In Marseille, we like to have a drink in the sunshine, enjoy a good bouillabaisse, an incredible Kebab or take a shuttle for a snack. But even if our local culture is very rich, we don’t miss an opportunity to enjoy a delicious Italian pizza, and a truly Italian one at that!
In Marseilles, the Bougheraba clan needs no introduction. While Redouanemade history by becoming the first comedian to fill Marseille’s illustrious Velodrome, his brothers, Ali and Hakim, shone at the box office with their successful comedy series, Les Segpa. And Fayza, their sister, is not to be outdone: her pizzeria, Papa Fredo, stands out as one of the few French establishments to have been approved by the prestigious Associazione verace pizza napoletana. Marseille Secrète tells you more about this fine address for devouring authentic Neapolitan pizzas.
At Bougheraba’s, Neapolitan pizzas are a guarantee of quality and authenticity in Marseille.
Just like Michelin stars, earning this coveted label is no easy task. Pizzerias must meet a series of rigorous criteria. Experts, specially flown in from Naples, meticulously inspect every aspect, checking in particular the Italian origin of the ingredients and the resting time of the dough, which must be between 8 and 24 hours at room temperature. In Marseille, Papa Fredo is the only pizzeria with this label, and there are only 15 listed establishments in the whole of France.
A couple with their hands in the dough
Under the guidance of Fayza Bougheraba and her pizzaiolo husband, Frédéric Boubessla, Papa Fredo offers a variety of culinary delights. From gluten-free pizzas and pastas to Maradona (homemade pistachio cream, Pugliese burrata, ham and basil), a selection of charcuterie and cheeses from local producers, and a convivial Sunday brunch, their menu is sure to please. Totally inclusive, this restaurant also offers halal products.
Nestled in the heart of the 6th arrondissement, in the lively Cours Julien district, this Italian restaurant welcomes you 6 days a week, from Wednesday to Monday. Don’t forget to make a reservation and buon appetito!
🍕Papa Fredo
📍56, Cours Julien – Marseille 6th arrondissement