3 Best Italian Restaurants in Nice

“Casa Leya is an authentic Italian restaurant featuring warm décor and a ceiling of light bricks. They serve classic homemade Italian dishes made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Their extensive menu includes pizza, pasta, and a variety of sides. You can choose their gourmet and homemade cuisine based on table service or buffet service. Casa Leya offers daily specials every lunchtime from Monday to Friday. The restaurant also has a private lounge that can accommodate up to 15 people, complete with a projector, Wi-Fi, and speakers. The restaurant has two floors that can accommodate up to 200 people and offers additional privatization cost based on the number of guests. Casa Leya offers two terrace areas that can host more than a hundred guests, providing a friendly and lively atmosphere. You can enjoy their dishes while taking in a beautiful sunset in the evenings. Casa Leya is listed by the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolitan visitors bureau as a restaurant suited for groups.”

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“La Voglia is a stylish Italian restaurant that serves seafood pasta, pizzas, and salads in a sleek, industrial setting with outdoor tables. Located in the heart of the old town, just a few meters from the Promenade des Anglais, La Voglia opens onto the Cours Saleya and its many lively alleys, nestled in the vibrant rue Saint François de Paule, a district buzzing day and night. Their interior décor features timber accents and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Their entrance dazzles with a foliage-covered staircase, terracotta pots, a black-and-white mosaic, a bread and antipasti counter, bistro chairs at the bar, and terracotta tiles. La Voglia offers delicious dishes such as Rigatoni al Forno, Maccheroni della Mamma, and Spaghetti with seafood. They have wheelchair-accessible entrance and seating.”

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“La Villa d'Este has been offering traditional Italian dishes for nearly 30 years. The restaurant provides a wide selection of Italian dishes, including rigatoni, seafood spaghetti, tuna tartare with avocado, Sicilian octopus, and beef tagliata. They prepare their dishes using fresh ingredients sourced from Italy. Their menu offers a wide choice of Italian specialities such as rigatoni from Villa d'Este, maccheroni della mamma with seafood specialities like seafood spaghetti, tuna tartare with avocado and Sicilian octopus. La Villa d'Este offers a variety of menus to suit your preferences and budget. With a pizzaiolo and oven at the entrance, La Villa d'Este serves rich, authentic pizzas in the heart of Nice. Located in the lively pedestrian zone, this superb Trattoria offers a modern and friendly setting.”

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