Marseille & Nice Food Guide

Marseille chez roger Right by Marseille’s harbor, this spot boasts a prime location with a focus on seafood. The two-person shrimp platter) costs €59, while the crab option is €69. Besides cold seafood, they also serve grilled mussels). We paired the meal with two mojitos—total came to €98 🍤 L’effet Clochette Google reviews aren’t great, but our landlord recommended it, and it’s a local favorite. The seafood pasta (€15) is delicious, and the tiny, laid-back vibe feels authentically Marseille 🍝 Les Arcenaulx We hunted for bouillabaisse and finally scored a table here. The restaurant is spacious, elegant, and perfect for trying Marseille’s iconic fish soup 🍲 When we couldn’t get a table at a French restaurant, we opted for Chinese food—and it was a hit! The spicy chicken, fish-fragrant eggplant, twice-cooked pork, and pastis were all fantastic. Affordable, quick service, and popular—book ahead to avoid waiting 🥢 L’orchidée A tiny town stop on the way from lavender fields to Lac de Sainte-Croix—highly recommended! Their lamb and duck dishes were incredible, and the banana-flavored dessert still makes my mouth water 🍖🍌 Nice Le bon thaï A Xiaohongshu find that lived up to the hype! The spring rolls (generous—share with two) were tasty, as were the tom yum soup, daily chicken plat du jour, and mango sticky rice. The staff and owner are lovely, speak great English, and prices are reasonable 🌶️ Le frog Another gem, popular with Chinese visitors. The frog leg set is a must—cooked with a familiar Chinese flair! They even served escargot (appetizer) and main courses together, likely due to so many Chinese guests. The seafood pasta was also delicious 🐸 Le barbecue A Portuguese spot in Nice’s old town. Dining outside with views of the town was lovely. We had cod with aïoli (garlic mayo)—my boyfriend adored dipping everything in it. The Portuguese egg tarts and tiramisu were perfect finishes 🍮 Pro tips: Pair seafood with white wine! If you don’t like alcohol, mojitos are a great choice 😊 Always book ahead during peak season—getting a table can be tough! #Marseille#SouthernFranceRomance#Marseillefood#Marseillelove#Marseillegood#Marseillenice