Discover the best rooftops in Nice!
Fancy making the most of Nice’s beauty while sipping a drink high above the rooftops, with breathtaking sea views? You can! Nice is home to plenty of rooftops in idyllic, stylish and welcoming settings. Nice Shopping shares its favourite spots with you!
TAULISSA
Taulissa means “on the rooftops” in Provençal. This culinary gem ticks all the boxes for a dream rooftop. Perched at the top of the 5-star Maison Albar – Le Victoria hotel, it boasts breathtaking 360° views. Michelin-starred chefs Glenn Viel and Fred Grava combine their creativity to offer friendly, locally inspired cuisine with Provençal influences and bold flavours.
PESCA
Located in the new Iconic complex overlooking Avenue Jean Médecin, rooftop restaurant PESCA towers above the heart of Nice. Here, you can enjoy impressive views over the city’s rooftops and a unique restaurant concept: a display of fish and seafood for you to choose from according to your tastes and create your own menu. Your selection is then prepared in the open kitchen. Straight from the fishmonger’s counter to your plate!
Farago on the Roof
Located on the 8th floor of the AC Hotel, this must-visit spot combines panoramic views with Spanish- and Italian-inspired dishes created by chef Vincenzo Tuccillo. What do we love most? The summery atmosphere, brought to life by regular music nights, including live soul and pop duos at sunset. On Sundays, you can also enjoy the Sunday Grill, featuring Mediterranean specialities such as sumac labneh, homemade hummus and grilled aubergine caviar.
SEEN by Olivier
Perched at the top of the prestigious Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel, this stunning venue instantly wins you over with its elegant contemporary décor and cuisine combining Niçoise flavours, Asian specialities and Brazilian touches. Every Friday and Saturday evening from 7pm to 11pm, this exceptional rooftop comes alive with a chic yet relaxed atmosphere. Overlooking the sea and the rooftops of Vieux-Nice, it is the perfect place to sip signature cocktails at sunset, accompanied by carefully curated DJ sets and a distinctly vibrant atmosphere.
Zest Sky Bar
Perched at the top of the Sheraton hotel, just opposite the airport, this spot offers impressive 360° views over the Mediterranean as well as a unique panorama of the airport runways. With its stunning rooftop pool, perfect for sipping a drink by the water, it is an ideal spot for a sunny lunch or a lively aperitif. Enjoy delicious fresh sharing plates and citrus-infused cocktails, all set to a lively programme of events that changes throughout the week.
Mama Shelter
It’s the most colourful rooftop in town! With its laid-back, “home from home” atmosphere, the Mama Shelter rooftop invites you to gather around large tables and share delicious crispy pizzas, homemade dishes and creative cocktails. The perfect spot for long evenings with friends, with plenty of entertainment throughout the seasons and events well worth keeping an eye on via their page!
Elaio
Perched on the rooftop of Le Méridien hotel, this venue offers a modern, elegant and light-filled escape. Elaio’s menu showcases highly refined Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. A sophisticated spot, perfect for enjoying the mild evenings of the French Riviera with breathtaking views over Nice.
Bella Ciela
Perched on the rooftop of the Marriott Notre-Dame hotel, this venue combines a friendly atmosphere with a sense of escape right in the city centre, complete with urban views. Its speciality: vibrant, indulgent Latina Food, perfect for sharing delicious tapas and cocktails throughout the evening. The venue also comes alive during the week with themed nights, DJ sets and live music.
Splendid
This historic rooftop terrace offers incredible 360° views over the rooftops and mountains surrounding Nice. Beside the Splendid pool, in an intimate and timeless atmosphere, it is the perfect place for a light lunch in the shade or a sophisticated cocktail by candlelight after dark.
Le Plongeoir
It’s the iconic spot every Niçois knows and loves! Perched on its historic rock six metres above the waves, this extraordinary and unusual venue offers spectacular 360° views over the Mediterranean. Whether you choose the lounge bar or the restaurant, you can enjoy a truly unique setting while sampling a refined menu filled with delicate summer flavours.
Moon Bar
On the 8th floor of the Aston La Scala Hotel, this rooftop terrace has two different sides to it. From 10am to 5pm, it is all about relaxing in the sunshine and enjoying light cuisine. From 6pm until midnight, the venue transforms into an exclusive panoramic lounge where you can share chef Stéphane Furlan’s carefully crafted tapas.
Rooftop 17
This is the secret spot created by the Hôtel Monsigny, perfect for heading skywards after a day spent exploring the city. Tucked away from prying eyes and just a stone’s throw from Libé’, it is the perfect place to relax with friends in a jacuzzi with 360° views over Nice. From 4pm to midnight, seven days a week, watch the sunset while enjoying delicious tapas and a good glass of Provence wine.
Bocca Nissa
This stunning green rooftop garden in the heart of Vieux-Nice needs no introduction. Alongside the indulgent Mediterranean dishes made for sharing on the Bocca Nissa rooftop, the atmosphere steps up a gear from 8pm, when the venue switches to party mode with exclusive DJ sets from Wednesday to Saturday night.
Calade
Perched at the top of the Radisson Blu, this rooftop offers spectacular views suspended between sky and sea. Come here to enjoy Mediterranean dishes overlooking the Baie des Anges and, above all, its Sunset evenings with DJ sets every Friday and Saturday throughout the summer.
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