My wife and I visited this restaurant last October 2023. The service and the food were extremely…read moregood and very reasonable. I would definitely recommend

Set menu that was delicious and varied. Patient staff working with our limited French. The house…read morewine was well-above average. We had the crunchy vegetable starter with a soft cheese on bread that was incredibly flavorful. The filet was outstanding and came with a tangy mustard sauce that I alternated with the plate's au jus - just delicious. My wife had the warm Brie with potatoes and sausage and her first remark was "Holy s$&t that's incredible!" We finished with the Grandmother's chocolate recipe that we scraped the carafe clean of. Pleas go - in a sea of restaurants this is a gem.

Hummm, I think Yelp failed us with this recommendation but Trip Advisor has the most honest…read morereviews. We decided to try it out anyway. You can't go off "stars" alone. You have to read some of the reviews and see for yourself what the talk is about. We walked over and without reservation, scored a seat in the patio. Our 3 course meal was 20 euro but it none of the dishes were memorable. The dishes had a home cooked feeling, as if you could make the dishes at home, but nothing tasted out of this world. My bf got the short ribs and I got the baby chicken. Neither dishes were that great. Dessert was probably the best part of the meal. I probably would not return. For those who do not know the language: Owner speaks English. Waitresses know little English.

Not sure what "SCI Charlotte" refers to. This restaurant is called, variously,…read moreResto Charlotte, Chez Charlotte, or Restaurant Charlotte, at least online, as far as I can tell. On the other hand, there's no actual sign or label at the unassuming entrance on rue des Bernardines -- which could generously be called a side street but almost borders on an alley. This is NOT your typical restaurant in touristy Aix-en-provence. We sought it out because a website described it as the sort of place that the Aixoise would go. Well, that may be, and I certainly would not blame them, but there were plenty of tourists there when we dined on a weekday. (They basically open at 8pm, a more French dining time, while most establishments in the city accommodate touristic tastes and open as early as 7. In fact, our rather entertaining waiter seemed to speak French, English, and German fluently (to hear him banter with nearby tables) -- although he couldn't manage Mandarin. How to describe the food? "Unpretentious" would be accurate but maybe slightly misleading. It is a fantastic deal for a full meal compared to most sit-down restaurants in Aix. Expect well-executed, classic but un-fussy French cuisine in a pleasant outdoor courtyard. The vibe is fun, even on a less crowded evening. The two of us had the summer special gazpacho (amazing, and quite spicy) and the chicken liver pate (also very good) for entrees. Our main courses were a steak and a fillet of veal, both served with french-fry-like hash browns and haricot verts. A plum clafoutis and a nicely caramelly tarte tatin rounded out this meal -- very traditional bistro fare. (Both desserts were tasty, without being mind blowingly good or especially original.) At 40 Euros (tax + tip included, of course) for two people, including one glass of house red and one coffee, I think Chez Charlotte's menu might be the best deal in Aix.

I was hoping to find some fresh seafood while visiting Marseille. I was looking for something with…read morea view and thought maybe there might be a restaurant on the water among the boats. I saw La Nautique and hoped that they would have an opening for a wandering traveler. I ordered whatever was fresh, caught here in the waters of Marseille - I have never tasted a better whole fish than here. Grilled whole with zucchini and peppers making a delicious ratatouille. Two glasses of rosé, and a beautiful view as the sun set over the port. I never caught the waitresses name, but she was so accommodating and friendly, and made me feel at home while I was alone.

Very easy directions from crew! We loved our concise directions. We ate at a great location with…read moreplenty of tips for eating that should help others decide.

I came here solely on the strength of a couple of Yelp reviews. These are not always reliable - but…read morein this case appear to be spot on! I came for an early lunch in a sunny for me Saturday and walked in soon after noon - and was the first lunch customer. The waiter / owner spoke just enough English and I just enough French for me to choose a smoked duck cake for my starter. I had that with a glass of white wine. Both to die for. I ordered a casserole with Strasbourg sausage and mushrooms for my main course and asked the waiter to recommend an appropriate glass of wine. He brought a glass from the same winery - again sensational. The owner told me he loves running a small place where he can make people happy because he can ensure every meal is excellent. It works for me!

Le Petit Flore serves a good lunch with passion and warmth. Here there is a completely…read moredown-to-earth atmosphere and a no-nonsense attitude to the food, wine and service. It was certainly difficult not to feel welcome here with the enthusiasm and the witty treatment we got. The menu changes constantly and there is therefore only options you'll see on the board, if you can decipher it. With a limited knowledge of French and not the best ability to decipher swirly French handwriting on a blackboard, I was happy that we got the short version explained in English. We had starters and cannelloni for our main course and a glass of white wine. The portion of cannelloni was rather big (by our lunch standards), so we had to give up at some point, but it was not for the lack of trying our best. The food was good, but could have done well with a bit more oomph in the taste, though I was very satisfied with my wine.

