The new Ce Soir modern French restaurant in Bayfront combines Naples coastal beauty with the sophisticated flavors of France and the Mediterranean. The menu brings together fresh seafood, premium meats, French technique and the smoky character of live-fire cooking.
The expansive 7,000-square-foot restaurant is the U.S. debut of Canadian-based Aidan Hospitality, whose original Ce Soir Brasserie + Bar opened in Oakville, Ontario, in 2023. For CEO John Pirathap and his family, Naples was a natural choice for the company’s first American venture. The family has a condominium in North Naples, and Pirathap saw similarities between Naples and Oakville, both communities offering an appealing combination of waterfront living and sophistication.
Inside, Ce Soir is modern and elegant, with jewel-toned greens, sandy neutrals and driftwood-inspired grays paired with mosaic tile, golden lighting, flowing drapery and luxurious seating. Floor-to-ceiling windows bring the waterfront setting indoors, while a striking 24-seat Cristallo-stone bar and an impressive display of hundreds of wine bottles create a glamorous focal point. Outside seating offers views of Naples Bay and the Gordon River…