Looking for the best restaurants in La Ciotat? This Côte d’ Azur town boasts a number of fine restaurants. We’ve selected the ones we liked best.
Whether you prefer Michelin-starred restaurants, healthy cuisine or establishments with sunny terraces, you’re in for a treat! We loved the sun-drenched local cuisine and the beautiful tables overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
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 La Ciotat: our 3 favorites
Before sharing our detailed reviews of La Ciotat’s finest addresses, we’d like to share with you our favorites among the city’s best restaurants:
- Restaurant Kitch & Cook
We enjoyed a delicious meal at Restaurant Kitch & Cook. We enjoyed this establishment’s inventive cuisine, which showcases fresh, seasonal produce. We opted for a tasty fine vegetable tart and a very good pig pluma with delicious accompaniments. We were also delighted with our dessert! We recommend this table.
- Restaurant Le Beau Moqueur
We were delighted with our experience at Restaurant Le Beau Moqueur, located on a quiet street in La Ciotat. We were won over by the warm, friendly atmosphere. We particularly liked the avocado and gorgonzola tartine, tasty and generously garnished. We also tasted delicious iced mochi. Le Beau Moqueur’s affordable prices make it an accessible address that we recommend.
- Roche Belle Restaurant
We were seduced by this authentic restaurant. Perched on the heights of La Ciotat, it offers a breathtaking view of the Mediterranean Sea from its terrace in the shade of olive trees. On the plate, you’ll discover a cuisine with southern accents, tasty and sunny, prepared with fresh, seasonal produce. In our opinion, this Provencal haven of peace is well worth a visit for a relaxing moment overlooking the sea.
WHERE TO STAY IN La Ciotat
Option 1: Old port side
Enjoy the charm of the old town, the port and all the restaurants.
We recommend..:
- Best Western Vieux-Port Hotel with rooftop pool – see prices, photos and availability
Option 2: Beach side
With sea views and direct access to beaches. We recommend..:
- Aparthotel A Deux Pas de L’Eau – see prices, photos and availability
- Hotel Rose Thé – prices, pictures and availability
Best light and healthy restaurants in La Ciotat
1. Restaurant Le beau Moqueur
Located on a quiet street in La Ciotat, we loved our meal at Restaurant Le Beau Moqueur. From the moment we arrived, we were charmed by the warm, friendly atmosphere of the room. You’ll feel at home right away. The menu features fresh, local produce, perfectly sublimated by the chef. Salads, toast, eggs and pasta are among the restaurant’s must-tries.
For our meal, we chose the avocado and gorgonzola tartine. We were delighted! The colorful plate with its seasonal vegetables immediately made our mouths water. We loved the tartine, both crisp and melt-in-the-mouth thanks to its generous filling, topped with a delicious organic egg. The accompanying salad was also delicious (for once)!
For dessert, what better way to beat the summer heat than with passionfruit-glazed mochi? Fresh and melt-in-your-mouth, these Japanese bites were the perfect end to our lunch in this charming restaurant. What’s more, Le Beau Moqueur’s prices are very reasonable, making it an affordable address for everyone.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: close to the port, 2 steps from the Île Verte shuttle bus.
- Type: healthy and light, local and seasonal products.
- Capacity: approx. 25 place settings.
- Terrace: yes.
- Price range: between €15 and €30 per person (excluding drinks).
- Provencal specialities: no.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Reservations recommended on +33 6 64 34 28 69.
2. Restaurant La Base
Restaurant La Base boasts a menu inspired by street food, but offering healthy dishes and tasty cuisine. This establishment, created in 2018 by a young Canadian restaurateur, won us over with both its menu and its charming shaded terrace. All dishes are prepared with fresh, local produce selected with care.
For example, you can enjoy a selection of salads, bowls, sandwiches and other delicious dishes prepared with healthy, seasonal produce. Lovers of healthy cuisine will be delighted. La Base also offers a selection of homemade desserts for those with a sweet tooth!
