Our Italian restaurant, in the heart of Old Nice

la dolce vita

A summer feel, all year round

The flower market in the morning brings a cheerful atmosphere, and the Cours Saleya in the evening gives the place a festive mood.

Our two terraces complete the restaurant’s atmosphere: one, on the Cours Saleya side, is lively and friendly; the other, facing the sea, is calmer and more intimate. Two real sources of sharing and conviviality.

“Welcome to la mamma’s home, for the length of a meal.”

A vaulted floor, warm and intimate

The upper floor offers a vaulted ceiling in pale brick and soft lighting, bringing a feeling of warmth and intimacy. Your meal unfolds in a moment of complete serenity.

At Casa Leya, beige dominates and bathes us in a soft, peaceful atmosphere. Blue evokes the waters and the sky of the Mediterranean. And lemon yellow stands for the citrus so dear to Italians, whose sharpness and cheerfulness awaken every sense.

A lemon tree, symbol of balance and vitality

At the heart of our Italian restaurant stands a lemon tree. It recalls the one in the patio of the family house in Italy, and speaks of the sense of sharing.

Visible from outside the restaurant, this sculpture of driftwood branches holds glass bubbles, lemons and foliage. Hanging bulbs bring it to life from the floor above: a magical, warm atmosphere flows from this luminous sky.

Around it, the mood is light and softly lit, at once contemporary and traditional. The cement tiles, the grandmothers’ plates and the jars in the larder recall the family homes of our childhood.

a tavola !

A table in the sun awaits you

36 Cours Saleya, 06300 Nice
Open every day, 11.30am to 10.30pm non-stop · Dogs welcome
Bookings for parties of 8 or more only · No bookings in July and August