La Villa Massenet
Experience exceptional French cuisine at this highly-rated Nice restaurant. With a 4.5-star rating and generous portions, discover a delightful dining experience.
Relaxed venue serving a menu of Mediterranean dishes in an airy dining room & on a terrace.
About La Villa Massenet
Nestled in the heart of Nice, this charming French restaurant offers a dining experience that consistently delights its patrons. With an impressive 4.5-star rating, it's clear that guests appreciate the warm atmosphere and attentive service. Diners frequently highlight the generous portion sizes and the exceptional value, with many enjoying multi-course meals at surprisingly accessible prices. The menu features well-executed classic dishes, with specific mention of a standout truffle steak and perfectly prepared scallops. The outdoor seating provides a lovely setting, and the availability of cocktails and the option to book for groups further enhance its appeal as a wonderful spot to savor authentic French flavors.
Restaurant Analysis
Restaurant Characteristics
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Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
Meal Time (lunch)
This restaurant primarily serves lunch. 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, Dog Friendly, Groups Welcome, Reservations
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Why Travelers Love La Villa
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One of our favorite meals in Nice. Lovely service and atmosphere. The star dish is the truffle steak. Very generous portions and real shaved truffle. Great price for what you get. Scallops were also delicious. Everything we had was wonderful and would recommend this! For just €25, I had a three-course fine dining meal — beautifully presented, high-quality, and absolutely delicious. I ordered the chicken Cordon Bleu, which came with a fresh arugula and cherry tomato salad and perfectly cooked French fries. The portion sizes were generous, and everything tasted healthy and minimally processed. The cheese plate was divine and clearly made with quality ingredients. A few downsides: service was very slow, though it seemed there was only one waiter handling the whole restaurant, which isn’t his fault but a staffing issue. There’s no signage for the restrooms, and they’re down very narrow stairs, making them inaccessible for guests with mobility issues. The booth seating is very upright and not the most comfortable. The bread was underwhelming. I chose to eat inside to avoid the cigarette smoke outside. While smoking is part of European culture, I wish the interior doors were kept closed to help minimize smoke drifting in. Overall, incredible value for the price and a must-visit for a delicious, authentic French dining experience — if you have no mobility issues. Nice restaurant with a high rating, expected a little more. Got the ceviche and the spelt risotto with scallops. The scallops were sadly overcooked, I still like scallops even when poorly cooked, but when you’re 36€/plate, you should be able to cook 3 scallops to perfection. The dessert was redeeming. The apricot cheesecake was the winner. The raspberry tart looked better than it tasted, but was pretty good. I wouldn’t go back.
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Recent Reviews
Tina V.
July 6, 2025
One of our favorite meals in Nice. Lovely service and atmosphere. The star dish is the truffle steak. Very generous portions and real shaved truffle. Great price for what you get. Scallops were also delicious. Everything we had was wonderful and would recommend this!
Anna
September 11, 2025
For just €25, I had a three-course fine dining meal — beautifully presented, high-quality, and absolutely delicious. I ordered the chicken Cordon Bleu, which came with a fresh arugula and cherry tomato salad and perfectly cooked French fries. The portion sizes were generous, and everything tasted healthy and minimally processed. The cheese plate was divine and clearly made with quality ingredients. A few downsides: service was very slow, though it seemed there was only one waiter handling the whole restaurant, which isn’t his fault but a staffing issue. There’s no signage for the restrooms, and they’re down very narrow stairs, making them inaccessible for guests with mobility issues. The booth seating is very upright and not the most comfortable. The bread was underwhelming. I chose to eat inside to avoid the cigarette smoke outside. While smoking is part of European culture, I wish the interior doors were kept closed to help minimize smoke drifting in. Overall, incredible value for the price and a must-visit for a delicious, authentic French dining experience — if you have no mobility issues.
RAJ
July 24, 2025
Nice restaurant with a high rating, expected a little more. Got the ceviche and the spelt risotto with scallops. The scallops were sadly overcooked, I still like scallops even when poorly cooked, but when you’re 36€/plate, you should be able to cook 3 scallops to perfection. The dessert was redeeming. The apricot cheesecake was the winner. The raspberry tart looked better than it tasted, but was pretty good. I wouldn’t go back.
Ilya L.
June 25, 2025
Absolutely fantastic restaurant. Food was impeccable. Top quality ingredients, and preparation of those ingredients. Slightly more expensive than other restaurants around Nice, but worth it. Enjoy!
Jelisaveta M.
July 15, 2025
Vert tasty food, and service amazingly pleasant. Beef tartare one of the best I’ve tried so far. Definitely ask for the deserts, because they present you with several options you can choose from . Banana cheese cake was a winner for me.
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make La Villa special
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Family Friendly
Dog Friendly
Groups Welcome
Reservations
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Everything you need to know before you visit
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Parking
Accessibility
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