Good Restaurants in La Croisette/ La Pointe Croisette (Cannes)

Fouquet's

Fouquet's brasserie offers light, traditional cuisine throughout the day. The cuisine is traditional but innovative. These are regional French dishes. Gourmet tasters are always welcome. But they have strict rules to sample the chocolates and brandies on offer. So join the film stars and artists and enjoy the afternoon tea or a glass of champagne in the evenings. Relax and enjoy the atmosphere.

Le Zplage

Espace Zplage is a beach restaurant that has an open-air bar. The kitchen uses the choicest and freshest ingredients, along with salads and cocktails. The clay oven here is used to cook meat and fish, giving it a unique and natural flavor. Summer on the beach is very colorful with diners enjoying a display of fireworks while they enjoy their food and drinks.

Bar des Célébrités & Terrasse Bar

Located in the Hôtel Carlton Intercontinental, this bar is place to be if you want to hobnob with celebrities. The right place to have a drink and also converse with your friends. A clear favorite among the crowd is the Lady Carlton cocktail, which was created to honor an English lady. With a decor that is cool, modern and trendy, its the place where A-listers socialize. Enjoy jazz music while sipping on one of the signature cocktails. Take a stroll on the Carlton Terrace to enjoy the cool breeze, while taking in the scenic view of the bay.

Le Petit Bar

The perfect choice for after a private dinner and a romantic night is Le Petit Bar, located in the Hôtel Carlton Intercontinental. Head here for some appetizers and tapas, which are both tasty and filling. Offering a classic menu with snacks, cocktails and cigars, this a good hang-out for post dinner drinks. For further details, please check the website.

Factory Cafe

Factory Cafe established in 1999, has succeeded in winning the hearts of the locals from the time of its inception. The cafe-cum-restaurant has been the delight of quite a few epicureans, where people head to enjoy some scrumptious food and wine or access the net while sipping on some coffee. If you simply want to grab a bite then opt for the sandwiches or pastas which are cooked to perfection. The mouth watering deserts are an absolute delight. The menu prices are quite reasonable and insure not to burn a hole in your pocket. The friendly and pleasant service extended by the staff combined with good music, makes a visit to Factory Cafe worth it.

Cinquita Cafe

Renowned for its uniqueness and originality, Cinquita Cafe is one of the most popular joints in the area. Classic and elegantly done up surroundings add to the beauty of the cafe. The upscale ambience sets Cinquita apart from the usual coffee and sandwich offering places. Promising to be different, this cafe and bar complete with a wooden decor appears earthy and relaxed. The dining room on the other hand is all gold and shiny and thus, appears a bit more glossy and sophisticated. Ideal for those business professionals on the go, this place is good to simply grab a quick bite for a quick lunch. Select from the variety of pastas and sandwiches that are tasty and filling. A good hang-out for casual dates, head here with friends or family in the evenings when the menu is elaborate and the atmosphere relaxed.

L' As de Carreau

This restuarant is tucked away in the glitzy Embassy Hotel, which is a flashy place with all the modern-day amenities. Revel in the the flavors of Provence and the Mediterranean at the hotel's Bistro. There is an outdoor seating option as well...perfect for a sunny luncheon.

La Grosse Tartine

Master cook Jean-Pierre Vidal cooks up some mean dishes at this restaurant. La Grosse Tartine is a classy place and serves delicious and unusual fare. If you are the adventurous sort, go for lamb mousse with Provençal herbs, calf kidneys with mustard seed and beef "Rossini" (beef with foie gras).

Le Harem

Le Harem is where the citizens come to satiate their Mediterranean cravings. It serves a mix of Moroccan, Algerian and Tunisian cuisine. The interiors are beautifully decorated with craved panelings, North African handicrafts. Come by and enjoy a meal cooked in clay pots, also savor the flavors incorporated in the preparations called tagines here. The ambience and service is good and is one among the many reasons that makes Le Harem so popular among the locals.

Le Baoli

Le Baoli is the place to be in Cannes starting in May, for the famous film festival. You'll have to dress to impress the bouncer, unless you eat at the restaurant first. Reservations are only taken for the VIP tables, which costs a pretty penny, so instead, arrive early to scope out a table in the regular section of the dining room. Keep your table for the rest of the evening. If you give it up, you'll never find another seat. Also, it will give you a chance to try some of the massive drinks to share on offer. Once you're in, though, scope out some of the beautiful people who grace Baoli with their presence. Hollywood stars are known to frequent this club.

Le Voilier

This high-end brasserie is open seven days a week and is quite popular thanks to its prime location on the Croisette. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and offers fixed price menus ranging from EUR23 to EUR48 as well as à la carte options. The delicious, traditional French cuisine is not to be missed!

Le Vesuvio

Named after the famous Italian volcano, this restaurant is located between two prestigious hotels: the Carlton and the Martinez. Its cuisine is bursting with Italian flavors. Start with antipasti (similar to French hors d'oeuvres), consisting of cold meats, peppers in olive oil, and other bite-sized delicacies. Pasta and pizza also feature on the menu, along with a wide variety of meat and seafood dishes. The atmosphere is very pleasant and the service is very professional.