Eating vegetarian and vegan in Nice: addresses and specialities
Nice is far more veg-friendly than it looks: 100% vegan restaurants, patisseries and socca, a naturally plant-based Niçois speciality. The 2026 guide.
Good news for vegetarians and vegans: Nice has changed. The city now has 100% plant-based restaurants, vegan patisseries and a local cuisine that naturally offers a few gems — socca is vegan, Niçoise salad adapts, and the markets overflow with sun-ripened vegetables. Here is the guide verified in 2026.
The 100% veg addresses
- Amour Pâtisserie Végétale (2 Rue Foncet): Nice's reference vegan patisserie, founded in 2018 — 100% vegan pastries (often gluten-free too), coffee and brunch. Open Tuesday to Sunday;
- Paper Plane (14 Rue Gubernatis): 100% vegan café-restaurant, salads, plates and the famous "vegan niçoise salad", open Tuesday to Saturday;
- SAJ (35 Rue Droite, Old Nice): 100% vegetarian, Lebanese/Greek/Cypriot cuisine, clearly marked vegan options on the menu.
In total, more than a hundred veg-friendly establishments are listed in Nice — plenty of variety for a long stay.
Socca: the naturally vegan speciality
Socca is vegan by nature: chickpea flour, water, salt and pepper, cooked over a wood fire. At Chez Pipo (port) and Chez Thérésa (Cours Saleya), you eat it without a second thought — and pissaladière also comes in anchovy-free versions at some addresses. Stuffed vegetables and Niçoise salad adapt on request in most traditional restaurants.
Veg options in classic restaurants
More and more restaurants mark their vegetarian options: at 21 Paysans, the vegan starter and main are systematic on the menu; at Chez Pipo, spreads and anchovy-free options are flagged. When in doubt, the question "is it possible without meat?" works remarkably well in Niçois market cuisine.
Cooking for yourself
The Cours Saleya market and above all the Libération one (20-30% cheaper) overflow with sun-ripened fruit and vegetables. The organic shops in the centre (Biocoop, Naturalia) complete the offer for a perfect picnic — olives, tomatoes, socca and seasonal fruit.
FAQ
Are there vegan restaurants in Nice?
Yes: Amour Pâtisserie Végétale (patisserie-café), Paper Plane (café-restaurant) and SAJ (Levantine cuisine), plus more than a hundred veg-friendly establishments.
Is socca vegan?
Yes, socca is naturally vegan: chickpea flour, water, salt and pepper. Chez Pipo and Chez Thérésa serve it every day.
Are there vegan patisseries in Nice?
Yes, Amour Pâtisserie Végétale (2 Rue Foncet) is the reference: 100% vegan, often gluten-free, with weekend brunch.
Is Niçois cuisine suitable for vegetarians?
Far more than you'd think: socca, panisse, anchovy-free Niçoise salad, meat-free stuffed vegetables and vegetable markets.
Where to buy fresh produce for a picnic?
At the Libération market (20-30% cheaper than the Cours Saleya) and in the centre's organic shops.
Do traditional restaurants have veg options?
Yes, more and more: 21 Paysans systematically offers a vegan starter and main, and Chez Pipo flags its anchovy-free options.
