Among the international recipes, such as the Niçoise salad and beef tartar, it’s well worth tracking down the handful of emblematic local recipes. The filled vol-au-vent is one to tuck into with the family or during your business meals. The large terrace leading out from the dining room is an oasis where you can unwind in the heart of the city. Where better to round off a meal over a chou pastry with verbena and tangy apricot that manages to be moreish without being cloying.