Livia a Tavola
Place d'Assas, Nîmes
Restaurant in Nîmes, France
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Livia a Tavola is worth considering for an easy, central Nîmes meal when the occasion calls for comfort rather than ceremony. Choose it for a date, relaxed celebration, or low-stress dinner; choose Duende or Vincent Croizard instead if the goal is a more clearly defined splurge or creative dining experience.
About Livia a Tavola
For planning a meal in Nîmes, Livia a Tavola is practical rather than expansive. The restaurant has lunch and dinner hours Tuesday through Saturday, is closed Monday and Sunday, and lists a smart-casual dress code. Claims about awards, pricing, chef identity, cuisine, or a specific menu format are not available.
The basics are direct: Livia a Tavola serves lunch from 12–2 PM and dinner from 7:30–10:30 PM Tuesday through Saturday. If the goal is to compare it with other dining plans, Duende and Vincent Croizard are useful reference points, but Livia a Tavola should be judged on fit, timing, and the kind of meal your group wants rather than on unsupported claims.
Choose it for timing and fit, not unverified accolades
For a meal that needs to fit neatly into a Nîmes itinerary, Livia a Tavola is best considered through its schedule and dress code. The details are limited, so the decision should be made on timing and occasion rather than on a published price tier, chef headline, cuisine claim, or awards positioning. If guests want a broader comparison, Duende and Vincent Croizard are worth checking as part of the same planning process.
Do not make takeout or delivery the reason to choose this venue, because no off-premise format is offered. Confirm any current service details directly with the restaurant before making plans.
How to use it in a Nîmes dining plan
Consider it when the group wants a Nîmes meal with Tuesday-to-Saturday lunch and dinner hours. Cross-shop Restaurant Le Carré D'Art, La Locanda, and Palosanto if you are comparing other options, while keeping in mind that the information for Livia a Tavola is limited to essentials such as hours and smart-casual dress. For visitors building a fuller city plan, use the Nîmes restaurants guide alongside the Nîmes hotels guide so the meal fits the rest of the trip.
Planning details
- Location
- 9 Pl. d'Assas, 30900 Nîmes, France
- Website
- livia-nimes.fr
- Phone
- +33448689761
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Livia a Tavola inhabits the slow, civil rhythm of southern French dining. Set on Place d'Assas, the restaurant benefits from the square's stone-paved formality and a Roman-inflected architectural backdrop that makes the arrival feel like part of the experience. Meals are unhurried and sequential: bread appears early and is topped up as courses unfold. The tone is classic and relaxed rather than flashy — a neighborhood table where the ritual of a long meal matters. When you sit down here, the service and pacing encourage lingering over wine and conversation rather than rushing through a checklist of courses.
Best For
This is a spot built for lingering lunches and relaxed evening meals. The write-up explicitly frames the restaurant as "closer to the spirit of a long, well-considered lunch," and it treats dinner as a table-centered affair — "yours for the evening." That makes Livia a Tavola well suited to unhurried midday gatherings and leisurely dinners where wine and pacing matter. It fits occasions that prize conversation and time at the table, from intimate two-person meals to quiet celebratory evenings that resist rushed service.
Ordering Tips
Expect a measured cadence: courses arrive in sequence and the restaurant encourages you to settle in. Bread comes out early and is replenished without asking, and wine is "selected for the table," so consider ordering bottles or a table-focused wine selection rather than just single glasses. Pace your meal and leave room for the signature dishes — the menu includes items like Les Amants de Pompéi — and don't be surprised if service favors a slow rhythm. Treat the meal as the event and plan to stay for the full sequence.
Venue details
Ambiance
Elegant atmosphere where Roman history meets Italian elegance with a warm, intimate setting.
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Vibe
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
Les Amants de Pompéi
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 9 Pl. d'Assas, 30900 Nîmes, France
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Also consider
Where to Go If You Cannot Get In
Book Vincent Croizard if the occasion needs a clearer creative-cuisine identity and a visible €€€ price frame. It is the stronger backup for a celebration where guests expect the meal to feel deliberate.
Choose Duende when the plan is a higher-spend Modern Cuisine dinner and the restaurant itself is the anchor of the evening. For a lower-pressure alternative, check La Locanda or Palosanto depending on availability and the room style the group wants.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Livia a Tavola is the practical middle-ground pick in Nîmes: easier to slot into a normal evening than Duende, which has the clearest splurge signal thanks to its Modern Cuisine positioning and €€€€ tier. If the meal is meant to feel like the main event, Duende is the cleaner choice; if the group wants less ceremony and fewer expectations, Livia a Tavola is the lower-pressure booking.
Vincent Croizard is the more useful comparison for diners who want creative cooking with a visible €€€ price frame. That makes it easier to justify for a planned celebration. Livia a Tavola is better when value means flexibility and comfort rather than a defined culinary statement.
Against Restaurant Le Carré D'Art, La Locanda, and Palosanto, the decision comes down to mood and availability. Use those as cross-shops when ambiance or location drives the choice; keep Livia a Tavola on the list when the brief is a straightforward Nîmes dinner that should not require a hard sell to the table.
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Compare Livia a Tavola
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livia a Tavola | Nîmes | , | , | No published awards |
| Restaurant Le Carré D'Art | Nîmes | , | , | No published awards |
| Duende | Nîmes | Modern Cuisine | €€€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Michelin 2 Stars2025 Gault & Millau Remarkable Restaurant2024 Michelin 2 Stars |
| La Locanda | Nîmes | , | , | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Recommended2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of ExcellenceTabelog 100 - Italian - WEST - 2025 · #492025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #5842025 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence |
| Palosanto | Nîmes | , | , | No published awards |
| Vincent Croizard | Nîmes | Creative | €€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Livia a Tavola?
For comparison, consider Restaurant Le Carré D'Art, La Locanda, Palosanto, Duende, and Vincent Croizard as you decide between different dining plans.
What should a first-timer know about Livia a Tavola?
Check the hours first: it is closed Monday and Sunday, with lunch and dinner hours Tuesday through Saturday. This is a practical Nîmes option when you want a meal that fits into the city schedule.
What should I wear to Livia a Tavola?
The dress code is smart casual. Aim for polished, comfortable clothing rather than anything overly formal.
Is Livia a Tavola good for a special occasion?
It can work for an occasion when the schedule is the priority. The Tuesday-to-Saturday lunch and dinner hours make planning straightforward. For a broader dinner comparison, look at Vincent Croizard or Duende as well.
Is lunch or dinner better at Livia a Tavola?
Both lunch and dinner are available Tuesday through Saturday. Lunch runs 12–2 PM, while dinner runs 7:30–10:30 PM. Choose based on the timing that best fits your Nîmes plans.
How far ahead should I book Livia a Tavola?
No booking window is available here. Because the restaurant is closed Monday and Sunday and has lunch and dinner hours Tuesday through Saturday, confirm availability directly before finalizing your plans.
