Ourea

"Matthieu Roche moved from Paris (where he worked at Semilla) to open this tiny bistro with his partner Camille. The space, located between the port and the courthouse, reflects the colours and flavours of Provence. The chef is attentive to the seasons, buying locally (Mediterranean fish directly from the port, vegetables from Mallemort's market gardens, citrus fruits from the Domaine du Jasson)." - Michelin Inspector

"After cooking at Semilla, a popular modern bistro in Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris, chef Matthieu Roche moved to Marseille and opened this intimate bistro with co-owner Camille Fromont near Le Vieux Port in the heart of the city. A native of Aix-en-Provence, Roche says he returned to the south because he missed the high quality of the produce available there and also the energy of Provence’s largest city. A low-key dining room with cement floors is the backdrop for dishes like carpaccio of black mullet smoked over fennel stalks with a salad of cucumbers marinated in turmeric and horseradish; gnocchi with a sauce of ramps and baby broccoli; and a passionfruit tart with a lime-meringue topping and lemon sorbet." - Alexander Lobrano

"From the port, we stroll inland through tree-lined streets to Ourea, one of several new restaurants that have made Marseille, with its adventurous spirit and cheap rents, one of Europe's most dynamic food cities." - Travel + Leisure Editors