Fresh fish and the Mediterranean
Whole fish is presented then filleted at your table, from a generous Mediterranean menu.
Restaurant near La Ciotat
Just a few minutesfrom La Ciotat
On the port of Cassis, a short drive from La Ciotat via the Route des Crêtes: fresh fish, Mediterranean cuisine and the largest sea-view terrace.
How to reach us
A few minutes alongthe Route des Crêtes
Le Bistrot de Nino is not located in La Ciotat itself, but on the port of Cassis, the neighbouring town, just a few minutes' drive away. From La Ciotat, you easily reach Cassis via the spectacular Route des Crêtes, which runs along the Cap Canaille and its high sea cliffs before dropping down to the harbour.
It is a short, scenic drive, ideal for rounding off a day spent in La Ciotat with a lunch or dinner facing the sea. Once in Cassis, you'll find us right on the quay, in the heart of the harbour, at 1 Quai Jean-Jacques Barthélemy.
Why come
Three reasons to make the trip from La Ciotat
The largest terrace in Cassis
A shaded, sea-view terrace on the harbour, seating 80 to 100, a short drive from La Ciotat.
A local institution since 1962
An address handed down over three generations and praised in many Google reviews.
In a few figures
- An institution handed down over three generations
- 1962
- Generations, one family
- 3
- Covers on the sea-view terrace
- 80-100
On the plate
Fresh fish andMediterranean cuisine
Our menu celebrates Mediterranean cuisine and fresh fish, in the spirit of a true seaside bistro. The house speciality remains the whole fish, presented at your table then filleted in front of you, for a simple and generous experience.
Those coming from La Ciotat find here the flavours of the Mediterranean they enjoy all along the coast. Every plate follows the rhythm of the catch and the seasons, with the demand for fish of great freshness.
On the harbour since 1962
An institution of theport of Cassis
Opened in 1962, Le Bistrot de Nino is a genuine institution of the port of Cassis, handed down over three generations. This family continuity can be felt in the welcome, the service and the consistency of the cooking, season after season.
More than Many Google reviews attest to the affection of regulars and passing visitors alike. From La Ciotat, it is a chance to discover a historic address on the coast, only a few minutes' drive away, for a meal facing the sea.
The view
The largest terracein Cassis, facing the harbour
Le Bistrot de Nino has the largest terrace in Cassis, set on the harbour, shaded and open to the sea. Seating 80 to 100 covers, it welcomes couples and families as well as the larger tables coming from La Ciotat and the neighbouring towns.
The view over the boats and the village façades naturally extends the panoramas discovered on the way along the Route des Crêtes. Good news for pet owners: our four-legged friends are welcome on the terrace.
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Good to know
Your questions about the restaurant near La Ciotat
Is Le Bistrot de Nino located in La Ciotat?
No, the restaurant is on the port of Cassis, at 1 Quai Jean-Jacques Barthélemy, the town neighbouring La Ciotat. It is reached in a few minutes' drive from La Ciotat, which makes it an ideal address for a fresh-fish meal facing the sea.
Is it better to eat on the port of Cassis or in La Ciotat for a fish meal?
Both neighbouring towns have fine tables facing the sea, and the best choice mostly comes down to the atmosphere you're after. For a fish meal, the port of Cassis has the appeal of a compact setting around the marina and the Cap Canaille cliffs. At Le Bistrot de Nino you'll find the largest terrace in Cassis, shaded and open to the sea, and whole fish presented then filleted in front of you at the table. From La Ciotat, the address is reached in a few minutes along the Route des Crêtes, so you can compare without giving up on being close by.
How do I get to the restaurant from La Ciotat?
From La Ciotat, you reach Cassis via the Route des Crêtes, which runs along the Cap Canaille before dropping down to the harbour. The drive is short and scenic. Once on the port of Cassis, you'll find us right on the quay.
What are the restaurant's specialities?
We serve Mediterranean cuisine and fresh fish. The house speciality is the whole fish, presented at your table then filleted in front of you, for a simple and generous meal by the water.
Can I bring my dog on the terrace?
Yes, pets are welcome on our terrace. You can come with your dog to enjoy the meal and the view over the port of Cassis.
Is there somewhere to stay near the restaurant?
Yes, La Maison de Nino offers accommodation located just above the restaurant, on the port of Cassis. It's a practical way to extend the evening without driving back to La Ciotat the same night.
Book
Book your tablenear La Ciotat
Coming from La Ciotat or nearby? Write to us to book a table on our sea-view terrace or ask your questions. We'll get back to you quickly.
Your table awaitson the port of Cassis
A few minutes from La Ciotat along the Route des Crêtes, book at Le Bistrot de Nino and savour the Mediterranean on the largest terrace in Cassis.