La tonnelle sur Marseille

20/05/2026: I don't mean to be disrespectful to Alexandre Mazzia, but I wanted to share our recent dinner with friends at AM. Every year, we treat ourselves to the great pleasure of experiencing haute French cuisine in the best restaurants while visiting our beautiful country. The AM experience was disconcerting. First, the location and setting didn't live up to the refinement we expect from this type of restaurant (cramped space, appetizers served on inverted glasses, wooden tables, etc.). As for the "journeys" offered, I must say I was completely lost! Too many flavors, and with no real connection between them. While I was won over by some of them, the sweet bites (desserts) completely baffled me! The banana, sweet potato, etc. theme, referencing the chef's African childhood, turned out to be mediocre. Furthermore, I found it utterly inappropriate to offer an optional "cheese" course as an extra charge on top of an already expensive menu! Then, in the middle of your meal, comes the sudden and bitter reminder of the price of this gastronomy! Finally, given the cramped quarters, having to pay your (hefty) bill amidst other customers only reinforces the feeling that this Marseille institution has room for improvement!

17/05/2026: Exquisite effort made to create an immersive experience. Kind and gracious servers and chef.