LA MAISON — Restaurant in Marseille

La Maison – A Delightful Surprise in Cassis

We happened upon La Maison while exploring the Cassis harbor on a windy afternoon, and it turned out to be an absolute gem. The setting is stunning—right by the water, perfect for soaking up the sun and watching the world go by.

The food was just as impressive. The salade de thon was fresh and flavorful, while the calamari was crispy and perfectly cooked. It all looked so good that we couldn’t resist taking a few bites before snapping photos! A nice bottle of wine rounded out the experience, making for a truly enjoyable meal.

The service was equally fantastic. The host and waitress were warm, welcoming, and kind enough to speak to us in slow French, which we truly appreciated as we’re still learning.

After such a wonderful experience, I was shocked to see some poor reviews—our visit felt like a completely different place! If you’re in Cassis, La Maison is absolutely...

BEWARE OF FAKE ITEMS ON YOUR BILL! We ate here for lunch. Food was just okay, and the mussels were sadly worth passing. The service was on par with most other French restaurants. The setting on the water front was very nice.

When we received the bill there was a €20 charge for what translates to “miscellaneous”. When we questioned the staff about it, they initially tried to deflect. Once they realized we had a fluent French speaker in the group, they were quick to remove the charge. Looks like they are adding scam fees to tourist bills. I certainly wouldn’t...

Great location on the port with shade and views. Great cool breeze essential on hot days. Good food (the sleeper hit was the chickpea fries for appetizer which were fabulous). My burrata salad was not bad at all and looked gorgeous. However, the service started out very cold then, when we made the effort to make the wait staff smile, they warmed up to us. Still, I’d rather feel welcomed and loved than have to work to make it happen. So, dinging the place for the service. It’s all an energy exchange so, for your own good, please work on your...