Restaurant Boccaccio, 7 rue Masséna, NICE, France

I'm not much of a fan of the riviera. St. Tropez is ok, but Cannes makes my flesh crawl, and since I've only ever been there when the place is heaving with conventioners getting a decent meal in the evening is a real battle. The trick of course is to stay out of the town if possible - and Nice is just a short train hop away.

BOCCACCIO, located in Nice's pedestianised zone, is worth a trip just for the remarkable interior. It's like eating in the dining room of Nemo's Nautilus and the round booth tables give each dinner the best possible view of the surroundings.

The food itself keeps up with the stunning decour. Huge platters of seafood are sublimely fresh and perfectly executed, or if you're not eating in a group then individual dishes deliver classic French fish cuisine that will live in the memory. I'd recommend Bouillabaisse or just let them simply grill whatever's fresh with lemon or a little sauce. The dessert selection is more eclectic with dishes from across Europe in hearty portions. Be sure to save room. Service was immaculate and several of the waiters speak English. Expect to pay 40 euros a head.