La Potinière
Price guide: Mid-range
13 Square Mérimée, Cannes, 06400
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Expert review of La Potinière
First-rate food at mid-range prices
Here's a place I've walked past many, many times and never, until recently, entered. Which shows you how bright I am. Almost bang opposite the Palais des Festivals, La Potinière doesn't announce itself with any great fanfares.
It doesn't have to. It's been serving Cannes - locals, visitors and the occasional celeb - with charm, skill and dazzlingly good food for 50 years or more. Now that I've been there twice, the place has leapt to the top of my "mid-range Cannes" league.
Food and drink:
Essentially, it's French Mediterranean fare prepared with great skill, attention to detail and a twist of invention. So expect excellent fish (the roast cod on a bed of vegetables is a stand-out, as is the wood-grilled sea-bass). Shellfish, too - but also splendid braised lamb and some pretty fine beef, as well.
In fact, it's got all bases covered.
Ambience:
Sunny and informal. The pavement terrace is the place to be if the weather's fit. Inside, it's light, clear and contmporary - with a sort of interior garden ambience.
Service:
Pretty much faultless - whether you are served by the charming young Lithuanian lady or one of her older, male colleagues. Cannes serving staff can be wildly off-hand, giving the impression that customers are nothing but a damned nuisance.
Not here, though. The attention's terrific and the smiles apparently genuine.
Location:
Opposite the Palais des Festivals, but a hop from La Croisette and the port.
Price advice:
This is the clincher. There's a plat-du-jour (dish of the day) at 14.50 euros - and a two course menu for 17.90 euros. For the quality on offer, such prices rate as bargains.
More information on La Potinière:
- Price guide:
- Type:
- Brasserie, Restaurant
- Food:
- French, Mediterranean
- Address:
- 13 Square Mérimée, Cannes, 06400
- Telephone:
- +33 493 390282
- Serves:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Opening times:
- Mon-Sat 12-2.30pm; 7pm-10.30pm. Closed Sundays.
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Reservations:
- Essential at peak times
Community comments (1)
Great value - get there early when the festivals are on.