The platform sunday, specializing in payment solutions for the restaurant industry, publishes its annual ranking of the highest-rated restaurants in major French cities. In Nice, thirty establishments stand out. Their ratings, left by customers on Google, showcase the culinary diversity of the city.
The ranking is based on data from over 100,000 establishments analyzed across the country. In Nice, the reviews left on Google were scrutinized by an algorithm developed by sunday. This algorithm weights the evaluations to give more importance to excellent ratings while limiting the impact of overly abundant reviews.
At the top of the ranking, the restaurant Les Amoureux scores 4.9 out of 5, with more than 2,400 reviews. It is followed by Pizza Nono, La Cantine de Mémé, and Le Bouchon, all also rated 4.9. These establishments primarily focus on Italian, French, or Mediterranean cuisine. A balance between tradition and simplicity that seems to appeal to a wide audience.
The ranking also highlights the diversity of the culinary offerings in Nice: it includes Georgian, Armenian, Japanese, Ethiopian, or even Latino restaurants. Brands like Tigermilk Nice, Restaurant Toné Géorgien, or La Table de Mamane are examples. Their presence in the ranking underscores a growing interest in world cuisines.
With more than 11,000 reviews, Casa Leya, ranked 12th just behind l’Authentique Pizza, is the most commented establishment on the list. It shows a more moderate score of 4.5, but its volume of evaluations indicates high patronage.
Customer reviews as a development tool
For sunday, this ranking goes beyond a simple snapshot of local culinary preferences. It also illustrates the impact that customer reviews can have on the visibility of restaurants.
“With sunday, we transform a simple moment — the payment — into an opportunity for visibility for restaurateurs. In 2025, we observe that one in two customers leaves a review after settling the bill via our solution, which we then encourage to leave a review on Google. Why? Because the request for a rating is smooth, integrated into the process, and directly connected to Google. Result: up to 5 times more positive reviews. For restaurateurs, it’s a real lever for local notoriety,” explains Kévin Meert, sunday’s sales director.
This link between payment and evaluation changes how customers interact with establishments. It offers restaurateurs quick and visible feedback on the quality of their service.
