Rue Catherine Ségurane, between Garibaldi and the port — the part of Nice where people actually live. Inside: bare concrete, a large painted wall, mismatched bistro and school chairs, and a counter that runs most of the length of the room. The wine list leans natural and stays reasonable, the plates are small and designed to be put in the middle rather than in front of one person. That's the detail that matters: a shared plate makes two people negotiate, and a counter puts strangers side by side rather than face to face, which is a much easier way to start. Open every evening from 6pm, until 11.30pm most nights, with a terrace for when the room fills up.