La Cantinetta

I didn't opt for traditional Italian dishes, but the food was delicious nonetheless. The staff were welcoming and there's a good wine selection, with a great focus on Italian varieties. 5 stars

The food makes the experience worth it. They are definitely understaffed. We went on a Monday night and our waiter forgot to put in our order so we waited a long time to get our food. While we waited, I noticed the same servers were making desserts, buying tables, and trying to keep sane. Not realistic at all. Food was truly wonderful though so if you're not in a rush and in the area I would stop by.

We reserved the 7:30 seating and everything was lovely. We were seated right away and our host for the evening was a distinguished gentleman who took extra effort to speak with us in English. We DO NOT expect this but are grateful when it is offered. The parma was like silk, absolutely delicious. We ordered the classic meals of scallopini and vesuvio. The sauce for the vesuvio was expertly balanced. It can be overwhelming to eat a full dish with a heavy cream base. This was not the case at La Cantinetta! Of course, tiramisu for dessert. The crusty bits were soaked in coffee, again, flavorful. We enjoyed a parting gift of limonello. What I enjoyed the most, however, was the atmosphere. Yes, it is intimate. It can be loud. But the lighting is so sexy, it feels like holidays with a home full of family. The entire staff is graceful in their movements, I never felt overlooked nor uncomfortable. And I am an introvert who is easily exhaustes by crowds but La Cantinetta was cozy and warm. I can see where some reviews are more critical, which is fair as everyone is allowed their voice. I will say that for a party of two, we ate well and were treated with dignity. We did not at all feel rushed. As new residents of Marseille, we look forward to returning and hopefully experiencing the joy of hospitality again!

It was generallh a good experience and 2 of 3 dishes that we ordered were excellent (pasta with veal) but the fish of the day had very strange taste and smell and we did not like it at all. We were sitting at the terrace and chairs there are terribly unconfortable. Tables are also very small with knifes and forkes frequently sliding off to the floor. Wine and beer (Italian bottled one) cost 4 EUR each. Excellent discounted fish was recommended for the child. Tiramisu for desert was quite good. At the end during the check out, the bartender asked if we want to add tips which was a bit uncommon. Prorbably will come back one more time to give another chance to the restaurant

This place is a gem. Delicious Italian food, and fantastic atmosphere. The staff were really helpful and friendly and helped us move seats (don't reserve out the front as the back garden has all the atmosphere). Wine and food was great. Can spend hours here chatting. 💛

Fabulous dinner! Margot was of great help explaining the menu to non French speakers. Great mixologists and menus of the day. Would strongly recommend.

We visited this place for dinner on a Friday evening. The place has an inner garden that has a superb ambience. The restaurant appeared to be very busy - food a good reason -, so make sure you do a reservation for a good spot. The staff is very friendly, and working hard on making you satisfied over your evening. The food tasted very good and served very appetising, and the portions are generous. The wine bottles they serve look a bit tricky, though - the bottom of the bottle is full glass. Therefore, it is not a "real full bottle" of wine (however, the water bottle was a regular one 😉). Nonetheless, we had a great evening there.

From food point of view, spaghetti is chewy and the sauce is quite good, but the seafood come with spaghetti is not fresh, which I only finished the spaghetti. For service, I would not say it is rude and not acceptable, but definitely not warm welcome and patiently listen to my query in English. So frankly has no intention going back

Great food Fantastic service Arrived early and there was a line But got in without a wait

Had a wonderful swordfish carpaccio. This was followed by a homemade pappardelle with a spicy tomato and cheese. Comfort food supreme! Finished with a selection of 2 ripe Gorgonzola cheeses and some amargnac. A superb meal!

An amazing simple Italian restaurant with such a cool vibe going on , we're coming back especially for

Wow this has to be my new favorite Italian restaurant. My girlfriend and I were in Marseille for 2 nights on the way to Monaco and after asking the man working the hotel desk about his favorite restaurant we are directed to La Cantinetta. As we pull up in the Taxi I see an order of the buratta arrive at an outdoor table. It looked tremendous! All of the food was incredible but the buratta was like nothing I have tasted before. Instead of sliced tomatoes the mozzarella/ricotta cheese was placed atop a puree of tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil and some other additional ingredients. This dish was so amazing I ate a second one in lieu of dessert! Also if you can check out the amazing backyard patio.

Great Italian food away from the tourist area. We had no reservation but arrived early and the owner/manager was kind and jovial. Our server was very patient and did an outstanding job. Solid, value-driven wine list. Now, the food: it was excellent. Many homemade pasta dishes, meat and fish of the day. Homemade sausages, prosciutto cut right there, and locally sourced products like truffles and meats/fish. I started with a basic rocket and parmesan salad. Co-pilot had an amazing cream of mushroom soup w/bacon and poached egg. I should have ordered it for myself! My main was the meat of the day: three different meats in a pot au feu type dish. Excellent, simple flavors. Co-pilot had the homemade spinach gnocchi in a white cream sauce. It was wonderful. Dessert was a creme brûlée. Make sure you make a reservation. It is a lovely dining experience.

tasty, the best pasta i had i think since decades. A must. bit over priced, but it worth it

Great home-made pasta, lovely bresaola with parmigiano, daily selection of fish and meats. Tiramisu, limoncello sorbet and cafe noisette were also nice. The place is slightly off of Cours Julien on a street sloping downwards, so has a more relaxed, chilled and homey feel. Waiter was extremely nice and took time to personally present the entire (!) menu and daily specials. If you crave Italian while in Marseille, look no further than La Cantinetta.

had a great evening in the cozy interior in February. So we could not enjoy the outside terrace as it was too chilly, but it looked super! So will return again in Spring perhaps.....

My husband and I went with my sister and her husband who live in Marseille. The food was amazing. My sister got the burrata that I "borrowed" a few bites from :) It was that good. We had the rocket and parmesan salad. My husband had the ravioli and I had a house special for the night: thinly sliced veg and thin flat pasta noodles in a wonderful creamy tomato sauce. While the mistral made eating al fresco a challenge, the restaurant provided a nice stack of fresh from the dryer fleece blankets that kept us snug through to dessert; a pain perdu made from panettone and almond ice cream. Yup!

Quite good italian restaurant in the trendy marseille area. Book in advance especially if you wanna be in the patio, but at the first service round.. this place is too popular, overcrowded, people do not really care if you are here or not, or leave. May be the best thing is to stay outside in the patio on the road side.