an evening meal, ask the service team what the kitchen is strongest on, choose Le Socle instead if you want a clearer modern-cuisine, €€ brief before committing.
About Le Cèdre
Le Cèdre in Nice is an evening restaurant with a Michelin Plate for 2026. It opens in the evening from Monday to Saturday, closes on Sunday, has a smart-casual dress code. This makes it a recognized dinner address, though details about its cuisine, chef, price, format, or signature dishes are not extensively publicized.
The fit is strongest for diners who want a recognized Nice option and are comfortable confirming menu details directly with the restaurant. It is suitable for planning around evening hours and recognition, but it does not offer a more specific promise about the style of meal. For that reason, consider Le Cèdre as a practical candidate for an evening booking, especially when the Michelin Plate matters in your shortlist.
Book it for dinner, with expectations set by its offerings
A key advantage is its practicality around evening hours. Service starts at 6:30 PM from Monday through Saturday, with closing at 10 PM from Monday to Thursday and 11 PM on Friday and Saturday. Sunday is closed, so the decision is about choosing the right dinner night rather than comparing lunch with dinner.
Because specific details about price, chef, format, signature dishes are not available, the smart expectation is not a specific tasting menu, counter format, or chef-led experience. Consider it a Michelin Plate dinner address where the value depends on the current offering and the restaurant's own guidance. If you are still comparing options, Le Socle is another name to keep on the shortlist.
The service question: consider the available information, then ask direct questions
The service angle matters because available information leaves several booking questions open. A Michelin Plate is a useful trust signal, but it does not specify the room's pace, style, or level of formality beyond the smart-casual dress code. First-timers should ask what the restaurant recommends that evening and how to plan the meal within the available dinner hours.
That approach keeps the booking lower-risk. For two people or for a group, confirm seating and pacing directly before committing. Dress should land in smart-casual territory: polished enough for a Michelin-recognized restaurant in Nice, without assuming formalwear is required.
Where it fits in a shortlist
Le Cèdre works when the priority is a recognized restaurant in Nice with clear evening hours. Mallard, Sushi Arson, Café Paulette, Le Socle, Pinpin are other names to compare if you are building a broader shortlist. Start with the full city context if the choice is still open: Our full Nice restaurants guide, plus Our full Nice bars guide and Our full Nice hotels guide for planning the rest of the night.
Planning details
- Location
- 4 Bd Risso, 06300 Nice, France
- Website
- restaurantlecedre-nice.fr
- Phone
- +33493267550
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Le Cèdre sits quietly on Boulevard Risso, deliberately away from Nice’s tourist corridors. It reads as a neighbourhood restaurant that privileges supply-chain knowledge over theatrical technique: the writing places emphasis on hillside gardens, nearby fishing ports and mountain-produce, and the kitchen’s long-term relationships with micro-scale suppliers. The effect is unflashy and welcoming — a place that feels cosy and charming rather than performative. Service and cooking aim for consistency and seasonality, so the room settles into a relaxed rhythm where the food, not spectacle, defines the evening.
Best For
The restaurant is best for nights when you want to focus on regional ingredients and a low-key, local experience. Its placement in a residential quarter makes it a natural choice for regulars and small groups seeking an unfussy dinner rooted in Côte d'Azur produce rather than a tourist-oriented outing. It also suits quiet celebrations and date nights that prize provenance and stable quality: diners come expecting thoughtful, seasonal plates that showcase local herbs, olive oils, cheeses and the day’s catch.
Ordering Tips
Start with the signature mezzé-style flavours that speak to the kitchen’s sources: baba ganoush and tabbouleh are obvious openings, and baklawa is a fitting finish. Beyond those classics, look for dishes that highlight the region — preparations that advertise herbs from the arrière-pays, local olive oil or the day’s fish from nearby ports. Because the menu is built around small-scale suppliers and seasonality, ask the server what’s freshest that day and choose a few shareable plates to sample the larder-driven approach.
Venue details
Ambiance
Chaleureuse and chic modern setting with refined atmosphere, praised for being nice and quiet.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- baba ganoush
- tabbouleh
- baklawa
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to Look If You Cannot Get In
Try Le Socle first if the appeal is modern cooking with clearer pricing. Try Sushi Arson if the group wants a more defined format rather than a general dinner booking.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Choose Le Cèdre when the priority is external recognition and an easier booking path. Against Mallard, Café Paulette, Pinpin, its clearest advantage is the Michelin Plate signal rather than a more public price or format story.
Le Socle is the cleaner value comparison because its Modern Cuisine and €€ positioning are stated up front. Pick Le Socle if budget clarity matters; pick Le Cèdre if recognition and a lower-friction dinner feel more important than knowing the exact format in advance.
Sushi Arson is the sharper alternative if the group wants a more specific dining direction. Le Cèdre is the broader choice for a mixed table, while Sushi Arson makes more sense when the format itself is the reason for going.
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Compare Le Cèdre
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Cèdre | Nice | ; | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 2026 | ; |
| Mallard | Nice | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Sushi Arson | Nice | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Café Paulette | Nice | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Le Socle | Nice | Modern Cuisine | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | €€ |
| Pinpin | Nice | No published awards | ; | ; |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Le Cèdre?
Dinner is the primary offering, so plan around that. Le Cèdre serves from 6:30–10 PM Monday through Thursday, from 6:30–11 PM on Friday and Saturday, is closed on Sunday. If you want a midday meal in Nice, choose another option.
Can I eat at the bar at Le Cèdre?
Do not count on bar dining unless the restaurant confirms it directly. It is known for dinner service in Nice and holds a Michelin Plate, but a bar-dining setup is not specified.
What should I wear to Le Cèdre?
Aim for smart casual. That means neat dinner clothes rather than assuming formalwear is required.
What should a first-timer know about Le Cèdre?
Go expecting an evening planning window, not a lunch stop. Key details include: Michelin Plate (2026), smart-casual dress code, hours that run 6:30–10 PM Monday through Thursday, with Friday and Saturday extending to 11 PM. Sunday is closed.
Is Le Cèdre good for a special occasion?
It may fit a special occasion if a Michelin Plate and dinner service in Nice are the main criteria. For any specific expectations around menu, pacing, seating, or group arrangements, confirm directly before booking.
What are alternatives to Le Cèdre?
Mallard, Sushi Arson, Café Paulette, Le Socle, Pinpin are other names to check when widening a dining shortlist. Compare current hours and booking details before deciding.
What should I order at Le Cèdre?
Specific dishes or a cuisine focus are not listed. Ask the restaurant for its current recommendations when you book or when you arrive, rather than relying on general menu assumptions.
