Chez Pipo

Experience Nice's beloved socca with a 4.5-star rating. Discover authentic Niçoise flavors in a lively atmosphere. Book your table today!

Mediterranean$4.5(5,090)Nice
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Local institution with a simple, rustic feel, specializing in traditional socca chickpea pancakes.

About Chez Pipo

This popular Niçoise eatery, consistently rated a strong 4.5 out of 5 stars, offers a taste of authentic local cuisine within a vibrant, casual setting. Diners often speak of the delicious food, particularly a famous specialty that draws crowds, though some have noted longer wait times for orders. The atmosphere buzzes with energy, and the outdoor seating provides a lovely spot to enjoy the Nice sunshine. While the seating might be compact, the overall experience is highly regarded, making it a go-to destination for those seeking genuine Niçoise flavors and a lively dining experience.

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💰Price Range
Budget-friendly
🕐Meal Time
lunch
👥Group Size
Groups Welcome
🎭Atmosphere
Outdoor
🍽️Dining Style
Casual
Features & Amenities
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
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Why Travelers Love Chez Pipo

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4.5 / 5.0(5,090 reviews)

Food was really good, we enjoyed it very much. But the wait for food for 40 mins plus was gruelling. We had to remind the waiter twice and even then only one of the items arrived. I guess the waiter completely forgot about our order. The stools in the restaurant is also slightly small which made the wait even more uncomfortable. We’d heard so much about this restaurant and its famous specialty that we were happy to wait in line for a table. Unfortunately, the food didn’t quite live up to the hype. I’m sure socca can be a wonderful traditional dish, but what we tried that night just wasn’t that good — and the classic one we ordered was a bit burned. Service was fine and prices are reasonable, though the menu felt quite limited. Overall, an okay experience but not quite worth the buzz for us. Wow wow wow this place is amazing I first got recomended this restaurant by a tour-guide when I asked for places that made genuinely good local food. So I went there, got seated. The server noticed that I struggled with french so he switched to english. I said I wanted to practice my French so he not only switched back but even helped me with some words. The first time I was here i ordered the following: Tartinades (Tapenades Verte & Noire) Socca anchois With a aperol spritz as a drink And for desert a lemon marangue pie with a glass of niçois rum as a digestif. This meal was so good, and the staff so nice that despite me saying that I try a new place each night I during my stay, went here twice. So I went again and the meal was just as if not more terrific. This time, and what I'll be showing photos of, I ordered: Tartinades (Thoïonade - Anchoïade) Pissaladière Socca anchois (because i couldn't get enough of it) And a Panaché to drink And for desert I had: Tourte de Blettes And glass of niçois rum as a digestif All of the flavors work so well together, the food was obviously made to order and was super fresh, and the best part is that it really wasn't expensive for what you got. and the staff (once again) was super kind and even remembered me:P When I come back here, I'll visit Chez pipo. When my friends say that they're going to nice, I'll recomend them Chez pipo. I love this Chez pipo🫶🫶 Edit: i unknowingly went a third time because I went on a food tour:) Not complaining, I couldn't have wished for a better end to my trip to nice. Au revoir and see you lovely people next year:))

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Where to Find Them

13 Rue Bavastro, 06300 Nice, France

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Opening Hours

Closed Now
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM
Thursday11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM
Friday11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM
Saturday11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM
Sunday11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM

Recent Reviews

Arun S.

October 30, 2025

Food was really good, we enjoyed it very much. But the wait for food for 40 mins plus was gruelling. We had to remind the waiter twice and even then only one of the items arrived. I guess the waiter completely forgot about our order. The stools in the restaurant is also slightly small which made the wait even more uncomfortable.

Georgia P.

September 5, 2025

We’d heard so much about this restaurant and its famous specialty that we were happy to wait in line for a table. Unfortunately, the food didn’t quite live up to the hype. I’m sure socca can be a wonderful traditional dish, but what we tried that night just wasn’t that good — and the classic one we ordered was a bit burned. Service was fine and prices are reasonable, though the menu felt quite limited. Overall, an okay experience but not quite worth the buzz for us.

Marcus M.

July 19, 2025

Wow wow wow this place is amazing I first got recomended this restaurant by a tour-guide when I asked for places that made genuinely good local food. So I went there, got seated. The server noticed that I struggled with french so he switched to english. I said I wanted to practice my French so he not only switched back but even helped me with some words. The first time I was here i ordered the following: Tartinades (Tapenades Verte & Noire) Socca anchois With a aperol spritz as a drink And for desert a lemon marangue pie with a glass of niçois rum as a digestif. This meal was so good, and the staff so nice that despite me saying that I try a new place each night I during my stay, went here twice. So I went again and the meal was just as if not more terrific. This time, and what I'll be showing photos of, I ordered: Tartinades (Thoïonade - Anchoïade) Pissaladière Socca anchois (because i couldn't get enough of it) And a Panaché to drink And for desert I had: Tourte de Blettes And glass of niçois rum as a digestif All of the flavors work so well together, the food was obviously made to order and was super fresh, and the best part is that it really wasn't expensive for what you got. and the staff (once again) was super kind and even remembered me:P When I come back here, I'll visit Chez pipo. When my friends say that they're going to nice, I'll recomend them Chez pipo. I love this Chez pipo🫶🫶 Edit: i unknowingly went a third time because I went on a food tour:) Not complaining, I couldn't have wished for a better end to my trip to nice. Au revoir and see you lovely people next year:))

Valerie N.

November 2, 2025

A popular place for Socca. Long Q to get a table. Service was not so friendly..I guess bcos it was busy. Overall food was not bad.

Jeffrey P.

June 4, 2025

Great authentic Nicoise fare here at Chez Pipo! A terrific, tapas style menu, brings you the best portions of delightful local fare. Given the modest prices and fair portion sizes, it's easy to select 3 or 4 dishes to accompany your choice of wine, beer, and spirits without busting your waistline or your wallet. I arrived around 6:30 to a few empty tables, but it filled up fast after that. The staff moved quickly to seat guests but you never feel rushed to finish and leave. This is a terrific spot to taste Nice, located in the old city. A delight to walk to, and just a few streets from the port, which makes for a lovely walk afterwards. Don't miss Chez Pipo!

What to Expect

Features and amenities that make Chez Pipo special

Outdoor Seating

Cocktails

Beer

Wine

Coffee

Family Friendly

Dog Friendly

Groups Welcome

Practical Information

Everything you need to know before you visit

Payment Options

Credit Cards
Debit Cards
NFC/Contactless

Parking

Paid Parking Lot

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Wheelchair Accessible Seating

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