L'Affable

L'Affable is a Michelin-selected modern French bistro at 5 Rue Lecerf in the town centre of Cannes, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. It is a bistro in format but a serious restaurant in ambition, offering a contemporary take on French cooking in a setting that is more relaxed and better priced than the Croisette's palace-hotel restaurants. The menu is seasonal and built around a short list of dishes that change with the market, so the cooking reflects what is available from Provençal growers and the Mediterranean fishermen. Rather than a single emblematic plate, the draw is the seasonal bistro menu, which typically offers a few choices at each course and a set-price formula that allows diners to eat well without the cost of a tasting menu. Prices are in the upper-moderate range. The dining room is modern and unfussy, with close tables, a calm to moderate noise level and attentive, informal service, and dress is smart-casual. Because the restaurant is Michelin-selected, the kitchen attracts food-minded visitors as well as local diners, and the wine list normally highlights small producers from Provence and other French regions, with a selection by the glass. Lunch and dinner are served on selected days, and the schedule varies, so visitors should check the days and hours before going. Reservations are recommended, and booking online is typical; a few days ahead is sensible, with more notice needed for weekends, the summer season and the film festival. The central position on Rue Lecerf, a short walk from the Croisette and the station, makes it a convenient choice for a good meal in the town centre.