Looking for the best restaurants in Cassis? This beautiful little town on the Côte d’ Azur boasts many fine restaurants. We’ve selected the crème de la crème for you.
Whether you prefer gourmet, traditional or seaside establishments, you’re in for a treat! We were carried away by the local gastronomy tinged with Mediterranean flavors.
In our opinion, culinary discovery is an integral part of travel, so take the opportunity to awaken your taste buds!
This guide is completely independent, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.
Best restaurants in Cassis: our 3 favorites
Before sharing our detailed reviews of Cassis’s finest restaurants, we wanted to give you a sneak preview of our favorites:
- Restaurant Les Belles Canailles
Restaurant Les Belles Canailles is located in the Hôtel Les Roches Blanches. The chef makes the most of local produce. The Mediterranean menu is dominated by fish, but also features local meats and vegetables. Our dinner for two overlooking Cap Canaille was a symphony of flavors. The restaurant offers a fine selection of local wines. We recommend this address for a remarkable culinary experience!
- Restaurant La Brasserie du Corton
The Brasserie du Corton, located above the Michelin-starred restaurant La Villa Madie, offers modern, refined cuisine based on local, seasonal produce. We particularly enjoyed the soft-boiled egg and the octopus dish with seasonal vegetables, as well as the lemon tart for dessert. The seafront setting is idyllic, adding an exceptional touch to this remarkable culinary experience. We highly recommend this restaurant.
Soft Cassis egg: primavera cream soup, Madou sausage and crispy asparagus
- Restaurant Chez Alfred
Chez Alfred, in the narrow streets of Cassis, offers a simple menu of fresh dishes made with local produce. We really enjoyed the gourmet time we spent there. The alley’s quiet setting offers a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of crowded beaches. We recommend this address for an authentic local culinary experience in Cassis.
WHERE TO STAY IN Cassis
Option 1 : Around Bestouan beach
More peace and quiet between the calanques and the city
- Hotel Les Roches Blanches – prices, pictures and availability
- Hotel Le Jardin d’Emile – prices, pictures and availability
Option 2: Downtown
Close to restaurants and activities
- Hotel HPC – prices, pictures and availability
- Hotel Eden – prices, pictures and availability
Best Michelin-starred restaurants in Cassis
1. Restaurant La Villa Madie
Nestled in the Corton cove, facing Cap Canaille, Villa Madie is a 3-star restaurant offering subtle yet flavorful, fresh yet aromatic, light yet punchy cuisine. The menu changes with the movement of the 4 seasons. We believe this is a guarantee of quality.
In addition to its outstanding cuisine, La Villa Madie offers a breathtaking view of the red cliffs of the Massif de l’Estérel and Cap Canaille in particular. We recommend a visit just for that!
Practical information:
- Area: Cassis, just off Bestouan beach.
- Type: gastronomic.
- Capacity: approx. 45 place settings.
- Terrace: yes.
- Price range: between €180 and €350 per person (excluding drinks).
- Provencal specialities: no.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Reservations recommended here.
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Best bistronomic restaurants in Cassis
2. Restaurant La Brasserie du Corton
Don’t be fooled by the name “Brasserie”, because this restaurant is much more than just a brasserie! Situated above the Michelin-starred restaurant La Villa Madie, we loved tasting the sumptuous dishes prepared by the chef, while admiring the sea.
This restaurant offers refined, modern French cuisine, using local seasonal produce. The emphasis is on the freshness and quality of ingredients, enhanced by original and tasty combinations of land and sea.
During our visit, we were treated to a delicious soft-boiled egg. We continued with a delicious dish of octopus and local seasonal vegetables, perfectly cooked.
Finally, we couldn’t resist the call of the lemon tart, which rounded off this fabulous meal perfectly! We highly recommend this restaurant, whose dishes are delicious, whose wines are meticulously selected, and whose seafront setting is idyllic!
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: Near Plage du Corton
- Type: Bistronomic
- Capacity: approx. 40 place settings.
- Terrace: yes.
- Price range: around €60 per person (excluding drinks).
- Provencal specialities: no.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Reservations recommended here.
