Restaurant JAN
South African-French • Contemporary • Fine Dining in Nice
About Restaurant JAN
As a newcomer wandering the foodscape of Nice, stepping into Restaurant JAN felt like entering an intimate theater where South African soul meets French sophistication in the most unexpected and delightful ways. Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen made history as the first South African chef to earn a Michelin star, and he did it in this tiny 24-seat jewel box in Nice's old Port. What makes JAN so special isn't just the accolade or the intimate setting—it's how Jan creates dishes that tell his personal story, where memories of the South African veld meet the bounty of the Mediterranean in presentations that are both poetic and deeply emotional. Each course feels like a page from his diary, whether it's local fish enhanced with African spices or French classics reimagined through his unique perspective, creating an experience that's as much about storytelling as it is about exceptional cuisine.
"First South African chef to win Michelin star creates poetic cuisine in intimate 24-seat Port setting. Personal storytelling meets exceptional technique where Africa meets the Mediterranean."
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