The Vieux-Port
The quays, the boats and the light: the historic harbour opens up steps from the terrace.
Vieux-Port · Place Thiars · 13001
A restaurant in the heart of Marseille city centre
On the Vieux-Port, place Thiars, Le Caribou is the city-centre address where you lunch, dine and linger: 100% homemade seasonal cooking, a lively terrace and a cocktail bar, steps from the Canebière.
The address
Steps from the whole city centre
Hard to be more central: Le Caribou sits on one of the liveliest corners of place Thiars, between the Vieux-Port, the Canebière and the cours d’Estienne d’Orves. You reach it on foot from the quays, the Vieux-Port metro or Le Panier, without ever searching for long.
A brasserie-style room, warm banquettes and staff who know their regulars: the spirit of a true neighbourhood restaurant, on the scale of central Marseille. A landmark address to meet up, from a quick lunch to a dinner that stretches on.
Pour les visiteurs qui arrivent en descendant la Canebière, la place Thiars est à deux minutes à pied — Le Caribou s'y trouve face au Vieux-Port.
In the kitchen
Cooking that is 100% homemade, in tune with the seasons
In the very centre of the city it would be easy to cut corners: at Le Caribou it all starts with fresh produce worked on site. The chef and his team sign a generous menu where homemade is not a slogan but a given.
Discover the homemade cookingAround the table
The city centre, a fork away
From the table, all of Marseille is a few minutes’ walk. Three markers to place Le Caribou at the beating heart of the city.
The Canebière
Marseille’s legendary avenue and its shops, a minute from place Thiars.
Cours d’Estienne d’Orves
The great pedestrian esplanade and its terraces, a natural extension of the evening.
Outside
The terrace, a vantage point on the centre
Under the pergola, Le Caribou’s terrace is an invitation to slow down in the heart of the city. Sit in the sun for a lunch that stretches on, and come back in the evening for the atmosphere and the harbour lights.
Place Thiars, a stone’s throw from the Canebière and the quai de Rive Neuve, is one of the finest spots to take the pulse of Marseille, drink in hand.
After the plate
A cocktail bar into the small hours
When the kitchen hands over, the counter takes the lead. Signature creations, revisited classics and seasonal colours: Le Caribou’s bar is one of the most alive cocktail addresses in central Marseille.
Service runs late, well after the other tables in the district — plenty of time to keep the evening going on place Thiars, in the heart of a city that never quite sleeps.
Explore Le Caribou in Marseille
The restaurant, the districts and the bar: carry on around the city-centre table.
Good to know
City-centre restaurant in Marseille: frequently asked questions
Where is Le Caribou restaurant located in central Marseille?
Le Caribou is on place Thiars, on the Vieux-Port of Marseille (13001), steps from the quays, the Canebière and the cours d’Estienne d’Orves — one of the most central spots in the city.
How do I get to the restaurant in the city centre?
Place Thiars is walkable from the Vieux-Port and Le Panier, served by the Vieux-Port metro station and the many central car parks. An ideal spot to meet up without a car.
What are the restaurant’s opening hours?
Le Caribou welcomes you every day, non-stop, from lunch until late into the night — kitchen service at midday and in the evening, and a cocktail bar until 2 a.m.
Is there a terrace in the city centre?
Yes, a large terrace on place Thiars, sheltered under a pergola, open at lunch and in the evening facing the Vieux-Port, right in the city centre.
Can I book for a group or privatise the venue?
Absolutely. Birthdays, seminars, team meals or full private hire: get in touch with the team and we will tailor your moment right in the centre.
How do I book a table at Le Caribou?
Booking takes a few seconds online via the “Book” button, or by phone with the restaurant team.
A table in the heart of the city?
Book your table at Le Caribou, place Thiars on Marseille’s Vieux-Port — homemade cooking, a sunny terrace and a cocktail bar, right in the centre.