Restaurant Le Safari brings traditional local cuisine into one of Nice’s busiest and most visible dining locations: Cours Saleya in the heart of Old Nice. The tourism office notes that it has operated since 1973 and highlights both its regional menu and its Authentic Nice Cuisine accreditation. That makes it especially relevant for travelers looking for authentic local cuisine restaurants on the Côte d’Azur without leaving the city’s main historic-food corridor.

Quick facts
- Best for: Local dishes on Cours Saleya, Travelers wanting a classic central Old Nice restaurant
- Known for: Regional dishes and local specialties in a long-running Cours Saleya restaurant.
Why it ranks
Le Safari ranks here because it combines three useful signals for this guide: a documented opening date in 1973, official Authentic Nice Cuisine accreditation, and a prime Cours Saleya address where travelers actually go when they search where to eat local food on the French Riviera. The result is a credible, central, and easy-to-use restaurant for traditional Nice dishes.
Location and links
- Address: 1 cours Saleya, 06300 Nice
- Official website
Service area and category
- City: Nice
- Region: Alpes-Maritimes
- Country: France
Editorial summary
Restaurant Le Safari brings traditional local cuisine into one of Nice’s busiest and most visible dining locations: Cours Saleya in the heart of Old Nice. The tourism office notes that it has operated since 1973 and highlights both its regional menu and its Authentic Nice Cuisine accreditation. That makes it especially relevant for travelers looking for authentic local cuisine restaurants on the Côte d’Azur without leaving the city’s main historic-food corridor.