Cuisine of Marseille

The food of Marseille is an interesting mixture of all of the cultures that have touched the city. The most well known dish here is bouillabaisse, a rich fish and seafood stew, flavored with saffron. Bouillabaisse actually originated with the Greeks and is still made by ship’s cook with the daily catch to feed the crew. Other specialties of the region include pistou, a basil-flavored soup, couscous, and Italian-style pasta dishes.

Restaurants and cafes abound along the Marseille waterfront. In addition, many ethnic restaurants, particularly African and Italian, can be found throughout the city. Romantic restaurants with a view of the Mediterranean can be found perched up in the mountains that ring Marseille.