We think this establishment is perfect for a quick lunch, dinner with friends or family, or a tapas evening. The restaurant is also open for delivery and takeaway. Ideal for a getaway from La Ciotat!
Practical information:
- District: downtown, south of La Ciotat.
- Type: street food, healthy, local and seasonal products.
- Capacity: approx. 25 place settings.
- Terrace: yes.
- Price range: between €18 and €30 per person (excluding drinks).
- Provencal specialities: no.
- Particularly suitable for children: no, but the finger food on offer will certainly appeal to your toddlers!
- Reservations recommended on +33 9 51 35 35 10.
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3. Restaurant Les Trois Secs (on La Ciotat harbor)
Located on the Port of La Ciotat, the restaurant Les Trois Secs invites you to take a gourmet break in a pleasant, colorful setting. We loved its sunny terrace from which you can enjoy views of the boats and the Mediterranean Sea.
In terms of cuisine, Les Trois Secs is an ode to fresh, local produce. The chef revisits traditional recipes with finesse and creativity. On the menu: grilled fish, sunny vegetables and local specialties. Of course, we took a look at the wine list, which offers a fine selection of bottles from the region.
Practical information:
- District: Port de La Ciotat
- Type: Healthy, light, Mediterranean.
- Capacity: approx. 30 place settings.
- Terrace: yes.
- Price range: between €20 and €45 per person (excluding drinks).
- Provencal specialities: no.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Reservations recommended here.
Best restaurants with terrace in La Ciotat
4. Kitch & Cook Restaurant
Nestled between 2 chapels on Place Esquiros, in the heart of La Ciotat, we enjoyed a delicious meal at Restaurant Kitch & Cook. We took our lunch break there after visiting theChurch of Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption.
This restaurant invites you to enjoy a refined culinary experience in a setting we found elegant and warm. The à la carte menu features inventive cuisine that makes the most of fresh, seasonal produce: fish, meat and vegetables cooked with finesse and creativity.
For starters, we enjoyed a delicious fine vegetable tart accompanied by an excellent salad. The balance of flavors and seasoning was perfect. A great start to this summer meal.
For the main course, we were tempted by a pluma of grilled mountain pig. Served with pistachio romesco sauce, piperade and mashed potato and sweet potato. A delicious and comforting dish, an improved version of the sausage and mashed potato of our childhood. Perfect for tackling the rest of the day.
Finally, if you’re as greedy as we are, we recommend that you try a dessert. The chocolate moelleux with fresh fruit delighted our taste buds!
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: historic center.
- Type: brewery.
- Capacity: about 20 covers.
- Terrace: yes.
- Price range: between €20 and €40 per person (excluding drinks).
- Provencal specialities: no.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Reservations recommended here.
5. Restaurant Roche Belle (sea view)
Let yourself be seduced by this Provencal haven of peace: an authentic house lined with Virginia creeper and its pleasant terrace in the shade of olive trees. Perched high above La Ciotat, we loved this authentic restaurant. We recommend going there to enjoy the breathtaking view of the Mediterranean Sea from the terrace.
On the plate, you’ll discover a cuisine with southern accents, tasty and sunny. We found the menu tempting, with dishes made using fresh, seasonal produce.
We think this restaurant is well worth a visit! It’s a little haven of peace, nestled between the sea and Provencal vegetation.
Practical information:
- Area: 15min drive from the center of La Ciotat, near the Liouquet beach (article to come).
- Type: brewery.
- Capacity: approx. 30 place settings.
- Terrace: yes.
- Price range: between €50 and €90 per person (excluding drinks).
- Provencal specialities: no.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Reservations recommended here.
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Best starred restaurants in La Ciotat
6. Restaurant Couleurs de Shimanti (Old Port)
Nestled in the heart of La Ciotat, in a pedestrian street just a stone’s throw from the Old Port, discover the Couleurs de Shimatani restaurant. It has been awarded a Michelin star. We were seduced by his offer: a gustatory journey between France and Japan. The chef and his wife, a pastry chef extraordinaire, have teamed up to offer a fusion cuisine. The à la carte menu features exquisite dishes made with fresh, seasonal produce.
