Avis JAN Nice

Very good food and amazing cheeses.

Unbelievable dining experience. Deserves its Michelin star. Every course was excellent and the wine pairing was very interesting with a combination of French and South African wines. The cheese room is so unique, photos and a review don’t do it justice.

A visit to Jan’s restaurant was on my wife’s bucket list for many years now. And it did not disappoint - it was an amazing experience! So much detail in the food, like the sculptured butter. Every single dish is a masterpiece. The tastes are out of this world! The way in which traditional South African dishes are presented is extraordinary! One of the courses is a visit to the cheese room across the street at Maria. This alone is an unforgettable dining experience. The staff are all very friendly and treats you like royalty. This was one of the best experiences of our lives! Jan definitely deserves his Michelin star!

Expérience plus que décevante à la limite du ridicule.
Nous sommes venus en novembre 2024. Nous avions reçu en cadeau de mariage 2 menus 7 plats pour environ 400€.
Nous dînons régulièrement dans de très bons établissements étoilés ou non.
Pour commencer, le restaurant est situé dans un quartier ingarable de Nice et ils ne proposent même pas un voiturier, ce qui est inconcevable pour le standing que ce resto veut se donner.
Accueil : salle très sombre, on a du mal à voir ce qu’il y a dans les assiettes. Une fois placés, un homme vient nous laver les mains avec une carafe et une écuelle en argent …. Gênant et ridicule…
Sommelier: très condescendant, un accord mets et vin à 125€ par tête et lorsque l’on ne boit pas, on est aussitôt inintéressants et presque moqués. C’est inacceptable ! Ils n’oublieront cependant pas de nous facturer l’eau du robinet « filtrée » à 7€ !!
Le repas:
Les 3 premiers « plats » arrivent en même temps et nous découvrons avec stupeur qu’ils pourraient tenir dans la paume de la main d’un bébé ! Même si les dressages sont joliment effectués, sur tout le repas, les quantités sont infimes, à la limite de la plaisanterie. On aurait pu croire à une caméra cachée… (le brownie en dessert fait la taille d’un ongle de petit doigt et le cylindre de banane de la taille d’un dragibus).
Goûts : c’est le plus embêtant finalement, ce n’est même pas bon !!! Les associations sont très hasardeuses : chorizo, pomme verte, tête de moine, caviar ???
La bouchée avec le bulot, immangeable alors que nous aimons ça …
Seul le plat de bœuf correspondait aux attentes pour un étoilé, c’est bien peu pour 400€ dépensés…
Cerise sur gâteau : en partant, on vous « offre » un livre sur la vie et les goûts du chef JAN, temple de la mégalomanie, d’autant plus que le chef a traversé la salle lors du repas sans même adresser un regard ou juste un bonsoir à ses convives, comme l’usage le veut dans des restaurants de cette gamme.
Pour finir, vous repartez avec un gâteau sec d’Afrique du Sud et surtout vous on donne une PRUNE (oui, le fruit) qui de surcroît était dure comme du bois et immangeable, comme pour finir de se moquer de nous…
Précisons que ce repas a duré 4 heures, plus de 30 mn entre chaque « plats » et que nous n’avions qu’une envie… rentrer chez nous.
Nous ne reviendrons évidemment jamais et ne pouvons pas comprendre les commentaires positifs, à croire que le snobisme des gens empêche de dire la vérité et de reconnaître qu’ils se sont fait avoir….
Gardez votre argent pour les restaurants qui en valent le coup et dont le personnel et le chef sont plus humbles.

Vanvittig god mat, med enormt gode smaker av forskjellige retter. Helt fenomenal service og anbefales på det sterkeste.

Blown away by the amazingly crafterd experience. If you grew up in SA Madeleine de Proust all the way.

We had a wonderful meal and experience. The service was excellent.

Magnifique endroit !! Service impeccable, les plats divins,nous avons passé une belle soirée !!

Like always very nice, the only trouble was that we were outside in 32° heat. For my wife it was very tough.

With every turn there was a surprise. We loved every moment. Thank you for an unforgettable experience.

