RÜYA Cannes — Restaurant in Grasse

During our visit to Cannes, my fiancé and I managed to secure a table, but it seemed that the waiter with glasses was somewhat biased in his treatment. We didn't receive a pillow like everyone else in the restaurant, and he lacked a friendly demeanor, merely taking our initial orders without inquiring about dessert or additional items.

To compound matters, two older gentlemen nearby were smoking strongly scented cigars. We requested a table change, but we were told to wait for an available one, which was fair. However, one was never offered even when there were open tables throughout our visit.

We had to actively seek out the waiter's attention, making multiple requests for service. But the tables next to us receiced his full attention. When we finally ordered Künefe, we waited an astonishing 80 minutes, while the couple next to us received their entire meal promptly. It was perplexing that other tables received preferential treatment.

Upon requesting the bill, the waiter didn't apologize for the delay. Instead, he quietly removed the Künefe from the bill and appeared content for us to leave. I don’t think I will visit Rüya again, even though it’s such a beautiful restaurant with great decorations and a perfect location.

As for the food (we ordered fish), it was merely...

Embarking on a culinary journey at Rayu, ensconced within the lavish Carlton Hotel in Cannes, was an expedition of contrasts.

The warm Umut's Bayildi, a delectable aubergine casserole, served as a delightful peak, but this was contrasted by noticeable troughs. The Lahmacun's spicy lamb was unexpectedly tame and tepid, while the sea bass, adorned with pistachio, suffered an untimely departure from the oven as it was served under cooked.

However, our evening took an unfortunate turn when a member of our party fell ill, presumably from the food, abruptly halting our outing and sending us back to the safety of our hotel.

Given Rayu's steep prices, the expectation was a flawless dining experience; unfortunately, it fell somewhat short. But a thank you is due to the service - our attentive waitress and the insightful sommelier, Ylise, brought a touch of charm to the evening with an impeccably chosen Chardonnay. The DJ that started playing well into the evening also added a nice flare as his music selection completed the ambience and Turkish...

What a fantastic restaurant, a true gem in Cannes!

Food: The menu is very inventive and everything from starters to desert is beautifully presented, modern and delicious.

Service: Very attentive, welcoming, professional, warm and personal. Special thanks to Chris (Manager) and Theo who looked after us every night during our stay and have revolutionised the service compared to last season . Their attention to detail and genuine care created the most perfect evenings, wanting to come back again and again.

Ambience: Perfect location with a beautiful view to the sea and the mountains. The terrace is one of the nicest in town on a warm evening. The DJ is very good, creating lovely atmosphere that keeps you entertained, happy, just loud enough to have conversations and privacy from neighbouring tables.

Overall a fantastic experience, can’t recommend it enough. Will be coming back every time we’re in Cannes. Merci Beaucoup to...