La Ciotat Travel Guide

Located on La Place Emile Zola, elevated from street level, La Sardine is 70% al fresco and a great place to stop for lunch. True to its name, almost everything on the menu involves Sardines (the large local variety) in some way. The food was very well presented and a lunch deal including a large glass of wine made it very reasonable. Located close to the water but with pleasant shade from the trees, the ambience is wonderful and the service remarkably friendly and helpful. Some staff have reasonable English and the others do their best without it. The little laneways around this part of La Ciotat are also a charming place to walk off your lunch.

Favorite Dish: A sampler dish offered Sardines in 8 different styles from Sushi to Indian, all delicious. If you think Sardines are boring you're in for a surprise.