La Gaudina
Experience exceptional French Riviera dining at La Gaudina. Enjoy a 4.5-star rating with seaside views and delicious food. Discover this Sainte-Maxime gem.
About La Gaudina
Nestled along the stunning French Riviera coastline, this highly-rated establishment offers a truly memorable dining experience. Diners consistently praise the excellent quality of the food, with particular highlights including perfectly prepared sea bass and delightful pasta dishes. The attached beach club adds a unique dimension, allowing guests to enjoy amenities like the bar and facilities. While most aspects receive accolades, guests note that restroom upkeep could be improved. The atmosphere is described as spectacular, with a relaxed vibe perfect for concluding a holiday or enjoying a leisurely lunch with a breathtaking view. This spot is a favorite for its friendly service and delicious offerings, making it a must-visit destination.
Restaurant Analysis
Restaurant Characteristics
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Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
Meal Time (dinner)
This restaurant primarily serves dinner. Based on opening hours.
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
Atmosphere (Outdoor)
Al fresco dining with outdoor seating
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Family Friendly, Groups Welcome, Reservations
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Why Travelers Love La Gaudina
Sourced from recent guest feedback and verified reviews.
The sea bass was great, the pasta was good, the attached beach club portion was also a super nice. It allowed us to use the amenities like the bar and the facilities. The restrooms were quite dirty, and not supplied with soap or toilet paper. Lunch at La Gaudina was the perfect end to our holiday: the food was excellent (the “brioche perdue” is to die for!), the service very friendly, the view spectacular and the vibe super relaxed. We’ll be back next year! Fantastic restaurant right on the beach. We've not had the best service so far on our Sainte Maxime holiday but as soon as we arrived here we were greeted with smiles and hellos. Our waitress was so lovely and friendly and helpful. We had the houmous and croquettes and goats cheese all pretty as a picture to start with. Lasagne and risotto for mains were so delicious. Best restaurant so far. Highly recommend it.
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Recent Reviews
Jesse R.
June 22, 2024
The sea bass was great, the pasta was good, the attached beach club portion was also a super nice. It allowed us to use the amenities like the bar and the facilities. The restrooms were quite dirty, and not supplied with soap or toilet paper.
Andrea K.
October 10, 2025
Lunch at La Gaudina was the perfect end to our holiday: the food was excellent (the “brioche perdue” is to die for!), the service very friendly, the view spectacular and the vibe super relaxed. We’ll be back next year!
Melissa A.
August 9, 2025
Fantastic restaurant right on the beach. We've not had the best service so far on our Sainte Maxime holiday but as soon as we arrived here we were greeted with smiles and hellos. Our waitress was so lovely and friendly and helpful. We had the houmous and croquettes and goats cheese all pretty as a picture to start with. Lasagne and risotto for mains were so delicious. Best restaurant so far. Highly recommend it.
Sam K.
August 21, 2025
This place is a disgrace. We went there as a family at 8 PM and asked for a table. Despite the restaurant being completely empty, they turned us away, saying we needed a reservation and that the first available table would be at 9:30. We left and decided to call them without mentioning who we were, only to be told we could actually come back in 10 minutes. Absolutely ridiculous. What a poorly run restaurant — I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone.
Ingrid S.
August 21, 2023
What a nice place and experience. The food was very good, especially the octopus stew, which I regret not taking and only had a taste of. I'll definitely go back for that. We were there only for dinner but I'll go back to enjoy the beach during the day. The children loved running everywhere. The location is amazing and very well arranged, with a feel of a tropical island holiday. The staff is very nice and efficient and the manager very professional. There was a good live music and spent a wonderful evening.
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make La Gaudina special
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Family Friendly
Groups Welcome
Reservations
Practical Information
Everything you need to know before you visit
Payment Options
Parking
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