Glamour on the French Riviera | Cannes

Cannes’ best recommended restaurants & bars by The Bearleaders

By Roberto Payer | Luxury Consultant | EMEA Hilton Hotels

Yaron Liberman | Hotelier | The Norman Tel Aviv

Cannes, France

With its long stretched boulevard, majestic yacht harbour and wealth of luxurious palace hotels, Cannes has long been a meeting spot for the rich and famous from all over the world. Famous for the Cannes Film Festival, the city is a driving force of culture in every sense of the word.

Hoteliers and Bearleaders in Hospitality, Roberto Payer and Yaron Liberman visit the city regularly. In this guide, they share their favourite restaurants and bars in Cannes that they have discovered over the years.

Where to eat & drink

  • ASTOUX ET BRUN

    The finest seafood platters. This brasserie is a real French classic visited and loved by many celebs since 1953.

    instagram | maps | favourite of Roberto Payer, Luxury Consultant

  • HOTEL BARRIÊRE LE MAJESTIC

    Another perfectly preserved slice of old Cannes, the palm tree garden, sea views and white palace walls, everything is majestic and magical. The perfect spot to sit down for lunch at Fouquet’s, dinner at Paradiso Nicole et Pierre or get pampered on the beach at Restaurant BFire or Mademoiselle Gray .

    instagram | maps | favourite of Roberto Payer, Luxury Consultant

  • NEW YORK NEW YORK

    The juiciest steaks, burgers and other meats in town. Try the steak tartare with truffle, a beautiful collision of American and French cuisine.

    instagram | maps | favourite of Roberto Payer, Luxury Consultant

  • LE PASTIS

    The quintessential French bistro, with traditional dishes served perfectly on their quaint terrace.

    instagram | maps | favourite of Yaron Liberman, Hotelier

  • DA BOUTTAU

With a fantastic wine collection, wonderful steaks and spacious seating inside or on one of their covered terraces, this brasserie is the perfect spot for a lunch or dinner with friends and family.

instagram | maps | favourite of Yaron Liberman, Hotelier

  • DA LAURA

    The finest Italian specialities in Cannes. While they have been a local favourite for what seems like forever, it nevertheless surprises with its fresh take on the classic Italian trattoria, with a quirky interior and beautifully dressed plates.

    instagram | maps, in Montagne | favourite of Yaron Liberman, Hotelier

  • LA MOME

    This cocktail bar and restaurant always feels like a party. No wonder that it attracts such a prestigious clientele. Especially during the Film Festival, this place is a real who’s who of the international and Cannes film business. No wonder their Instagram is full of Hollywood stars.

    instagram | maps | favourite of Yaron Liberman, Hotelier

  • ONAKA - NICE

    For those who want to taste the best awarded sushi in France, they have to drive to Nice. This Japanese fusion restaurant comes highly recommended. Incredible flavours by one of France’s most respected sushi chefs.

    instagram | maps | favourite of Yaron Liberman, Hotelier

What to do

  • MARCHE FORVILLE

If you are renting a home in Cannes, this is the place to be for your shopping. This market sells the best quality fresh food and French delicacies.

instagram | maps | favourite of Roberto Payer, Luxury Consultant



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