Splendido
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Italian classics like pizza & pasta served in a sumptuous locale with circus-influenced decor.
attractions: Cathédrale Basilique Sainte-Marie-Majeure, dit « La Major », Centre Commercial Centre Bourse, Les Petits Trains de Marseille, Cosquer Méditerranée, Old Port of Marseille, CHOI STUDIO PHOTO IDENTITE BEBE E-PHOTO PERMIS DCEM CNI PASSEPORT SEJOUR LINKEDIN CV PHOTOGRAPHE MARSEILLE, Old Charity Center, Porte d'Aix, Galeries Lafayette, Hôtel Dieu Intercontinental Marseille, restaurants: Rodizio Brazil - Marseille, Biba Brunch Marseille, Deïa Coffee & Kitchen - Brunch Marseille, Ciel | Rooftop | Marseille, Brasserie l'OM Café - Officiel, THE QUEEN VICTORIA, La Perle vieux port, Café La Fiancée | Brunch Marseille, Fuxia Marseille, La Daurade
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Italian classics like pizza & pasta served in a sumptuous locale with circus-influenced decor.
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As a tourist freshly arriving to Marseille on a rainy afternoon we stumbled on Splendido. It certainly looked inviting, with a mix of a modern French bistro with Italian flare. And, in fact, we were expecting it to serve French food to learn that it was a classic Italian restaurant with a slightly modern twist (so both new and old will be satisfied). The menu options were plentiful and the serving size decent. We ordered a zucchini pizza (La Courge de Recre) and Cacio e Pepe pasta; both of which were excellent. The dessert of Mousse France was, however, only fair lacking a strong chocolatey taste but this was the only down point in an otherwise pleasant lunch experience. Additionally, the service is solid with plenty of staff running around ready and willing to help. The restaurant is quite busy and even on a late Sunday afternoon was packed. Where possible I would strongly recommend reservations as it was clearly a popular location. If in a hurry to leave you can pay via the QR code...we did it and as long as your credit card is programmed into your phone it was super simple and easy.
Craig BrombergCraig Bromberg
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Buckle up. The only reason I’m not giving 1 star is because the food was good and came quickly once rang in. Honestly the worst service I’ve ever had and I hate that I feel so compelled to write such a terrible review because I know the internet is where bad reviews come to die but here we are. I waited 10 minutes for the server to come and take my drink order (not a big deal, they were busy), she didn’t bring water (no problem, the drink I ordered was big so I figured I’d ask for some later).she asked me what I wanted to eat but I hadn’t decided yet so I said I’d order when my drink came. Someone brought my drink, but my server didn’t return for another 30 minutes. When she finally did return it was because I flagged her down. I was dining alone so I didn’t want to make a fuss but I had no other choice but to flag her. I ordered my starter and said I would wait until I got it to order my main as I wasn’t sure how big it would be. Food came quick and was great, however she didn’t come to quality check or take my order for my main for another 30 minutes. I flagged her down again to order my main, and tried to order another cocktail (citrus spritz) with no ice. She said they can’t give it to me with no ice (no big deal but sort of weird, maybe the components of the drink are all room temp?idk and again no big deal just worth noting they don’t accept any drink mods), so I ordered a Lambrusco instead. My empty stacked plates were still on my table and were never cleared. I asked for water, it didn’t come-in fact someone clearing tables came and took my empty unused water glass, left the empty plates and cocktail glass and walked away before I could let them know I was actually waiting for water. A food runner dropped off my pasta and he had 3 other things in his hands so I didn’t want to ask him for anything. My server never returned until I had maybe 2 bites of pasta left(I’m a slow eater so this was about 30 minutes). She asked if I’d like some parm on my pasta, to which I said no thank you bc at that point there was barely any left. I asked her again for water. She brought a bottle and no glass and walked away as I tried to tell her I had no glass. 20 minutes later (at this point I’ve been there almost 2H) I was able to flag her down again when she came by and asked her please for a glass and she got me one, and finally ordered my dessert. All the plates and two empty drink glasses were still sitting on my table all stacked and done with when my dessert arrived. I understand she was busy, maybe she needed a smaller section. She was pleasant enough but the service was absolutely terrible and I’d never return, I spent the entire time looking for my server and trying to flag her down. Such an unenjoyable experience.