3. Restaurant Les Belles Canailles
We warmly recommend Restaurant les Belles Canailles. This is one of the restaurants of the Hôtel Les Roches Blanches (one of our recommendations for staying in Cassis). Chef Nicolas Sintes sublimates local produce to perfection, sourced through short distribution channels. Indeed, we appreciated the fact that the restaurant was committed to an eco-responsible approach. The Mediterranean-inspired menu is dominated by fish. However, you’ll also find meats such as lamb and many seasonal vegetables grown in the surrounding area.
Our tête-à-tête dinner with Cap Canaille was a symphony of flavors from appetizer to dessert. We enjoyed a non-alcoholic cocktail, but the restaurant also boasts a fine wine list. Indulge in a glass of Cassis or Bandol wine.
Practical information:
- Area: Cassis, just off Bestouan beach.
- Type: bistronomic.
- Capacity: approx. 40 place settings.
- Terrace: yes.
- Price range: from €85 to €130 per person (excluding drinks).
- Provencal specialities: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Reservations recommended here.
4. Restaurant La Presqu’île
La Presqu’île restaurant, nestled between the picturesque Calanques massif and the charming bay of Cassis, offers a culinary experience that will take you on a journey. We recommend this remarkable restaurant, located at the end of a peninsula between Cassis and its famous beaches and calanques. From the terrace, we had the impression that the establishment was delicately poised on the rocks, facing the sumptuous Cap Canaille.
Here, it’s the cuisine that enhances the enchanting setting. You’ll enjoy Provencal and Mediterranean dishes. A sunny and friendly cuisine, rich in flavours and colors!
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: near the Calanque de Port-Miou
- Type: Mediterranean, refined.
- Capacity: approx. 35 place settings.
- Terrace: yes.
- Price range: from €74 to €105 per person (excluding drinks), evening.
- Provencal specialities: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: yes, there’s a children’s menu.
- Reservations recommended here.
5. Restaurant Ô Rev
Nestled in a picturesque alleyway in old Cassis, this restaurant, housed in a listed house, offers a unique and atypical setting! You’ll love the authentic atmosphere of this establishment. We enjoyed the cuisine on offer, which is creative and carefully prepared using fresh, quality produce.
The menu evolves in line with the seasons and the chef’s inspirations, giving pride of place to Mediterranean flavors. We think this establishment is well worth a visit during your stay on the Côte d’Azur.
Practical information:
- Area: historic center of Cassis.
- Type: classic.
- Capacity: about 20 covers.
- Terrace: yes.
- Price range: between €50 and €60 per person (excluding drinks).
- Provencal specialities: no.
- Particularly suitable for children: no
- Reservations recommended here.
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Best fish restaurants in Cassis
6. Restaurant Le Poisson Rouge
Poisson Rouge’s promise of no-holds-barred cuisine! We recommend this restaurant, nestled in the heart of Cassis, which serves modern, creative French cuisine made from local, seasonal produce. The menu changes regularly according to new arrivals, highlighting the treasures of the sea and the Mediterranean terroir.
We also appreciate the emphasis on regional wines, especially those direct from Cassidain winemakers!
Practical information:
- District: Port de Cassis
- Type: classic.
- Capacity: about 20 covers.
- Terrace: yes.
- Price range: between €30 and €60 per person (excluding drinks).
- Provencal specialities: no.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Reservations recommended on 04 42 71 53 75.
7. Restaurant Le Petit Oyster Bar
Located just 2 steps from theÉglise Saint Michel, we recommend Restaurant Le Petit Oyster Bar to all travelers determined to take advantage of their stay on the Côte d’Azur to enjoy the delicious products of the Mediterranean Sea. Indeed, we believe that the strength of this little restaurant, tucked away in the back streets of Cassis, lies in the chef’s passion for the terroir of the sea. Go there for the freshness of the carefully selected shellfish, the mussels, the gratinated razor clams and the wines selected from the region. Cheese, charcuterie and vegetarian fans will not be outdone, with a fine selection of products on this side too.
Practical information:
- Area: historic center of Cassis.
- Type: Fish restaurant.
- Capacity: about 20 covers.
- Terrace: yes.
- Price range: between €20 and €45 per person (excluding drinks).
- Provencal specialities: no.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Reservations recommended on 04 88 42 47 51.
