With or without mushrooms? With or without mushrooms? With or without pineapple? If this is the kind of dilemma some people face when ordering their pizzas, we’d rather ask you a real question: half-and-half or half-and-half pizza? And because all the great places to eat in Marseille – which boasts over 300 outlets – would be hard to cram into one article, we’ve put together a non-exhaustive list of pizzas you should try anyway.
Chez Sauveur
For over 70 years now, Chez Sauveur pizzeria has been delighting residents of Noailles, near the Canebière. The original wood-fired oven is still in operation! Specialities? Pizza al Pesto e Buffala and homemade Tiramisu.
📍Chez Sauveur, 10 rue d’Aubagne – Marseille 1e.
Chez Étienne
This must-visit address in the Panier district has been making some of Marseille’ s most delicious pizzas for years. Chez Etienne ‘s speciality: half-and-half pizzas to try out even more flavours!
📍Chez Etienne, 43 rue de Lorette – Marseille 1e.
La Bonne Mère
An institution in Marseille. Voted “Best Pizza in France” in 2016 by the Fooding guide, La Bonne Mère is an authentic pizza bar offering organic, wood-fired pizzas.
📍La Bonne Mère, 16 rue Fort du Sanctuaire – Marseille 6e.
Didier and Brigitte
The best pizzas in town, as the regulars would say! Fresh, homemade products for this family-run pizzeria in the 6th district for 35 years. So, will you opt for the Didier or the Brigitte?
📍Brigitte & Didier, 97 rue de Tilsit – Marseille 6e.
La Bella Pizza
This neighborhood pizzeria serves authentic-tasting pizzas. Opened in 1924, the secrets of this family-run business have been passed down from generation to generation. La Bella Pizza, a must-try address.
📍La Bella Pizza, 26 Place Notre Dame du Mont – Marseille 6e.
Water in your mouth
Gourmet, tasty and original creations prepared with delicious fresh produce? What more could you ask for? Thin, crispy dough– that’s what makes this little neighborhood pizzeria so successful, and your mouth will water…
📍L’eau à la bouche, 120 Corniche Kennedy – Marseille 7e.
Trattoria Del Sud Da Vincenzo
It’s the story of a family dream come true: La Trattoria Del Sud Da Vincenzo is a veritable temple of authenticity. Here, quality is paramount: fresh products come straight from Italy, and the food is cooked over an open wood fire. Experience the flavors of Italy in a warm and friendly setting, nestled in the Sainte-Anne district.
📍La Trattoria Del Sud Da Vincenzo, 420 Avenue de Mazargues – Marseille 8e.
Chez Zé
Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city center to reach the magnificent Calanques de Sormiou and Morgiou. This is where you’ll find Chez Zé, a historic restaurant (opened in 1960) and a cult favorite among Marseillais. Although all the pizzas are cooked over a wood fire, the real star is the black pizza with supions and squid ink! This specialty, a surprisingly succulent Sicilian recipe, has been prepared by the Cimolai family for three generations, guaranteeing unrivalled authenticity.
📍Chez Zé, 402 Chemin de Morgiou – Marseille 9e.
Babbo Ristorante
It’s almost like being in Italy. Surrounded by a warm, trendy decor, at Babbo Ristorante, you can enjoy an aperitivo just like at our neighbors’ and eat a good pizza that tastes like home!
📍Babbo Ristorante, 207 Route des Trois Lucs – Marseille 11th.
La Piazza des Frangins
Wood-fired pizzas to be enjoyed on a sunny terrace in a warm and welcoming setting – that’s all it took to win us over. Let’s go to La Piazza des Frangins to taste these generous wonders!