Food lovers have been waiting for it: the Fooding 2026 ranking of the best restaurants has just been published! This latest edition highlights 18 newly-awarded restaurants… including three in Marseille. A pleasant surprise for the city of Marseilles, which once again confirms its position as a key player on the French gastronomic map. The 2026 vintage gives pride of place to Provence and delights gourmets from the South of France.
Fooding: the guide that captures the “taste of the times
Published on November 19, the Fooding’s ranking of the best restaurants remains an unmissable event for all those who like to follow the evolution of the French culinary scene. The guide, renowned for its sharp eye and no-holds-barred approach to gastronomy, puts the spotlight on authentic addresses. Bistronomy, sincere cuisine, chefs who break the rules and places that tell a story.
There’s no stiffness here, just a celebration of creativity, simplicity and the “taste of the times”. A resolutely modern approach that resonates particularly well with Marseille’s vibrant gastronomic scene, with its inspired neighborhood restaurants, young talent and restaurants that are renewing the city’s culinary identity.
Three award-winning Marseilles restaurants
Provincial gastronomy continues to rise in the national rankings, and Marseille is the perfect illustration. This year, two restaurants and a chef from Marseilles stand out, with the offbeat titles that Fooding is famous for.
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Suffren, the best anti-depressant
Opened in March 2025, Suffren has quickly established itself as one of Marseille’s top addresses. This neo-bistro, bathed in suspended neon light, features a decor combining rough walls, brick-red banquettes and an imposing counter. A warm atmosphere where you can enjoy fine, comforting seasonal cuisine, cradled by traditional influences. The drinks menu follows the same line: carefully-crafted cocktails and a fine selection of wines.
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Tetro, the best fishing return
The name awarded by Fooding speaks for itself. Tetro is a tribute to seafood, carefully selected and simply prepared. Here, freshness reigns supreme: a short menu that changes frequently, and uncluttered plates that sublimate the essentials. Close to Le Panier and the Old Port, chef Raphaël François welcomes diners to a minimalist, uncluttered dining room, where it’s immediately clear that everything comes down to the plate.
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Megan Moore from Bonnies, the best taulière
The Fooding also singled out Megan Moore, Scottish chef and sunny figure at Bonnies, opened in March 2025 on the Cours Lieutaud. The place has won over old Saint-James regulars and attracted a new clientele thanks to its simple, warm spirit. On the menu: a short menu focusing on seasonal produce, classics, a convivial counter and a terrace where you can enjoy the view of the Bonne-Mère. Already a must-visit address.
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