Marseille Restaurants

Formerly the royal rope-makers' workshop, this long, vaulted room offers an elegant setting in which to dine just minutes from the Vieux-Port. Run by wine connoisseur Paul Léaunard, this gourmet restaurant has the region's fine... more

Since 1895, this address delights the town's gastronomy, especially amateurs of seafood and fish. On the small port of Estaque, this restaurant serves classic fare: fish soup, garlic mayonnaise and grilled fennel fish. The just... more

Since 1946, this quaint dining spot, which overlooks the sea, has been the place to go for Bouillabaisse. The menu categorically excludes frozen fish, and even fish raised in captivity: freshness is a top priority here. Grilled... more

A mishmash of various styles of furniture, curios and modern paintings set the tone here. Cuisine too is inspired, imaginative and beautifully prepared - living up to its mouth-watering descriptions. Choose from an attractive s... more

As you sit dangling your feet in the water, on the terrace (which is equally hospitable both in summer and winter) facing the Frioul islands, you will appreciate the simple yet tasty food available here by the sea. The Mediter... more

Etienne's pizzas are so good that he's never short of custom - so why have a phone! Dished up with a generous dose of sassy humour, larger than life Etienne's fabulous, traditionally made pizzas aren't all that's on offer; supi... more

L'Epuisette is ideally located and enjoys an excellent reputation in Marseille. It is situated so close to the edge of the Vallon des Auffes seawall that it's nearly in the water. Consistently fresh ingredients, unpretentious r... more

One of the best restaurants in town. With a '60s style décor, the Minguella brothers offer an inventive and sweet smelling cuisine fresh from the sea. Wonderful fish soup, fish of the day grilled to your taste, crispy butter an... more

This renowned chain Bistro is conveniently located in the Old Port. The menu offers a wide selection of dishes at very affordable prices: Beef Carpaccio, Salmon Lasagna, thick sirloin steak, and Fillet of Duck Breast, to name b... more

The late Fonfon would have been proud to see that his restaurant's excellent reputation lives on. Still a family-run affair, one of the city's best places for seafood serves a mean bouillabaisse (cooked to perfection using ingr... more