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.

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.

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.

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.

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: 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.

We are here on our first night in Marseille and it did not disappoint. Their risotto and pana-cotta…read morewere outstanding. Their prices were also very reasonable for the quality of food they provided. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone in Marseille.

Definitely small portions and I didn't realize how small until what I ordered arrived. I had the…read morericotta lasagna which had good flavor but mostly veggies and sauce not as much noodles and cheese. I had to ask for bread which wasn't what you expect in France. The baguette was kind of stale. I had a nice bottle of wine that was cold and the lasagna for $28€. Not horrible. But I left hungry still The girl server was cute and nice and attentive and I'd go again and just order more food!

After hearing how well-known Marseille is for pizza, my husband and I decided to seek out pizza…read moreduring our stay. I saw on Yelp that Sauveur had fantastic reviews, so we went to go find it. It's definitely hidden from the tourist beat and is pretty far off from the Old Port. We arrived around 9pm on a weeknight and the patio was completely full. There was only 1 table left inside, which we managed to snag. There's really nowhere to wait for a table, which is a high possibility if you come here to eat. Service was friendly, and the language barrier here was not as evident at the other restaurants we ate at, basically because this was pizza. We shared a bottle of wine and decided to split one larger pizza to save room for dessert. We ordered the Parma Bianca, which had prosciutto, arugula, parmigiana, emmental, and balsamic. This was one of the best pizzas I have had and certainly better than what I thought I'd find in Marseille! Ingredients were fresh, the pizza was served uncut (as it should be), the toppings were evenly distributed, and the crust was perfectly crisp and not overly cooked. For dessert, we wanted the chocolate mousse but they did not have it, so we ordered the coffee tiramisu. It was delicious-no regrets they didn't have the chocolate mousse! After dinner, the restaurant gives a complimentary shot of limoncello, which is always a sweet ending to a delicious meal! I'd definitely return here in the future, and I recommend anyone who is looking for a delicious, reasonably priced meal to do the same!

When in Marseille, you must eat pizza. It's on the coast, closer to Italy, and the Mediterranean…read moresensibilities are present. We came in just as they opened, around 19:30, as is written on their door. The terrace is situated in a cozy little alley, with locals living in the apartments floating above your heads. It's such a lovely atmosphere, in my opinion, to see folks hanging out their windows staring out into the street. An element that makes the space feel more unassuming. We had two pizzas to share - the regular mushroom (champignons) and the buffalo mozzarella fresh tomato. Both were wonderfully complemented the other as the mushroom was a little heavy, while the mozzarella was lighter in texture. My personal favorite was the lighter of the 2, as it's definitely a lot to eat. If you're feeling slightly hungry, I recommend sharing the smaller size between two. It's doable, and especially if you have a side salad and dessert, it's a lot of food to conquer. Just a warning -- the green salad (vert) has a LOT of oil on it. A little too much for me, so it was difficult to finish. We also got a pitcher of the red table wine, which was divine. Definitely get the tiramisu and a coffee to top off the whole experience! Prices aren't crazy for how good this place is! Get there early if you want a table outside.