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Italian Pizzeria2e
Le Vieux Panier in Marseille's 2e on the Place de Lenche is a wood-fired pizzeria with a small terrace looking down toward the Vieux Port and the MUCEM.
OrderAny of the wood-fired pizzas; the terrace at sunset is the second order.
TipPlace de Lenche stairs descend straight to the old port; book the terrace for the view.
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Tunisian1er
Chez Yassine in Marseille's 1er Noailles has cooked Tunisian home plates since 2014, all-day service, no reservations, the brik with egg and the kefteji.
OrderThe brik with tuna and egg, and the ojja with merguez to share.
TipNo reservations; expect a shared table and cash-friendly counter service.
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French regional2e
La Caravelle in Marseille's 2e hangs over the Vieux Port on the first floor of the Hotel Belle-Vue since the 1920s, a gathering place for artists.
OrderThe aioli at lunch with a glass of pastis on the balcony.
TipJazz concerts Wednesday and Friday October-May; book the balcony for sunset.
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French Brasserie6e
Le Cafe de la Banque in Marseille's 6e in the Estrangin former banking district is a Haussmann brasserie with a wide terrace running the day's specials.
OrderThe plat du jour at lunch, a charcuterie board at aperitif.
TipOpen daily from breakfast through aperitif tapas to dinner; reservations for evening only.
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Provencal Bistro7e
Le Cafe de l'Abbaye in Marseille's 7e sits next to the Saint-Victor Abbey above the Vieux Port, a Provencal bistro with a single daily dish.
OrderWhatever the single plat du jour is at lunch; tapas at aperitif on the terrace.
TipOpen Mon-Fri 9am-10:30pm, weekends from 3pm; closes mid-afternoon between services.
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Vegetarian6e
Mikala in Marseille's 6e on Cours Julien is a fully vegan canteen (formerly Le Cours en Vert), organic produce from the market across the street and a daily.
OrderThe composed plate of the day with the market vegetables.
TipWalk-up at lunch, reservation taken for evenings; lunch and dinner Tue-Sat.