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Prémices

Two friends who met while working at nearby restaurant La Mercerie have opened their own trendy bistro a few doors down, opposite the opera house. A magnificent counter adorned with zellige tiles greets guests; upstairs, the dining area is sizable. At lunchtime, tuck into a set menu, which comes at a very affordable price considering the quality of the dishes. The menu – renewed twice a month – smacks of good, modern cuisine, and features unusual combinations and trendy names such as celeriac ice cream. The home-made bucatini with spinach condiment and fried sage is a real treat, as is the delicious butternut and nutmeg tart with a subtle quince paste and physalis condiment.

Mijoba

Venezuelan-born chef David Mijoba, well known on Marseille's restaurant scene, has opened his own bistro in the Vauban neighbourhood, with Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde as a backdrop. With fruit and vegetables from the region, fish (some caught locally), and spices from all over the world, his passion for ingredients is evident, with practically every dish featuring produce with a protected geographical indication. This flavoursome cosmopolitan cuisine taps into one continent after another, with lunch tending towards vegetables and dinner being more fish and seafood-based. On this occasion, lunch was a feast of raw and cooked purple artichokes from Le Garlaban, raw and marinated scallops from Deauville, served with chop suey and a beef broth with Hanoi spices and, to finish, a flaky tarte fine with caramelised apples and home-made ice cream. A fine selection of "living" wines, particularly from the Jura.

La Mercerie

An avalanche of quality local ingredients, undeniable know-how and gourmet delicacies... You can count on the young team to take care of your appetite in the best possible way. As for wine, the menu is lovingly put together with an emphasis on natural wines, with a promising turnover: all the ingredients are in place for you to have a great time.

Un Petit Cabanon Bouillon

In this minimalist neo-bistro just a stone's throw from Joliette metro station, the emphasis is on local produce, with a touch of creativity for good measure. The menu taps into the zeitgeist and highlights what's in season: confit pork belly; pasta, squid ink, dill and sea almonds.