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.

Overpriced is the summary of this place. Overall is not too bad but you will pay 41 Euro for their regional dish which is not that good to begin and then you are sitting in a back alley with no view. I left feeling like I became a victim of Google reviews and a tourist trap. Overall it wasn't too bad, just not worth the price or the time.

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.

We came here for the bouillabaisse and at €41 per person, I felt this was a good deal for a traditionally presented dish that included four types of fish, some king prawns and mussels. It doesn't look like the quality you might get by paying €80+ for this type of dish, but also as essentially it being a fish soup, I don't think there is the justification of spending so much either - unless you must have the experience. I suspect this restaurant does make their own bouillabaisse in batches and that this is kept ready for customers as needed, this is a usual practice for a restaurant that serves several other dishes and it's not a criticism. The soup was as expected with some depth and the poached fish (John Dory, Monkfish, etc) was not overcook but firm. If you want to try this dish, but don't want to pay over €80 per person, then this is an acceptable solution. The waitress was excellent; friendly with just the right amount of attentiveness. As with all other photos I've seen of this soup, they never do the taste justice!

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.

We regretfully saw the reviews on Google and believed it would be worthy of the reviews. No sequel! There is no reason for them to have such high prices. !!!!!!!!Food average, service good, polite staff, the location of the restaurant is bad overall, view and very small space inside and outside. We paid 190 euros for spaghetti 25 and 28 euros per dish!!!! not even in a good restaurant in Italy with fresh pasta .!!!The traditional fish soup without any special taste and 41 euros!!! Do not recommend for any reason! neither for flavors nor for location. Only polite staff willing to serve you.!!