Located close to the city's opera house, Burger's Banquet has been dolling out fresh, flavorsome burgers for quite some time. This hamburger restaurant welcomes diners with its arresting neo-Industrial design, somewhat borrowed from the bustling resto-bars of NYC and Amsterdam. Along with its boisterous interiors, Burgers's Banquet also impresses with its elaborate menu of inventive burgers, made with freshly procured ingredients, while diners can also find the ingredients' origins printed on the menu. BBB burger, an all-time favorite, comes with avocado, cheddar, sprouts, beef steak, tomato, California sauce and fresh tomatoes that lend it a piquant flavor.
Chez Etienne is a Marseille institution that can be tough to find, but is very much worth seeking out. Specializing in pizza and other Italian dishes, Chez Etienne is great for families. Open for both lunch and dinner.
The Equinoxe is one of the main bistros at Escale Borély, where it is nice to sit at the terrace and sip a cool drink or grab an ice cream on a hot summer day. During the windy Mistral (chilling Provençal wind born in the Alps) days, the terrace is sheltered behind small bay windows and pleasantly heated in mid-season. Inside, the decor is unsurprisingly very “beachy”, with sea themed booths and pictures on the walls. A great view of the sea and close proximity to the Prado beaches are what make the Equinoxe a nice place to visit, but like most of these seaside places the menu may seem overpriced. The restaurant serves fish specialties like grilled sea bream and shellfish platters.
Café Borely is where you should be for a hearty French breakfast and a steaming cup of coffee. This charming, street-side French cafe boasts an ideal atmosphere for a quick casual meal and a light-hearted conversation. All that is served here is crafted from fresh ingredients sourced from the local farmers, which means you can expect a bite of freshness with every meal. Not-to-be-missed on the menu are scrumptious sandwiches, crepes and salads that never fail to be a truly scrumptious treat.
Le Thali has gained a reputation for serving some of the best Indian cuisines in Marseilles. This restaurant has a lively ambiance and a cheerful staff who go the extra mile to make you welcome. With casual outdoor seating as well as a cozy interior, the restaurant has enough space to relax and enjoy a meal with friends and family. Popular with tourists as well as locals, the restaurant specializes in serving set plates or thalis. Each thali comes with an assortment of Indian preparations in small portions, served alongside rice and Indian flatbread or roti. It's a great way to try a number of dishes without having to order full-sized portions. The menu thali viande is a steal and comes with rice, baigan bharta, palak panner, murgh masala, gosht korma, bara gosht makhani, murgh pakora, murgh tandoori, and paneer naan; it's perfect for the serious carnivore.