Chez Michel sur Castagniers

Excellent welcome and service. The dishes are generous and of high quality. The staff are competent and friendly. 👍👍👍

Excellent food and a great atmosphere with the Acoustic Pledge band.

A great restaurant in the hinterland, yes, it's a wonderful place to be. Taking over from the iconic Chez Michel, number 1, wasn't easy. The new owners have risen to the challenge successfully. While people may not come specifically for Jeanine's ravioli anymore, they still flock to the lovely terrace overlooking the church square to enjoy Niçoise specialties like zucchini blossom fritters, as well as other dishes as varied as frog legs, beef tartare, or grilled octopus. It's worth noting that the fries are homemade. The owners are welcoming. The service is pleasant, the food is high quality, and the portions are generous. The dishes are homemade, and you can tell! If you have the chance to meet the chef (who is also the owner), you'll find him to be a man passionate about his craft and driven by a desire for creativity. I highly recommend this establishment.

A warm welcome with a smile :) The food is very good, high quality. The service is excellent too. Be warned, those with small appetites shouldn't be fooled; the portions on our plates were impressive. The rib steak for two is actually enough for six, and the entrecote with its sauces is also magnificent. The homemade fries are delicious. The tiramisu is more than good. In terms of value for money, it's unbeatable :) All in a peaceful and idyllic setting.

An institution that has consistently been top-notch in every way for a long time... Reception, cuisine, service, friendliness, and kindness. I recommend it 100%! Bravo! 👏

A friendly team serving traditional dishes that are very well executed and generous in quantity.

Beautiful location, lovely shaded terrace, friendly service and quality cuisine – a great little restaurant, the kind you don't find often enough anymore. Well done to the whole team!

The atmosphere was decent, the meal was good, but the chocolate mousse was overly sweet and cloying (we didn't finish it). We were offered the same set menu for the entire table because we were a large group, which wasn't a problem in principle. We requested a vegetarian option instead (they readily agreed, so we were still happy with the menu), meaning a different starter than the charcuterie platter and a different main course than the beef stew. No extra charge for the main course was mentioned during the discussion. When it came time to pay, the waiter announced that there was an additional charge for both the starter and the main course, something that had never been discussed beforehand. The charcuterie platter and the peppers in oil were the same price as the starter we ordered, and the fish fillet offered shouldn't be more expensive than a beef stew, especially since the portion was much smaller. This was disappointing, as we didn't expect to pay more than anticipated. Remember to ask questions, if you think of it, because they don't tell you anything and don't ask for your opinion at the time of payment. Not great.

A truly beautiful spot away from the crowds. Chez Michel is located right on the charming village square of Castagniers and offers stunning views and a very pleasant atmosphere. The live music in the evening was particularly lovely – a great atmosphere, a relaxed ambiance, and exactly that southern French feeling you crave on vacation. The food was also delicious, fresh, and generously portioned. If you're looking for an authentic place with good food and a special atmosphere, this is the place for you. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening and would definitely return.

The octopus dish is exceptional! The setting on the square is very charming and the servers are very friendly.