Nice Vegan – A Vegan Perspective on Nice
Nice combines Mediterranean light, the glittering Côte d’Azur and a surprisingly lively vegan scene. In the lanes of the old town (Vieux Nice), along the Promenade des Anglais and around Place Garibaldi, you’ll find everything your heart desires, from purely vegan starred cuisine to a vegan hot dog. This guide shows you the best vegan addresses in Nice, where to stay vegan-friendly, and how to enjoy the pearl of the Riviera at ease.
🗺️ Vegan Locations in Nice at a Glance
● 1 = vegan-friendly hotel, ● 2–9 = vegan restaurants, cafés & snack spots. Tap a name to open the location in Google Maps:
- Hotel Florence Nice – Vegan-friendly hotel, central near the sea & old town
- Racines – Michelin star for vegan fine-dining cuisine, France’s only starred vegan restaurant
- Dirty Vegan Burgers by Taster – Purely vegan burgers, fries & nuggets
- Oliviera – Mediterranean cuisine in historic Vieux Nice
- Paper Plane – Creative plant-based menu near the beach
- Pizza da Francesco – Vegan pizza with plant-based cheese
- HUG Café – Café with vegan, gluten-free cakes and snacks
- Amour Patisserie Végétale – Fully plant-based, gluten-free pâtisserie
- Le Country Store – Coffee house with vegan cakes near Place Masséna
Vegan Hotels in Nice
Anyone travelling vegan appreciates a place that thinks ahead. In Nice, the Hotel Florence Nice is a great choice: centrally located, just a few steps from the sea and the old town, with attention to plant-based requests. Best to mention your vegan diet already when booking, so the kitchen can plan ahead with ease.
You’ll find more vegan-friendly properties along the Côte d’Azur in our overview of vegan hotels in France. Compare availability & prices for Nice →
Vegan & Vegan-Friendly Restaurants in Nice
Purely Vegan
Racines is the sensation of the city: chef Bruno Cirino earned a Michelin star here for his vegetarian fine-dining cuisine, with vegan dishes available on request – one of the very few Michelin-starred vegetarian restaurants in France. An experience for special occasions (reservations essential). More down-to-earth but just as popular: Dirty Vegan Burgers by Taster with purely vegan burgers, fries and nuggets in a casual fast-food format.
Vegan-Friendly & Mediterranean
- Oliviera (Vieux Nice) – charming venue in the historic quarter with Mediterranean cuisine and a great love of regional olive oil.
- Paper Plane – just minutes from the beach, with an almost entirely plant-based, creative menu.
- Pizza da Francesco – pizzeria established for over 35 years, with five vegan pizzas made with plant-based cheese and egg-free dough, hand-shaped by the pizza maker.
- HUG Café (Notre-Dame neighbourhood, Rue de Suisse 2) – cosy café with vegan and gluten-free cakes and snacks near Avenue Jean Médecin.
Cafés, Sweets & Bakeries
- Amour Patisserie Végétale – tiny, fully plant-based, gluten-free and organic-certified pâtisserie. Perfect for a sweet break.
- Le Country Store (near Place Masséna) – cosy coffee house with homemade scones, vegan cakes and specialty coffee made from organic local ingredients.
Vegan Snacks on the Go
Nice’s most famous street food is naturally vegan: socca, a thin, crispy flatbread made from chickpea flour, olive oil and salt – fresh off the griddle at old-town stalls and the Cours Saleya market. Pair it with ratatouille and market-fresh fruit and vegetables from Cours Saleya. Watch out with pan-bagnat and pissaladière – these are usually not vegan.
Getting There, Tours & Experiences
Travel sustainably: Nice is well connected from Central Europe by night train and TGV; Nice-Ville station is centrally located. Check train connections & prices →
Discover the Côte d’Azur: a day trip to the hill villages of Èze, to Monaco and Monte-Carlo belongs on every Nice itinerary. Book a Riviera tour from Nice →
Do more: from old-town tours to boat trips – find an overview of all experiences here for Nice.
Book a table: popular spots like Racines fill up quickly – reservations are worthwhile. Reserve restaurants in Nice →
Practical Tips for Vegan Travelers in Nice
- Best location: stay in or near Vieux Nice – from there, the old town, market and promenade are all walkable.
- Best time to visit: spring and early autumn are ideal: mild, sunny and less crowded than midsummer.
- Getting around: the modern tram takes you cheaply from the station to the sea; much is comfortably walkable.
- Market tip: the Cours Saleya (morning flower and vegetable market) is a must – ideal for fresh vegan snacks.
Frequently Asked Questions: Vegan in Nice
Is Nice vegan-friendly?
Very. With Racines, Nice has one of the very few Michelin-starred vegetarian restaurants in France (vegan on request), plus numerous purely vegan and vegan-friendly venues, a vegan pâtisserie, and a naturally vegan street-food classic in socca.
What’s the best vegan restaurant in Nice?
For fine dining (vegetarian, vegan on request), Racines. Simple and purely vegan: Dirty Vegan Burgers by Taster, Paper Plane and Pizza da Francesco.
Are there typical Niçoise dishes that are vegan?
Yes – socca (chickpea flatbread) and ratatouille are classic and plant-based. With pan-bagnat and pissaladière, it’s best to ask.
What’s the best way to get to Nice?
Climate-friendly by train (TGV/night train) to Nice-Ville. From the airport, the tram gets you into the centre in about 30 minutes.
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