IT - Italian Trattoria Marseille Vieux Port — Restaurant in Marseille

If you’re looking for a charming Italian dining experience, this trattoria is a true gem! From the moment we walked in, we felt warmly welcomed by the attentive and enthusiastic staff — service that really made us feel at home.

The food itself is a testament to the restaurant’s commitment to high-caliber ingredients. The pasta pomodoro I ordered was rich and creamy, made with perfectly ripened tomatoes and aromatic basil. The pasta was a wonderful shape I hadn’t tried before, adding a lovely twist to a classic meal. Meanwhile, my wife thoroughly enjoyed her insalata di pasta — a fresh, hearty salad with a wonderful blend of ingredients that was both healthy and indulgent. The restaurant offers a range of options for vegetarians, which we really appreciate, making sure there’s something for everyone at the table.

One thing we especially liked was the speed at which our food arrived. We barely had time to appreciate the ambiance before our plates were placed in front of us, demonstrating the team’s impressive ability to combine care with urgency. The opening hours are generous, allowing for both a convenient dinner after a busy day or a leisurely weekend meal.

Lastly, we were delighted by the tremendous value for money — high-caliber food without the high price tag. This trattoria stands out as a wonderful dining spot where you can enjoy a rich Italian meal without feeling rushed or stressed by...

3.5/5 stars.

Located next to the Vieux Port, this Italian restaurant offers a selection of pizzas and pastas and some already prepared antipastos at a very affordable price. Great place if you're looking for a casual restaurant to have a bite.

We ordered the Diavola, Margherita di burrata and the Positano pizzas and the Norma pasta. The Margherita di burrata and the Positano pizzas were very tasty, the pasta was also good but the Diavola pizza was just ok and not spicy. To point out that unlike most restaurants in Marseille, this one doesn't close after 14:30 (so you can have a late lunch or an early dinner since its service is operative from 10:00 to 22:00).

The staff were very friendly. They remade my friend's pizza since she ordered it without an ingredient and they added it by mistake. For us it was not a problem but the waiter behind the counter didn't speak neither English, Spanish nor Italian (not even basic vocabulary) so we had to use google translate to talk to him/ask him questions about the dishes (but he was extremely nice).

I would recommend coming to...

Oh man , it was hard finding a quick Italian meal and after getting some pasta before leaving to the train station , I was so confused why this place got 4.2 stars . Maybe it was better before ?

Once I walked in I was already doubtful but I had no other choices to eat so I ordered an arrabbiata and my husband ordered the carbonara .

The pasta was soggy , and it kind of all stuck together . You sink your teeth into the pasta and it literally just dissipates in your mouth. Mehhhh ! The arrabbiata was unusually spicy (good thing I have good spice tolerance) The carbonara had the same texture, and it was a bit too heavily seasoned .

The seating area was much bigger than I thought , so that was nice . I think making store bought pasta at home myself would have tasted five times more fresh .

Well , I guess you get what you pay for . The pasta was very cheap , about 8-12 Euros for one . But Yeah … if you want Italian nearby , maybe it’s better to just go to a legit establishment nearby rather than this take away style place...