Dining in Marseille

Marseille has a culinary menu heavily influenced by its surroundings. Fish dominates, and one dish in particular - bouillabaisse. This fish soup combines a variety of fish with saffron, fennel and orange zest. It is served with rouille, a garlic and chilli-flavoured mayonnaise. Olive oil, herbs and fresh fruit and vegetables are also abundant parts of Marseille cuisine.

Le Miramar
In the heart of the vieux port with all the other up-market fish restaurants, Le Miramar has established a reputation as being the place to go for bouillabaisse. La Vraie Bouillabaisse 'Miramar' costs €55 per person
Address: 12, Quai du Port
Underground: Métro Vieux Port

Le Ferme
An oasis of calm in the centre of Marseille, the interior is beautifully decorated with frescos and pastel tones.
Address: 23, rue Sainte
Underground: Métro Vieux Port

Les Arcenaulx
A diverse crowd throng to this intellectual restaurant that also functions as a bookshop, salon de thé and a Provencal produce seller. Dishes include the classic Filet de boeuf "Rossini" and set menus start at €25.
Address: 25, cours Estienne d'Orves
Underground: Métro Vieux Port

La Cloche À Fromage
If you like cheese and a lot of it, then this is heaven. As well as an abundance of fromages there are ten types of house bread and plenty of regional wines.
Address: 27, cours Estienne d'Orves
Underground: Métro Vieux Port

Lemon Grass
Colourful and inventive fusion cuisine such as ravioli with foie gras and tomato confit and shelled lobster in a curry sauce.
Address: 8, Rue Fort Notre Dame
Underground: Métro Vieux Port

Le Zinc
The latest trendy venue for Marseille's hipsters, this restaurant combines traditional food with a stylish, minimalist decor.
Address: 182, Rue du Rouet
Underground: Métro Rond Point du Prado

Le Petit Nice Passedat
Probably Marseille's best eatery, and boasting two Michelin stars, this delightfully modern haute-cuisine firmly
rooted in southern Europe is worth paying for.
Address: Anse de Maldormé, Corniche John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Underground: Métro Rond Point du Prado

La Cantine Du Marseillais
Marseille cuisine with an Italian influence. Everyone seems to know each other here, creating a great atmosphere.
Address: 13, Rue Glandevès
Underground: Métro Rond Point du Prado

Chez Michel
Traditional, old school cooking and another extremely good establishment for bouillabaisse. The fish is even presented to you before cooking.
Address: Anse des Catalans
Underground: Métro Vieux Port