Les meilleurs restaurantsde cuisine française en Villefranche-Sur-Mer

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

06/09/2025: This was a fabulous place! We got yummy drinks and enjoyed great live music.

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.

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…

10/01/2026: We had a lovely aperitivo before lunch! They have various tapas, no typical French food (ie cheese). We got some nachos and guacamole. Very nice and quiet spot.

28/12/2025: We discovered this restaurant and had a wonderful time. The dishes were beautifully presented, as delicious as they were attractive. The service was excellent, and the servers were very attentive. The price was reasonable. We will definitely return. Thank you.

12/11/2024: Este restaurante entrega. Gran menú. Buena comida. Cenar por dentro o por fuera. Gente maravillosa dirige este restaurante. Finalmente encontramos una deliciosa Boulliabase en Villefranche. En el casco antiguo. Gran servicio, gran carta de vinos. Te encantará.

30/10/2024: Superbe petit restaurant familial sur la rue du Poilu, produits frais, plats délicieux et généreusement servis, rapport qualité prix imbattable dans ce coeur de village ultra touristique. Les tables en terrasse permettent de s'immerger dans cette petite rue à l'architecture de village italien, un vrai dépaysement. Le service est tout simplement au top, alors bien sur je recommande.

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!