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1. Alexandre
$$$$ | |Double Michelin–starred chef Michel Kayser adds a personal touch both to the elegant modern dining room and library sitting room where you can enjoy a drink before tucking into local specialties and seasonal menus transformed into delicious works of art. Scallops from the Camargue coast served with a luscious ravioli stuffed with celery cream and black garlic; plump white asparagus from the sands of Aigues Mortes with a sabayon and elderberry vinegar; and thyme-infused Aveyron lamb with carrots, turnip, and kumquat may not leave room for tender local strawberries from the Gard infused with kaffir lime served with sage sorbet. The terrace opens to an extensive park with century-old trees, and often apricots and peaches plucked from the overhanging branches will appear on your plate, magically transformed into some delicious creation. Though the restaurant is outside Nîmes proper, it's a favorite Provence pilgrimage spot.
2 rue Xavier Tronc, Rte. de l'Aeroport, Nîmes, Occitania, 30128, France04–66–70–08–99Known For
- Top-notch tasting menus
- Lovely garden terrace
- Seasonal, regional products
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No dinner Sun. and Wed., Reservations essential -
2. Bistrot Le République
$$ | |This quintessential locals' hangout is packed for lunch pretty much year-round thanks to dishes that are deeply French and deeply satisfying. The traditional bistro decor—long bar, leatherette banquettes, large mirrors, and brass railings—has something to do with the appeal of this marvelous restaurant that's casual in every sense except when it comes to food and wine.
3 rue de la République, Nîmes, Occitania, 30000, France04–66–64–26–17Known For
- Exceptional service
- Unpretentious atmosphere
- Bistro lunch classics
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed weekends. No dinner -
3. Duende
$$$$ | |Duende, that irresistible magnetic force radiated by a performer to transport an audience, is precisely what two Michelin–star chef Nicolas Fontaine (channeling Pierre Gagnaire who designed the menus) conjures in the dining room of the Art Deco–era Hotel L'Imperator. A sophisticated spot to be sure, but it's also expressive of Nîmes's earthy, independent spirit in dishes that pair the exotic with the local: Mediterranean jumbo shrimp à l'Amontillado with local Camargue rice and mango in a passion fruit emulsion or a butter-poached catch of the day with camus artichokes, green olives, and a parsley-anchovy sauce. Lamb comes from the nearby Alpilles, and produce is sourced from the Gard's top organic farmers.
15 rue Gaston Boissier, Nîmes, Occitania, 30900, France04–66–21–94–34Known For
- 1,000-plus wines to choose from
- Historical dining room
- Impeccable service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Mon.–Thurs., Reservations essential -
4. Gard Ô Vin
$ | |This convivial wine bar, tucked in a corner near a pretty square in the Old Town, is the best place for tasting local wines. The selection of excellent-value wines by the glass allows you to take in (literally) the vast wealth of the Côtes du Rhône, deliciously accompanied by local cheeses, charcuterie, or salad plates.
3 pl. du Marché, Nîmes, Occitania, 30000, France09–52–15–79–74Known For
- Friendly and fun atmosphere
- Top-quality food
- Wine-lover's paradise
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch Tues. and Wed. -
5. Jérôme Nutile
$$$$ | |The vaulted dining room provides an excellent backdrop for camera-ready "haute couture" dishes that taste as good as they look and have garnered the chef a Michelin star. For an atmosphere that's a little less formal, the colorful Bistr'AU offers a fine prix-fixe menu; both restaurants are part of the Jérôme Nutile empire—which also includes a hotel and a boutique—that's set on a pretty old farm just outside the city.
351 chemin Bas du Mas de Boudan, Nîmes, Occitania, 30000, France04–66–40–65–65Known For
- Warmest welcome
- Quality service
- Beautiful bucolic setting
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed., Reservations essential -
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6. Skab
$$$$ | |Don't be put off by the name—a blend of the initials of owners Sébastien Kieffer and Alban Barbette—because this restaurant has an enchanting shaded garden terrace and a seasonal menu by chef Damien Sanchez that will not disappoint. Crispy Provençal lamb with fresh vegetables makes for a great main dish, and for dessert there's poached apple on a crispy pastry with apple jelly, nougat, heavy cream, and gingerbread ice cream. Fixed-price menus run €95–€130, but the €50 weekday lunch menu is a great value—if you can get a table.
7 rue de la République, Nîmes, Occitania, 30000, France04–66–21–94–30Known For
- Outstanding wine list
- Pretty outdoor courtyard
- Gluten-free and vegetarian options
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Mon., and last 2 wks in Apr., Reservations essential -
7. L'Impé Brasserie
$$$$ | |The chic little sister brasserie to the Hôtel L'Imperator's gastronomic Duende restaurant is your best bet in the city for a memorable meal that won't break the bank. What's more, Duende's Michelin-starred chef presides over the kitchen, putting out perfectly executed comfort food made with ingredients sourced from the Occitane. You can eat in the relaxed dining room or outdoors under towering plane trees and serenaded by a gurgling fountain The three- and four-course prix-fixe menus cost €38–€68.
15 rue Gaston Boissier, Nîmes, Occitania, 30900, France04–66–21–03–74Known For
- Nicolas Fontaine's second restaurant (menu by Pierre Gagnaire)
- Beautiful terrace
- Top-quality products
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Rate Includes: Reservations essential -
8. La Marmite
$ | |On nice days, the lively scene in the dining room spills out onto a spacious terrace, though both are lovely places to enjoy something from the short menu of home-style dishes that's made even more irresistible by the fact that nothing on it costs more than €17 (three-course lunch menu, €16). Look for such comfort foods as spelt risotto with veal and cèpes or pork caillettes (meatballs) with chard and pickles; for dessert, consider the melting chocolate mousse cake that's just like the one grandmère makes.
13 rue de l'Agau, Nîmes, Occitania, 3000, France04–66–29–98–23Known For
- Fresh, home-cooked dishes
- Great value
- Central location
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No dinner Tues. and Wed., Reservations essential -
9. Le Chabanais
$ | |This under-the-radar cave à manger, for people who want to eat and drink well without the fuss of a fancier place, specializes in small plates with big flavors. Try the morteau sausage with lentils and pickled onions, the briny oysters in an herb-infused broth, or the tender pork cheeks with sweet corn cream—all accompanied by a feisty natural wine. Plates are intended to be shared, but that's up to you.
13 rue de l'Étoile, Nîmes, Occitania, 30000, France06–64–85–77–03Known For
- Big selection of wines for any budget
- Sidewalk dining
- Gently priced
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch. Closed Sun. and Mon. Sept.–June and weekends July–Aug.
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