Lou Pilha Leva
A lively open-air food stall in Old Nice with communal long tables, where you can sample socca and vegetable fritters for just a few euros.
Lou Pilha Leva is located on Rue du Collet in Old Nice. It is an open-counter food stall featuring only outdoor communal long tables. You order, pick up your food, and share a table, creating a lively atmosphere. They sell socca, pissaladière, panisse (chickpea fries), farcis (stuffed vegetables), and vegetable beignets. Socca starts at around €3, and the average spend is €10–20, making it a great spot for a quick bite while exploring the old town. Reviews are mixed, with some 2026 visitors finding the socca a bit dry. Operating hours vary across platforms, but it generally opens at 11:00.
Opening hours
From approx. 11:00 until late evening (Mon–Fri approx. 20:30, weekends approx. 22:00; hours vary by platform)
Nearby sights
- Nice Cathedral (Sainte-Réparate)
- Vieux Nice / Cours Saleya
- Castle Hill
- MAMAC Nice
- Place Masséna
- Port Lympia
- Marc Chagall National Museum
- Matisse Museum