Marseille

Here inspirational chef Alexandre Mazzia spins the flavors from the migrant cultures that make up Marseille—including Turkish sumac and Arabian harissa—into a multiple award-winning cuisine. — Frommer's

Tucked into the tiny fishing port of Vallon des Auffes, this local landmark has one of the loveliest settings in greater Marseille. — Fodor's

A Marseille institution, this restaurant is justifiably famous for its bouillabaisse, and is one of the best places to sample the city's fabled dish. — Fodor's

A member of the Relais & Chateaux group, it is undoubtedly Marseille's most exclusive hotel, with corresponding prices. — Concierge

The dishes to try? Hands-down the bouillabaisse, the traditional Marseillais fish stew served with toast and rouille (a garlic mayonnaise), and its Provencal counterpart, bourride. — Afar Magazine

The walls are blanketed with murals and comfortable café chairs fill the place. — Fodor's

Assisted by Luigi, an old Italian who makes the pasta, he regularly travels to Italy to locate the best food producers. — Michelin Guide

In this broad, elegant stone armory, first built for Louis XIV, a complex of upscale shops and restaurants has given the building—and neighborhood—new life. — Fodor's

Everyone is welcomed like a neighbor here and no one leaves without a little pink-and-green box of pastries redolent of pistachio, almond, honey, and rose water. — Fodor's

Sensational panoramic sea views are the outstanding asset of Les Bords de Mer, one of a tiny handful of Marseille hotels perched directly on the coast. — The Telegraph

This humble eatery is everything you would expect from a traditional French bistro: simply prepared food, menus scrawled on chalkboards and intimate table settings. — Afar Magazine

The stylish modern dark-wood interior and large windows overlooking the sea are magnets for hip young professionals. — Fodor's

This restaurant serves Italian staples, massive steaks, and the best wood-oven pizza in all of Marseilles—and is notoriously hard to find and has no phone number. — Concierge

Dine at this fine restaurant, which has distant Med views and takes a contemporary cut on cuisine. — Lonely Planet

Locals gather here for crusty pizza and bottle of Chateau Plonk. — Travel + Leisure