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8. Restaurant Le Calendal
This table, nestled in the heart of Cassis, will take you on a journey through Provence, with its dishes featuring the very best local flavors, prepared with the finest local produce. Zucchini flowers, tian “like a bouillabaisse”, entrecôte steak, squid in parsley sauce… there’s something for every palate! As for wines, you’ll be able to enjoy their organic selection, which puts the South East in the spotlight. We liked the fact that there were several vegetarian alternatives on the menu. We recommend this restaurant if you’re keen to sample the flavors of the region.
Practical information:
- Area: historic center of Cassis.
- Type: Provençal.
- Capacity: about 20 covers.
- Terrace: yes.
- Price range: between €20 and €45 per person (excluding drinks).
- Provencal specialities: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Reservations recommended on 04 42 01 17 70.
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9. Restaurant Chez Alfred
At Chez Alfred, it’s the combination of a refined menu and fresh dishes based on local produce that won us over. Tucked away in the narrow streets of Cassis, this fine restaurant delighted us with its carefully prepared dishes. Perfectly cooked vegetables bursting with sunshine, a creamy risotto, a pavlova with fresh fruit and you’ve got it!
We think this restaurant is well worth a visit if you’re passing through Cassis. Prices are reasonable for the quality of products and dishes. What’s more, the quiet lane, far from the crowded beaches, offers a welcome break from the hustle and bustle.
Practical information:
- District: downtown Cassis.
- Type: classic, refined.
- Capacity: about 20 covers.
- Terrace: yes.
- Price range: between €44 and €50 per person (excluding drinks).
- Provencal specialities: no.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Reservations recommended here.
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10. Restaurant L’Atelier Gastronomique
We really enjoyed our gourmet break at L’Atelier Gastronomique. Our home-cooked cuisine is based on fresh produce carefully selected by our chef. Here, the idea is to sublimate regional products through Provencal dishes. Salads, pastas, hamburgers – there’s something for everyone, but always with a Provencal twist! The atmosphere is friendly, and you can even choose to take your meal away to enjoy on one of the magnificent Cassis beaches.
For a quick lunch, we opted for a croque-monsieur with truffle, ham and runny egg. We found it delicious: melt-in-the-mouth, tasty and gourmet, perfect before a hike in the Masif de l’Esterel!
We also tried the vegetable tempura dipped in a fresh herb sauce – delicious! It’s a fun and practical way to get children to eat vegetables. Refresh yourself with a fine selection of regional wines, craft beers and artisanal juices.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: a stone’s throw from the Port of Cassis.
- Type: classic, Provençal.
- Capacity: approx. 15 place settings
- Terrace: yes.
- Price range: between €20 and €35 per person (excluding drinks).
- Provencal specialities: yes.
- Particularly kid-friendly: yes, you’ll find small portions and kid-friendly dishes.
- Reservations recommended here.
11. Restaurant Le Clos des Arômes
NB: we have not yet been able to test since the reopening under new management in 2024.
Set in an old Provencal home, Le Clos des Arômes is a hotel-restaurant with the feel of a family home. Treat yourself to a gourmet break on this establishment’s lovely, shady, quiet, leafy terrace. Mussels au gratin, linguine with clams, calamari Provençale, sunny vegetables… Here, the south is in the plate! We think families will have a great time. Children will be delighted to be able to enjoy a good pizza, and parents will have the peace of mind to let them run around safely in the enclosed area of the terrace.
Practical information:
- District: downtown Cassis.
- Type: Mediterranean.
- Capacity: approx. 35 place settings.
- Terrace: yes.
- Price range: between €30 and €50 per person (excluding drinks).
- Provencal specialities: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: yes.
- Reservations recommended on 02 38 37 16 92.
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12. La Nonna D’Oro
In this restaurant with its authentic ambience, we understood as soon as we entered: there’s no long menu here, because everything is fresh and homemade. Let yourself be carried away by the authentic and tasty flavors of traditional Italian cuisine, prepared with local seasonal produce. As an added bonus, in summer and winter alike, enjoy the view of the Port of Cassis as you savor your meal. We enjoyed admiring the scenery.
Practical information:
- District: Port de Cassis.
- Type: classic.
- Capacity: approx. 30 place settings.
- Terrace: yes.
- Price range: between €40 and €60 per person (excluding drinks).
- Provencal specialities: no.
- Particularly suitable for children: yes, there’s a children’s menu.
- Reservations recommended here.
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