Le Bistrot de Ninot · Port of Cassis
Fish Specialities Restaurant in Cassisfresh fish of the day
On the port of Cassis, whole fish is presented and then filleted in front of you, as part of a Mediterranean menu served on the largest sea-view terrace in town.
The essentials at a glance
Why Come for Our Fishthe sea on your plate
Since 1962, fresh fish has been our signature. Book your table facing the port of Cassis to enjoy it.
- Whole fish presented and then filleted in front of you at the table
- Mediterranean cuisine and fresh fish following the daily catch
- The largest terrace in Cassis, shaded and with a sea view
- A harbour institution passed down through three generations since 1962
Our landmarks
Le Bistrot de Ninot in a Few Figures
1962
A Cassis harbour institution passed down through three generations
80–100
Covers on the largest terrace in Cassis
1 100+
Google reviews left by our guests
Our speciality
Whole Fish Filleted at Your Tablea dining-room gesture
At Le Bistrot de Ninot, fish is the heart of the menu. Depending on the catch, it is presented whole at your table, then filleted in front of you before being served. Simple, generous Mediterranean cooking designed to showcase the freshness of the produce.
- Whole fish presented and filleted in the dining room
- Seasonal shellfish and crustaceans
- Seafood platters to share
- Mediterranean recipes built around fresh fish
Would you like to discover whole fish filleted at the table? Book your visit on the port of Cassis.
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Our story
A Fish House in Cassis Since 1962
Le Bistrot de Ninot has been a Cassis harbour institution since 1962. Passed down through three generations, the house has made fresh fish and Mediterranean cuisine its reason for being. Here, the speciality is not a fixed recipe but a product: the fish of the day, chosen according to the catch and cooked simply to preserve its flavour.
What sets our fish specialities apart is the service: the fish is presented whole at your table, then filleted in front of you before being plated. This gesture, inherited from decades of know-how, turns a meal into a moment of sharing. More than 1,100 Google reviews reflect our guests' attachment to this tradition of the port of Cassis.
On the harbour
Eating Fish by the Water in Cassis
Enjoying fish in Cassis is inseparable from the setting: the harbour, the boats, the cliffs closing off the bay. Located at 1 Quai Jean-Jacques Barthélemy, Le Bistrot de Ninot puts you in the front row, on the largest terrace in town. Shaded and open to the sea, it seats 80 to 100 covers, right by the water.
This harbour-front location makes all the difference for a fresh-fish meal: the produce sits at the heart of a region turned towards the sea, and the table naturally extends a day spent in the calanques or around the old port. Dogs are also welcome on the terrace, so you can enjoy the moment with the whole family.
Your questions
Your Questions About Our Fish Specialities
What are Le Bistrot de Ninot's fish specialities?
Our speciality is whole fish, presented at your table then filleted in front of you before serving. We also offer shellfish, crustaceans and seafood platters, in a Mediterranean style that puts the freshness of the produce first.
Is the fish really filleted at the table?
Yes. Depending on the catch, the fish is presented whole and then filleted in the dining room, in front of you, before being plated. It is a service gesture that has long been part of the house's identity.
Where is the restaurant in Cassis?
Le Bistrot de Ninot is located at 1 Quai Jean-Jacques Barthélemy, right on the port of Cassis. You enjoy the largest terrace in town, shaded and open to the sea.
Do I need to book for lunch or dinner?
Booking is strongly recommended, especially in season and for the sea-view terrace. You can reserve your table online or contact us directly.
Can I come with a pet?
Yes, dogs are welcome on the terrace. You can enjoy our fish specialities facing the harbour with your four-legged companion.
Learn more
A Fish Specialities Restaurant in the Heart of Cassis
Choosing a fish specialities restaurant in Cassis means looking for both the freshness of the produce and a setting to match. Le Bistrot de Ninot has brought the two together since 1962: Mediterranean cuisine centred on fresh fish, served on the harbour in a place that has become a local institution. Whole fish filleted at the table, shellfish, crustaceans and seafood platters make up a menu true to the seasons and the daily catch.
Whether you are passing through Cassis or a harbour regular, our fish specialities are best enjoyed on the terrace, facing the sea. To be sure of a table, especially in season, booking is recommended. And to extend your stay, the Maison de Nino offers accommodation right above the restaurant.
Book Your Table of Fresh Fishfacing the port of Cassis
Whole fish filleted in front of you, a shaded sea-view terrace and Mediterranean cuisine: book your visit to Le Bistrot de Ninot.