RESTAURANT ELYSSA sur Marseille

19/09/2026: It's a shame that a small misunderstanding marred the otherwise positive impression we had of this restaurant. The phone reservation went smoothly, and the person we spoke to was quite witty. However, the rather cold welcome at the restaurant, coupled with a disagreement about the aperitifs that forced us to send back the plates that arrived a little too quickly, just as we were starting our drinks, ultimately created a chilly atmosphere that lasted until the end of our meal. What a pity! The end-of-season fatigue was understandable, but we definitely felt the awkwardness it caused (even from the same, usually so welcoming, waiter...). The food remains excellent, but we've never experienced anything like this before at this restaurant, which we used to frequent.

19/09/2026: The food was good, but unfortunately the service completely ruined the experience. We ordered three plates of jamón, one plate of olives, a cheese plate, and I also ordered a full menu for myself. Despite this, the waiter, a bald man with glasses, told us in an extremely rude and disrespectful manner that we were “supposed to order three main courses.” Toward the end of the evening, we were tired and wanted to go home, so we asked to pay and leave before my dessert arrived. Instead of simply letting us settle the bill, the waiter insisted that we could not leave until the dessert had arrived. It made us feel like we were being held hostage over a dessert we no longer wanted to wait for. The whole interaction was completely unnecessary and made an already unpleasant experience even worse. We ended up spending around €160 and still left a €20 tip. At this price level, I do not expect special treatment, but I absolutely expect basic courtesy and respect. The food itself was good, but after those comments and the generally disrespectful way we were treated, it was difficult to enjoy any of it. If being treated with respect matters to you, I would stay away from this place.