The whites of Cassis
Fresh and mineral, born of a marine terroir, they naturally converse with the fish and shellfish on our menu.
On the Cassis harbour since 1962
Cassis restaurant & winefacing the harbour
At Le Bistrot de Nino, Mediterranean cooking meets the wines of Cassis. Fresh fish, mineral AOC whites and the largest terrace on the harbour: the pairing of a place and a terroir.
The wine of Cassis
A terroir turnedtowards the sea
AOC Cassis is one of the oldest appellations in France, recognised in 1936. Its vines, tucked between the calanques and Cap Canaille, yield mostly white wines: lively, mineral, marked by the sea air and the sun. A terroir shaped by the sea, a stone's throw from our terrace.
At Le Bistrot de Nino, on the harbour, these wines answer our cuisine naturally. A Cassis white extends the freshness of a just-filleted fish without ever covering it: the glass carries on the plate.
Matching the glass
Three waysto pair Cassis
From grilled fish to a shared platter, each dish calls for its wine. Three families guide our suggestions, around the region's wines.
01 02 A Provence rosé
For a terrace lunch or an apéritif facing the harbour, a dry rosé accompanies the sea starters and the Mediterranean spirit.
03 The right pairing
Depending on the fish you choose and how it's cooked, our team guides you to the glass that will show your meal at its best.
To go further, discover which wine to choose with fish and the art of pairing, on the Cassis harbour.
Facing the sea
A glass, the sea,and Cassis harbour
Le Bistrot de Nino boasts the largest terrace in Cassis, shaded and open onto the water, with 80 to 100 covers. Here you savour a Cassis white among the boats and the cliffs — over a glass, an apéritif or a full meal. Your pets are welcome too.
At the table
The whole fish,and its glass
Our signature is the whole fish, presented then filleted in front of you at the table. On a grilled or oven-cooked piece, a dry, precise Cassis white underlines the purity of the flesh: the pairing becomes an experience in its own right.
From apéritif to dessert, we build the meal with you — a spritz facing the harbour, a mineral white on the fish, a rounder glass on a dish in sauce. The wine follows the thread of the tasting, never the other way round.
Our list
A wine listmade for the sea
The region's whites
We put the whites of AOC Cassis and neighbouring appellations centre stage, chosen for their freshness and minerality. They are the natural companions of our fresh fish and seafood, in the house's Mediterranean spirit.
Beyond the whites
The list also makes room for Provence rosés and a few light reds, to vary the pairings with the dishes. Our team is happy to advise: browse our wine list to plan your visit.
Also worth a look
Build your fish meal
Before booking, explore our wine list and the different facets of our sea cuisine, on the Cassis harbour.
Good to know
Your questions about Cassis wine
Do you serve Cassis wine at the restaurant?
Yes. Our wine list showcases the whites of AOC Cassis, fresh and mineral, alongside a selection of Provence wines. They naturally accompany our fresh fish and seafood, on the Cassis harbour.
What is Cassis wine (AOC)?
AOC Cassis is one of the oldest appellations in France, recognised in 1936. Its vines, between the calanques and Cap Canaille, yield mostly lively, mineral white wines shaped by the marine climate — the ideal pairing for sea cuisine.
Which Cassis wine should I choose with fish?
A dry, mineral Cassis white underlines the finesse of a grilled fish or a whole fish filleted at the table. For a dish in sauce or a richer fish, a fuller white works better. Our team guides you to the right pairing.
Can I come just for a glass on the terrace?
Yes. On the largest terrace in Cassis, facing the harbour, we welcome you for a glass of wine, a spritz or an apéritif, before or outside of a meal. Your pets are welcome too.
Do I need to book a table at Le Bistrot de Nino?
In season, the terrace is in high demand: we recommend booking. Use the form on this page or book online to choose your slot facing the sea.
Book
Book your tableon the harbour
Keen on fresh fish and its Cassis wine, on the terrace facing the sea? Write to us to book or to ask about the menu and the wines. We reply quickly.
A table awaits youfacing the sea
Book your lunch or dinner and let us guide you to the Cassis wine that will elevate your fish.