Charming French & Mediterranean bistro w/ approachable steak frites & cozy ambiance. Great for groups, birthdays, or a pre-theater bite.
This French and Mediterranean restaurant in Hell's Kitchen offers a charming bistro experience. It's been suggested as a great spot for various occasions, from birthday dinners to casual meals, and is known for its approachable steak frites. During Restaurant Week, one diner found the coq au vin and espresso creme brulee to be highlights of their meal.
Primarily a French and Mediterranean restaurant, it's often recommended for its steak frites. During Restaurant Week, dishes like coq au vin and espresso creme brulee were well-received. However, some diners have found the food and especially the desserts to be inconsistent or disappointing.
"Steak frites is frequently mentioned as a recommended dish. The bouillabaisse is also specifically recommended by one user."
Customer feedback is mixed, with some praising the great service and old-school atmosphere, while others found the food and desserts to be inconsistent and mediocre.
Important Note
One comment noted that the restaurant had concealed its 'C' health rating by placing it behind a plant near an unused side entrance. Another user advises checking the health rating.
"The commenter suggests Marseille, located at 44th and 9th, as a dining option, noting that the perception of 'loud' and 'expensive' can be subjective in the area."
Neutral"The user recommends Marseille and specifically suggests ordering the bouillabaisse."
Positive"Marseille in Hell's Kitchen was mentioned for having a warm breaded baked goat cheese."
Positive"This user suggested Marseilles as a brunch location, noting its location on 9th Ave."
Neutral"The commenter suggested Marseille as a good option for French cuisine."
Positive"This Mediterranean restaurant was suggested as a dining option that might fit the budget, especially if one ventures west of the most crowded areas."
Positive"This user was not a fan of Marseille after visiting twice and preferred Steak Frites on 9th Ave."
Negative"This user found Marseille to be "very mid" and inconsistent, with terrible desserts. They suggested Steak Frites on 9th Ave is a better option in Hell's Kitchen."
Negative"This commenter recently dined at Marseille and found it to be an excellent experience, describing it as a fun, old-school place with great service."
Positive"A follow-up comment advises checking Marseille's health rating."
Neutral"Marseille is suggested as a place for steak frites, with the commenter noting it's in a preferable area compared to another option."
Positive"Marseille is mentioned as a dining option."
Positive"This user recommended Marseille as a dining choice."
Neutral"The commenter suggested Marseille as a potential restaurant with a large room, suitable for a toddler."
Positive"The commenter had a decent experience at Marseille for their $45 Restaurant Week dinner. The risotto appetizer was okay, the coq au vin entree was less salty than usual and enjoyable, and the espresso creme brulee was good."
Neutral"This user enjoyed their experience at Marseille during Restaurant Week, finding it preferable to other French restaurants they had tried like Amelie and Chez Josephine."
Positive"Suggests Marseille as a French Bistro-type spot in the area that likely offers Steak Frites at a lower price point than high-end steakhouses."
Positive"AvatarofBro reports that Marseille in Hell's Kitchen also concealed their C health rating by placing it behind a plant near an unused side entrance."
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