Wood-fired socca and Niçoise snacks on rue Bavastro: a straightforward introduction to the city's chickpea-flour speciality.
Chez Pipo makes a useful starting point for understanding what people mean by Niçoise food. The focus is socca, a thin chickpea-flour pancake cooked in the oven and served hot. This is a place to build a meal around local snacks rather than a conventional sequence of starter, main course and dessert.
The official menu extends that idea with topped soccas, pissaladière, small pan bagnat sandwiches and sweet chard pie. Sharing a few different items gives you a broader introduction to the city's repertoire. Check the ingredients of individual toppings: an anchovy garnish changes the suitability of a dish, even when its base is made from chickpeas or vegetables.
The address is on rue Bavastro, in the port neighbourhood. Le Fooding independently identifies the same restaurant and its socca-led cooking. For a day split between sightseeing and eating, its informal format offers a different experience from the tasting-menu restaurants elsewhere in this selection.
The restaurant's website specifies walk-ins rather than reservations. Allow some flexibility in your plans, and check the current opening notice before travelling: seasonal schedules can differ from the regular weekly timetable.
Highlights
- Socca is the central speciality.
- Several Niçoise dishes can be combined and shared.
Good to know
- The official website says no reservations.
- Check individual toppings and allergens before ordering.
Plan your visit
13 rue Bavastro, 06300 Nice, France
Walk-ins only, according to the official website.
Telephone: +33 4 93 55 88 82
Opening hours: Wednesday–Sunday, 11:30–14:30 and 17:30–22:00.
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