Restaurant in Nice, France
Le Cèdre
100Pearl PointsCalm dinner pick
About Le Cèdre
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.
Le Cèdre in Nice is an evening restaurant with a confirmed Michelin Plate for 2026. The verified planning facts are concise: it opens in the evening from Monday to Saturday, closes on Sunday, has a smart-casual dress code. That makes it best considered as a recognized dinner address rather than a page with enough public detail to support claims about cuisine, chef, price, format, or signature dishes.
The fit is strongest for diners who want a recognized Nice option and are comfortable confirming menu details directly with the restaurant. The available information supports planning around evening hours and recognition, but not a more specific promise about the style of meal. For that reason, treat 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 the confirmed details
The main confirmed advantage is 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 price, chef, format, signature dishes are not verified here, the smart expectation is not a specific tasting menu, counter format, or chef-led experience. Treat it as 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: use the verified facts, then ask direct questions
The service angle matters because the verified details leave 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Le Cèdre?
Dinner is the verified option here, 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. The verified details support dinner service in Nice and a Michelin Plate, but they do not confirm a bar-dining setup.
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. The key verified facts are simple: 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?
The verified information does not list specific dishes or a cuisine focus. Ask the restaurant for its current recommendations when you book or when you arrive, rather than relying on unverified menu assumptions.
Location
4 Bd Risso, 06300 Nice, France
Compare Le Cèdre
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Cèdre | Nice | , | Michelin Plate (2026) | , |
| Mallard | Nice | , | , | , |
| Sushi Arson | Nice | , | , | , |
| Café Paulette | Nice | , | , | , |
| Le Socle | Nice | Modern Cuisine | , | €€ |
| Pinpin | Nice | , | , | , |
How Le Cèdre Nice compares with similar nearby venues.
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.
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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