We enjoyed lunch right at the time it opened. You could probably walk up and get a table at opening but we had reserved ahead of time. For dinner I think reservations are likely a must. We were seated at a table with a nice older couple who were regulars just next to us and we ended up visiting with them and got some good recommendations. The pizza is good not great but I would 100% get it again just because it's part of the experience. We got both the cheese and the anchovy which is the way to go. Although I had planned to order steak, we switched to the "fried calamari" after our table mates recommended it. Great choice. It's not actually fried but maybe just sautéed. Delicious. The green salad is wonderfully simple and delicious as well. We finished with the apple tart dessert. The restaurant is just as much experience as it is a place for food. I think it's certainly worth a visit although they don't cater much to tourists. Service can be abrupt and abrasive if you don't speak great French although we were treated fine. Next trip we will return for sure if we have the chance. read more

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Bustling, busy, and a bit noisy. Not loud enough to complicate conversations. Traditional eatery of Marseilles with a long storied heritage. Popular among locals and celebrities whose photographs line the walls. Service is efficient, but not overly accommodating . Best to speak French or have a French speaker in your party. Do not expect American-style service. Again this is typically French. Food and very good. Take your time and enjoy. read more

Disappointing to say the least. I was really looking forward to this culinary experience after reading about Chez Etienne in a raving substack post, but unfortunately I was let down big time. Upon arrival, there was a long wait, which I normally don't mind. This one, I did mind, not due to the wait but rather what was witnessed during it. Multiple health code violations (speaking in American terms, I of course am unfamiliar with French health code), one of which being a bread knife dropped to the floor and promptly stomped on. It seems that the standard procedure for this kind of mishap is to swiftly wipe it off with a rag and continue slicing bread for the loyal patrons. Bread which was clearly being reused from tables that had not finished theirs. Needless to say, when it was my turn to be served bread, I did not indulge. It seems that hand washing has not become a regular practice here, as a member of the crew coughed into his hand and then proceded to plate a number of desserts bare handed. I witnessed the walk-in fridge be opened multiple times, and there was open buckets of salad on the floor with raw meat hanging above them. To put it simply, I was appalled. The cherry on top of it all was the abhorrent service by what seems to be the "mother" of the restaurant, who rushed my sister and I out the moment she decided we were done eating, and the extremely subpar food. We ordered the seafood pasta and grilled squid, both of which were under seasoned, greasy, and upsetting. I personally will not be returning. read more

MAKE A RESERVATION! This restaurant is always full because it's very good. We asked our concierge to make a reservation for us, but for some reason it wasn't on their list. Very thankful as they allowed us to dine in as it was our last night in Marseille. We went a couple of nights ago but the restaurant was full. Food is very delicious. We had pizza half cheese and half anchovies. We tried the grilled beef as well. It's worth dining here. If I'm ever in Marseille again I would definitely come back to this restaurant! read more

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MUST try - steak that is aged and cooked so well - it actually melts in your mouth. Recommended only if you like medium rare. If you're lucky, you can see a 6 foot slab of meat hanging in the walk-in fridge, get the eggplant and potato side to go with it. Their pizza is good but you can probably get similar ones elsewhere. If you're feeling adventurous you can get a pie with half anchovies and half cheese. Family run business, although busy, they made the effort to talk to us in English. Try to get there before 1pm for lunch read more

Visiting from New York and a friendly guy from Marseilles told us this was its best restaurant. Avoid it at all costs. It's like one of those places that is extremely rude and has no customer service because they know they're the sh*t - this is my favorite kind of restaurant - except the crucial distinction is that it sucks. No other city would consider this pizza - flavorless cheese and the worst anchovies I've had in my life showered in stale oregano. It's like something a teenager would make stoned. Our waitress was impatient and mean person who refused to take our order for anything other than pizza and told us to leave because she needed the table for someone else, even though this is clearly a place where people sit for hours and there was no one waiting. After we left my girlfriend broke down in tears. Do not be like the D-list French celebrities and politicians in the photos on the wall, do not eat here. read more

Good pizza! We had anchovy and cheese pizzas, and both were so simple but oh so delicious. The shrimp pasta not so much. Also had fantastic tarte pomme with the best vanilla ice cream I've ever had. The hostess was friendly too. read more

Odd place but lovable. Ambience: A small place that might be considered quaint. It has some charm but is fairly basic. A little tricky to track down. Service: Friendly but nothing special. Food: Specializes in a limited pizza choice but does it very well. Check out the photo of the menu - yes, that is the entire selection of dishes. I had the lamb kebobs which were a real surprise. Tender and flavorful and just the right amount. Even more of a surprise was the aperitif (digestif) I was given for free after the meal. It was three shots of fire-water 90-proof. Whoa. Price: Very good value. I'd go back next time I'm in town. It has charm but more importantly the food is very good. read more

I came last year with my uncle and the place is exactly the same even the staff. Very intimate and close. AMAZING Pizza and the eggplant is a must! I don't even like eggplant and I love it! The rose wine is also a must. You will not be disappointed when you come here. Also you may get to see Mr. Etienne himself! read more

Chez Étienne - Mr. Etienne, mon oncle, et moi! - Pizza Near Me - Marseille, 13

2.5 out of 5 Went here for dinner Friday night and endured some of the worst service I have experienced. Our waitress literally just did not want to work. She got pissy when we asked for a menu. When we ordered a cheese pizza (there were only two flavors, cheese or anchovy), she hollered our order to the chef over the counter. So it's not like she had a hell of a lot of work to do really. Then we found some of her hair in one pizza. Then when we ordered dessert (the apple tart with ice cream that we saw at the table next to us) she brought as a rock hard clearly stale tart, two spoons, no ice cream. What on earth were we going to do with two spoons and no ice cream? When we asked for some, gesturing to our neighbors who had received their due boule, she sighed loudly. What!? Seriously? Like we were putting HER out for screwing up! Really though, it was so bad it was comical, so all in all a memorable experience. As for the pizza. Great salty anchovy-esque sauce, plenty of cheese. As for the crust, what wasn't completely charred to a crisp was nice. But the entire rim was blackened. Gross. read more

Chez Étienne - Pizza Near Me - Marseille, 13

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The sautéed calamaretti were better than the Marseille-style pizza. The pizza was very good.... made with anchovies and mozzarella, but nowhere near as good as authentic Neopolitan pizza. read more

In Marseille, avoiding the vieux port but trying not to break the bank with bouillabaisse, we stumbled on this gem. There are very few menu items, you obviously open with a pastis, try the pizza and savor the salad, but you will have no regrets. read more