Regain

"In the trendy Le Camas neighbourhood, this friendly bistro is in the competent hands of experienced chef Sarah Chougnet-Strudel and sommelier Lucien Salomon, who deploys his flair and talent front of house. Whether seated at the traditional chestnut wood and zinc counter or in the leafy courtyard, which is open in fine weather, you'll love the flavoursome market-fresh cuisine, which highlights local produce, particularly vegetables and artisanal fish. Think rack of pork with kale, sorrel cream, lentils and limequat, or a delicious tartlet with maple syrup, coffee mousse and candied celery. To accompany your food, pick a bottle from the enticing selection of around 200 "living" wines. An energising harvest of flavours!" - Michelin Inspector

"Make a reservation for lunch or dinner at Regain, where set menus feature delicious courses like lamb tartare, barbecued squid, and rose-infused meringue, all served on antique floral china. It gives the place a cutesy levity and takes the edge off an otherwise too-serious midcentury modern vibe. Service is exceptional and everyone who works here is delightful." - Anna Richards

"In under a year, chef Sarah Chougnet-Strudel and former wine merchant Lucien Salomon’s alluringly low-key retro bistro has become a much-loved institution among Marseille’s creative types. The childhood friends have outfitted the space with a big chestnut-paneled zinc-topped bar, varnished terracotta tile floor, and anthracite-gray wainscotting. Chougnet-Strudel previously cooked with Pascal Barbot at L’Astrance, Anne-Sophie Pic, and Hélène Darroze, and at the Greenhouse in London, followed by a stint in Singapore, while Salomon previously worked at La Cave de Belleville in Paris. Their impressive pedigrees inform the excellent regularly changing menu and wine list here, where modern comfort food includes pork belly with beets and mussel cream; udon with a sabayon of white miso, turnips, and ricotta salata; and soy-lacquered cauliflower with grilled polenta and grated ewe’s milk cheese." - Alexander Lobrano