Where to Eat Late at Night in Nice (2026)
In Nice, most kitchens close around 10pm, which makes finding a genuine late dinner harder than it looks. For this guide, we kept only the places whose kitchens actually serve food until roughly 11pm and beyond, deliberately leaving out anything that shuts by about 10pm. The list is short but honest: we didn't pad it with places that close early. Whether you're looking for a table after a long evening or simply prefer to dine late, these eight spots were chosen by their hours and will genuinely feed you late at night.
The Last Tables in Vieux Nice
The old town's narrow lanes stay alive well into the evening. These two addresses keep their kitchens open past 11pm in Vieux Nice, ideal for a late dinner or a late-night plate in the heart of the historic quarter.
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In the heart of Vieux Nice, this small, characterful French-Mediterranean bistro is known for its homemade pasta. The kitchen stays open Tuesday to Saturday from 7pm to 11:30pm, making it one of the rare addresses in the old town where you can genuinely eat late. That's exactly what draws the local regulars who love its intimate, warm atmosphere and neighbourhood feel. A solid, honest choice for a late dinner; closed Sunday and Monday.
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In the old town, this lively, buzzy spot is built around craft cocktails and tapas. Open in the evenings, El Merkado is made for grazing late and lingering over a good cocktail. Its kitchen isn't aimed at a heavy brasserie-style dinner; it leans more on shareable tapas and the energy of a bar. For anyone looking for a table that's still open late and a lively atmosphere, it's a good Vieux Nice night stop. It's worth checking the hours seasonally.
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Brasseries and Trattorias Open Until 11pm
The real backbone of Nice's late hours is its brasseries and trattorias: unflashy but reliable addresses that keep sending out plates until 11pm on continuous or late service. All three are honest examples of neighbourhood cooking.
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In the Libération neighbourhood, this Italian trattoria runs on family warmth. Open continuously Tuesday to Saturday from noon to 11pm, it's ideal for anyone after pasta and pizza late in the evening. The classic trattoria plates and convivial neighbourhood atmosphere make a late dinner relaxed and unfussy. Closed Sunday and Monday, it's a reliable address for a hot plate even at a late hour.
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In the Magnan district, this family-run neighbourhood brasserie runs continuous service from around 7am until 11pm. Its everyday Niçois-Italian cooking turns a late dinner into a simple, affordable option. Its unfussy, down-to-earth feel makes it a genuine local address rather than a tourist trap. Late closing hours and daily opening make it a reliable stop for anyone looking to eat late at night.
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In Libération, this well-established seafood brasserie is known for its oysters and platters. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 9am to 11pm, it serves those after fresh seafood late into the evening. Its oysters and platters suit a late table as well as a long lunch; the seafood season runs roughly from September to May. On Sundays it's open only until 3pm, and it's closed on Monday. The right address for a proper seafood table late at night.
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Le Petit Marais: Open Past Midnight
Near Riquier, Le Petit Marais is the neighbourhood that genuinely stays open late in Nice. These three addresses run all day and carry their service past midnight: places where you can still find a plate and a glass at the very latest hours.
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In Le Petit Marais, this all-day café and wine bistro runs continuous service Tuesday to Saturday from 8am to 12:30am. From breakfast to apéro to a late dinner, that flexibility makes it one of the rare Nice addresses genuinely open past midnight. Its concept built around natural wine and seasonal market cooking is ideal for anyone after a glass and a plate late in the evening. It closes earlier on Sunday and is closed Monday.
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With its industrial-chic look, this café-bar and bistro has become a neighbourhood institution. Open daily from 9am to 12:30am, it's the right stop for anyone after a drink and a casual plate late in the evening. Its wines by the glass and everyday bistro cooking offer a warm, welcoming atmosphere even at the latest hours. To experience Le Petit Marais's lively, inclusive feel, it's a reliable night address that's open every day.
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In Le Petit Marais, this all-day bistro turns out creative plates with a Mediterranean accent. Open Thursday to Monday from 10am to 11pm, it offers flexible cooking that runs from brunch to a late dinner. Its chef-driven, seasonal and creative approach makes it a good choice for anyone after more than an ordinary plate late in the evening. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday, it's a modern, characterful address for a late dinner.
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Nice may look like a nightlife city, but most kitchens close early, which is why this list was deliberately kept short and honest. The eight addresses here were chosen by their hours and genuinely serve food until roughly 11pm and beyond. From the last tables in Vieux Nice to the spots in Le Petit Marais open past midnight, we've gathered the places where you can really eat late at night. We recommend checking seasonal hours before you set out, as closing times in Nice can vary with the season.