La Chèvre d'Or
Next on the French Riviera itinerary was Èze, a beautiful and impossibly quaint medieval town perched high above the Mediterranean, bustling with tourists yet somehow still retaining an undeniable charm. This brings me to La Chèvre d’Or, one of my favorite places I have visited, and somewhere I know I will return to again and again in the future.
I had originally planned to stay at the hotel for only one night, but the charm of the property, the atmosphere, and the sweeping views over the Riviera drew me in completely. I decided to extend my stay by another night before continuing on to Cap-Ferrat and Nice.
But, most importantly, there was the restaurant.
After a mild disappointment at Mirazur the night prior, I still had high hopes. I checked in, showered, changed, and returned to reception, where we were escorted up a stone staircase and into a breathtaking dining room, almost reminiscent of Plénitude’s in its grandeur and elegance. Seated overlooking the Riviera, with the Mediterranean stretching endlessly into the distance, it was the perfect atmosphere.
We were greeted warmly by the team, all friendly faces and impeccable service, quite the opposite of the evening before. Once seated, we were presented with a champagne trolley, from which I chose the 2014 Amour de Deutz Brut Millésimé (€35), a lovely way to begin the afternoon.
We were then presented with two menu options: the Horizon Menu (€250) and the Coastal Path Menu (€180), which I believe was a similar offering, minus the quail. We opted for the Horizon Menu and decided to order wines by the glass throughout the meal. I must say, the wine program here is spectacular, offering a genuinely exciting selection of fun and rare wines by the glass.
The meal began with three amuse-bouches: a mushroom and hazelnut ice cream, a fish tartlet, and a fresh, herbaceous granita. They were inoffensive and a pleasant start to the meal, though the tartlet was oddly reminiscent of a barbecue chip.
The next set of amuses included a stuffed brioche bite topped with vegetables and crab, which was quite tasty, though my only dislike was that the brioche became extremely soggy from the sauce. This was followed by a delightful layered bread stuffed with tomatoes, and finally, a small caramelized onion bite. All were solid. (8.0 /10)
And then came what I was perhaps most excited for: the bread. Sorely missed the night before, we were presented with a perfectly baked loaf alongside local olive oil and butter. Perfection. (9.5 /10)
The first proper course was asparagus, fresh and herbaceous, pairing beautifully with basil ice cream and Gorgonzola. The wasabi sauce was perhaps a touch too powerful for my liking, slightly overtaking the delicacy of the asparagus and ice cream at times, but nonetheless, this was an extremely strong dish. (9.0 /10)
Paired with a local wine, 2022 Château Simone
Next was a tuna dish with cucumber, kiwi, and shiso. I thought the kiwi was quite interesting here and worked extremely well, bringing a bright acidity and subtle sweetness that lifted the dish beautifully. I am not particularly preferential to fatty tuna, so for others this course may have been far more enjoyable than it was for me, but I did love the leaner tuna, cut into thin strips. Everything came together quite well, and it was a clever, refreshing composition.
La Chèvre d’Or
Visit WebsiteChef de Cuisine: Tom Meyer
Location: Èze, France
Date of Visit: 04.27.2026
Two Michelin Stars
