Delicious, home cooked food. The beef cheek stew was the star of the show, the crispy potatoes it came with were unbelievable. Definitely recommend a reservation, although a few walk ins did get seated while we were there. We did choose to sit outside as the indoor tables were packed quite tightly.

What a gem! Location is very intimate, everything that we tasted was real french cuisine that was delicious.

Too Long; Didn't Read Some brilliant sparks of food let down by a poor setting and overzealous seasoning. Full Review L'Epicerie George is a tiny little authentically French bistro in old Nice. The setting and interior I feel left me torn; the tables are small and very close by which is normal for many restaurants in old Nice and provide for a good atmosphere with a great view to the kitchen to see the food being prepared, if you're interested in that sort of thing (which I am!). However my visit in March '22 meant that the weather was on the cooler side for Nice (approx 13-15°C in the evening) which meant that the doors were closed and provided for a stifling environment. However the biggest issue was the incredibly overwhelming stink of damp, mildew, and mould on entering the restaurant. This was confirmed by there being significant spots of black mould behind the front door shutters. I'm genuinely surprised this is allowed because it was an uncomfortable environment to be in. Had this restaurant not had great reviews online, I would've left but as it was, I decided against my better judgement to stay. And in spite of the terrible setting, I'm glad I did. L'Epicerie George's menu is basic but makes for great food; we ordered the bone marrow and camembert for starter, followed by the beef stew and pork knuckle for main, and the white chocolate & raspberry tart for dessert. We accompanied this with the only available beverage; some red wine. Initially the service was very slow and lacking. This is down to only having 2 staff so if you're in for a quick meal, it can be an issue however it didn't affect us as we weren't in any rush. That being said, of all the restaurants we visited in Nice, the service was the least attentive. It took us some time to get our drinks orders in, and were missed for guests that arrived after. Nonetheless when we did receive service it was helpful and good. The starters could have been absolutely incredible but they weren't, for one reason only; being too heavily salted. The bone marrow and camembert were exquisitely cooked and absolutely delicious but almost every mouthful was incredibly salty. I truly wish that the chef had lightly salted the dish and allowed us to add as necessary. However when I was able to have a rare mouthful which wasn't salted both starters were delicious. As it was though, these dishes were okay. A positive is that the dishes arrived very hot which showed their freshness from being cooked, and this was true of the mains too. The mains were outstanding. The pork knuckle was akin to pork ribs in flavour and texture, and was incredibly tender and flavourful. The meat almost fell apart and the accompanying salad was exquisite. The pork was sold as barbecue flavour and though the sauce provided was indeed barbecue, it was definitely not homemade and therefore a massive oversight. It seemed to be of very low quality which detracted from an otherwise incredible main meal. The beef was equally good; delicious mashed potato with a generous portion of beef and sauce which was mopped up by the delicious bread. We visited some brilliant restaurants in Nice and these main course meals were among the best. The dessert was again very good. The crispy sweet base of the tart which was complemented by the decadent white chocolate filling, and balanced perfectly by very high quality raspberries. Overall the food was very good, let down by the starters and a minor gripe with the barbecue sauce. I wish I could give this restaurant 5* as I feel with some minor changes, it could quite comfortably achieve this but having been to some excellent restaurants of a similar model in Nice, L'Epicerie George isn't up there. Some minor changes would make this restaurant absolutely outstanding, and dare I say, one of the best restaurants in vieux-Nice. Setting - 0/5 (Due to stink and visibility of damp and mould) Service - 3/5 Starter - 3/5 (Too much salt) Main - 5/5 Dessert - 5/5

A great trip back in time to classic French bistro dining. Hearty, satisfying food perfectly prepared and delivered in intimate surroundings. The front of house chap is warm, welcoming, friendly and funny. Recommend the baked camembert and slow cooked beef cheeks.

Came across this place by accident, was wonderful. One waiter and one chef. They were both very busy, though pulled it off. Small menu, though everything we had was amazing. Simple food done very well.

Delicious French food. Authentic, hidden gem. Hole in the wall. Truffle & Camembert, beef stew with potatoes, raspberry tart. Full bodied house red. Warm cosy friendly atmosphere, connected with other locals and international people around the tables. The chef is basically a super woman doing it all her self - set up, prep, cooking, waitressing & bussing tables. So depending on the orders and tables the timing between courses may be slower than at a restaurant that runs like a well oiled machine. But she gave excellent attention checking in with customers, delicious food and didn’t seem to break a sweat with the packed restaurant. One of the best meals I had in Nice. Would definitely go again to try other dishes.

