Belle de Mars - Review - 2nd Arr. - Marseille - The Infatuation

"This narrow restaurant is minimal in every way: warm lighting on blank walls, music pleasantly low, just a handful of wines by the glass, and seasonal ingredients prepared simply, as if the chefs just strolled around the markets on their way in and picked out what looked good (which is exactly what they did). Both lunch and dinner are prix fixe—starting from €39 and €55, respectively—three to six courses of seafood and vegetable dishes served on the kind of plates that make you check the brand. Pescatarians are safe here (the staff are accommodating in removing meat), but rarely is something strictly vegetarian. Reserve a table for lunch if you have a lighter appetite, and if you’ve got someone with you, share a four- or five-course set menu." - Sophie Friedman