Best dining experience we had in both Lyon and Marseille. The husband and wife owners/chefs…read moreexplained the entire menu to us in English, made great recommendations and talked to us for our entire meal. They stayed open an hour past close while we enjoyed our last night. The food itself was excellent. We had scallops and escargot for appetizers, fondue for dinner and a fig dish for dessert. Lots of wine. Wouldn't do a thing differently. The best last meal we could have asked for. I didn't want to leave.

I created an account just to review this place. The food and service are absolutely amazing. My…read morefriend and I have gone twice in a month, and I am going once more before leaving France. The food is fresh and prepared perfectly (bonus: prix fix menu!!). The woman who runs the place is so genuine and pleasant. She willingly explained the entire menu in English BOTH times (and even in French to other customers) I would recommend this place to anyone who lives in the area or is just traveling. Have not been disappointed once and do not ever expect to. Looking forward to my next visit!

This has been our favorite dining experience in Marseille thus far (and I really think it will be…read moredifficult to top)! There are about 10 tables inside and we were lucky enough to sit right next to the kitchen and speak with the owner & chef Bazin Fabrice. You can see that Bazin truly loves food, the hard work and dedication shows in his dishes! Bazin has had many years of culinary study, including time spent at a 2 star rated michelin restaurant! The menu is limited with 2 options for starters (crispy cheese or blue cheese) & 2 options for entrees (fish or pork chop) & 2 desserts (chocolate mousse or apple crisp). We ordered the crispy cheese + both entrees + chocolate mousse and it was all PHENOMENAL. If anyone ever has a chance to visit Marseille, DO NOT miss this hole in the wall - so yummy and truly French!

You just have to admire the one-man-army running this small restaurant. Serving and cooking at the…read moresame time while still getting the food just right, not overcooking the fish or ending up with a well-done steak, that does take some skill and a well-coordinated mind. I guess it helps that the number of seats and different options on the menu are limited. We went here for lunch on a Saturday and just managed to get the last available table just after 1pm. So it's definitely a popular place, which I really do get. The food and wine is good, service friendly and the atmosphere very down-to-earth. I do however not think that the food is extraordinary. Don't get me wrong. Our starter; a fish rilette and salad, and our main; fish, polenta and peas, were all good and prepared well. It was just not more than a nice lunch.

We tired finding a different restaurant based on the number of stars we saw for here but couldn't…read morefind the other and the prices looked good compared to other places as we wanted French food so we stopped and absolutely did not regret it! The service was polite, and food was absolutely delicious. And the ambiance was so enjoyable! Lots of French people were dining and it was the perfect spot for lunch.

A funny thing happened to me on the way to the French Riviera... We took a vacation to the south of…read moreFrance and my number one priority was bouillabaisse! It has been 30 years since the last time I visited the French coast of the Mediterranean and I have been craving this iconic dish for all that time. I tried it at a variety of places in France and in the USA, but nothing is like being in the heart of Marseilles, next to the harbor, in the open air indulging in a steaming bowl of this delicious soup. As soon as my meal arrived, I jumped right in with fork and spoon. After a couple minutes, an older lady walked up to my table and took my spoon away from me while muttering something in French... Then she picked up a crouton and began coating it with some of the aioli sauce. She put the crouton in the bowl and started coating another crouton with sauce. With a couple croutons in my bowl, she continued to dress them with some of the fish meat and the soak them in the soup. Now, I have traveled the world (90+ countries), so I am careful to observe my surroundings, reserve any judgement, and learn from my hosts. But, this was stretching me with all sorts of thoughts going through my head. Was she mentally ill and going around to people's tables and eating their food? Did I look familiar to her and she was at the wrong table? Is this a tradition in Marseilles and did I just accidentally hire someone to physically feed me? I decided to just sit and wait to see what happens. When she was finished setting my plate in a very specific pattern, she said the familiar french phrase "voila" which I understand is "there it is - you can eat now." Apparently, I was eating bouillabaisse the wrong way, and our hostess could not speak English, but wanted me to experience it the right way. The traditional French way to eat this marvelous dish is with crusty bread slices, aioli, soup and the assortment of fish meats - all in one bite. All I can say is, there is no way I can wait another 30 years to do this again. Ill be back very soon and I hope to see my new friend there for another lesson of enjoying all that southern France has to offer.

Great find. This place is small and under staffed. We saw one person all night. He was at the front…read moredesk and waited and bussed tables. So how a 5 for service? He never stopped moving. That said get there early for the best. Food was amazing and unique. They started with a tapenade and baguette followed by a cold carrot soup, both compliments of the chef. If you want Bouillabaisse, it must be ordered at least 24 Hr in advance. We both enjoyed their seafood appetizers and main courses and loved them.

Wow. Tucked in a quiet street away from the Vieux Port tourist bustle, this little gem is…read moreinconspicuous but certainly makes a grand statement with food. Options for à la carte, 3-course set, or chef's tasting menu (4 courses at €50). We were a table of 3 and chose the tasting menu. The complimentary amuse-bouche was a creamy asparagus soup. A little too rich in the cream but still bright flavors coming through. Foie ravioli: super savory and not as heavy as it sounds. Mmmmmmmm Langoustines with stuffed squash blossom and crusted polenta: deliciousness. The langoustines were sweet and fresh. The squash blossom was very satisfying in itself. All the elements complimented each other very well. Beef medallions with asparagus, quail egg, fried sweet potatoes and an explosive fried scallion cheeseball. Simple but still lots going on. And still delicious. Dessert: I had a rhubarb crusty whippy tart number which was good, although lot of tartness and sour so might not be for everyone. I liked more my friend's panna cotta. Creamy and not too sweet. AND the kitchen was able to make substitutes and accommodations for my Friend who is Celiac. Service was impeccable. If you have only one meal in Marseille, do it at this bangin resto.

Small but great hole in the wall bar/bistro. Not a huge dinner menu but honey lamb shank and duck…read moredishes were great. Super pleasant service.

Absolutely phenomenal, amazing, delicious, and creative meal…read more Pros: -The food was very, very good. We ordered the big meals that come on the butcher blocks "Les Grillades." I got the beef fillet and it was extremely tender and perfectly cooked. I ordered it with the optional sauce and it made all the difference (my mouth is watering thinking about it). -The side dishes that came with my beef fillet are what really sets it apart. At first, the plate looked random. A random tomato, a random onion. Random things. But, they were cooked in a unique way- almost candied. Somehow, it all worked really well with the steak, sauce, and other sides. -They do have an English menu Cons: -Service was just ok. He said he didn't speak English, which was perfectly fine by us. We can get by with French and Google Translate. However, half-way through the dinner he starts speaking English. I just got the impression they like to bust the tourists' balls. -It's very cramped in there and seating is limited. Get a reservation.

Amidst the Creative Quarters, this little restaurant offers excellent food and charming service! We…read morehad the aubergine bruschetta followed by grilled entrecôte and filet de boeuf. The bruschetta was excellent, the aubergine on top well-seasoned, the bread itself crisp. The beef was cooked to perfection and served on rustic wooden boards with a lovingly presented array of sides - a baked tomato, a jacket potato, carrot mousse and crunchy greens. Can definitely and highly recommend.