Emily VeyEmily Vey
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Let me write the good part first - food is really good and so is the staff that brought us our food. The menu is scannable and I saw quite a few vegan options too. The zucchini fritters were the highlight. They have a good wine collection too ( port town so that’s a given) Reservation is a must for visiting. Now to the reason for 1 star - We stood in reservation like everybody else . The concierge consists of a lady and a gentleman. They basically lead you to the your tables based on availability. After a wait of 15 ministers, she finally walked us inside . To give a picture their seating arrangement has a few normal cane tables/chairs in the centre , and towards the wall they have comfortable sofas with better space. We were taken to a dingy little table in the centre , while the couples that were after and before us were being seated in another section with the sofas. The table was very off putting for a fine dine place that we really looked forward too after a long day in Marseille. It is also places right in the pathway of a door making it so uncomfortable for the passer-bys’ and us. My partner tried to reason with her and requested her to give us a better table . Well it’s generally said French people have a way about their communication but I wouldn’t use that here, as I believe only this specific lady was very rude if I may say. She did not wait even a second to even listen to my partner and just kept walking around making him follow her to get the request to her. We waited for 10 minutes with repeated attempts to speak to her but she did not have the courtesy to even respond saying why the change is not possible. I don’t think any customer must be treated like this . It’s a busy place , she is running it or even if she owns it - does not justify her behaviour. We finally gave up as it was pouring outside and just had our meals in that bad mood and left the place. The single star is only for the unprofessional behaviour on her part. I would also like to mention that we were the only brown couple in the whole queue there . I don’t want to jump to any conclusions and post it explicitly, but do let me know if this was not discriminatory and racist ? We have been travelling in Europe for over 10 years and never have we experienced such treatment.
sharvari shindesharvari shinde
10
Pros: if you have a reservation you are seated quickly. The food and drinks came out very quickly. The truffle pasta was good. A good portion and the sauce was also good. Cons: I was offered water but I had to pay for it while all of the tables around me got free water. It clearly was done on purpose. I thought they were bringing me tap water yet I had to pay for my water versus everyone else around me got the blue bottles from the restaurant. I think it’s shady to make a customer pay 5 dollar for a bottle of still water while you have free water on tap and didn’t offer that. I also did not get offered any olive oil with my bread and every table around me received olive oil without even asking. The lady next to me ordered the exact same thing as me but got offered two types of breads while I only got one. The waiter did not stop by my table outside of picking up my plate once I was done. Not once did he stop by to ask how everything was. I know French service is not the best I know to expect that as I’ve been to France over 10 times from Paris to Strasbourg. However, I expect to at least get treated like the rest of the tables around me. I am a highly observant person as I use to be a server myself so I always look around me before I judge the server on just the quality of my service and experience. Overall I won’t say the server was rude but he was none existent outside of taking my order. It really bugs me that I got scammed 5 euros when there was free tap water available and it was made available to every table around me. Even with all of the I still left a tip because like I said I use to be a server and I am an excellent customer.
Elsa RuizElsa Ruiz
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I booked a table at 12:30 to eat at this place and thought that I would have plenty of time to eat and be back at work at 14:00. Big mistake! I waited outside even with a reservation to be seated and eventually got inside at 12:45. Funny thing is they modified my reservation pretensing that it was 12:45 when I booked the place! Food finally came at 13:40 and unfortunately I didn't have time to eat it so I asked for a take away. They put a caneloni with sauce inside a cardboard pizza box. Come on, who does that ? Then when I asked them for something else, they took it out and cut it in half and squashed it inside a very tiny box. A pretty exppensive bill of 40 euros for terrible service. I really don't understand the 5 reviews of this place. I think it is just for the decoration as they are missing staff, tables are next to eachother with 1 cm space and food isn't that great. Or maybe they went on a facebook group to exchange 5 star reviews with other restaurants (those groups DO exist). Anyways, I have been to much better Italian restaurants in Marseille!! I prefer the homemade ones than the chains. For the brave people, you can see the photo of my meal. Quite funny for 15.50 euros! They should probably improve their take away service for people that can't wait 1 hour for their meal.
N GN G
20
You must have a reservation for this place, probably a few days in advance. We booked it a week ahead of time. Most photos make this place appear “cheap circus” but it’s not! It’s “classy circus”. We had reservations, but we waited in line outside until we were next in line to talk with the lady in charge of letting people in, the hostess. Once she checks your name on the list, you are escorted to your table. That may take a while because this restaurant is big in comparison to most Marseille restaurants. The atmosphere was fun but not cheap fun, and it reminded me a bit of that movie “The Greatest Show on Earth”. The food was really delicious and the customer service was really good and kind. I ate the truffle linguini which was really great and the pistachio gelato, which was the best gelato I’ve had in Marseille since 2010 when we arrived! I also was able to taste test the pizzas, salad, and pasta. Overall, great experience and I plan on going back with friends or family soon!
Matthew RaschMatthew Rasch
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Nearby Attractions Of Splendido
Cathédrale Basilique Sainte-Marie-Majeure, dit « La Major »
Centre Commercial Centre Bourse
Les Petits Trains de Marseille
Cosquer Méditerranée
Old Port of Marseille
CHOI STUDIO PHOTO IDENTITE BEBE E-PHOTO PERMIS DCEM CNI PASSEPORT SEJOUR LINKEDIN CV PHOTOGRAPHE MARSEILLE
Old Charity Center
Porte d'Aix
Galeries Lafayette
Hôtel Dieu Intercontinental Marseille

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Centre Commercial Centre Bourse
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Les Petits Trains de Marseille
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Cosquer Méditerranée
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