Nîmes - Eating
- Nearby guides:
- Montpellier
- Marseille
- Provence
- Toulon
- Perpignan
- Rodez
- Grenoble Ski Region
- Grenoble
- Lyon
- Carcassonne
- Other guides in France:
- Carcassonne
- Grenoble
- La Rochelle
- Les Deux Alpes
- Limoges
- Lyon
- Nice
- Pau
- Perpignan
- Rodez
- More
Many nice restaurants can be found hidden among the Roman alleys and buildings. Nîmes is situated in the Languedoc region, but its proximity to Provence makes for an interesting culinary combination.
Chez Jacotte
Chez Jacotte sits on a narrow pedestrian street in the old part of the city. The building is centuries old, and diners can choose to sit under the vaults, or out on the terrace. The owner, Jacotte Friand, is often here to mingle with his guests. There is room for 35 diners at a time.
Le Ménestrel
This is a good place to exper-ience the crossover cooking of Languedoc and Provence at its best. And the portions are huge. The owner likes jazz, and he often plays his favourite records to his guests. Located on a narrow street in central Nîmes.
Le Chapon Fin
Le Chapon Fin is a popular bistro in a square by St Paul’s Church. In addition to Languedoc specialities, there are also dishes from Alsace on the menu. Guests can sip Muscat de Lunel as an aperitif before they order coq au vin or a flambéed entrecote.
Aux Plaisirs Des Halles
The name gives it away – this restaurant is close to the city’s large indoor food market. The food, and the interior, are good enough to compete with Parisian eateries. Guests who sit down in this 1950s style food hall, complete with shiny wood panelling and worn furniture, will be served what is possibly the best food in Nîmes.
Le Magister
At this popular gourmet eatery, the design is almost as important as the food itself. Behind the bright red facade is an inventive restaurant with hand-made plates and artful displays that are part of the experience.
Lakayna
International cuisine has also made its way to small French towns like Nîmes, thanks largely to North African immigrants. Algerian Lakayna serves large portions, with couscous on the side. Located in the Old Town, and usually full at weekends.
