Le Maschou

Le Maschou is a restaurant at 15 Rue Saint-Antoine in Le Suquet, the old quarter of Cannes, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. It is known for grilled dishes, with meat cooked on an open fire as the central attraction, and it sits on the same steep lane as several other Provençal restaurants, almost opposite Le Mesclun. The cooking combines the open-fire grill with Provençal specials, so a meal here typically centres on cuts of beef, lamb or other meats grilled over the flames and served with regional accompaniments such as vegetables, potatoes and herbs. The grill is the signature, and the smell and sight of the fire contribute to the rustic character of the room. Prices are moderate, although meat dishes cost more than the set menus of simpler neighbours, and a full dinner with wine is a comfortable mid-range spend. The atmosphere is warm, informal and slightly smoky, with traditional stone-and-wood decor and a convivial noise level, particularly when the room is full. Dress is casual to smart-casual. The wine list normally features Provençal and Rhône reds, which pair naturally with grilled meat, alongside rosé and white wines for lighter dishes. The restaurant serves dinner on most days, and visitors should check the days before visiting, since the schedule varies by season. Reservations are recommended, especially in summer and at weekends, because Rue Saint-Antoine is one of the busiest dining streets in the old town and tables for the evening fill early. In quieter months a walk-in table is easier to find. Le Suquet is a steep walk from the Old Port, so visitors can combine dinner with an earlier visit to the Musée de la Castre and the viewpoint over the bay.