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Papayou

35 rue de la Prefecture, 06300 Nice, France (Old Town / Vieux Nice)
+33 4 93 80 15 97
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Ranked #77 of 1,059 restaurants in Nice
Cuisines: French, Italian, Thai
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Old Town / Vieux Nice
Restaurant details
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Old Town / Vieux Nice
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San Francisco
Senior Contributor
30 reviews 30 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 via mobile

Found this place accidentally while walking around the old town. Turned out to be a great meal. Well-executed dishes coupled with good service and atmosphere, it was a perfect end to a wet and rainy weekend in Nice. Where is Spring??.?.

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Farsund, Norway
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

We were 6 persones and had booked in advance. After reviewing all the positive comments on Tripadvisor we were looking forward to a great food experience, but I have to admit I was a bit disappointed. The service was slow and they did not have enough meat for the wok dishes we ordered. Then again when the wok dishes arrived... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

After seeing so many positive reviews on Tripadvisor, I arrived with big expectations and unlike the previous comment, I was not disappointed whatsoever. From the moment we walked through the door, Diego & Mariana and the entire 'Papayou' staff made us feel very welcome in this intimate spirited restaurant. I'm not a massive fan of French cuisine, but the food... More

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Billericay/Nice
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

This is just a wonderful restaurant. If you want to try something different, then the Thai influenced menu will satisfy you, and the Nicoise specialilties are as good as anything in Nice.

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Oslo, Norway
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11 reviews 11 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2013

There are so many restaurants in Nice that you are sure to choose both the wrong one and the right one if you dine out frequently. For us, the service, the food and the wine were so lovely at Papayou, giving us an incentive to come back, and to reccomend it to friends. We were there on two occasions, and... More

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Bristol, England
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17 reviews 17 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2012

A little gem if you can find it-Thai and French Fusion which works amazingly, great service, great location also as off the tourist path and brilliant food each time i've been over the last few years. I'd definitely recommend giving it a try!

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Chicago, illinois
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34 reviews 34 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2012

We entered Papayou just because we liked the decor and environment, with no preconceived idea of what to expect. It was delicious, simple and a wonderful surprise. Kind and efficient service. The food was a tribute to the local ingredients and savoir faire. We just loved it.

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London, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2012

Following excellent reviews on tripadvisor, I took two friends to Papayou 2 nights ago. Food was delicious - but the gentleman who served us was proper rude. His default language seemed to be 'no' or 'no time', in a abrupt and irritated way. We felt us being there was inconvenience to him. Such as shame though - as it could... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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27 reviews 27 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2012 via mobile

Delicious food and attentive and pleasant service. Staff speak English and aren't afraid to use it! Food is a selection of Asian, French and Italian. The portions are good too. We had veg spring rolls (three large), marinated salmon with Creme fraiche. And for mains Gnocci with sausage and aubergine risotto. All delicious. Had a drink in the lovely Les... More

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Reading, United Kingdom
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17 reviews 17 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2012 via mobile

This restaurant offers a fusion (as defined by the French) of italian, french and thai food. The service was pleasant and friendly, offering the choice to sit inside and out and also gave us the time to eat and talk as well. The food as with most restaurants in the area are simple dishes but cooked well. The choice on... More

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