I’ve dined at several Michelin-starred restaurants, but none have left an impression quite like JAN. The experience was truly unforgettable from start to finish. There’s a delightful surprise partway through the meal that I won’t spoil—but if you find yourself in Nice, consider yourself fortunate if you can experience JAN for yourself.

Restaurant Jan had some very unique experiences including the hand wash by the table, sculptured butter, and the cheese room by Maria. The food was also delicious, highlighting some of South Africa’s flavor profiles - at an elevated level of course. Restaurant Jan is a must try.

We had a spectacular meal here. It was quite a production. A highlight was walking across the street mid meal to visit the cheese room. The service was excellent and we enjoyed the wine pairings. Highly recommended for a special meal.

We loved our dinner at Bistrot de Jan. The food and wine were both excellent, and the service was just as impressive. Our server was knowledgeable, friendly, and made some fantastic wine suggestions that really elevated the meal.

We sat on the patio and ordered the pork chop, the trout, a side of potatoes, and the Caesar salad. To start, we shared the mussels and the mushrooms. Both were absolute standouts and the highlight of the night. Every dish was beautifully prepared and full of flavour. Highly recommend.

An Unforgettable Culinary Experience at JAN

Dining at JAN was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment we stepped in, we knew we were in for something special—but the reality far exceeded our expectations.

The Signature Chef’s Plate was truly a masterpiece. Every element was perfectly crafted, each flavor thoughtfully composed, and the combination was one of the most exquisite things my palate has ever had the pleasure to taste. It wasn’t just a dish—it was a culinary journey.

The service was equally impeccable. Attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely warm, the staff made the entire experience feel seamless and deeply personal. Every detail was cared for with precision and grace.

JAN isn’t just a restaurant—it’s a celebration of food, artistry, and hospitality. A place where each bite tells a story, and every moment feels elevated.

We left with full hearts (and full stomachs), already dreaming of our next visit.

Exzellente Speisen in fantastischer Atmosphäre

Lieu à tester pour sa cuisine, son ambiance et la particularité de ses fromages. Le personnel est particulièrement agréable et serviable ce qui n’est pas négligeable .

We had a excellent dinner at JAN for our anniversary, the food, wine, service and ambiance is fantastic! The mix of French and South African is both interesting and delicious, and any restaurant with a dedicated cheese room is good fun.

Expérience inoubliable. Les plats sont très recherchés et les goûts sont très originaux.
Merci.

Easily the best meal I have ever had. Absolutely unreal food and amazing service. We enjoyed every course and everything exceeded our expectations. We did the wine pairing as well and loved it. Would 100% do it all again!

It is the best one star Michelin restaurant we have been in. The cheese table was marvelous.

Moment agréable avec une cuisine raffinée et un accueil impeccable.
Il permet d’unir la bonne et belle cuisine malgré une exigence de plus en plus importante !

Tout était parfait! Recommande fortement

I cannot fault one thing, I’m trying hard and there’s nothing. The food is mind blowing but the service was my favorite, constant smiles, patience and attentiveness. The staff really are incredible. The decor is to die for and the details and phenomenal. As a South African I was proud.

This was, without a doubt, the best dining experience I’ve ever had. From the moment we arrived, every detail was flawless — the warm, attentive service, the beautifully curated ambience, and, most importantly, the food.

Each course was a masterpiece, with flavour combinations and textures that surprised and delighted us throughout the evening. The presentation was impeccable, and the wine pairings elevated the dishes to another level. It’s clear that this is a kitchen where passion, precision, and creativity meet.

Dining here is so much more than just a meal — it’s an experience, and one I’ll remember forever. Chef Jan and his team have created something truly world-class, and it made me incredibly proud to see a fellow South African making such an extraordinary mark in the culinary world.

If you have the opportunity to dine here, don’t hesitate — it’s exceptional in every possible way.

米其林一星南非菜，食物美味，但是那晚向我们提供的餐具服务出现了多次失误

Lugar incrível comida delícia ????

Nous avons passé un moment magique ma femme et moi, je recommande les yeux fermés

Restaurant haut de gamme agréable et sympathique. Plats raffinés et aux saveurs exquises.

Presentation of the food is good however it is lacking in taste in my opinion.