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

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"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

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"At Ourea I enjoy an adventurous, Mediterranean-leaning lunch: nearly raw zucchini in a lemon-and-chickpea sauce with apricots and fried sage, an eggplant purée studded with red figs and Thai red basil, spicy tuna in a thick harissa-kicked sauce, and tender pink veal. Matthieu Roche, who cofounded the restaurant in 2018, comes by in a blue apron and describes his approach as "Mediterranean, with a bit of voyage," adding that it is "also a little réflechi," which matches the distinct, reflective mix of flavors on the plate." - Rachel Donadio Rachel Donadio Rachel Donadio is a Paris-based writer and former European culture correspondent for The New York Times. Her work has been featured in The Atlantic, Vogue, and Travel + Leisure, and she’s made regular appearances on news programs like NPR. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines