La Parenthèse — Restaurant in Marseille

We were looking for somewhere to eat in a relatively empty part of Marseille when we stumbled across some good reviews at this restaurant and decided to give it a shot. It actually turned out to be one of if not the best meal we had during our two week trip in Europe.

This is a true “hidden gem”, a local restaurant tucked in a side street with only 10 or so tables and one server. We didn’t have any wine but it seemed like there was a great selection. The menu was the perfect length of about 15 dishes - a good variety of food, but not too much to choose from as to be overwhelming.

Everything we had was delicious - and we had free unlimited bread to mop up all the sauces, which were definitely the secret weapon of all the dishes, from the tuna tartare to the veal. The scallops were delicious and the chickpea batter fries were so unique and piping hot and fresh from the kitchen. Loved everything...

Really great restaurant hidden away on a small side street. They serve tapas style dishes, great for sharing. We all especially loved the panisse, a local speciality, the beef meatballs and fish pie, and everything else we ordered was excellent. They also offered a côte de boeuf for two. The service was excellent and the place had a laid back and friendly atmosphere. Highly...

Great restaurant. Super friendly staff, and the food was delicious. I had the steak (which I haven’t had any of in my entire trip) and it was delectable.

I also took wine suggestions from the bartender/owner and they were great.

Overall it was a great price and I would definitely come...