The friendly atmosphere is the main flavour of meals here in Marseille where the typical daily fare includes olive oil and garlic. At the crossroads of the Mediterranean, Marseille is no stranger to foreign cuisine and has even adopted some recipes as its own. The result? Spicy dishes with a sunny touch, not to mention fish, shellfish and other seafood delicacies that make up the local fare...

A few ideas to satisfy your taste buds

The famous bouillabaisse, pasta al pesto, seafood, rice with crab, alouettes "sans tête" (meat rolls), Provençal daube (stew), pieds et paquets (tripe), aïoli, tapenade (olive spread), anchoïade (anchovy spread), stuffed vegetables, stuffed squid, panisse (garbanzo bean rolls), chichi freggi (sweet fritters), rock fish soup and of course grilled bass, red or white sea bream served with "rouille" sauce.

Restaurants

There are many restaurants in Marseille, ranging from traditional cuisine to world food, not
to mention oriental fare and Mediterranean food with a strong Italian influence, and of
course the seafood specialties.

Establishments tend to be well decorated and the popular "city" style is a sign of these
contemporary times.

The stars of Marseille...

Gérald Passédat, the chef at Petit Nice Passédat was awarded 3 Michelin stars in the 2008 edition. He has thus joined the exclusive ranks of only 26 French restaurants to have earned the three-star distinction, and is the only one in the South-East of France. A prominent family for 3 generations, the Passédats have been around since 1917 when Little Nice was nothing more than a dive on the Corniche! www.passedat.fr

Chez Peron (1 Michelin star) www.restaurant-peron.com
Restaurant with a contemporary decor and a lounge ambiance. Dine on the terrace in summer for a breathtaking view of the Marseille harbour.

L’Epuisette (1 Michelin star) www.l-epuisette.com
Located in the heart of the Vallon des Auffes below the Corniche, the Epuisette boasts panoramic sea views with the Frioul islands in the background. Chef Guillaume Sourrieu draws on Provençal and Mediterranean cuisine.

Une Table au sud (1 Michelin star) www.unetableausud.com
Original cuisine with a strong Mediterranean flavour where citrus and olive oil are dominant. Rather unusual for a chef from the South West!

Since 2005, the Tourist Office and Convention Bureau has been organizing bouillabaisse classes in partnership with the Miramar restaurant. Chef Christian Buffa will reveal his secret recipe for this unique Marseille specialty.  www.bouillabaisse.com

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