JAN

JAN is a Michelin-starred restaurant at 12 Rue Lascaris in Nice, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France, in the port district near Port Lympia. It is led by South African-born chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen, and the cooking draws on both French technique and the chef's South African heritage, which gives the menus a distinctive identity among the city's fine-dining addresses. The cuisine is French and South African, presented as fixed tasting menus. The two formats are the Classique, a four-course menu, and the Signature, a six-course menu that includes a cheese course. The menus change with the market and the season, so the emblem of the house is the combination of precise French cooking and South African influence rather than a single plate. The dining room is intimate and quiet, with a minimalist, contemporary style, one seating per service and a hushed, attentive atmosphere; the dress code is smart. Beverage programmes are a feature, with wine pairings priced at €115 to €180 (about $132 to $207) alongside a list of French and international bottles. Prices are at the top of the range: the Classique is €165 (about $190) and the Signature €195 (about $224). Service is dinner only, five days a week, with days and times shown on the booking page. Reservations are required. Guests book through the site, a deposit applies, and the restaurant asks for confirmation by email or phone 48 hours ahead. The telephone number is +33 4 97 19 32 23 and the email is reservation@restaurantjan.com. Because there is only one seating per service and the dining room is small, tables can be scarce, so visitors should book several weeks in advance for weekend evenings. The site is at janonline.com/restaurantjan. The location, a short walk from the port and the old town, makes it simple to include in an evening of sightseeing.