The largest terrace in Cassis
80 to 100 seats set high above the harbour, facing the boats and Cap Canaille — one of the best views in town.
Restaurant · Cassis · Harbour
The Restaurantin Cassis
Right on the harbour of Cassis: Mediterranean seafood served on the largest terrace in town. Beautiful, delicious, wonderfully unpretentious.
A table on the harbour
Dining in Cassis,facing the port
Le Bistrot de Nino sits on one of the finest spots of the Cassis harbour, on Quai Jean-Jacques Barthélemy. People come for the view over the boats, Cap Canaille in the background and that seaside atmosphere that makes the town so special.
Here the Mediterranean is on your plate as much as in front of you: catch of the day, quality produce and generous, family-style cooking that never takes itself too seriously.
The restaurant is recognised among the finest tables in Cassis — a reputation built plate after plate, season after season.
- A harbour institution
- 1962
- Seats on the terrace
- 80-100
- Tables in Cassis
- Top 5
- Open daily in summer
- 7/7
Why here
What makesour table
Whole fish filleted at your table
We pick the fish of the day, grill it whole, then fillet and carve it in front of you. The signature gesture of the house.
Mediterranean cuisine
Quality produce, southern flavours and family cooking: a menu built around the sea and the market.
Warm welcome, dogs allowed
A friendly welcome, a daily special at every service, and your four-legged companions welcome on the terrace.
On the plate
The Mediterranean,fish by fish
The menu follows the market and the daily catch: grilled whole fish filleted at the table, shellfish, pasta with the flavours of the sea and a special that changes at every service. Cut-price bouillabaisse isn’t our thing — we prefer freshness and simple things done well.
The plate stays true to the spirit of the house: “good, affordable, friendly.” Generous cooking made to be shared, from a sunny lunch to dinner facing the lit-up harbour.
The terrace
The largest terracein Cassis
Perched high above the harbour, our terrace seats 80 to 100 guests facing the boats and the cliffs. A shaded lunch, an aperitif at sunset, a big family meal: it’s the kind of setting that makes you want to stay.
A restaurant in the heart of Cassis
Choosing a restaurant in Cassis means, first of all, choosing a view. Le Bistrot de Nino, set on the harbour quay, brings the essentials together: the sea in front of you, the calanques a stone’s throw away and the town centre within walking distance. Lunch between two swims, dinner after a boat trip, celebrations for special occasions.
The story of the house goes back to Nino, who turned this place into a Cassis institution. Taken over by the family and then by Marine, the restaurant kept Nino’s name as a tribute — along with a simple wish: to welcome people well and see guests enjoy themselves.
Cassis, the sea and its surroundings
From the Presqu’île to the beaches, from Cap Canaille to the edges of La Ciotat, Cassis is best discovered on foot or by boat. After a hike through the calanques or a morning at the market, the harbour terrace is the best place to recover in the sun.
Locals in winter, travellers in summer: the house welcomes everyone looking for a genuine Mediterranean table in Cassis, with no fuss and a smile. Online booking is recommended, especially in high season.
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Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where is the restaurant located in Cassis?
Le Bistrot de Nino is at 1 Quai Jean-Jacques Barthélemy, 13260 Cassis, right on the harbour. The terrace faces the boats and Cap Canaille.
What cuisine does Le Bistrot de Nino serve?
Mediterranean cuisine focused on fish: whole fish filleted at the table, shellfish, crustaceans and a daily special, made with quality produce in a family spirit.
Is the terrace really the largest in Cassis?
Yes: our raised terrace seats 80 to 100 guests facing the harbour, one of the largest and most beautiful views in town.
Do I need to book, and can I bring my dog?
Booking is strongly recommended, especially in summer. Dogs are welcome on the terrace. For groups, we offer several set menus on request.
What are the summer opening hours?
In high season the restaurant is open every day. Continuous service runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday; the rest of the week, lunch from 11:30 to 15:00 and dinner from 18:30 to 22:00.
Fancy Cassis?Book your table
A table on the harbour, the largest terrace in town and the Mediterranean on your plate. We look forward to welcoming you at Le Bistrot de Nino.