Living in Provence

A few weeks ago, we published an article about the best restaurants in Antibes, giving you a few pointers to enjoy your stay in this charming town. Today, let’s look at the restaurants in Marseille. Marseille being a much bigger town than Antibes and proposing so much diversity in terms of food, we will focus, for now, on the best fish restaurants in Marseille.

Where can I eat a real Bouillabaisse in Marseille?

Bouillabaisse is a “hot” topic in Marseille since many restaurants tend to call Bouillabaisse a simple fish soup that has very little to do with the traditional dish. If you want to try the real Marseille Bouillabaisse, go to the Miramar on the Vieux Port.
Be careful, Bouillabaisse is a delicious but expensive dish !

Where can I buy great shellfish in Marseille?

2 very good adresses to buy and eat seafood and shellfish in Marseille : Pierrot Coquillages an oyster-seller on the Prado, and Toinou which is an institution in Marseille and also proposes a restaurant right next to the Canebière.

Great fish restaurants in Marseille

Living in Provence gives you a selection of great addresses in Marseille.

• Le Lauracée : a Mediterranean restaurant with great fish dishes.
• Au Bout du Quai : a fish restaurant on the Vieux Port
• L’Epuisette and Chez Fonfon is the Vallon des Auffes : 2 great restaurants on the charming harbour of the Vallon des Auffes.