Restaurant
Flaveur
The two-Michelin-star restaurant of brothers Gaël and Mickaël Tourteaux, pairing Niçois produce with spices and flavours gathered from other continents.
Le Chantecler
The Michelin-starred dining room of the Hotel Negresco, where chef Virginie Basselot cooks light, produce-led French cuisine under 18th-century wood panelling.
At a glance
- Type
- Gastronomic French, one Michelin star
- Area
- Promenade des Anglais, Nice, France
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Official site
- hotel-negresco-nice.com
Good to know
- One Michelin star
- Tableside service
- Private hire
Why we recommend it
Le Chantecler is the gastronomic restaurant of the Hotel Negresco, the grand hotel on the Promenade des Anglais, and it is one of the classic fine-dining addresses of the Riviera. In 2026 it holds one Michelin star and three toques from Gault&Millau.
The kitchen is led by Virginie Basselot, who holds the title Meilleur Ouvrier de France, one of the highest distinctions for a French chef. Her cooking is a light and sincere take on haute cuisine that pays tribute to the region, with fresh produce and vegetables from local growers at its heart. Menus follow the seasons, so the dishes on offer depend on what the producers of the Alpes-Maritimes and the coast are bringing in.
Service is part of the experience. The team still carves and flambés at the table in the traditional manner of a great hotel dining room, which is increasingly rare. The room itself is a period piece: the wood panelling dates from 1751, and the decoration recreates an eighteenth-century salon.
The restaurant opens from Wednesday to Sunday and is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, as well as on public holidays. Book in advance, particularly for weekend dinners and festive periods. There is no guest parking at the restaurant itself, so ask when booking about nearby options, or arrive on foot along the Promenade. Dress smartly; this is a formal setting. Staff speak English, Italian and German.
Le Chantecler suits special occasions, food lovers who enjoy classical service and guests of the hotel. It can also be booked for private events.
The Negresco itself is a five-star hotel with 121 rooms and 24 suites, listed as a historic building since 2003, and its collections span five centuries of art, from the Louis XIII period to modern works. Dinner at the Chantecler is a memorable way to see the inside of the building if you are not staying there.
The Negresco stands at 37 Promenade des Anglais, facing the sea, a short walk west of the Jardin Albert 1er and next door to the Villa Masséna museum. A stroll along the seafront before or after dinner is an obvious way to round off the evening.
Le Chantecler FAQs
Does Le Chantecler have a Michelin star?
Yes, it holds one Michelin star in 2026.
Who is the chef?
Virginie Basselot, Meilleur Ouvrier de France.
When is it open?
From Wednesday to Sunday. It is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and public holidays.
Is there a dress code?
It is a formal dining room in a grand hotel, so smart dress is expected.
What is special about the room?
Its wood panelling dates from 1751, set in an eighteenth-century style salon.
Is there tableside service?
Yes, dishes can be carved or flambéed at the table.
Is there parking?
The restaurant has no parking of its own; ask about nearby options when you book.
Where is it?
Inside the Hotel Negresco at 37 Promenade des Anglais, next to the Villa Masséna.