Fresh fish of the day
Mediterranean cuisine and fresh fish, with the whole fish presented then filleted in front of you, right at the table.
On the harbour, in Cassis
Restaurant on the harbourof Cassis
Fresh fish, Mediterranean cuisine and the largest sea-view terrace in Cassis, right on the quay, facing the boats.
Why the harbour
Choose a tableright on the harbour
On Quai Jean-Jacques Barthélemy, Le Bistrot de Nino brings together the freshness of the sea, an exceptional terrace and the soul of a village house handed down since 1962.
01 02 The largest terrace in Cassis
A shaded terrace on the harbour, with a sea view, seating 80 to 100 guests facing the boats.
03 An institution since 1962
Three generations of the same house on Cassis harbour, now backed by many Google reviews.
On the quay
Ideally locatedon Cassis harbour
Set at 1 Quai Jean-Jacques Barthélemy, Le Bistrot de Nino occupies one of the finest spots on Cassis harbour. From our terrace, you are literally right on the harbour, facing the fishing and pleasure boats that set the rhythm of the quay.
Choosing a restaurant in the harbour district of Cassis means enjoying the Mediterranean bustle of the village while staying a few steps from the calanques and the historic heart. Our location, in the heart of the harbour district, is easily reached on foot from the centre of Cassis, to savour a meal as close to the water as possible.
On the plate
Fresh fishand flavours of the sea
Our cuisine celebrates fresh fish and the flavours of the Mediterranean. At every service, the whole fish is presented at your table before being filleted in front of you, in the purest tradition of harbour restaurants. This way of serving guarantees freshness and makes the meal more generous and convivial.
Around the fish, our menu unfolds a Mediterranean cuisine true to Cassis and its region, to be enjoyed facing the harbour. It is this demand for quality that brings regulars and visitors back, season after season.
The view
The largest terraceright by the water
Shaded and set directly on the harbour, Le Bistrot de Nino's terrace offers an unobstructed sea view and can seat 80 to 100 guests. Lunch in the sun, dinner facing the sunset, a moment shared with friends and family: it's one of the harbour's most sought-after addresses, where pets are welcome.
At the pace of the quay
A dayon Cassis harbour
Choosing a restaurant on Cassis harbour is often the highlight of a day spent by the water. From the market to the calanques, everything starts from the quay and comes back to it: here is how to plan yours around our table.
01Arriving
Reach the harbour on foot
The heart of the village is largely pedestrian and parking around the harbour is limited. Car parks on the outskirts leave you a few minutes' walk from the quay.
How to get to Cassis and park02Morning
Stroll around the market
The Cassis market is held in the heart of the village, a few steps from the harbour: in a few minutes you go from stalls of Provençal produce to the calm of the waterfront.
Our guide to the Cassis market03At sea
Set sail for the calanques
Boats to the calanques leave from Quai Jean-Jacques Barthélemy, a few metres from our terrace. You board, admire the cliffs, and come back to the same quay.
Visiting the calanques by boat04At the table
Fish facing the boats
Back on shore, sit down on the largest terrace in Cassis, shaded and facing the harbour, around a whole fish presented then filleted in front of you.
Discover our fish specialities
In a few figures
- Our beginnings on Cassis harbour
- 1962
- Seats on the sea-view terrace
- 80-100
- Generations at the helm since 1962
- 3
A story
A harbour institutionsince 1962
Le Bistrot de Nino is not a restaurant like any other on Cassis harbour: it's a local institution born in 1962 and handed down over three generations. This family continuity can be felt in the welcome, the service and the attachment to the village.
With many Google reviews, the house has built a solid reputation among Cassis locals and passing visitors alike.
To go further, discover the story of the house since 1962, and carry on the experience at La Maison de Nino, our accommodation right above the restaurant, on the quay.
Around Cassis
At the gateway to the calanques and all of Cassis
Set on the harbour, Le Bistrot de Nino reaches across all of Cassis and its surroundings. Whether you're looking for a table in the village centre, at the foot of the cliffs or facing the calanques, find all our addresses depending on your starting point.
Also worth a look
Continue the visit of Le Bistrot de Nino
To plan your visit to Cassis harbour, explore the menu, the terrace and the other pages of the house, then book your table.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where is your restaurant on Cassis harbour?
Le Bistrot de Nino is located at 1 Quai Jean-Jacques Barthélemy, 13260 Cassis, right on the harbour. Our terrace overlooks the harbour and its sea view, in the heart of the quay’s lively atmosphere.
Is the restaurant in the harbour district of Cassis?
Yes. Le Bistrot de Nino is set in the heart of the harbour district of Cassis, at 1 Quai Jean-Jacques Barthélemy. You are right by the quays, the boats and the lively old harbour, a few steps from the village centre and the calanques.
Can you eat fresh fish on Cassis harbour?
Yes. Our Mediterranean cuisine celebrates fresh fish: the whole fish is presented at your table before being filleted in front of you, for a meal that is both generous and convivial, facing the harbour.
Does the restaurant have a terrace with a harbour view?
Yes. Le Bistrot de Nino has the largest terrace in Cassis, shaded and set directly on the harbour. It offers an unobstructed sea view and can seat 80 to 100 guests, facing the boats.
Are pets allowed on the terrace?
Yes, pets are welcome on the terrace. You can come with your companion for lunch or dinner on Cassis harbour.
How do I get to your restaurant on Cassis harbour?
The village centre is largely pedestrian and parking near the harbour is limited. The easiest option is to park in one of the car parks on the outskirts, then walk to the quay in a few minutes. Along the harbour, you will easily spot our large shaded terrace, at 1 Quai Jean-Jacques Barthélemy.
Can I book a table or organise a group meal?
Of course. You can book your table online or send us a group request through the form on this page. We reply quickly, with several options available for large tables and events.
How long has Le Bistrot de Nino been on the harbour?
The house is a Cassis harbour institution born in 1962, handed down over three generations. Today it gathers many Google reviews and also offers accommodation, La Maison de Nino, right above the restaurant.
Book
Book your tableon Cassis harbour
Fancy lunch or dinner facing the harbour, on the largest terrace in Cassis? Write to us to book your table or send a group request. We reply quickly.
A table awaits youon Cassis harbour
Book at Le Bistrot de Nino and savour the Mediterranean, right on the harbour, on the largest terrace in the village.