Comptoir du Marché

Comptoir Du Marché is a cosy bistro in the heart of Vieux-Nice on rue du Marché, created in 2011 in the spirit of a warm, family-run table. The chef describes the profession as one of passion and sharing and expresses a fondness for a cuisine of the seasons that brings constant change and variety to service. The house holds 2024 distinctions, with recognition from the Michelin Guide and Gault et Millau. Interiors are warm and friendly with two distinct dining areas: a bistro appointed with a wooden counter, panelling and vintage lighting, and a retro grandmother’s-kitchen room furnished with formica tables and vintage found objects. A terrace provides a lively street-side atmosphere. The kitchen centres on Mediterranean, seasonal cooking built around daily market arrivals and fresh local produce sourced from the nearby Nice market. The menu draws on family recipes, childhood memories and the team’s professional experience, blending classic recipes and influences from the owner’s Alsatian roots with up-to-date bistro technique to produce food both generous and refined. Specialties include pâté en croûte; grilled calamari with artichokes; a lean fish medallion with cockles and rosemary mashed potato; and beef stew.