My "go-to" during my work assignment in the Aix area. Always changing creative menu with a spin on…read moreFrench classics (les moulles, torchon de foie gras, tartare de boeuf) and Mediterranean dishes (lamb shanks, pasta with shellfish). Well prepared dishes and always plated beautifully, the kitchen staff is first rate. Absolutely the friendliness staff and service I've had on any continent too! I feel like I'm at my neighborhood restaurant back home. Reasonable prices and always a good congenial crowd.

From the owner: Sur le plateau sportif de Ventabren, L'éouvé vous accueille dans son jardin buccolique pour…read moredécouvrir sa cuisine fraîche et gourmande.

Get the seafood platter. You can do whatever else you want, but make sure you get the seafood…read moreplatter. We shared one for our entree between two and it was fantastic value for 21 Euro. Our mains were good, but we were a little disappointed with our desserts. Eating alfresco in the garden of this classic provincial building is a bit of a treat.

Tried L'Estagnol after reading reviews here. Loved it. Just had a couple entrees, no starters or…read moredesert. But neighboring tables had fresh oysters which were large and looked great. We had scallops avocado and orange salad, and salted cod with mashed potatoes, aoli, tomato coulis and vegetables. The cod was artfully presented. Each accompaniment was separate on the plate but all mixed and matched together well as one wished. The house white wine was tasty. The scallops were perfectly cooked and the salad was lightly dressed. Each table is given their own olive oil, sea salt, balsamic mister, and pepper grinder to additionally dress salad or bread. Service is typical French, not hovering or rushing the diner. Price for the two entrees plus 25 cl. of wine was only 39 E or about $44.

What a charming find, thank you beautiful waiter Danny! The first charming discovery up the road…read morewas the beautiful Basilica of the Sacred Heart where I found some down time to meditate and appreciate their unique stained glass; then off for a tipple and bite. The Rue du Prado isn't exactly Chicago's Miracle Mile or even the Elysee of Paris, but it's still quite clean, easy to traverse as one of Marseille's major thoroughfares and chock full of charming restaurants, bistros, restobars and shopping. The street is 3 lanes in each direction but on each side of the street between the first and 2/3 lanes is a promenade where outdoor seating is provided for restaurants that are just open across the first street (which appears to get ever so tangled up in delivery, taxi and lost tourist services but also just as quickly untangles and speeds along). Some of the outdoor dining is as al fresco as it gets, which may include a little car exhaust in your meal; many of the restaurants, however, have divided up their territory with quaint plastic tents that provide either heating or air conditioning, as the weather may be, and also respite from both rain and pollution. I was drawn to Le Patio because of their choices of unique yummy looking pizzas - and pizza is big in southern France with their Italian cousins just over the border and just as many similar toppings (cheese, tomatoes, olives, what more do you need?). I opted for a small personal pie (that was still so abundant I couldn't finish it) that had a beautiful almost burnt crunchy crust, some succulent French sausage, light Emmenteler cheese and my personal favorite if fresh (and they were); anchovies! Little briny beauties of the Mediterranean made this an oh la la sensation with every bite. With a casual pitcher of the ubiquitous rose wine from the Bandol region of the south of France, I was in heaven - and the people watching was just as delicious!

Local restaurant off the main strip. We had the lamb and duck and they were great. Great and…read morefriendly waitress as well.

From the owner: Ici, le chef vous propose une cuisine instinctive et maîtrisée, qui conjugue les produits frais du…read moremarché et qui fait la part belle aux herbes et aux épices, jouant notamment avec la cuisson à l'étouffée. Un p'tit bout de bonheur Le P'tit Bout nouveau est désormais installé au cœur d'une jolie cave voûtée du 18ème siècle. Ce décor aux pierres apparentes et aux lumières tamisées confère au lieu une atmosphère romantique à vos dîner en amoureux. Ne vous laissez pas tromper par son nom enfantin, ici les portions sont bien celles d'adultes gourmands!Laissez vous charmer par ses parfums qui vont chercher jusque dans les cuisines du monde des saveurs nouvelles pour réveiller vos papilles.

For our first meal in France we visited Le Quinze. It was late so there wasn't a lot on the menu…read moreavailable but the server was so kind and patient with our English. Considering I didn't really know what I was getting, I was pleased with my pasta and my partner loved his fish. The tiramisu was so creamy and delicious. I wouldn't be sad if Le Quinze were the only restaurant in Marseille. I want to try it all!

Travelers trying to find a more authentic spot not in the port then look no further. Great food…read more Great staff. Great prices. Great vibes.