Chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen is the first South African to be awarded a Michelin star, which he earned within two years of opening this self-titled restaurant in the port. Because of this, it can be tough to get reservations to sample a menu that might feature such innovative dishes as veal cheeks, potatoes dauphinoise, potato puree, trumpet mushrooms, foie gras, and lavender mayonnaise. For the record, the bread, ice cream, and sorbet are all homemade; the eggs and milk are organic; and Jan Hendrik grows his own vegetables, fruits, and herbs.

South African chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen, whose former careers involved working as a chef on private yachts in Monaco and as a photojournalist for a top magazine, has already lived several lives… In his cosy (20-seater), romantic eatery near the port, he signs creative, personal cuisine in the shape of a single set menu, in which he plays on sweet and sour combinations, and dabbles in smoky, spicy and acidic flavours, giving us an insight into South African cuisine. When it is time for cheese, you will discover a cheese bar opposite the restaurant with a buffet of some twenty different cheeses, a range of beverages, preserves and dried fruit.

Like the painters and poets of old, chefs from around the world have been drawn to this seaside village, such as South Africa’s Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen, whose old port restaurant, Restaurant JAN, earned him his first Michelin star. His most recent location, Le Bistrot de JAN, offers the same signature style in a romantic yet relaxed atmosphere with shareable plates — like Sole Meunière à la Grenobloise and La Tourte au Poulet with Truffle Sauce — and surprising combinations — like his Mediterranean ceviche with apple and Bergamot water, his crispy salad with bacon and pine nuts, or even his chocolat choux with rooibos custard.

Restaurant JAN – Chef Jan Hendrik is the first South African chef to win a Michelin star, and he did it right here in Nice, in his tiny 24-seat restaurant in the old Port. The décor and the cuisine are at once familiar and innovative, with out-of-the-box ideas like ‘MARIA’, a private dining room across the street, where JAN guests are invited to stretch their legs for the cheese course featuring a mind-blowing cheese room, before returning to the main restaurant for dessert. Two choices: a 4-course tasting menu for 165€, or go all out for the 7-course extravaganza for 195€.

When his eponymous restaurant in Nice’s trendy port district first earned a Michelin star in 2016, Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen shot to fame in his native South Africa as the first SA chef to head up a kitchen blessed by the tyre company. His cooking champions both the methods he learnt as a young lad on his family farm, and fresh, regional ingredients from the French Riviera. The moody interior of the main restaurant is a stark contrast to the blinding whites of Maria, the restaurant's elegant private dining room across the street.

Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen invites us to this confidential place to savor inventive cuisine just a stone’s throw from Port Lympia. To share memories of his childhood, the chef revisits South African specialties, where he is originally from, and marries them with French gastronomic savoir-faire. Using local produce from Provence and South Africa, the menu takes the senses on a journey.

Restaurant JAN is where French and South African cuisine come to play in Chef Jan Hendrik’s capable hands. After tasting melktert and biltong, you’ll understand why this dining room earned its first Michelin star in 2016 only three years after opening. Every dish is placed in front of you like a work of art, taking your taste buds on an exciting journey.

JAN is one of the best Michelin-starred restaurants in France that is certainly worth a visit. The name and brains behind the restaurant come from young South African Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen. JAN restaurant is a small, intimate, and cosy restaurant with a romantic atmosphere fit for a proposal by the port that serves creative and personal cuisine.

Restaurant Jan is a culinary Nice destination that blends South African roots with French elegance. Established by Chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen, the first South African chef to earn a Michelin star, this intimate eatery is set in a former 20th-century motorcycle repair shop. The decor reflects a chic, rustic charm with a contemporary twist.

JAN : Récompensé d’un premier Macaron dès 2016, le chef Jan-Hendrik van der Westhuizen a ouvert ce restaurant en septembre 2013. Il y sert une cuisine originale, subtil mélange de gastronomie française et de recettes sud-africaines chères à son enfance. La carte des vins propose également une sélection de bouteilles françaises et sud-africaines.

If you’re looking for something a little more upscale, JAN restaurant is one of the best restaurants in Nice. It’s located in the Negresco Hotel and offers both a la carte and tasting menus. The latter is ideal if you’re visiting Nice on a short trip or trying to sample a variety of dishes but don’t have the time to sit down to a full meal.

Jan Hendrik, renowned South African chef, is the creator behind Restaurant JAN. A mainstay in the Nice fine dining scene, this Michelin-starred restaurant offers either a four or seven course menu of fantastic French flavors. An intimate 24-seat setting tops off Restaurant JAN, making it a must-visit for couples who are serious about food.

JAN is a Michelin-starred restaurant in Nice, recognized for its fusion of South African and French cuisine. It’s a distinctive dining spot that showcases the culinary creativity of chef Jan-Hendrik van der Westhuizen. The restaurant is a must-visit for those looking to experience a blend of French elegance and South African flair.

And if you’re looking to celebrate a special occasion, book a table at Restaurant Jan (12 Rue Lascaris; phone: +33 4 97 19 3223). The owner and head chef is a South African with a delicious take on modern French cuisine. It’s easily the chicest dining room in town and the presentation is stunning.

This extraordinary restaurant is situated in the city’s hottest dining district a block behind Nice Port. The inventive cuisine of South African chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen blends regional ingredients (line-caught seabass, Charolais beef) with African spice (Madagascar…

From childhood Jan used to spend most of his time in the garden and kitchen and has replaced this with the markets of France. With his new restaurant in the old Port of Nice he is not only out to set the trends but to combine local with a stylish and attentive atmosphere.

Lunch at Jan was the culinary highlight of this trip for both of us. Colleen said it was the best meal she’s ever had and it was definitely in my top three. A Michelin star restaurant serving sensational multi-course meals with exceptional service awaits you at this gem.

It’s the artistic expression of well-traveled South African Chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen. The cozy interior creates a very intimate experience. I love flavor-packed farm-to-table meals and JAN’s 7-course tasting menu looks very tempting.

The copious menu, inspired by Hendrik's grandmother, includes slow-cooked lamb shank simmered in cofee and Pinotage, and traditional South African malva pudding.

JAN is one of the new star restaurants recently opened in Nice. It is located behind the Port of Nice in a new gourmet-fashion territory, aka Nice Marais.