Restaurant l'Inattendu

We had a lovely dining experience at this charming restaurant in the heart of Marseille. The location is perfect—right in the center, with a welcoming atmosphere that captures the spirit of the city. The food was tasty and well-prepared, offering a great mix of local flavors and fresh ingredients. Service was friendly and efficient, adding to the overall enjoyment of our meal. The only downside was the bathroom, which could use a bit more attention in terms of cleanliness and maintenance. However, this was a minor issue in what was otherwise a very pleasant visit. We’d happily return and recommend it to anyone looking for a good meal in central Marseille.

Authentic Flavors in the Heart of Marseille This small, centrally located French restaurant offers a concise but carefully curated menu, featuring fresh seafood and quality meat dishes. The tuna starter was a standout – perfectly seasoned and a great way to start the meal. The main courses, though not overly generous in portion size, were beautifully balanced and packed with flavor, paired nicely with local wines. The service was attentive, though not particularly remarkable, and the atmosphere felt a bit cold, with only a few other guests during our visit, giving it a slightly touristy vibe. One thing to keep in mind – the Bouillabaisse is priced at 41 euros, which might feel a bit steep, especially given the many other excellent, more reasonably priced dishes on the menu. Overall, a solid choice if you’re looking for well-prepared, authentic flavors in the heart of Marseille.

A very enjoyable dining experience in Marseille! Staff were very friendly and welcoming - keen to help and attend to serve. Food was nicely presented and deliciously prepared. The Bouillabaisse was excellent. The soup was rich in seafood and with a hint of spiciness. The penne was quite cheesy - nice! We were lucky that we had a table even though we didn't book. This was very packed at the time we went there.

One of the BEST meals we have had in all of France! The chef graciously made the Tataki de Thon without fish for me which created a delicious vegetarian option. Every bite was a delight! My husband had the pasta with prawns which was also amazing. The service was the best and our waiter was friendly and accommodating. We also liked that the location was very close to the restaurant center, but not where the smell of methane overpowers the area. We never smelled methane here even though we sat outdoors. Overall, we loved the food, service, and location. Don’t miss this slightly hidden gem!

cute place, slightly off the main touristy routes! super friendly service and also seriously quick too! had the octopus salad for starter which was delicious, and then the ricotta tortellini which was very tasty. Alas too full to try dessert.

We chose this restaurant to try bouillabaisse. Well, it was probably decent, but I have nothing to compare it to since it was my first time having bouillabaisse. However, their tartare was absolutely terrible! It was made from some sour minced meat with an unpleasant smell—disgusting. I eat tartare quite often, so I know exactly how it should taste, even considering that every chef might add their own spices. Their tartare was made from stale meat. But that’s not all. We made a reservation through The Fork app, and a 20% discount was applied during the booking. When paying the bill, I was told that the discount didn’t apply to wine and dessert. The wine exclusion was understandable—it was mentioned in the booking terms that drinks are not discounted. But dessert? Why is it not included in the discount? That was unclear. I do not recommend this restaurant.

Very good food and kind personnel, especially the guy that served us at the table upstairs. We were with our daughter and we were able to get a plain pasta out of the menu. The bouillabaisse was so tasty that a bit more generous portion could be appreciated 😉

Great restaurant! Everything we ate was delicious!