Olive oil & sun-drenched vegetables
Olive oil replaces butter and seasonal vegetables accompany every dish, for a light cuisine full of brightness.
Le Bistrot de Nino · Cassis
Provençal cuisine restaurant in Cassison the harbour
Fresh fish, southern flavours and a sea-view terrace: in the heart of Cassis harbour, Le Bistrot de Nino has cultivated Provençal cuisine since 1962.
Our cuisine
Provençal cuisinewith the seasons
Set on the Cassis harbour, Le Bistrot de Nino celebrates a Provençal and Mediterranean cuisine built around fresh fish and seafood. Every plate follows the rhythm of the catch and the seasons, in the generous, convivial spirit of a seaside bistro.
Olive oil, sun-drenched vegetables, southern herbs and fish chosen for their freshness: Provence tells its story simply, without fuss, letting the produce and the view over the Mediterranean speak for themselves.
Its produce & flavours
What makes our Provençalcuisine
What defines it is first of all its ingredients: simple, fresh, sun-drenched, handled with precision to let the produce speak for itself.
01 02 Fresh fish & seafood
Fish, shellfish and crustaceans hold pride of place, served simply to let the freshness of the sea come through.
03 Grilling & southern herbs
Grilling, gentle cooking and Provençal aromatic herbs season the preparations without weighing them down, in a fine balance.
Our signature
The whole fish,filleted before you
The gesture that sets us apart: the whole fish, presented then filleted in front of you at the table. Chosen for its quality and cooked in the purest Provençal tradition, it showcases the Mediterranean at its most direct and most generous — a moment of sharing as much as a plate.
In Cassis
Provençal cuisinefacing the harbour
Provençal cuisine makes full sense facing the sea, in the setting that gave it birth. On the Cassis harbour, Le Bistrot de Nino spreads out the largest terrace in town, shaded and open onto the water, with 80 to 100 covers. Here you savour fresh fish and southern flavours in the very heart of the village atmosphere, among the boats and the cliffs — and your pets are even welcome.
A local institution since 1962, passed down over three generations and backed by many Google reviews, the house carries on this tradition of sea cuisine shared with the greatest simplicity, with a dish of the day renewed at every service.
Want to go further? Discover our Mediterranean restaurant in Cassis or the whole fish filleted at the table.
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Explore our table on the harbour
Before booking, explore the different facets of our Provençal and Mediterranean cuisine, on the Cassis harbour.
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Your questions about Provençal cuisine
What is Provençal cuisine?
Provençal cuisine is the regional expression, specific to Provence, of Mediterranean cuisine. It rests on olive oil, seasonal vegetables, southern aromatic herbs and fish, handled simply to respect the taste of the produce. At Le Bistrot de Nino, in Cassis, it blends naturally with the flavours of the sea, facing the harbour.
Where can you enjoy Provençal cuisine in Cassis?
Le Bistrot de Nino, on the Cassis harbour, has celebrated Provençal cuisine since 1962. Fresh fish, whole fish filleted at the table and southern flavours are savoured on the largest terrace in town, shaded and open onto the sea. It's the ideal address to live the Provençal spirit facing the water.
What is the difference between Provençal and Mediterranean cuisine?
Provençal cuisine is one of the regional expressions of Mediterranean cuisine. It shares its principles — olive oil, vegetables, herbs, fish — while cultivating its local specialities. At Le Bistrot de Nino, these two worlds meet naturally in our menu, facing Cassis harbour.
Does the restaurant serve fresh fish?
Yes. Fresh fish is at the heart of our menu, from the whole fish presented and filleted in front of you at the table to the seafood platters. The daily catch and a dish of the day shape the offering through the seasons.
Can I come with my pet and book a table?
Your pets are welcome on our shaded terrace. To book, use the online booking widget, the form on this page or contact us by phone: we reply quickly.
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Book your tablefacing the harbour
Keen to discover our Provençal cuisine on the terrace facing the sea in Cassis? Write to us to book your table on the harbour or to ask about the menu. We reply quickly.
Provençal cuisine in Cassis, facing the harbour
Choosing a Provençal cuisine restaurant in Cassis means returning to the essentials: fresh, seasonal produce, fish and seafood, olive oil and southern flavours, served with simplicity. At Le Bistrot de Nino, on the Cassis harbour, this cuisine is lived to the full, from the whole fish filleted at the table to the seafood platters, on the largest terrace in town.
A local institution since 1962, passed down over three generations and backed by many Google reviews, our restaurant carries on a tradition of sea cuisine facing the harbour. For lunch as for dinner, it's the ideal address to savour the Provençal spirit, facing the Mediterranean.
A table awaits youfacing the sea
Book your lunch or dinner and come taste Provençal cuisine on the Cassis harbour.