Gourmet food tour
In Menton
Food & Wine Tour in Menton
Welcome to Menton!
Menton is a charming and authentic town located on the French Riviera, situated between the mountains and the Mediterranean Sea, at the Italian border.
Menton is famous for its fragrant and flavorful lemon, dubbed “the caviar of the Riviera,” which is celebrated with the renowned Fête du Citron carnival parade every February. The Menton lemon brings a bright citrus taste to local tartes au citron and limoncello liquor, and its quality is internationally recognized and protected as a unique regional specialty (Indication Géographique Protégée).
In addition to its lemon specialties, the region of Menton offers a rich and varied culinary experience influenced both by traditional Provençal and Italian cuisines. These include the local specialties pichade, barbajuan, socca and pissaladière as well as creamy cheeses, white truffles and Provençal wines.
The cuisine of Menton is so delicious and unique that we decided to curate a bespoke Gourmet Menton Food Tour, featuring the best dishes, chefs and restaurants our region has to offer!
3-Hour walking tour
6 stops (min)
- Tapenade
- Pichade
- Barbajuan
- Socca
- Creamy Cheeses
- Wines of Provence
- Tarte au citron
- Italian espresso
- Limoncello
PraCtical informations
- Every day at 11:00 am
- Meeting point: Menton Carousel
- Small groups of 2-10 people
- Gastronomic pedestrian tour
- Hosted by local resident & expert
- The price is 89€ per adult and 44€ per child aged 6 to 10
TASTINGS
(subject to availability)
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- Olive oil : The region of Menton and all of Provence are full of olive trees that are used to make delicious olive oils, which are often infused with different flavors such as lemon, basil or truffle.
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- Pichade : Pichade is a kind of pizza made with fresh tomatoes, onions and aromatic herbs. The crust is crispy and the topping is flavored with thyme and anchovies, and is a pure delight!
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- Pissaladière : Pissaladière is a delicious tart made with a thin dough and topped with caramelized onions, black olives and anchovies. The combination of sweet, savory and slightly salty flavors make it a beloved local specialty.
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- Barbajuan : Barbajuan is a deep-fried turnover made with thin dough and filled with a mixture of ricotta cheese, parmesan, herbs de Provence and Swiss chard.
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- Socca : Socca is a traditional French street food from Nice that has spread around the region. It is made from a simple batter of chickpea flour, olive oil, water, and salt. It’s baked into a thin, crispy pancake and typically served hot, often sprinkled with black pepper.
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- White truffle : The white truffle from Alba is one of the most prized and sought-after truffle varieties in the world! Alba is a city in the Piedmont region of Northern Italy and is well-known for the finest white truffles, which are used to flavor oils and tapenades.
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- Creamy cheeses and wines : Italy and France provide a large range of cheeses. Combined with natural wines of Provence, you will experience the real art of the French apéro!
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- Tarte au citron : Tarte au Citron (lemon pie) is a classic desert from Menton that is beloved for its bright citrus flavor and contrasting textures. You will fall in love with the one that we selected for you.
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- Limoncello : Limoncello is a popular Italian liquor that is traditionally made from the zest of lemons, alcohol, water and sugar. It is commonly used as a digestif and is served chilled in small glasses. The one we have in Menton is made from high-quality local lemons
Details of the gourmet food tour
- The Food Tour in Menton costs 89€ per adult and 44€ per child aged 6 to 10.
- The proposed tastings offer the equivalent of a full lunch, from starter to dessert, ensuring a complete and satisfying culinary experience.
Our local resident expert Patricia, who is bilingual in both English and French, will accompany the group around the city and to all the tastings.
- Tastings will be done seated around a table or standing up.
- Tours will be given in small groups, with a minimum of 2 guests and a maximum of 10 to ensure an intimate and authentic local experience.
- One stop = one tasting.
- Beverages including water, juices and alcohol will be served (in limited quantity)
- Please notify us in advance of any allergies or dietary restrictions. Please note Food Tour Riviera will not be held responsible for any issues arising from undisclosed allergies or dietary restrictions.
Meet your local expert
You will be welcome by Patricia, the founder of the Food Tour Riviera's agency.
She is a global explorer! After having traveled throughout France, Europe, Turkey and India, she has chosen to live in the beautiful region of Menton, where she likes to meet people from around the world and seek out new adventures. Culinary adventures are her favorite, and she will be delighted to share her best secret places and foods with you.
