There are not many better ways to enjoy the beauty of the French Riviera than over a slow, leisurely dinner with your better half, friends, or family. Discover my favourite restaurants for the absolute best views in the Côte d'Azur.
Located on a steep hillside near Vence, with a formidable view of the Mediterranean and the coast afar from its wide open terrace, this restaurant offers refined Mediterranean cuisine and is the perfect place for a special dinner at sunset in a most sublime setting.
This is the more casual restaurant within Hotel La Chèvre d’Or, in Èze, serving simple dishes like pizzas and vitello tonnato. Nonetheless, you still get the star treatment in terms of views, with the terrace seemingly floating high above the azure waters and the unmistakable silhouette of Cap-Ferrat afar.
The Hotel Maybourne Riviera is, in itself, an ode to defying the limits of engineering to achieve the absolute best views, so it's no surprise that this restaurant offers a modern dining experience with floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing stunning sea views.
Situated in Château de La Messardière, Matsuhisa presents Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s renowned Japanese-Peruvian fusion cuisine that pairs so perfectly with the views over the Pampelonne Bay in a Summer evening as the yachts languidly float until darkness falls upon them.
Dramatically set atop a rock that rises above the sea just off the coast, Le Plongeoir offers Mediterranean dishes in a unique setting, providing diners with an unforgettable experience over the water. Make sure to book your dinner time for at least 1 hour before the sun sets for the absolute best views throughout your dinner.
Located at Villa Belrose, this restaurant combines gourmet French cuisine with panoramic views of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, delivering a most elegant and serene dining atmosphere.
Discover 75+ recommendations of my favourite restaurants in the French Riviera, from fine dining gems with the most amazing views for your special occasions, to the best casual dining city dining options and beach restaurants / bars.