Marseille

One of the only places in Hell’s Kitchen that truly serves authentic cuisine and cares about their clientele. I just had another fantastic meal there which of course included their famous Bouillabaisse that is absolutely to die for.
Cozy Bistro atmosphere, great wine list and caring servers… love this place!

I’m the director of operations for an upscale highly rated restaurant in midtown (won’t name it so as not to gratuitously exploit review) and last night we joined our best friends for a «restaurant week dinner» at Marseille. We started with a few non RW dishes, mussels in white wine sauce and Escargot, both were prepared perfectly. From the RW menu I had the Mushroom toast which was comprised of succulent duck shredded like pulled pork and mixed with sautéed mushrooms on a slice of brioche toast and topped with arugula… overall excellent although the arugula buried the duck and mushrooms. My main was the Beef Short rib Bourguignon which was hands down the best I’ve had… the meat just melted apart and the bed of truffle-​parsnip purée was sumptuously creamy and delicate, so glad they didn’t cut corners and go with mashed potatoes which all the lazy chefs do. When the Cabernet daube sauce mixed in with the purée it was karmic! I picked the wine for the table and since my wife and friends were all having fish I was about to pick a white until I spotted a bottle or red from the Canary Islands. First, kudos to who ever put the wine list together, that was an inspired choice… and a great price point at $ 45. A flavorful but light red with similarities to a good Burgundy the wine floored everyone at the able.
I finished with the «Delvils Food Cake» which was hedonistically rich but not too and was matched with a milk chocolate sorbet that was delicious. Our sommelier, Watson, was helpful and friendly as was our server (forgot his name– had glasses). The ambiance is lively without being too loud or overbearing and for a moment I felt I was back in Paris (not Marseille because then it would have been middle eastern food ;-). Can’t wait to come back!

Started with snails– my first time eating snails and absolutely divine! Then I ordered the crispy chicken which was out of this world topped with a pistachio spread! Crème brûlée for dessert was so good and fresh berries served on top! The waiter was always there to fill up your water and check on you so definitely great service! Pricey and fancy… Dim lights… Delicious!

Dinner at the bar last evening was great! Our friends birthday before seeing Hamilton! Tuna Tartare, Duck Tartine, risotto and tatine to begin. Steak au Poivre was cooked perfectly but had little flavor before the bernaise sauce hit the deck. Service was attentive.

I’ve always loved raclette and to have it on a burger at Marseille is to die for! It feels like a slice of Paris on your plate.

I didn’t have time for dinner but I was forty five minutes early for my appointment so I decided to step into their bar and have a tonic water and lime. Very relaxed but professional atmosphere. The triple doors kept the frigid wind out. The drink was, though non-​alcoholic, smooth. Some tonics don’t quite cut the «refreshing» and cleansing I was searching for. The staff were great, enjoyable people. Will stop by for dinner on my next visit. Thank you.

We had just watched a show and stopped in for a cocktail and decided to have dinner. The place filled up quickly with post-​matinée and pre-​theater goers. Our appetizers were the Pannis and the Shrimp Beignets — which as others said were simply fried shrimp, not really that special. Next, was the bouilbasise appetizer — also was not very special. For the entrée — we had the Duck Ala Orange — delicious. All in all, nice atmosphere, the bartenders were informative and attentive.

In a word horrible. Non accommodating on new years eve. Took an hour and half for meal to arrive. Spoke with manager and he didn’t care. Have been here before and that is why we returned. They had prefixed choices which means there is no excuse to cause such a delay. Never go here on a holiday, its just not the same as any other evening.

Lovely. Good food great atmosphere friendly staff
A great brunch spot in the city
Great omeletes waffles and cocktails too
They even have great coffee which is always a nice end to a great meal

Sat at the bar for some drinks and per a friends reco got the espresso martini, omg this was a delicious martini, perfectly crafted and filled to the brim.
We also ordered some pomme frites to snack on. These came out piping hot and crisp, do ask for a side of the garlic mayo to dip them in!
Our server was super friendly and fun and even capped off our night with some complimentary tequila shots, can’t beat that! ;)

I went here on a Tuesday night for dinner. I ordered a Ginger Pomegranate drink and it was delicious. The ginger was pretty strong, so if you don’t like ginger, there are other drinks you can try. The food tasted amazing, I ordered the black truffle risotto and my husband ordered the beef short rib.
I deducted one star because the service was a bit slow. The servers were still polite throughout the night but the drinks took about 10 or more minutes to arrive and food felt like forever. The place did look a bit busy, so maybe the bar or kitchen was backed up. I would still recommend the place since the food tasted great.

