In Spain tapas to accompany your cerveça or sangria is a tradition. Among our neighbors to the south, tapas are a veritable institution, perfectly illustrating the human warmth of a country where sharing and conviviality are the watchwords. In Marseille too, tapas restaurants and bars are on a roll. In addition to the traditional Spanish tapas, the flavors of these little appetizers can be endlessly varied. French tapas, Japanese tapas, Mexican tapas… Discover our ultimate guide to the best tapas bars in Marseille!
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La Nena
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Located in the lively Notre-Dame du Mont district, the tapas bar La Nena is a great place to eat and dance. Here, lovers of Iberian ham, pan con tomate and other croquetas will have a field day. Specializing in cuisine from Asturias, a region in northwest Spain, this gourmet eatery is open in the evenings, and is sure to make you want to shout OLE at the end of the day.
📍2, place Notre-Dame du Mont – Marseille 6
Spanish tapas, but also Corsican, Mexican and Italian! This tapas bar, located just a stone’s throw from La Plaine and Cours Julien, is a benchmark in Marseille! Delicious tapas, but above all a moment of conviviality and sharing around this must-try Spanish dish. The concept is simple: gives you a list of tapas on paper, and all you have to do is tick off everything you want to try! And don’t forget our selection of house cocktails!
📍La Tasca – 102, rue Ferrari, 13005 Marseille
📍La cave à Jambon – 89, Rue Sainte 13007 Marseille
This hotel-bar-restaurant and jazz club offers breathtaking views of the Old Port and the Bonne Mère. In a warm and friendly atmosphere, La Caravelle offers its famous slates of delicious cheeses, charcuterie, pâtés and sardines!
📍La Caravelle – 34 quai du port, 13002 Marseille
It’s THE Iberian culinary reference in Marseille! Come and try this charming Spanish restaurant in the heart of the Antique Quarter. As well as offering a delicatessen and décor area, Pequeña Boquería will delight you with its delicious tapas and raciones. Spanish charcuterie assortments, pan con tomate, tortilla de patatas, salmorejo, octopus… A catering area also offers ready-made meals and sandwiches to take away at lunchtime. A genuine concept store with an Iberian flavour – try it now!
📍La Pequeña Boquería – 18 Rue Edmond Rostand, 13006 Marseille, France
Charcuterie and cheese platters, goat’s cheese and honey bruschetta, tortilla, salmon tartar, not forgetting grandma’s aioli potatoes… Here’s a taste of the delicious tapas you can enjoy at Les Membres! This wine and tapas bar also offers brunches and tastings of wines, champagnes and spirits.
📍Les Membres – 1 Rue de l’Abbaye 13007 Marseille
This is one of the best tapas bars for aperitifs with friends in front of a breathtaking sunset! As well as offering exceptional views of Fort Saint Jean, the Mucem and the Old Port, this fish bar also serves tapas prepared with top-quality produce. Healthy, elaborate tapas for an aperitif that’s well worth the detour!
📍Le Poulpe Saint-Victor – 1 Place Saint-Victor 13007 Marseille
A Spanish meeting place in Marseille! Just a few minutes from Prado beach, come and enjoy homemade sangria, paella, tortilla, de pulpo à la gallega or patatas bravas. With tapas, you can taste everything with no pressure! An excellent compromise between amuse-bouche and meal!
📍Bistrot Andaluz – 9 rue du rouet, 13006 Marseille
Plates, tapas, themed evenings… Come and enjoy the Latin rhythms of the elexito! Specializing in private events, Elexito also offers delicious tapas and gourmet platters.
📍Elexito – 274 Rue Saint-Pierre, 13005 Marseille, France
Charcuterie and cheese platter, fried seafood, bruschettas, pizzas and kebabs… Marseille’s must-visit summer spot offers a whole host of plates to share every evening. As if on a peninsula, the bistrot plage is located below la corniche, opposite the vallon des Auffes, with the Mediterranean Sea as its only backdrop. From its terraces surrounded by the waves, with views over the islands of Frioul and Château d’If, this is one tapas bar we’d definitely recommend.
📍60Corniche du Président John Fitzgerald Kennedy – Marseille 7e