La fringale — Restaurant in Marseille

I usually read comments about places, I did it for La Frigale too. I was not really sure if the one star is true because sometimes they are fake, so I said it's better to try it ourselves. I understand that it's a crowded place and that the restaurants have to take advantage of every little minute to have as much clients they can, but I find that being nice is a must. And the lady that makes reservations and taking orders etc, is not really the best person to communicate with clients. She is nice in general, but sometimes her attitude is impolite. The man who is working with her is a lot nicer. Good pizza, nothing exceptional, it's a stop to grab a bite... Unfortunately, for the attitude, I would give one star...only...

We had a fantastic dining experience at this restaurant – the food, the wine, and the atmosphere were all top-notch!

We ordered a beautifully grilled whole fish, served with crispy potatoes. The steak was tender and juicy, paired perfectly with roasted mushrooms and golden potatoes.

Every bite was full of quality, and we enjoyed a wonderful glass of wine that complemented both dishes perfectly.

The service was kind, the vibe was relaxed, and the rustic wooden tables added charm. Everything felt authentic and local – exactly what you hope for when dining in southern France.

We’ll definitely return – a hidden gem we...

While the food was tasty, the fact that we waited one hour for two pizzas made our experience at La Fringale extremely disappointing. While waiting, we watched dozens of takeaway pizzas leave the restaurant. We had intended to watch the firework display from the harbour, and timed our dinner plans around this, but missed the display as our pizzas still had not arrived by the time it started. The staff were not apologetic, they didn't approach us once to let us know what was taking so long, nor do anything to make amends. Really disappointing, would warn anyone who's in a rush or hungry to...