Quick stop for coffee and desserts. Chocolate brioche w salted caramel and warm almond fig cake with brown sugar ice cream. Very well done

I’ve been to Marseille for brunch numerous times. Every time it feels a bit like stepping back in time with the Art Deco-​like interior, French Mediterranean brasserie chandeliers and motifs. There’s a very Continental vibe.
One of my favorite brunch entrees is Moroccan Shakshuka which comes with 3 baked eggs plus ratatouille and basil ricotta. It’s delicious, flavorful and probably their signature brunch dish.
Last time I had the Pork Belly Madame sandwich with egg and Guyere cheese. It was unique and filling and another of my favs. The Chicken Paillard with Arugula was decent but nothing to write home about.
Sunday I tried the Short Ribs Polenta since it looked so good at the table next to us. The meat was tender but a bit under-​seasoned. Polenta doesn’t have much taste so the total entrée wasn’t what I thought it would be.
Service is always prompt and courteous. One time our server knocked a Bellini glass over and it broke on the table. She moved us to another table and we all got new drinks! The Bloody Mary is good, but try their Moroccan Bloody which has cumin, fennel and cardamom. Spicy!

On a recommendation from my aunt, we ate at Marseille before seeing a show this month.
Overall, it was a really good experience. Food, drinks, service, and price were all quite good.
My personal favorite was their octopus dish. It was a single large tentacle, grilled perfectly. Tons of flavor and a wonderful texture.

Came here for restaurant week lunch.
Hit and miss. The bread was really delicious so we started on a high note. The appetizers were also very good — my co-​worker and I tried the tuna carpaccio and the spinach leek goat cheese tart.
After that, it was all downhill. Had the summer risotto — the rice was good in terms of texture but the presentation and flavor combinations were way off. I HATED the arugula pesto — it looked disgusting, like a glob of toothpaste. It didn’t taste good or complement the dish in any way. My co-​worker wasn’t impressed with her grilled jumbo shrimp either — I tried some — they were giant but the texture was a bit tough. They were also paired with mediocre cauliflower — not the best combo.
Desserts are hefty in terms of portions. I tried the triple sorbet — mango, black cherry and peach. It was good — great texture but very sweet, almost overwhelming. My co-worker’s apple crisp with vanilla ice cream was also good but super sweet.
They had a decent beer menu. Also noticed their admirable scotch selection.
Our server was really nice but seemed way overworked. It looked like she was doing EVERYTHING. She greeted us, took our orders and in several instances — filled our water and took away our plates… It wasn’t busy but I assume they were short-​staffed. Kudos to her for handling and remaining friendly. Our water wasn’t filled again for a very long time but I am not blaming her — they really should have a busboy walk around to do it. So friendly waitress, inefficient service.

This place was just okay. I thought the food was good, but it was nothing extraordinary. The ambiance is fantastic: it’s such a cool little bistro, with fun décor and a circular main dining room. Service was excellent (shout-​out to Joshua, who was awesome). The sangria was good, as was the wine list. Food was good… but not great. I had the beef bourguignon and it was fine, but there was nothing special about it. Same with the chocolate cake dessert, which was just okay. I would not go back here as it was one of the most lackluster French meals I’ve had in a while.

I enjoyed an impromptu date night here midweek, without either reservations nor expectations. We ordered a sizable variety of seafood appetizers and found everything to be well prepared, beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. The octopus was unbelievably tender. The calamari was revamped, nouveau version of an old favorite. The shrimp beignets were simple but spectacular! And, the crab marseillaise was the memorable favorite that will keep me returning again and again. The seafood tagine was something off the beaten path, and while good, it was overshadowed by the fluke which was the clear winner for us both. When ordering dessert, take a walk off the beaten path and order the sesame parfait.
The food was very good, but the service was great. Our waiter, Prince, was impeccable from start to finish. He answered all of our questions very knowledgeably and seemed to go the extra mile by anticipating our needs. The sommelier chose a wonderful wine for us when we said our tastes ran towards something white and dry. The ambiance was a trip to a café on the Seine. A lovely dinner all around, and well worth a visit!

Came here for dinner with my fiancé one night and had some great French food. The ambiance was very open and gave an old school, yet fancier, type of diner feel. The booths, unlike standard diner booths, were nicely shaped to curve and felt more open and accessible. The pillars adorned with mirrors gave the feel of a larger space. Lights fixtures hanging above, like dimly lit chandeliers, made a very nice yellow glowing environment.
As great as the place looked, the food was just as pleasing. Their Grilled Lamb was cooked perfectly medium with pink center and was succulent and tender. The Duck Breast was slightly gamey but wasn’t in anyway off-​putting, which gave the meat so much more flavor on it’s own and wasn’t overpowered by the sweet sauce glazed over it. I do miss their pâté appetizer, hope it makes a return in the future.

