Marseille · Pointe Rouge · 13008
Marseille's Mediterranean restaurant, facing the deep blue
At Pointe Rouge, l'Estéou keeps the true cooking of the south alive: fresh produce to the rhythm of the catch, Marseille generosity and a terrace open to the sea, from grilled fish to wood-fired pizza.
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Spirit of the south
A Mediterranean table by the water
Set at 1 Avenue de la Pointe Rouge, l'Estéou is a seafront address turned towards the open sea. You come for lunch by the boats and dinner as the sun dips into the Mediterranean, around honest, simple cooking built on the produce.
Here the sea sets the tone: the menu follows the catch, the terrace follows the light, and the service takes its time. A genuine southern moment, in Marseille, all year round from Tuesday to Sunday.
Why l'Estéou
What makes our Mediterranean cuisine
Produce first
Fish from the catch, seasonal vegetables and wood-fired pizzas: the morning market decides the menu, never the other way round.
Seafront terrace
An open view over the harbour and the deep blue, shaded at noon and lit with garlands once evening falls.
Marseille generosity
Homemade aïoli, platters to share and desserts going round: southern cooking with no fuss, served with the accent.
The menu
The best of the Mediterranean, served facing the harbour
Whole grilled fish, red-tuna tartares and sashimi, seafood, pasta and wood-fired pizzas: our kitchen celebrates Mediterranean produce with just the right dose of simplicity and generosity.
The fish of the day changes with the catch, the aïoli stays homemade and the starters are made to share. Cooking meant to be enjoyed with a glass of rosé in hand, never watching the clock.
The atmosphere
When the sun sets over Pointe Rouge
The best moment? Late afternoon, when the light gilds the harbour and the terrace fills up. The aperitif lingers, a platter is shared, and dinner settles in without a glance at the time, eyes turned to the Mediterranean.
Getting here
A Mediterranean restaurant easy to reach from all of southern Marseille
l'Estéou sits in the 8th arrondissement of Marseille, in 13008, right by the water at Pointe Rouge. The area stays easy to reach from the whole southern seafront, by car or by bus.
From the Prado, Escale Borély, Bonneveine, Mazargues, Le Périer or Roucas Blanc, a few minutes are all it takes to reach our table, park the car and rest your eyes on the sea.
Neighbouring districts
Around the table
Cuisine of the sea to explore from top to bottom
If the Mediterranean tempts you, carry on with the catch of the day, the seafood, the grilled fish, the bouillabaisse or the wood-fired pizza. all made in-house, to the rhythm of the catch and the seasons of the bay.
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Discover more
Pointe Rouge is far more than its beach: it's a real neighbourhood turned towards the sea. Explore our other pages before booking your table.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
What kind of cuisine does l'Estéou serve in Marseille?
Mediterranean cuisine around fresh fish, seafood, red-tuna tartares and sashimi, as well as wood-fired pizzas. The fish of the day follows the catch and the aïoli stays homemade.
Where is the Mediterranean restaurant l'Estéou?
At 1 Avenue de la Pointe Rouge, 13008 Marseille, in the 8th arrondissement, by the old-port beach of Pointe Rouge, facing the sea.
What are the restaurant's opening hours?
We welcome you Tuesday to Sunday, from 10am to midnight. The restaurant is closed on Monday.
Can we eat on the terrace facing the sea?
Yes. Our terrace opens directly onto the harbour and the Mediterranean: it's the ideal spot for a shaded lunch or a sunset dinner.
Do I need to book a table at Pointe Rouge?
Booking is strongly recommended, especially on the terrace at weekends and in summer. Book online or call us on +33 6 02 05 65 46.
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Tuesday, Sunday · 10am to midnight · Closed on Monday