The 10 Best Restaurants And Cafés In Marseille, France
Renowned for its history and cultural melée, Marseille is a multi-faceted city. Since its designation as European Capital of Culture, the foodie scene has blossomed. The city is home to excellent French and Mediterranean gastronomy, and is famed for its seafood. With a wealth of gastronomic venues to choose from, we have revisited ten of the best restaurants to help you appreciate the culture and traditions of Marseille.
1. Chez Fonfon
Restaurant, Market, French, European
A favourite with both locals and French celebrities, Chez Fonfon has gained a reputation for serving the best bouillabaisse in town. Chez Fonfon proposes two ways of eating of this Marseillaise delicacy – the starter option eaten alone as a soup, and the main course version served with croutons and the famous spicy rouille paste. Whichever way, it is cooked to perfection and opens the taste buds to other Mediterranean recipes on the menu prepared with the region’s olive oil, tomatoes and garlic. The décor at Chez Fonfon is simple and stylish, and its bright lighting contributes to its welcoming open atmosphere. With its seafront location in the fishing port of Vallon des Auffes, Chez Fonfon’s other claim to fame is the shooting of some of the scenes from Luc Besson’s well-known film Le Grand Bleu starring Jean Reno.
2. L’Epuisette
Restaurant, French, Seafood, Mediterranean
3. La Table Ronde
La Table Ronde
King Arthur and his knights may not have called in at Marseille but the round table – La Table Ronde – certainly did. La Table Ronde pays tribute to the fare of Brittany, offering a rich selection of savoury and sweet pancakes, referred to respectively as ‘galettes’ and ‘crêpes’. Each item on the menu evokes the Breton culture, such as the Bigoudene galette garnished with sausage, mushrooms and walnut, or the Belle-Ile version comprising pan-fried scallops, leak fondue and lemon butter. There is a large selection of traditional cider and beer, and some serious dessert concoctions of which the witch’s cauldron made up of a small crêpe, apples soaked in cider, rum and raisin ice cream, hot chocolate sauce and chantilly all flambéed in pure rum. It’s time for a Mediterranean diet after a visit to the Table Ronde!
La Table Ronde, 24 rue Sylvabelle, Marseille, France, +33 4 91 04 68 83
5. La Table
La Table
Situated on the old harbour pier at the top of the 21st century MuCEM museum, which showcases European and Mediterranean culture and civilisation, La Table is one of three restaurants in the museum and probably the most remarkable for its magnificent panoramic view of the Mediterranean. The splendid view and essence of the museum are reflected in the copious Mediterranean buffets and creative dishes available on the menu. Look out for a modern take on octopus carpaccio, fish soup or veal escalopes. La Table’s contemporary minimalist décor likewise reflects the highly modern architecture of the MuCEM signed by Rudy Ricciotti, a perfect place to enjoy modern Marseille.
La Table, 1 Esplanade J4, Marseille, France +33 4 84 35 13 13
6. Les Fenêtres
Brasserie, Restaurant, Mediterranean, French
7. Chez Sauveur
Restaurant, Pizzeria, Italian, Fast Food, Vegetarian
8. Victor Café
Victor Café
For ultimate chic al fresco poolside dining, look no further than Victor Café located in the four-star New Hotel of Marseille at the entrance side of the old port. Chef Jérôme Pollo believes in creativity working in tandem with fresh locally sourced produce, including herbs, salad vegetables and artichokes grown in the hotel’s own vegetable patch. His inventive cuisine combines regional and lesser-known vegetables with fresh meat and freshly caught fish to make up delicious soups and stews. Look out for the exceptionally tender Japanese Kobe beef dishes, or tuna steak lightly cooked in satay sauce with wok vegetables. In the same spirit of creativity, Victor Café is also a contemporary art gallery, providing a space for artists to work in front of a live audience and showcase their finished creations.
Victor Café, 71 Boulevard Charles Livon, Marseille, France +33 4 88 00 46 00
9. Pascal's Kitchen
Restaurant, Thai, French, Mediterranean, European
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