Good location. Lovely interior. Sat my friend before I arrived (a good thing).
Runners were nice and professional throughout the meal. Our server didn’t seem to be interested in us until we ordered drinks, apps, and entrees, and I made it clear that the drink list should remain on the table. Though he did seem quite friendly and jovial with the regulars.
Enjoyed both the Pear Martini (tasted like liquid boozy poached pears) and the Jalapeño Martini (perfectly balanced). Neither of us were fans of their take on escargot. They sprinkle seasoned breadcrumbs atop each snail. The effect quickly became cloying, and took away from the texture and earthiness of the snail. It also clogged up the butter. So dipping the bread we requested didn’t satisfy.
My friend ordered the duck. Very lovely presentation. Good balance of purée, protein, and sauce. Medium cook nailed perfectly. However, the duck wasn’t particularly flavorful without the sour cherry sauce. And the entire dish was tepid (a hot meal would have been preferred).
Then there was the lamb «shank». After the server presented the contents of the tagine (I loved the vessel itself), I just tilted my head, stared, and had a significant «blink…blink…» moment. The server noticed, though didn’t inquire. I signaled for him to come over. I asked him whether this was an entire shank (which I knew it was not… unless they are using pigmy lambs). He enthusiastically assured me that it was whole, simply taken off the bone.
I simply replied, «uh huh…»
He left.
I cook lamb. I know Mediterranean cuisine. I order the lamb shank nearly every time I see it on any menu. This was a quarter of a proper shank, at best. Taken of the bone? Certainly. But a fraction of that for which we were paying, especially keeping in mind that no Mediterranean culture serving a shank would dish up such a measly portion.
Oh, and my friend has ordered this same dish before. It was served whole, on the bone, and was plentiful in size. #timestheyhaveachanged
To the server’s credit, he spoke with a manager without me requesting he do so. The manager immediately came to our table to ask if there was an issue. To the manager’s credit, he did not refute my statement that this was a portion of a shank. He professionally apologized, and offered a complimentary side dish.
I chose the Porcini Cigares, which were phenomenal. Generous portion of three cigares. I’d gladly serve those individually as a passed hors d’œuvre at my own wedding. They were so divine.
ps — The shank and couscous were only a step above tepid. If you like your food hot, I’d recommend requesting as much.
pps — The merguez couscous was delectable!
Overall, I doubt I’ll be back. Too many other options in the area that serve both types of cuisine, and do it better. I’m glad I went, though. It did make for an acceptable experience. It’s a place to keep on the map for am impressive while affordable option for your out-​of-​town guests.

As my Unilocal peers put it, the Pre-​theater dinner here was just fantastic!
I made a reservation the night prior to dining here using OpenTable. They had a reservation for 6pm which was perfect since our show was at 8. The moment we walked in our table was ready! They politely asked to take our coats. Nice touch.
Once we were seated we were given menus and our drink orders were taken. We stuck with water. Quickly after, we had bread service. Our choices were between whole grain and olive. I chose whole grain and it was perfect.
My sister, fiancé, and I all ordered the price fixe. For appetizers we shared the pistou soup, fall squash and eggs, and the escargot. We also ordered the shrimp beignets and short rib cigars. The pistou soup was good, but not thick and did not have pasta in it like it was supposed to have. I’m not into fall squash at all. But I did try the fried poached egg and it was tasty! The escargot was my first snail. Sounds scary, right? I’m know a convert. But to be fair, if you drown something in butter and top it with breadcrumbs it’s gunna be good. The shrimp beignet was underwhelming. It was just a fried shrimp. It was okay but not great. The short rib cigars were delicious. The meat had a tasty spice blend and the tahini sauce was perfect.
For entrees we each had the hanger steak. We ordered it rare and it was perfect. The buttered spinach that accompanied it was perfect, had a nice fresh bite. We all loved it.
For dessert split 3. The warm chocolate cake, the crème bruleé, and the fig bread pudding. They were all so good. The peanut butter ice cream that came with the chocolate cake was addicting. The crème bruleé was not overly sweet and had lots of streaks of fresh vanilla bean. The fig bread pudding was my favorite. It wasn’t super heavy and creamy, instead it was more like light cake stuffed with fig jam. It was heaven.
We sat, had our 3 courses, and left within an hour. It was so impressive. The service was impeccable.

Restaurant de type brasserie située dans Hell’s Kitchen. La déco est de type art déco, classique des brasseries française avec d’anciennes réclames de pastis notamment. La cuisine est très bonne, j’y ai testé le burger maison à l’aioli très réussi. Un des meilleurs burgers que j’ai pu manger.
Il n’y a pas trop d’attente, la salle est un peu bruyante (normal pour une brasserie) et la carte des vins propose un large choix de vins français et américains.
Pensez à réserver si vous né voulez pas trop attendre.