Incredibly lucky to get a table at this popular restaurant. I was walking around the area with my wife on our first night in Nice and happened to go past this welcoming looking restaurant. The owner was super friendly and gladly translated the menu for us. We ordered: The Camembert The bone marrow The carpaccio salad The beef stew Without exaggeration, we thoroughly enjoyed every exquisite dish. The bone marrow - so unique and delicious, the carpaccio salad - incredibly generous and yummy portion, the beef stew - fantastic flavourful seasoning, and the Camembert - excellently paired with truffle. We finished every dish clean, accompanied by lovely fresh bread. Thank you for a wonderful first night in France!

Absolutely worth making a reservation at this delightful restaurant. We booked a few weeks in advance and were not disappointed. The place is small but charming and the staff are very helpful - waiting on tables AND cooking! We tried the camembert and bone marrow for an entree (both are divine), beef with blueberries and beef with mushrooms (the mushroom sauce trumped the blueberries but both were delicious), and then shared chocolate fondant for dessert. The red wine (Orélie) was also perfect. Well worth the visit.

Arrived after 3 places that were unexpectedly closed on a Monday. This place needs more people to review itI was not dissappointed at all. The Camembert with truffles was rich the Beef Cheek Stew was spectacular; the beef was so soft, melted in my mouth and w the sauce perfectly complemented the meat and the potatoes. For a two person show this place rocks, Axel as you can see is a rockstar. ;)

Hidden little restaurant with very cozy atmosphere. Small menu but all we had was delicious. I had a beef tartare which was one of the best I ate. We also tried the white chocolate tart and the slow cooked beef. All amazing. The roasted potatoes sides were very tasty too.

The most amazing food we had in Nice - perfect flavour and portion, and good service. We felt really lucky to have booked it last minute, 100% recommended!

Eclectic little bistro with phenomenal food. Ambiance is incredible. Service fantastic. Baked camembert with truffle one of the best starters ever! Mains just as delicious (we had braised beef cheeks, and baked lamb shank) Go, you will not be disappointed. Make a booking, and cash only!!

Absolutely outstanding food - it was a really special meal. Excellent cooking - flavours were incredible and meat fell apart. Very good portion sizes. Service is very friendly and helpful. It is a really small restaurant, so bookings could be helpful. We will be back!

This restaurant was one of the highlights of our Nice adventure. The food and wine were absolutely divine (truffle Camembert and the lamb are a must), and our server Livia was wonderful.

Phenomenal restaurant! Not pretentious but excellent cuisine and a fun atmosphere. We ordered a range of entrees and mains and all were great. They only had two wine options but the red was one of the best we’d had on our trip.

Superb food and service. While we enjoyed our amazing food, our dog was enjoying a nice nap in a soft bed, the owner kindly organized for him ^^

Had the most amazing dinner at this little restaurant and we really appreciated it for what it was, authentic, reasonably priced and simply darn delicious. We ate here two nights on a row because we had such an amazing meal the first night and to compare for us, we have been on a 5 week holiday essentially eating out every night, we have attended a few Michelin star restaurants and this meal stood out to us as a Top 5. Yes the space is small, yes the doors need to be closed when it is cold out, yes there are only two people running the place but for what lacks, the cooking and the price point more then makes up for it.

The food is unbelievably good, the best meal we had our whole time in France. I cannot say enough good things!! We had the bone marrow, a pumpkin and Brie risotto, a pumpkin soup and braised lamb- all of which still make my mouth water at the memory. When you walk into the back area and see the kitchen they work with it is incredible the dishes they are able to put out! The chef was very helpful translating the menu for us (she also runs front of house and service). I wish we had eaten here every meal in Nice!! If I ever pass through again it will be my first stop.

Found this place after searching for the best restaurants in Nice on TripAdvisor. I managed to get a booking for my birthday thankfully. A very small restaurant which makes it all the more special and the host was very friendly and helpful as our French wasn't very good. We ordered the bone marrow for the starter, beef with blueberries and pork knuckle for main, and had split the two desserts between us. The bone marrow was definitely an experience, very tasty and bigger than I thought, it almost melts in your mouth. The mains were so exquisite I don't think words would do them justice, probably the best french cuisine I've ever had. Definitely worth visiting if you can reserve a table!