La Petite Chapelle
- March 28, 2006
- Rated 4 of 5 by
am331 from New Jersey, New Jersey
When we got off the bus in St. Paul de Vence, it was lunch time and we were hungry. When you first enter the main square outside the town entrance, you will see the famous and expensive Colombe d’Or restaurant, but we opted for the smaller and slightly hidden from view "La Petite Chapelle" restaurant which has great views and even better food.
My husband ordered the "formule", which included a glass of wine, special of the day, and coffee, all for €14. The special was a veal dish in a delicious sauce, with fries and green beans. I opted for the typical Salad Nicoise and a glass of red wine. We were also given bread. For dessert I ordered the crème bruleé, but it was slightly burnt on top and the custard underneath was a bit too pudding-y for my taste, still it was not bad.
The restaurant was not too crowded and there was indoor and outdoor seating, both with spectacular views! The waiter was also very helpful and sweet.
They do not accept Master Card or AmEx, although there is a sticker on the door indicating that they do!
All in all, a much better option than it's pricy neighbor (Colombe D'or), for rustic, simple French fare in a relaxing setting!
From journal Nice and the Cote d'Azur, Land of La Belle Epoque