Dinner at Les Remperts at the Hôtel Château de La Chèvre d’Or in Eze counts as one of my favourite dining experiences in the world. This isn’t a Michelin Starred restaurant (that’s upstairs) nor is it that big. But the food is great, the service is great and the views are to die for.
Our latest visit was in July of 2024, our first time back since a wonderful long weekend staying at the Chèvre d’Or back in 2022.
If you are looking for a special dinner in the South of France, or if you are thinking of a Long Weekend in Eze, then Les Remparts needs to be on your list. Let me share, and show you why.
Restaurant Location
Les Remparts translate to ‘the walls’ or ramparts like you’d have in a castle. As the main outside restaurant of the Chateau De La Chevre D’Or it sits on a thin outcrop of cliff at the edge of the hotel. Almost every table is next to the edge (don’t worry there is a large wall!) meaning everybody gets a brilliant view out across the water.
Directly below you are the grounds of the Chevre D’Or with direct access to the guest rooms, but your view is uninterrupted across towards Saint Jen Cap Ferrat.
For me there is no finer view than watching the sun set as you feast on wonderful food and sip delicious Rosé!I am definitely guilty of taking too many pictures of this view. The addition of these iconic lamps frame this spectacular view.
The Food
The food is upmarket but not too fancy. You may not get French Fries on the menu but you will get beautifully prepared, tasty and local dishes. There are plenty of options for vegetarians and pescatarians and I am sure vegans are well catered for.
Every dish is beautifully prepared and incredibly photogenic if you remember to take a picture! We enjoyed a range of dishes including the Salade façon Ezasque which was an Eze local (Ezasque) take on a Salad Niçoise, the spider crab ravioli in jelly and the crunchy Riso (rice) with King Prawns and Fennel – that was so good I had it two nights running.
The desserts require a special mention. They are just a thing of beauty complete with their own cart.
Whilst you can just choose ice cream, the selection of hand made desserts are worth considering. Many of them are created to deceive the eye! The Apple and the Lemon are both wonderful to look at, and to eat but didn’t last long enough to picture.
There is an extensive wine list and a helpful Sommelier to aid your choices (just don’t ask for a ‘Pale’ Rosé!) We drank Rosé for every meal and were never disapointed. There is a good cocktail menu if you prefer something a little spirited.
The menu doesn’t change every day so you you will get time to try a few options if you are here for a long weekend.
Service
The restaurant service, like the hotel, is excellent. The waiters are attentive without being overbearing. The dinner serviced runs along at a fair pace, with no awkward gaps between courses. Service slows gently as the sun sets allowing you to linger than bit longer and savour maybe one more glass of Rosé. Never has it been rushed or have we felt there was another sitting coming in behind us.
Ambience
Between the bar area, and the dining area is a row of seats reserved for bar guests who may pop in for a cocktail and a chat.
There is no loud music playing here, rarely anyone using a speakerphone, just the sound of relaxed chatter and the clink of glasses. The occasional whiff of a Gauloises reminds you that we are truly in the South of France.
Dining at Les Ramperts – what you need to know
Anyone can enjoy lunch or dinner so long as you book in advance. The location of Eze village means it’s not something you can just swing by unless you are staying at the only other hotel in the village.
Dress code is smart. We’d define it as a dress up place where you can get away with a pair of outlandish strides.
The restaurant, like the hotel is only open from April ish to early October. Eze is located about 30 minutes from Nice and less from Monaco. There are plenty of cabs and Ubers around to take you to and from the restaurant. You can reserve the table online and they may call to confirm your attendance but they do speak excellent English.
I hope this inspires you to dine at the Chevre D’Or. Remember, there is a much fancier Michelin Starred restaurant upstairs for your consideration.
