Open on a Sunday!…read more This was such a wonderful meal. Every course was perfect and we will definitely come back next time we are visiting Foie gra mi-cuit 18€ Foie gras de canard préparé par nos soin, confiture pomme-poire, pain brioché Duck Foie gras mi-cuit, apple and pear jam, brioche bread Fleur de Courgette 14€ Duo de fleurs de courgette farcies au fromage de chèvre, ricotta, tomates, pignons. Tartare de tomates et olives Zucchini flowers stuffed with goat cheese, pin nuts, herbes. Tartare of tomatoes, zucchini and olives. Volaille 28 € Volaille farcie aux pistaches, sauce supreme, petits lègumes, gnocchi de ricotta Chickenbreast stuffed with pistachio, creamy white wine sauce, little vegetables, ricotta gnocchi Agneau 31 € Pressé d'épaule d'agneau de Provence, cuisson basse température, Mijotée d'haricots coco de Paimpol Lamb shoulder from Provence slowly cooked, white beens de Paimpol

Wow. Excellent all around. Great service, outstanding presentations and two fantastic meals…read more Lovely setting in a small area with several restaurants. Good vibes. One appetizer, two entrees and two deserts along with three glasses of the local Pinot Noir set us back EUR 127. Outrageous value. Highly recommend.

From the owner: Bien manger en toute occasion Il a travaillé au Pescadou, au Poisson qui Marche et il se…read morereconvertit aujourd'hui en traiteur de qualité. Il est d'ailleurs le seul et unique traiteur des Pennes Mirabeau, niché dans un coin du Centre Commercial. Mais une fois la porte de la boutique passée, on est assailli par les odeurs variées et savoureuses qui émanent des fourneaux. Plats à emporter pour les particuliers (lasagnes, daube provençale, quenelles, aïoli), plateaux repas pour les entreprises (assiettes fraîcheur, salades) et repas sophistiqués pour les occasions spéciales. L'un des cuisiniers est kabyle, et prépare un couscous traditionnel qui fait fureur aux Pennes : pas moins de 50 commandes par semaine ! Mais LA spécialité des spécialités apparaît à Noël avec le "Filet de Boeuf Wellington en croûte" : filet de boeuf, foie gras, cèpes...

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.

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 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.

Oh... my... god... a must if you're in marseille!…read moreSuch a tiny little restaurant, you might not even be able to tell if they're open for business but, there's usually a little boat with a candle lit outside if they're open (pending the wind is calm). They have four tables total, two for two people and two for groups of ~5. The menu is pretty limited. Their specialty is fish and chips but, it is NOT like the American fish and chips. The fish are fresh. The chips are not potatoes. Everything was delicious. My friend ordered the fish soup/stew and fell in love. The waiter is super nice and friendly, he brought out all the different types of fish that they were serving that night. At the end of the meal he serves a shot of captain morgan with lemon covered in cocoa powder and sugar... which is SO good and on the house! Again, the restaurant is super tiny and the bathroom is right next to the kitchen. So that part was interesting. The food is so good and super affordable, the waiter was so nice and warm and speaks English well. Definitely recommend.

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.

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.