Les meilleurs restaurants en Villefranche-Sur-Mer

08/07/2025: One word: outstanding. From the very beginning, everything was seamless — starting with the ease of the reservation system. The restaurant is located in a charming seaside town, and it beautifully embraces its historical roots. Being right by the water adds a magical touch, but the interior is just as captivating. The atmosphere inside is warm and full of character. The vintage photographs hanging on the walls are simply beautiful — and after reading about the restaurant’s history in the menu, seeing those photos brings the whole story to life. It’s like stepping into a living memory, where past and present come together in the most elegant way. The menu is thoughtful and well-curated, and you can tell great care goes into how each dish is prepared and cooked. The flavors were absolutely on point — every bite was memorable. The service was equally impressive: attentive, friendly, and professional from start to finish. I’ve been thinking hard, but I genuinely can’t find a single flaw. It was simply perfect in every way.

06/07/2025: My family was so excited to eat at La Mere Germaine based on reviews and word-of-mouth in various Facebook groups. Unfortunately, our experience was not good. While we did like the location by the sea in Villefranche, the food and the service were severely lacking. The waiter completely forgot to bring my husband’s drink; we never received it. One of my children ordered a burger from the kids’ menu, and we requested the meat to be cooked “à point” for medium (medium rare would also have been ok), and the burger was cooked beyond well done and was awful. The first appetizer arrived, and then my daughter’s meal arrived. She was the only one with food, and we waited quite a while for the second appetizer. By the time our main courses arrived, my daughter was done with her dinner. The timing was so poor. The ceviche appetizer was ok, but the lobster ravioli appetizer was a (bad) joke for the quantity and price. Not to mention that the ravioli itself didn’t taste very good. The main courses were disappointing as well. We’re foodies and have dined at excellent restaurants throughout Paris and the French Riviera. We didn’t have one bad meal—until we dined at this restaurant. Nice and Villefranche have so many restaurants that are better, and some are also less expensive. I happily pay a lot for good food and service, and I received neither. I surmise that La Mere Germaine is surviving based on its history and reputation, but the actual experience is a let down for sure. I would recommend going elsewhere.

27/01/2026: Never have I tasted such delicious artichoke salad like this at Mayssa! Combined with the grilled sea bream overlooking the spectacular view, this lunch was utterly memorable. Thank you chef and to the staff.

18/01/2026: Fantastic restaurant with a breathtaking view of the harbor, high-quality cuisine using top-of-the-range ingredients. Excellent service, competent staff, attentive to your needs. A must-visit in Villefranche. Highly recommended! 👍👏

30/12/2025: An excellent address in the heart of Villefranche-sur-Mer with a view of the port. We attended a jazz evening with Dona Flor and had a wonderful time. The food service is excellent, the service impeccable. The welcome is very warm and friendly. We will definitely be back. I highly recommend this magnificent place 🌟

23/10/2025: Very nice, a good evening, good music, the dishes are simple but good, we will return

25/11/2025: Very relaxed, sincere and pleasant

23/11/2025: Very friendly, great menu with some really good regional specialities.

15/12/2025: ❌❌I will never eat at this restaurant! I have no idea about the quality of the food, but the waiters are aggressive (a small blonde woman and a dark-haired man in their forties). My mother and I were verbally attacked by their friend, the owner of the restaurant “Le Serre,” and without even trying to understand the situation, they came and yelled at us to defend her, even though she was, of course, indefensible. Therefore, it's best to avoid this establishment to punish their indefensible behavior towards customers.

12/10/2025: Great place and service 🧡 The food was also really delicious, however the profiterole was a bit dry so that takes the stars down. BUT we will come again and would definitely recommend the place.

18/01/2026: Everything is perfect at this restaurant: the welcome, the service, the appetizers, the meat, and the dessert—nothing to complain about. High-quality cuisine. I highly recommend it. Bonus: valet parking.

17/01/2026: Reputation and good food aren't everything… The quality of the meat, the restaurant's specialty, is undeniable, but the rest leaves much to be desired! The side dishes—grilled potatoes and green salad—were very basic and lacked any refinement. As for the service, the friendliness and welcome clearly need improvement, and don't expect a quick turnaround for a carafe of water or bread! And to top it all off, the bill was quite hefty, without the complimentary digestif that could have left us with a more positive impression… In short, we'll wait a while before returning, or perhaps not…

22/11/2025: The service has completely changed, and the food quality has declined significantly for months now… what a shame…

10/11/2025: It's very, very, very bad. The pissaladière was cold, the pastry was dry and tasteless, like it had been thawed from frozen, and the stuffed pastries were tasteless. It doesn't smell homemade at all, it's disappointing. Never again. It's just a food truck. And the prices are like a restaurant!

22/02/2026: Very welcoming staff. The food was delicious, we thoroughly enjoyed it!

11/02/2026: Dont waste your time .. I got from nice to try it .. it said on google map it’s open .. but it’s closed .. waste of time