Chez Pipo
A century-old socca institution near the port, serving wood-fired chickpea pancakes recommended by locals as the top choice.
Chez Pipo is located on Rue Bavastro near the Port of Nice. Its official website states it was founded in 1923, though some sources record it as 1933. Multiple food guides list it as the top choice for socca in Nice. The chickpea pancakes are baked fresh in a wood-fired oven. They also sell pissaladière (onion tart), sweet Swiss chard tart (tourte de blettes), and pan bagnat. Reservations are not accepted, and queues can reach 45 minutes during peak hours, so arriving early is advised. Socca is about €3–5 per portion, with an average spend of €10–20 per person. Some customers have recently reported price increases. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Opening hours
Wed–Sun 11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:00; Closed Mon–Tue (hours may vary in summer)
Nearby sights
- Port Lympia
- Castle Hill
- MAMAC Nice
- Nice Cathedral (Sainte-Réparate)
- Vieux Nice / Cours Saleya
- Place Masséna
- Marc Chagall National Museum
- Matisse Museum