The fusion-style dishes take you on a journey between France and the Land of the Rising Sun. Let yourself be surprised by unexpected flavor combinations and delicate presentations that will delight your taste buds as well as your eyes. Food and wine pairing is also a strong point of the restaurant.
Practical information:
- District: La Ciotat old port.
- Type: gastronomic.
- Capacity: 12 place settings.
- Terrace: no.
- Price range: between €120 and €200 per person.
- Provencal specialities: no.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Reservations recommended here.
- Please note that this table is only open for lunch.
7. Restaurant Table de Nans (sea view)
Perched high above La Ciotat, with a breathtaking view of the Mediterranean, Restaurant La Table de Nans has been awarded a Michelin star. Our mouths watered when we discovered the menu proposed by chef Nans Pejus and his passionate team. They revisit traditional Provencal recipes with finesse and creativity. You’ll be charmed by the panoramic terrace overlooking the Mediterranean.
On the plate, you’ll discover the restaurant’s signature dishes, such as Fish Carpaccio, Lobster and Squab. The menu is a clever blend of Provencal and Breton influences. A symphony inspired by the chef’s career, who takes care to work only with local, seasonal produce. If you’re looking for a restaurant with an idyllic setting where you’re sure to enjoy a delicious meal, don’t hesitate any longer. We have no hesitation in recommending this beautiful restaurant nestled between the sea and tall Mediterranean pines.
Practical information:
- Area: 15min drive from the center of La Ciotat, near the Liouquet beach (article to come).
- Type: gastronomic.
- Capacity: 28 place settings.
- Terrace: yes.
- Price range: between €65 and €130 per person (excluding drinks).
- Provencal specialities: no.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Reservations recommended here.
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Best restaurants in the Port of La Ciotat
8. Restaurant Les Piapia
Located on the Port of La Ciotat, the restaurant Les Piapia seemed ideal for a gourmet break. The cuisine features fresh local produce. This establishment seduced us with its menu of authentic Mediterranean flavors, punctuated by Provencal notes. The chef prepares dishes with a very interesting gastronomic approach. From fish to local meats and vegetables, Les Piapia has everything you need to have a great time! Even a nice little terrace, essential in summer.
Practical information:
- District: Port de La Ciotat.
- Type: classic.
- Capacity: approx. 50 place settings.
- Terrace: yes.
- Price range: between €25 and €60 per person (excluding drinks).
- Provencal specialities: no.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Reservations recommended here.
9. Restaurant La Tête d’Ail
In the heart of La Ciotat, just a stone’s throw from the Old Port, Restaurant La Tête d’Ail seduced us with its pretty terrace planted with trees. Here, you’ll enjoy perfectly executed classic dishes such as entrecote steak, risotto or warm goat’s cheese salad. The emphasis is on fresh, seasonal produce, meticulously selected by the chef. From the restaurant’s terrace, we imagine ourselves admiring the picturesque streets of La Ciotat, lulled by the restaurant’s friendly atmosphere.
Practical information:
- District: Port de La Ciotat
- Type: classic.
- Capacity: approx. 30 place settings
- Terrace: yes.
- Price range: between €35 and €60 per person (excluding drinks).
- Provencal specialities: no.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Reservations recommended on +33 4 42 36 99 20.
10. Restaurant L’Oyster Bar Coquillages
If you’re a seafood lover, don’t hesitate to visit Restaurant L’Oyster Bar Coquillages. Oysters, shellfish, fish soup, tuna tartar and more, we promise you a meal full of iodine! By the sea, fish and seafood are sourced from local fishermen. It’s the guarantee of fresh food on your plate. We were charmed by the small, woodsy terrace, adding an authentic touch to the setting.
Practical information:
- District: Port de La Ciotat.
- Type: fish and seafood.
- Capacity: approx. 30 place settings.
- Terrace: yes.
- Price range: between €25 and €60 per person (excluding drinks).
- Provencal specialities: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Reservations recommended on +33 4 42 32 91 61.
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