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.

Stumbled across this restaurant while exploring Marseille. They're only open a couple hours for…read morelunch and a couple hours for dinner. We got the fish of the day, and it was absolutely delicious, the fish was soft inside and flaky outside. Everything else compliments it so well. From the sweet roasted tomatoes to the salty coastal veggie, everything felt in place and thought out.

9/12/15: One of the most beautiful restaurants we had the pleasure of eating at in France! The…read moreentire eating area is outside in their very eclectic garden, surrounded by lots of greenery, flowers, and custom modern art made to blend into the very picturesque surroundings. The waiter was extremely nice and courteous with us, despite our not being able to speak a lick of French. The restaurant was busy, but he took his time explaining every single item to us in English. We really appreciated that. You might have noticed now that many of the popular and best restaurants in France require reservations, even if not that fancy. We in fact were turned away at many restaurants previous to this one, and just happened by, and were extremely grateful they were able to seat us. 1. Cafe (coffee) 2 EUR 2. San Pellegrino 5 EUR 3. Beignets de legumes 14 EUR: Not what we typically call "beignets" in America--I think in this case they are referring to the deep fried clumps of vegetables. Lots of different kinds of veggies too--I think you can think of this as French tempura. To be honest, I forgot all the different kinds they had in there, but feel free to check out my picture to get an idea--but there's tons of really pretty colorful leaves, onions, and flowers. And it tasted really great--surprisingly refreshing despite being fried. The perfect fried dish, and dazzling in presentation too! 10/10 4. Veau braise & polenta cremeuse 21 EUR: This is a large single piece of braised veal, arranged as a circle topping polenta, along with eggplant and zucchini on top. According to the waiter it was braised for a very long time, and certainly tasted like it. It was delicious, but perhaps could have been even more moist. 7.5/10. 5. Fine tranches de boeuf & condiments mediterraneen 17 EUR: This is The Most Epic Beef Tartare EVER. So, instead of the typical ultra thin slices of raw beef, theirs is cut relatively thick, maybe a bit less than 1cm thick. The edges are very slightly browned, but most of it is raw like how seared tuna is typically prepared. And there's a couple pieces of fried polenta on top, along with an heirloom tomato salad on the side. But why do I say "epic?"--cause of the amazing toppings on top of the meat! I tried to identify some of it but all I could really recognize are capers, olives, cheese, etc., but there's tons more going on! There's such an amazing array of ingredients used that it is quite a tartare masterpiece! 10/10 We LOVED this place. Definitely one of our culinary highlights here in France! 5/5 #french #Mediterranean #france

This is a small pizza joint owned by two young gentlemen. Walking into the place, you're greeted by…read morea scent of good smelling dough and properly rising yeast. Prices are quite decent (11-13euros) for each pizza and they serve rotisserie chicken as well (even though we didn't get that). Even though they didn't speak much English, that didn't prevent us from enjoying the place thoroughly. Do come if you're around the area instead of any quick pizza delivery places to avoid any disappointing encounters. Merci beaucoup!

The service and ambiance here are wonderful. It's great for a group (even with kids, saw lots of…read morefamilies) but it's also a great place to dine alone and enjoy the view and the hustle and bustle of Place Ramus. The steak tartare à la grecque is hand-cut tartare with olives, onions, feta, and roasted and dried tomatoes. I was skeptical about it at first but it was delicious and there are so many great wines to pair with any meal.

DO NOT EAT HERE. We were ignored for 20 minutes before I went inside and asked for menus. Dropped…read moreoff without apology or even acknowledgment. Ordered a few minutes later, expressed my own apology at my impatience because I was very hungry having overcome food poisoning. She sort of smiles. Food comes out literally moments later. No napkins. My cote de taureau is RAW. Inedible. No way to let them know as server never regards us again and suddenly speaks no English. This was just aggressive punishment for my asking for menus after twenty damn minutes. I repeat: Do not eat here.

3.5 stars! A little cafe located in a hidden alley, Le Grain…read morede Sable is an oasis featuring organic, local, homemade vegetarian dishes with an ever-changing menu based on seasonal produce. Though expensive, it makes for.a great light lunch option, and both the restaurant space and servers are warm and inviting. On our visit, we tried all five dishes from the main menu. The cold soup of carrots with ginger/cumin and coconut milk was thick and refreshing, and the coddled egg with butternut cream was hearty and went well with the basket of bread. We also had the piping hot zucchini gratin with egg/garlic/sage; a simple herbal farro salad with tomatoes, green beans, and cucumber; and a bruschetta with a "tchoutchouka" topping of cooked onions, peppers, and tomatoes! Every dish here was freshly prepared and reflected local, seasonal produce, though I thought the seasoning could have been more refined. This is definitely one of the healthiest, earth-friendliest restaurants around that you'll find!

We went here strictly based on the yelp reviews and, I must say, I was delighted. This place has…read morebeen under new ownership since July but the new owners have decided to continue the concept of a vegetarian restaurant. This place is located in a lane way and not something you can find as you walk along. It's a gorgeous cafe with basic interiors and a glass wall to the kitchen so you can see the chef in action. There are about 20-25 seats in the inside on two levels and some seats outside. The staff here really made it for me. Extremely friendly, helpful and whilst their English was not great were willing to try and help us. The chef spoke ok English and explained the menu to us. Service here gets top marks for friendliness :-)) They have a daily menu and you can pick 2 or 3 choices of courses. We picked two and it comes altogether in a plate. I had a lovely zucchini cold soup and a fabulous quinoa dish. The flavours were good and I loved it. For dessert they recommended a local speciality which is a fromage blanc (fresh cheese) with a fruit compote and I loved it. Slightly unusual start but a fantastic finish with the intense fruit compote. Being a vegetarian in France is always hard as the choices are very limited. This is an exception and it tastes great. I would happily come back here for a meal and enjoy the delicious vegetarian feed. A great find in Marseille :-))

Apero Bistrot was a superb experience for me and my spouse. The food was fantastic and the…read morelocation in the old town of Aix absolutely fabulous. The chef and the whole atmosphere was very very nice and made for a great evening. If you like game meats you will definitely find something here. If you make it to Aix, definitely give it a try.

First time in Marseille, I chose this restaurant based on Yelp reviews. This restaurant prides…read moreitself on high-quality, fine French dining. Starting from a tiny teaser, followed by a small appetizer, the main dish is well proportioned. We really enjoyed the quality and novel combinations of tastes. Service is on the slow side -- it took about 2 hours for our dinner but there are really great views of the port and coastline to enjoy. The staff are really helpful; my wife had sprained her ankle earlier in the morning and our waiter gave us a sealed bag of ice! Definitely recommend!

Wow!! The view is incredible! The food is incredible! Everything about this establishment is…read moretop shelf. Went here with friends and business colleagues while In Marseille. Everyone raved how great everything was.