Le Festival

Le Festival is a brasserie at 52 Boulevard de la Croisette in Cannes, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France, with terrace seating opposite the Carlton hotel. Its name and position reflect its role as a meeting point along the seafront during the Cannes Film Festival, though it serves the city's visitors and residents throughout the year. The cooking is French brasserie in style, with an emphasis on seafood and grilled dishes. Seafood platters are a central order, and grilled fish and steak-frites round out a menu designed to appeal to a wide range of diners, from holidaymakers to business visitors attending the many conventions held at the nearby Palais des Festivals. Prices fall in the upper-moderate bracket typical of a Croisette address, higher than the back-street bistros of the town centre but below the hotel gastronomic rooms. The dining room and terrace have the busy, sociable character of a classic brasserie: continuous service, noise that rises at peak hours, and an easy smart-casual dress code. The terrace is the main attraction, a front-row position for watching the Croisette promenade. Beverage choices include regional rosé, white wines for the seafood, beer and aperitifs, in keeping with the brasserie format. The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner. Reservations are recommended at weekends and during festival weeks, when the Croisette is at its busiest, and guests who want a terrace table should state that preference when booking. At quieter times of year, walk-in tables are usually easier to find. The location makes it convenient for visitors staying in the central hotels or walking between the Palais des Festivals and the beach.