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.

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.

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.

From the owner: Le patron laisse la parole a ses clients. A vous de vous faire la votre! Le Jardin..... Mais où est…read moredonc ce restaurant à peine ouvert depuis une quinzaine de jours ? Il se niche dans une petite rue de Mazargues, juste derrière le bout de la rue E.Zola là où les rues se séparent les unes allant vers les baumettes les autres sur la gineste ou en retour vers Marseille city... Mais là n' est pas le propos de ces quelques lignes, le propos est de démarrer un TAM-TAM pour que tout Marseillais puisse aller rencontrer cette équipe de jeunes garçons entrepreneurs et gourmands et dont tout le talent a été de réunir leurs divers savoir faire pour notre plus grand régal !!! Vous entrez dans le jardin comme vous rentrez à la maison par un portail en fer laissant à peine apparaitre cette jolie terrasse qui a conservé ses 2 gros troncs d'arbres faisant office de porte manteaux, les tables sont là, dressées en toute simplicité mais déjà les serviettes en tissus attirent votre attention et de grands

From the owner: Le O Very Table Pointe rouge Situé à côté de l'emblématique pub The REd Lion, le O Very Table vous…read moreaccueille dans une ambiance cosy et chaleureuse. Les tables bien dressées, entourées de miroirs, ouvrent sur une vue panoramique sur la mer. Sa terrasse invite à la détente et met dans les meilleures dispositions pour déguster un verre et savourer son repas. Voyage bistronomique À la fois instinctive et créative, la cuisine puise avant tout ses inspirations dans l'expérience et le savoir-faire du chef. Tapas à la "française", saveurs au rythme des saisons, une carte des vins bien pensée promettent un voyage des sens. Référence culinaire Depuis plus de 10 ans, le chef partage son amour de la cuisine. La raison de son succès tient tant au très bon rapport qualité-prix de la carte qu'au côté intuitif et original des plats proposés.

For my last meal in France, I stayed in Marseille for a day specifically for this Marseille Fish…read moreSoup, and the anticipation was very high, and after eating it I would rate it at the British level of fish pie making. In the photos of bouillabaisse online, there are big fish chunks and vegetable chunks in the soup, but the one served in this shop is liquid with only very small residues in it. The soup is a bit salty, a bit too salty to drink directly, but it is good to eat with bread. The fish used to stew the soup will be fried later and served as the main dish. This one is really delicious. The fish is very tender but not raw. It is the best in the whole meal.

I had one of the most delightful times of my life during my "bringing a baby to fine dining…read moreexperiences for my own amusement" era. Of all the highly ranked restaurants, this one has the nicest high chairs I have ever seen in my life. A true piece of art. Although, for those who are wondering, babies are not great dinner companions and do not enjoy their time here. Good riddance, don't bring them. The plates and cheese cart are truly excellent here as well.

From the owner: Quand la Bretagne rencontre le sud A la carte de Chez Nous vous trouvez aussi bien des galettes et…read moredes crêpes que des spécialités languedociennes et provençales. Côté Bretagne, les galettes sont à base de sarrazin et sont garnies d'ingrédients variés comme par exemple le foie gras et les crêpes sont au froment. Côté Sud, quelques spécialités sétoises sont proposées comme la daube et le poulpe. D'ailleurs la daube se fait aussi à la provençale. Pour représenter Marseille et sa région, les pieds paquets et la souris d'agneau ne sont pas oubliés. Chez Nous se veut convivial et moderne et vous accueille dans un décor chocolat et anis. Si vous passez devant quand le resto est fermé, vous verrez sur le rideau une fresque graffée représentant des bigoudenes.

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.

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.