La Colombe D'Or - Saint-Paul-de-Vence

Upon entering the gorgeously stone-clad walls of La Colombe d'Or, you're instantly enveloped by an immediate air of sophistication and utmost class.

Better than 5 stars! Between the food, service and atmosphere, it doesn't get better than this. The atmosphere alone is impressive, to done alongside

We enjoyed a late lunch here on the patio, still astonished by the paintings in the hallwaysThe food was great.

I went to the Colombe d'Or to celebrate my friend birthday. I went there before and I was so impressed by this place that I needed to come back to share the experience with my best friend Gianni! This is an unique place which has been opened for more than 100 years. Picasso, Matisse, Braque and all the famous artists from the beginning of last century where coming here to eat and used to pay their bills with their pieces of art in exchange.... Now la Colombe d'Or has become like a private museum where you can come to eat and stay overnight because they have also few bedrooms. The open air terrace is full of plants and candle lights and you can eat sitting outside, the atmosphere is fantastic and the crowd that evening was a mixtures of locals, old and young and I also spotted 2 famous French movie stars ! The restaurant is at the entrance of St Paul the Vence and it looks almost unreal surrounded by sculptures and paintings of so many famous artists!The food was also very good which was a bonus because to be honest the place alone is magical. We sampled typical French cuisine with lots of fish courses and a very good rose' wine called the Whispering Angels The Grand Marnier soufflé was also to die for.....

I have always wanted to visit and the art did not disappoint. Sadly, however, the overall experience did. The terrace was crammed full and claustrophobic with no room between tables although that probably suited most of the customers who were clearly there to see and be seen rather than to enjoy the food and art.... boat owners and their bouncers. It reminded us of the experience we had at Nobu in Park Lane, full of the worst kind of tourists, over-rated and over-priced. Not an arty foodie haven as it had been when my parents used to visit in the 90's. The service was mixed..... one waiter in particular was extremely snotty. The food was good I suspect, but to be honest it was over-shadowed by the price and the ambience.