Le Balico sur Menton

Had a very nice experience ….enjoying our coffee and weather

The food was really nice. We ordered a whole grilled sea bass and it was delicious. Whole and cooked to perfection. The vegetables were soft and very tasty. The restaurant was extremely accommodating with special requests. It is located in a shaded quiet court yard. Not only was it nice, but it was good value with a lunch special which included a whole snapper and a dessert for 20 euros. I don’t understand the bad reviews. The food quality, service and value for money is so much better than most of the expensive touristy traps in Nice old town. We have been twice over 3 years and it has been consistently good. Would highly recommend the grilled sea bass.

A very generous and extremely friendly welcome Thank you for transforming a simple aperitif into an exceptional moment with your kindness!

Very good restaurant, well located, nice terrace, very friendly servers. We chose grilled sea bass and a lemon tart. It was delicious! We recommend it.

Not bad, but not very clean, and the staff isn't very friendly. A bit of a cleanup and paint job would be in order.

We came on Friday evening, the truffle pasta was delicious, but today my little buschetta was not up to scratch 😩

🚗 The restaurant is located on Pl. aux Herbes, in the heart of Menton's old town, within walking distance of the seaside promenade and the main street of the town during the Lemon Festival. Driving is possible at Parking Vieille Ville or Parking Quai de Monleon (a 5-8 minute walk). 🏠 The restaurant boasts a small courtyard surrounded by flowers and greenery. In the summer, sitting in the courtyard or in a corner of the square, with sunlight filtering through the pergola, is a truly relaxing experience. The interior, decorated in a minimalist, natural wood style, exudes a casual southern French flair. The quiet and relaxed atmosphere is perfect for a leisurely, light lunch. 🥗 The restaurant's menu focuses on healthy, light meals with Mediterranean influences, using mostly fresh local fruits, vegetables, and seafood. The Menton Lemon Salad, featuring the signature local lemon, offers a refreshing tartness. The quinoa vegetable bowl, with roasted pumpkin, chickpeas, and tahini, is vegetarian-friendly. The iced lemon tea and homemade lemon pie perfectly evoke Menton's "lemon town" identity. The French-style baked mussels with white grapes offer a savory and delicious flavor, complemented by a squeeze of lemon juice. --- 💬 The waiters are friendly and eager to explain the menu. Sitting in the courtyard in the summer is a bonus. The only slight downside is that the prices are a bit higher than expected. ✨ Overall Rating: 4.3/5 La Celula is a place where you can slow down while traveling. It's perfect for a relaxing break after a stroll along the beach, enjoying a lemon tea and a salad, and immersing yourself in the leisurely pace of a small town in southern France.

Great atmosphere, the front-of-house advertiser is annoying. The restaurant doesn't need it. Otherwise, everything was top-notch. Water for the dog was provided without asking, and the food was delicious. The price is a bit high. The staff is very attentive. The bad reviews are incomprehensible.

A lovely and attentive waitress Excellent razor clam dish

Very tasty food, kind and attentive service, and a wonderful atmosphere. I strongly recommend La Celula in Menton!