I was hoping to like this spot as it has a homey feel. The service was very slow. There were only…read moretwo tables with customers. However, I thought with the long wait my tagine was going to be spectacular. It was a one note dish lacking in flavor. I am used to more dried fruits to have an interplay of flavors. I thought I ordered lamb but it was meatballs, which were a bit dry. Usually the meat is tender from the cooking process, but the meatballs were not the best choice. As the night drew on, they had a full house inside with fellow countrymen. It might have been that I ordered the wrong item.

Delicious! Everyone in the restaurant said bonsoir when I walked in, including the other diners -…read moreit's a very friendly but quiet atmosphere. I got the chicken tagine with dried apricots and plus, and it was very cosy and flavorful with the perfect portion size. Would definitely recommend for a delicious, reasonably priced, low-key meal.

Great and knowledgeable staff that always make wonderful recommendations! I keep coming back to…read morethis store.

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.

I would actually give this place 3 1/2 stars. For the price, the food quality didn't match. My wife…read moremakes better duck breast at home. Her lamb confit was OK. The Apple Tartin had good flavor, but you can tell it was not freshly made. The vegetables in my opinion were overcooked and not that flavorful. The wine was unremarkable. I'm glad I went there. I may go back and try something if I'm in the area but there are better places to eat in that neighborhood.

Our upscale, discerning travel agent selected Le Patio as a great local restaurant in…read moreAix-en-Provence for us to dine at and made reservations for three Angeleno foodies. We all enjoyed a truly lovely and delicious dinner at this very charming restaurant serving Provencal / French cuisine with a tremendous touch of love in every bite. We enjoyed an exceedingly juicy, fall-off-the-bone lamb shank, a melon salad with local Jambon de Bayonne, pasta with truffles, and a beautiful pear tart and ice cream for dessert. Prices are very reasonable. Our hosts provided us with very warm and gracious service.

Everything tasted great. It's a very small place. We sat downstairs. Definitely recommend this…read morerestaurant

You simply can't go wrong here. Honest seasonal food that is skillfully prepared. Tremendous…read moreservice. Killer wine list backed up with staff that is more than happy to explain each wine. We would happily return. Great value. Unpretentious. Did I mention that the staff was great? It won't matter what your taste is, you'll find what you're looking for. We split portions and it was perfect. And they seemed to accommodate the young couple with a small child like they were valued regulars.

I have spent the past three days in Marseille starving. Yes I picked the hotel closest to the…read moreCognitive Psychology lab because it's a business trip. Why am I starving? The hotel serves everything with gluten, things are either made of bread, rolled in bread or served with bread crumbs on top. I am gluten allergic. I break out when I eat it and it seems that some of it got in by the look of my face today. So I've decided to eat out and picked this place since it was close by and the reviews were good. Now I have to say, this place is SUPERB!!!!!! Not only did they speak English (for me it's a first this time around). The Chef, came out from the kitchen and offered to cook a meal especially for me given that nothing on the menu for the day was matching my gluten free needs. The chick peas pancakes with foie gras was divine and so is the steak with shallots. Therefore it is a 5 star performance on service, quality of food, taste, and overall experience. Definitely a great place to go to for dinner. And did I mention that the music that they are playing is totally hip. I absolutely had to Shazam it and buy a disk :) Enjoy!!!!!!

I came to here because of my B&B host recommends here pretty well…read more Everything is great here! The waitress speaks English and introduce the menu as well. The atmosphere is great and the price is fine. Food is AWESOME! Don't miss it when you come. Must try today's special although it changes everyday lol

Many restaurants offer an experience, more than just a meal to fill your belly, a promise of…read moresomething special but few actually deliver on that promise and that's ok. Because it's hard to wow the crowd of now. So when you do actually find such a place that brings that extra, a holiday for your palate, it should be celebrated! And that is how I feel about le relais. The dinner was a wonder, 5 courses, each wonderfully leading to the next, and ending with a dessert that didn't feel like an end but a new beginning. Long story short: ambiance-excellent. From location, to service, to plates, to setting-10/10 food-unforgettable Price-not cheap but when compared to similar in Paris or Aix de Provence or even other Marseilles establishments, very acceptable.

Not really sure why this was even suggested as a Michelin recommended restaurant…read more Although accommodating to our reservation need the day off, that was the extent to the customer service. Lacked detail, focused on a big group ignoring the little tables. The big issue for me is the lack of execution on the wine paring. For me when I order wine pairing I'm paying not for the alcohol but for the experience. They brought the food out but forgot the paring which I had to remind them 2x. Not great service! The first two wines were actually the same???? I did bring it up which was really uncomfortable and just excuses, not to mention the guy stating he will bring the last one before the last dish to make sure I get it for sure. Excuses but no "how can I make it better". The food itself was so plain and completely unfulfilling. First, not a fan of Wasabi yet it was in all the fish dishes . Second, the desert was a HUGE let down and I almost felt like I was being played a joke on (pictures below) 3 strawberries and a little tiny pasta?!?! My most regrettable Michelin experience EVER!

Good food, reasonable prices but average service We ordered…read morea lamb couscous and chicken tagine - which were both very tasty and very reasonably priced. The service was a bit offhand though, with the waiters barely making eye contact with us and the hygiene was questionable - the kitchen staff were smoking in the kitchen.

Food is different than Turkish, Moroccan and Lebanese/Middle Eastern so nice to note the…read moresubtleties. Desserts are the same and way too sweet; can't taste the ingredients. Service is rushed and they cram people together even if the restaurant is more than half empty (can't choose where to sit).