Benvenuti
Generous Italian cuisine in the heart of Old Nice
Welcome to Casa Leya, on the famous Cours Saleya. Discover home-made Italian cuisine, prepared with produce carefully selected in Italy and locally.
Take a seat on the Cours Saleya side, facing the Mediterranean, or in our warm dining room, and enjoy the Niçoise dolce vita around a fine table.
Our credo: sharing quality Italian food, served with passion.
all’aperto
Two separate terraces
Facing the Mediterranean
A beautiful sea view: the Nice sun over the Mediterranean at lunchtime, and a glorious sunset in the evening. A sea-view restaurant in Nice, between the Cours Saleya and the Promenade des Anglais, for lunch or dinner facing the Mediterranean.
In the heart of the flower market
The lively, cheerful atmosphere of the market enhances every dish enjoyed on the terrace.
che gusto !
Our Italian menu
We renew our “home-made” menu twice a year to offer you the best seasonal produce: ingredients selected one by one, in Italy and locally, cooked by a passionate chef and served by a smiling team.
From the great classics of Italian cuisine (pizzas, pasta and much more) to lesser-known flavours created throughout the year.
- Antipasti
Creamy burrata, fine cured meats and market vegetables to open the appetite.
- Insalate
All the freshness of the Cours Saleya market, dressed the Italian way.
- Pizze
Home-made dough and produce selected in Italy — among the best in Nice.
- Pasta
Fresh and generous, cooked to order by a passionate chef.
- Pesce e carne
Seasonal fish and meat, prepared according to the day’s delivery.
- Dolci
Tiramisù, pavlova and home-made gelati: la dolce vita right through to dessert.
grazie mille !
★★★★★
« We had an absolutely fantastic time. On the plate: the cooking is quite simply magnificent! Every dish, from starters to desserts, was delicate and faultless in taste. On the service side: an extremely warm welcome. A must if you are passing through Nice. »
Marwa Ben ArabGoogle review · July 2026
★★★★★
« A superb discovery in the heart of the Cours Saleya. We had a very pleasant time on the terrace, enjoying a genuinely lovely atmosphere. The service was impeccable. The dishes are generous and tasty, with a special mention for the burrata pizza, perfectly cooked. »
Camille DuvalGoogle review · July 2026
★★★★★
« A very fine address on the Cours Saleya. The terrace, set under the arcades facing the Baie des Anges, is quite simply magical. The setting is exceptional, with that unique view over the Mediterranean that makes all the charm of Nice. The welcome is warm, the service attentive and the cooking of real quality. »
Nicolas PaoliGoogle review · July 2026
★★★★★
« Excellent restaurant! We were very well received from the moment we arrived. We were lucky enough to have a table with a sea view, which made the meal even more enjoyable. The waitress was very smiling and attentive, the dishes excellent and the service impeccable. We will gladly return! »
MathisGoogle review · July 2026
★★★★★
« Coming from Normandy, we really enjoyed this lunch break in a magnificent setting. And top-class service! Excellent food at a reasonable price. Thanks to the young waitress, so friendly and smiling! We will be back without hesitation! »
Jeremy HueGoogle review · July 2026
★★★★★
« After two visits during my trip to Nice, this is definitely my favourite restaurant. Their pasta is always good, the burger has fresh ingredients and was cooked exactly as I asked. My partner and I loved this place and I would highly recommend it! »
Cian DunneGoogle review · July 2026
★★★★★
« Very good service, the pizzas are delicious! Great terraces, one on the Cours Saleya side and one under the arcades, facing the sea! I recommend it! »
Flo DorothéeGoogle review · August 2026
★★★★★
« A perfect welcome! A waitress who took great care of us, really appreciated in this heat. Thank you to her, for her generosity and the speed of her service. »
Carlone KatyGoogle review · July 2026
★★★★★
« We stopped here and discovered that they had a lovely terrace overlooking the Promenade, with a pleasant breeze on a hot day. We had a salad, a pizza and some Parma ham. Everything was so good. Thank you for your hospitality. »
Grant McAlpineGoogle review · July 2026
★★★★★
« A lovely experience! A very pleasant surprise with this restaurant: kind waitresses, fairly quick service. We had a sharing board to start, delicious. The ham delicious, the burrata a delight, the cocktails likewise — I recommend the “Casa Leya” with gin. »
La ronde En voyageGoogle review · May 2025
★★★★★
« A restaurant that met all our expectations: professional owner and a very smiling waitress, quick service, delicious dishes. Value for money entirely fair. This is the second time we have been, and we will return without hesitation. »
Lucile RadioGoogle review · April 2025
★★★★★
« We were lucky enough to eat outside in full sun with a sea view, but even inside it is very pretty. Never disappointed by the dishes: I recommend this Italian restaurant for both the service and the food. »
Victorine AymoninGoogle review · 2024
★★★★
« A trendy and tasty Italian restaurant. The produce is fresh and of good quality. The plates are generous and full of flavour. The service is smiling and quick. The place is warm and bright: a good address to share with friends. »
piemalichoGoogle review · 2019
★★★★★
« Very tasty pizza and great service by Alexandre. The restaurant has a fantastic location. Definitely a restaurant that we will visit again in Nice. »
Camille HosseiniGoogle review · August 2026
★★★★★
« Went there for late dinner — it was fully packed outside, but we were seated pretty fast. The staff was friendly. The food was great, we ordered cocktails, pizza and burrata. Definitely recommend if you're craving good italian food. »
Sophie OvcharenkoGoogle review · August 2026
★★★★★
« Excellent place, the food was delicious, the portions were big and the waiters were very kind. Highly recommend this place! »
Patriks BaijersGoogle review · August 2026
★★★★★
« They served us delicious meals for reasonable prices and they also had gluten free meals on their menu, which was great because of our celiac friend. The staff was also nice and helped us with everything. »
Tobias MichalinaGoogle review · July 2026
A one-of-a-kind setting
Sharing is the watchword at Casa Leya, and its warm decor reflects that generosity. Beneath a vaulted ceiling of pale brick, you will find a cosy upper floor, perfect for a convivial moment.
A large lemon tree stands at the centre of the trattoria, admired from the upper floor. Its hanging bulbs create a softly lit atmosphere.
Groups welcomed like family
Birthday, company lunch, seminar or a large table of friends: Casa Leya welcomes your groups of up to 80 people in the heart of the restaurant, at lunch and dinner.
Table service or buffet, as you wish: our team does everything to make your event a warm and delicious moment.
a tavola !
A table in the sun awaits you
36 Cours Saleya, 06300 Nice
Open every day, 11.30am to 10pm non-stop · Dogs welcome
Bookings for parties of 8 or more only · No bookings in July and August
Casa Leya
the taste of Italy
36 Cours Saleya
06300 Nice
Every day
11.30am – 10pm non-stop
Until 10.30pm on Friday and Saturday