Fine-dining Restaurants in Cannes — 13 of Our Favourites

Perched at the top of Hotel Five Seas, Le Roof offers a unique dining experience with panoramic views of Cannes. Every morning, guests can enjoy a fresh and varied buffet breakfast at the restaurant, setting the tone for a day of indulgence. For lunch, Chef Lori Moreau’s light, refined dishes are served with a stunning view, combining French culinary classics with creative twists.

As the sun sets, the restaurant transforms into an intimate and elegant dining experience, where each dish tells a story, blending local flavours with global inspirations. On Sundays, the brunch offers a delicious mix of creative dishes and beloved classics, perfect for starting your day. For cocktail enthusiasts, the Lounge Bar offers a selection of sophisticated cocktails, crafted by expert bartenders in a chic, trendy setting, making it a must-visit rooftop on the French Riviera.

In this elegant setting, dining takes centre stage. Open to both guests and visitors, the restaurant serves daily lunch and dinner menus created by the chef himself. Guided by the rhythm of the seasons, the market, and the château’s own garden, his creativity and inspiration shape each dish.

Passionate about his craft, the chef values the skill of his team and strives to create cuisine that is both refined and delicate. Every plate showcases exceptional produce, expertly seasoned and cooked with precision. Originally from the South West and raised in a family of wine growers, his deep connection to the land shines through. Today, the château’s vegetable garden and herb patch bring added freshness and authenticity to his culinary creations.

At Riviera, seasonality and locally sourced ingredients guide the menu, celebrating Mediterranean cuisine at its finest. Chef Laurent Bunel and his team craft sun-drenched dishes inspired by the day’s freshest finds—from market stalls to the fisherman’s quay.

Dine indoors at the elegant chef’s table with views of the open kitchen, or take in the spectacular seafront from the terrace on the Croisette. Whether you’re after a light lunch or a leisurely dinner, Riviera offers an exceptional culinary experience rooted in simplicity, quality and creativity.

Try Le Park 45 restaurant for a dynamic ambiance and enjoy the Mediterranean-style dishes served in the dining room or on the terrace. Le Park 45 is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Step into a world of creativity and flavour at La Palme d'Or, where the menu draws inspiration from the sea and the Mediterranean coast. With a focus on seasonal ingredients and elegant presentation, each dish reflects the chef’s signature style and attention to detail.

The restaurant’s refined atmosphere is matched by its exceptional setting, offering stunning views over the Mediterranean. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply looking to indulge, La Palme d'Or promises a memorable gastronomic experience.

Le Fouquet's brings the iconic Parisian brasserie experience to Cannes, offering a sophisticated atmosphere and a menu crafted by the celebrated Pierre Gagnaire. With 125 years of history, this legendary venue is renowned for its elegant design and its role as a meeting point for cultural figures and food enthusiasts alike.

The brasserie is adorned with portraits from the Harcourt Studio, creating a chic setting where guests can enjoy reimagined Parisian classics. Gagnaire’s inventive approach to traditional brasserie fare ensures a memorable dining experience, blending local heritage with modern creativity.

Perfectly located in the heart of Cannes between the rue d’Antibes and La Croisette, not far from the Palais des Festivals, the restaurant terrace benefits from the quietness of this car-free street. the dining atmosphere is enhanced with a live DJ and the chic interior decor, making this one of the places to dine in Cannes.

In a warm and cosy atmosphere La Villa Archange offers a private courtyard shaded by old trees. Passion for cooking since the age of 12, Bruno Oger is one of the most talented young chefs, most creative and most promising of the great French cuisine. he offers delicate cuisine, imaginative and refined with Mediterranean favours, made with local produce.

La Villa Archange is open evenings from Tuesday to Saturday inclusive and at noon on Friday and Saturday.

Le Cosi is a gastronomic restaurant, both chic and casual and has been decorated with a pronounced aesthetic taste. The restaurant offers you 110 places inside, and 40 more on the terrace and can be privatized during Cannes major events (Film Festival).

The restaurant is open daily from 19:00 to 23:00.

The menu offers Mediterranean cuisine but expect to pay for the ambience. After midnight things hotten up and the place turns into a club.

Open from 8pm every day from April to October and during the congresses. Every weekend the rest of the year.

Very good food prepared with fresh seasonal products. They have three types of menu including fresh meat and fish, fantastic desserts and a great selection of wine and champagnes.

The restaurant is open all week, except Sunday and Monday. Lunch 12:00-13:30 and dinner 19:00-21:15.

With daily specials, seasonal vegetables and fresh Italian products this restaurant has secured a regular clientele and will take you on a creative gourmet journey.

Open for lunch and dinner: Monday-Saturday, 12:00-15:30 and 19:00-23:30.

The restaurant is located just behind the rue d'Antibes in a nice villa with a lovely terrace. They serve market cuisine with fresh products.

Open from Tuesday to Saturday lunch and evening 12:00 to 13:30 and 19:30 to 21:30.