La Belle Etoile sur Villefranche-Sur-Mer

To be honest, this restaurant wasn’t very impressive. I had a glass of champagne, sparkling water, goat cheese watermelon melon salad, cod fillet, apricot tart for dinner. My partner had similar 3 course meal. We paid 133 Euros so price was ok but the food was just average. It wasn’t very delicious to be honest. It was ok but nothing special. I saw very good review on google so I went there for my birthday. I asked for lemon slices for the sparkling water in the beginning but I got it by the time I got my dessert(1.5hrs later). Also the waiter kept bumping into my partner’s head several times when passing by. Quite disappointed about the whole experience. Atmosphere was romantic and cute. I don’t think I’ll go back there again. Overall ok price for ok taste food, poor service, cute atmosphere.

A cuisine of great finesse. Superb dinner

My husband and I had a wonderful experience at Belle Etoile! The restaurant was recommended to us by our hotel and it did not disappoint. From the ambiance to the food it was a truly perfect evening. A must stop in Villefranche-sur-mer.

Impeccable service, succulent meal from starter to dessert, including very good portions of fish and quality fresh produce. The restaurant is located in a quiet and pleasant street. Everything was perfect, so we chose to come back for dinner at La Belle Étoile for our last evening in Villefranche. Many thanks!

Amazing food great service Viva la France

This was an absolutely fantastic restaurant that offered either a six course meal for €70 or menu items à la cart. While the six courses was a fantastic option, I am allergic to prawns and that was the main course for the evening. So, we chose à la cart items and were not disappointed! We were provided with a pallet cleanser to start, which was a cold, watermelon, tomato basil, and balsamic soup, which was absolutely divine (5/5)! For our starter, we both got a melon and watermelon salad with fresh goat cheese, and basil topped with olives and hazelnuts (5/5). For our main course, I got the mahi-mahi with a green vegetable sauce of some kind and lightly sautéed vegetables (5/5). It was absolutely delicious and the skin on the mahi-mahi was perfectly crisp. My fiancé got veal and he says it’s one of the *top 10 steaks he’s ever eaten in his life!* It was so tender, so juicy, melted in your mouth, and had hints of nutmeg and cloves in the au jus, which brought out flavor stupendously (5/5). For dessert, we had the brownie with vanilla ice cream, and of course it was above and beyond. What was plated as three small pieces of brownie turned out to be the richest brownie I’ve ever had in my life with deliciously light and fluffy piped chocolate mousse next to it and shards of brownie crisp on top with the smallest dollop of salted caramel. it was absolutely divine (5/5)! My fiancé also got a cappuccino and a glass of cabados as his digestif. This restaurant is easily five out of five stars, and we would recommend it to anyone who comes to Côte d’Azur! *NOTE: While not a restriction for us, I was pleasantly surprised to see that the ENTIRE MENU was GLUTEN FREE! Super cool for those with dietary restrictions :)

Enjoyed an amazing dinner at La Belle e’Toile in Viillefranche sur Mer. The owners are amazing restaurateurs. The atmosphere was cozy and oozing classy French ambience. Manuel is the executive chef for this and one other restaurant that they own, and Tamara, his wife turns out a beautiful evening for their guests. The staff is discreet but engaging at all the right moments. The food was stunning with beautiful flavors and prepared to the highest standards. I highly recommend Le Belle e’Toile if you are to be in Villefranche and are looking for a nice cozy place for a memorable dinner. Tamara and Manuel own another restaurant just up the steps and we are excited to try out their other property after this great experience.

What can I say except Bravo! We arrived last minute on recommendation. Installed on a most charming terrace with a sublime tune of music (Billie holiday). We tasted and savored the dishes proposed by the chef and delighted our taste buds. If we have to talk about the service, then this would be our favorite, because it enhances this experience, we were served with great care. I had a very beautiful evening, as one can rarely expect. Thank you Tamara and Niels. Thibault & Cheik 🌹

Best food we had in France, by far. The fish was spot on. The lamb was thoroughly enjoyed and the creme brulee was world class. I'd order anything on this menu. The chef is that good. On top of all this the ambiance is as good as you would hope for. Down a narrow alley in Old Town with a quiet outdoor patio and EXCELLENT service. Go and enjoy!!!

Fin beliggenhet i gamlebyen, lite og koselig sted, men dessverre treg service (måtte vente 45 min før vi fikk bestilt mat). De ansatte var hyggelige, men overarbeidet. Maten var god, men stod ikke til forventningene.