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Michelin Star Restaurants in Cannes — 9 of Our Favourites

Find your perfect Cannes restaurant, shortlisted by our local experts

There's a wide range of restaurants in Cannes to suit all tastes, and budgets.

Find loads of top tips and local insights in our Cannes Where to Eat Guide.

Le Park 45 Restaurant, Cannes interior

1. Le Park 45 Restaurant

Location
Cannes

Enjoy the fabulous one-Michelin-starred restaurant with its light and creative cuisine and elegant decor.

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.

Les Pecheurs Gourmet Restaurant, Juan Les Pins restaurant terrasse

2. Les Pecheurs Gourmet Restaurant, Juan Les Pins

Location
Antibes

Enjoy a culinary experience at this fine dining restaurant, Les Pêcheurs. It offers a creative cuisine that deftly blends flavours and fragrances from throughout the French Riviera.

Born in Nice, the new Chef Nicolas Rondelli surfs with real virtuosity between the French gastronomic tradition and a highly authentic Mediterranean repertoire. He also enjoys treating his guests to a little escapism by concocting dishes with a touch of exotism. A former pupil of Alain LLorca and Francis Chauveau, Nicolas Rondelli succeeds in enhancing the richness of fresh local products with a devouring passion.

The menu has a select number of dishes in each section (starters, meat and seafood mains and desserts) which change with the seasons. The restaurant offers a 6 course tasting menu for €125. Prices are not cheap but certainly reflect the quality of the food.

The restaurant is open for lunch from the beginning of April until mid October and for evening meals June to mid-September.

For further details and booking, contact the restaurant directly using the enquiry link on this page or visit the website.

A restaurant with a palm tree hanging from the ceiling

3. La Palme d'Or Restaurant

Location
Cannes

Awarded one Michelin star, La Palme d'Or invites you to discover chef Jean Imbert’s culinary artistry in an unforgettable setting.

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.

A dining room with tables and chairs and paintings on the wall

4. La Passagère Restaurant

Location
Juan-les-Pins

La Passagère at Hôtel Belles Rives offers a refined culinary journey shaped by the creative talents of Chef Aurélien Véquaud and Pastry Chef Steve Moracchini. Set against a stunning Riviera backdrop, this restaurant pairs inspired cuisine with a spectacular setting.

La Passagère is a destination in its own right - a stunning Michelin-starred restaurant where every meal is an experience. Overlooking the Lérins Islands, its terrace and light-filled dining room combine elegance with Riviera glamour. Art Deco details, from period murals to ornate chandeliers, echo the timeless charm of the Hôtel Belles Rives.

Chef Aurélien Véquaud’s cuisine is imaginative yet rooted in authenticity, showcasing regional seafood and locally sourced ingredients with finesse. From lesser-known coastal fish to delicate samphire, every dish is crafted with care and creativity. Dessert is equally inventive thanks to Pastry Chef Steve Moracchini, whose playful yet sophisticated creations ensure a memorable finale to your meal. The restaurant is accessible to disabled guests.

A restaurant with tables and chairs under a canopy

5. La Bastide Saint Antoine Restaurant, Grasse

Location
Grasse

Michelin-starred La Bastide Saint-Antoine offers a refined retreat near Cannes, where chef Jacques Chibois creates inspired Provençal cuisine. Set in a stunning country house with lush gardens and panoramic sea views, it’s the perfect blend of gastronomy, elegance, and tranquillity.

La Bastide Saint-Antoine invites you on a culinary journey where bold flavours, delicate aromas, and vibrant colours come together in perfect harmony. Head chef Jacques Chibois, a virtuoso of French cuisine, crafts imaginative dishes that celebrate the finest seasonal produce of Provence.

Set against the stunning backdrop of the deep blue sea, this charming country house is surrounded by bougainvillaea, trumpet vines, and fragrant citrus trees. Dine on the shaded terrace nestled in lush gardens, or unwind in elegant lounges designed for both comfort and refinement. With its award-winning restaurant, breathtaking views, and warm hospitality, La Bastide Saint-Antoine offers an unforgettable escape where gastronomy meets Provençal charm.

Les Terraillers Restaurant, Biot restaurant terrasse

6. Les Terraillers Restaurant, Biot

Location
Biot

Located a few meters from the steep streets of the village of Biot, the restaurant is housed in an authentic pottery from the sixteenth century. 

Retaining much of its charm with its old beams and old stone inside has a rustic-chic atmosphere, and in the summer the terrace is alive with flowers and a pergola of vines, when this green oasis is the ideal place for a gourmet dinner.

The restaurant headed by chef Michael Fulci offers a kitchen full of flavour and delicacy with a touch of Provence.

Open from Friday to Tuesday from 12:00 to 23:00. Lunch is served from 12:00-13:30.

Paloma Restaurant, Mougins interior

7. Paloma Restaurant

Location
Mougins

The Paloma gastronomic restaurant, with 2 Michelin stars, welcomes you at the entrance to the old village of Mougins, between Cannes and Grasse, in the heart of the French Riviera. 

Once you have crossed the threshold you are transported into a universe, which combines elegance and flavours, design and luxurious attention.

The restaurant has three dining rooms, which will all charm you with their baroque yet contemporary appearance. Forty people can be seated in this unique location during a lunch or a dinner. Sample an inventive cuisine created with respect for the seasons and produce. The Provencal flavours invite themselves naturally to your table, in a succession of colours and dishes, which combine authenticity with originality.

Open Tuesday to Saturday from 12:00-14:30 and 19:30-22:30.

La Villa Archange Restaurant, Le Cannet exterior

8. La Villa Archange Restaurant, Le Cannet

Location
Cannes

Bruno Oger and his team welcome you in a 18th century, Provencal style house in the middle of lush greenery. La Villa Archange is a gourmet restaurant that proudly honours its two stars awarded by the Michelin guide.

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.

Au Fil du Temps Restaurant, Grasse style of cuisine

9. Au Fil du Temps Restaurant

Location
Grasse

Tucked away in the hilltop village of Magagnosc, just ten minutes from Grasse, Au Fil du Temps is a delightful address for food lovers seeking creativity, quality and a touch of elegance on the French Riviera.

At Au Fil du Temps, innovation is always on the menu. The lovingly crafted carte changes every two to three weeks, ensuring a constant flow of new flavours and ideas. You might discover cannelloni with truffle and artichoke one visit, and a beautifully evolving risotto the next, each dish designed to surprise and delight the palate. To make fine dining accessible, the restaurant also offers excellent-value lunch menus, making it easy to enjoy refined cuisine without the formality.

Fresh, seasonal produce sits at the heart of every plate. Each dish celebrates authenticity, with ingredients carefully selected to reflect the time of year. This commitment to quality shines through in every detail, creating food that feels both generous and thoughtfully composed. Here, dining becomes a true exploration of flavours and textures, where every bite tells its own story.

The setting is just as appealing as the food. Perched above the coast, the restaurant boasts large windows with beautiful sea views. Soft lighting in black, white and gold creates a warm, intimate atmosphere, perfect for a relaxed lunch or a memorable evening meal. Au Fil du Temps is a hidden gem well worth discovering.