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Le Tono
★ 4.0(1 review)Restaurant
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About the Vibe
Le Tono is a charming wine bar and restaurant on the Promenade des Anglais that truly captures the spirit of Nice’s bistrot culture. Chef Stéphane Guini, a local with serious Parisian credentials, brings a double-concept experience: by day, a market-driven menu featuring reimagined grandmother recipes with exotic twists, and by night, a cozy, jazz-filled wine bar with natural wines and French tapas. The heated terrace in winter and aromatic herb garden in summer make it a year-round favorite for locals who appreciate good food without the tourist trap vibe.
Known For
- •duck pâté
- •natural wine selection
- •tapas à la française
- •Chef Stéphane Guini's reimagined regional dishes
Best For
wine tastingcasual dinnersterrace evenings
1 review
City InsidersEditorialApril 8, 2026
A local’s wine bar with serious credentials
Le Tono feels like a secret that locals have been guarding for years. Chef Stéphane Guini brings serious pedigree—trained under Michelin-starred chefs in Paris—to this unpretentious spot on Clemenceau Avenue. The daytime menu is a delightful mix of Provençal classics with unexpected international influences, while evenings transform into a proper wine bar experience with natural wines from small producers and tapas that hit the spot. The duck pâté is a must-order, and the jazz soundtrack creates just the right ambiance for lingering over a second glass.
What sets Le Tono apart is its authenticity. You won’t find pretension here, just passionate cooking and a genuine love for good wine. The heated terrace in winter and herb-filled outdoor space in summer make it a perfect spot for people-watching on the Promenade. It’s the kind of place where you might end up chatting with the owner or striking up a conversation with fellow regulars. For a taste of real Nice hospitality without the tourist prices, this is your spot.