Duration
1h 30m
Best Time
Morning
Price
€€€
Walking
Minimal walking
About Le Café de Turin
Legendary seafood café on Place Garibaldi serving platters of oysters, sea urchins, and shellfish since 1908. The terrace is packed year-round with locals downing plateaux de fruits de mer with chilled white wine. Service is brisk and no-nonsense, with prices displayed on the board behind the bar.
Insider Tips
Order the violet sea urchins (oursins) in season from December to April and ask for extra bread to soak up the juice.
Getting There
Frequently Asked Questions
Plan for about 1h 30m. Morning visits are typically less crowded.
Le Café de Turin is in the Vieux-Nice & Cours Saleya neighborhood of Nice. The address is 5 Pl. Garibaldi, 06300 Nice, France. The area is well-served by metro.
Morning visits, especially early, mean fewer crowds and better light for photos. Weekdays are significantly quieter than weekends.
Comfortable shoes are recommended. Parts are outdoors, so bring a light layer.
Nearby in Vieux-Nice & Cours Saleya
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