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Restaurants in Marseille

Marseille has an abundance of good dining options, from traditional Provençal to exotic authentic international dishes. Local specialities include the world-famous bouillabaisse of course, but also ratatouille, pieds et paquets, soupe au pistou, bourride, aioli, tapenade and so on. It’s worth noting that many restaurants are closed on Sundays, and sometimes in August too. Call beforehand to avoid disappointment.

The Marseille restaurants below have been grouped into three pricing categories:
Expensive (over €60)
Moderate (€20 to €60)
Cheap (up to €20)
These Marseille restaurant prices are for an average three-course meal for one and for a bottle of house wine or cheapest equivalent; they do not include VAT or service charge, unless stated otherwise.

La Table Ronde - Taverne Bretonne

Price: Cheap

This crêperie is owned and managed by a guy from Brittany, and his home region provides the inspiration behind the menu. Try some delicious pancakes and galettes (traditional or more modern options, the choice is vast) washed down with authentic Breton cider. The décor will transport you to another part of France (the owners use Breton furniture and table linen with them). Take away is also available.

Address: 24 rue Sylvabelle, Marseille, France
Telephone: 04 9104 6883.
http://www.latableronde.fr

Les Arcenaulx

Price: Moderate

Located in grand surroundings in Louis XIV's arsenal, this Marseille restaurant, owned by local publisher Jeanne Lafitte, is part of a complex that also houses two bookshops. The restaurant specialises in traditional local dishes such as pieds et paquets and daube. Several reception rooms are also available. Closed on Sunday.

Address: 25 cours Estienne d'Orves, Marseille, France
Telephone: 04 9159 8030.
http://www.les-arcenaulx.com

L'Epuisette

Price: Expensive

Michelin star? Tick. Idyllic coastal setting? Tick. Hefty prices? Tick. This upmarket restaurant unquestionably serves some of the best seafood and fish dishes in Marseille. Head chef Guillaume Sourrieu has been here for more than five years, cementing a phenomenal reputation in the meantime. Closed on Sunday and Monday, as well as in August.

Address: Vallon des Auffes, Marseille, France
Telephone: 04 9152 1782.
http://www.l-epuisette.com

Le Miramar

Price: Expensive

Le Miramar offers what is simply one of the best culinary experiences in Marseille. Since the mid-1960s, aficionados of bouillabaisse have been flocking here for a taste of the flavourful fish soup, Marseille's world-famous culinary speciality. Bouillabaisse (a good one never comes cheap, because of the sheer number of fish needed to make it) was once a rough-and-tumble recipe devised by fishermen as a way of using the least desirable portion of their catch. This is the place to try it.

Address: 12 quai du Port, Marseille, France
Telephone: 04 9191 1040.
http://lemiramar.fr

La Kahena

Price: Cheap

A well-established Tunisian restaurant near the Vieux Port, La Kahena packs the punters in every night, despite severe local competition. The Marseille restaurant specialises in couscous, of which it offers 10 different varieties, including merguez (spicy beef and/or lamb sausage seasoned with cumin), fish, lamb, chicken and ‘royal', with a bit of everything in it. Other dishes include tajines, mechoui, and all sorts of grilled vegetables. Wash the lot down with a mint tea.

Address: 2 rue de la République, Marseille, France
Telephone: 04 9190 6193.

Kim Do

Price: Moderate

Spotless tiny Japanese restaurant tucked away behind the Palais Longchamp. Friendly service, as-fresh-as-it-gets food and intimate atmosphere. The sushi, sashimi and other offerings from the Land of the Rising Sun are all excellent, and there is an open-plan kitchen so you can watch the chef rolling your sushi before eating them. The small size and big popularity of this Marseille restaurant mean that bookings are essential.

Address: 4 rue Capazza, Marseille, France
Telephone: 04 9134 0008.

Chez Fonfon

Price: Moderate

Nestled in the Vallon des Auffes, a picturesque small calanque (creek) tucked away underneath the Corniche, is this legendary Marseille restaurant. The area is still home to fishermen and their families, so the focus of Chez Fonfon is again very much on seafood dishes. One of the best places in town to try bouillabaisse.

Address: 140 rue Vallon des Auffes, Marseille, France
Telephone: 04 9152 1438.
http://www.chez-fonfon.com

Les Trois Forts

Price: Expensive

Located within the ultra-swish Sofitel Marseille Vieux Port, Les Trois Forts is the hotel’s signature restaurant, offering gourmet dishes on the property’s panoramic top floor. Again, seafood is the main focus, although flavours are drawn from across Provence and the Mediterranean region. The wine and champagne list is as extensive as you’d expect. Booking ahead is always recommended.

Address: 36 boulevard Charles Livon, Marseille, France
Telephone: 04 9115 5900.
http://www.sofitel.com

Pizzeria Etienne

Price: Cheap

Guess what? No bouillabaisse here. This lively joint has long been established as a favourite among independent travellers, with some of the best pizza in Marseille as well as a range of lip-smacking meat and seafood dishes. It’s a cut above the usual budget Italian shack and usually has the diners to show for it – it’s a good idea to pop along in person to book a table.

Address: 43 rue de Lorette, Marseille, France

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