Table 22

Noël Mantel's restaurant plays on contrasts, just a stone's throw from the Croisette on the doorstep of Suquet, the picturesque old quarter of Cannes. The restaurant's unpretentious Mediterranean atmosphere gives pride of place to courtesy and discretion against a backdrop of minimalist, contemporary décor. The Provençal cuisine, a treasure trove of gourmet delights adopted and adored by food enthusiasts, pays tribute to the produce of the kitchen garden. Aromatic herbs infuse the fine meat and fish with a delicate scent. But the absolute must here is the Italian risotto with ceps and veal jus or with white truffles or ham or green asparagus...