Chez Acchiardo Restaurant
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Four generations of Cuisine Nissarde on rue Droite since 1927
Restaurant
Lou Balico
Three generations of true Niçoise home cooking since 1979
Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed June 2026
Le Petit Marais / Riquier |
$$ Mid-range for Restaurant
| Tue–Sat 12:00–14:00, 19:00–22:00; closed Sun & Mon eve
| Last reviewed: Jun 2026 A family table since 1979, now into its third generation, near the Acropolis on the eastern Riquier edge. The kitchen keeps the real Niçoise repertoire, estocaficada (stockfish), petits farcis, sweet-chard tart, proper pan-bagnat, cooked from quality produce rather than for the camera. An institution for the cuisine the postcard versions only imitate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Lou Balico, reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.
Where is Lou Balico?
Lou Balico is located in Le Petit Marais / Riquier, Nice, 20 Avenue Saint-Jean-Baptiste, 06000 Nice.
What are the opening hours of Lou Balico?
Lou Balico is open Tue–Sat 12:00–14:00, 19:00–22:00; closed Sun & Mon eve.
What is Lou Balico best for?
Lou Balico is especially popular for Lunch, Dinner, Regional cuisine.
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