A landmark of Niçoise street food, where socca is savored in its most authentic expression.
Located at 2 rue Miralheti in Vieux Nice, René Socca is an institution for locals and visitors alike. People come here to enjoy socca, the golden, fluffy chickpea galette served fresh from the oven, in a popular, lively atmosphere.
Socca is the star of the house, flame-cooked on large copper plates and served hot, simply seasoned with pepper. Other specialties from Nice include zucchini flower fritters, pissaladière, farcis and panisses. Everything is homemade, generous and available at very affordable prices.
Here, there's no traditional service: you order at the counter, then you can sit down in the dining room or on the terrace, as long as you take a drink. The atmosphere is simple, sometimes noisy, and the wait can be long at peak times. But the efficiency of the service more than makes up for the long queues, and the place remains true to its unadorned tradition.
The decor is modest, with large tables that are often shared. The atmosphere is relaxed, typical of a local cantine. We come here to eat quickly, well, and enjoy an authentic Old Nice experience.
Address: 2 rue Miralheti, 06300 Nice
Cuisine: traditional Nice specialities, socca, savoury snacks
Special features: counter service, drinks required to eat in, very affordable prices
Opening hours: open daily from 8.00 am to 9.00 pm
An unmissable Niçoise institution for a taste of the most faithful version of socca.
Unbeatable value for money to discover local flavours
Simple, efficient operation, just like the neighborhood snack bars of yesteryear
A place that's lively, warm, unpretentious and always full of life
NB: An ideal address for a quick, popular and typically Nice meal.