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Marseille - La Vieille Pelle (Rating: 4.5/5)


La Vieille Pelle is an Italian restaurant located at 37 Av. de Saint-Jean, 13002 Marseille, France. This restaurant is known for its authentic Italian cuisine, including pizzas, pasta dishes, and traditional specialties.


Phone: +33 4 91 90 62 00

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Google Reviews

Average Rating: 4.4/5


TripAdvisor Reviews

Average Rating: 4.5/5


Positive Points:

The pizzas are magnificent with a light dough and tasty toppings. Highly recommended!
Great Italian restaurant at the heart of Marseille. Food is really good and affordable.
Excellent pizzas and desserts! The real pizza oven makes a difference.
The ambiance is rustic and charming, giving a true Italian inn feel.
The service was impeccable and the staff very friendly.
Great old-fashioned pizza, nice homemade desserts.
The pizza was fantastic, and the garlic soup was delicious.
Very friendly and helpful staff and chefs.
Large portions.
The wood-fired pizza was very tasty.

Negative Points:

The restaurant can get quite crowded, making the service slow at times.
The prices are a bit high for the portion sizes.
One review mention that We had to wait for a table even with a reservation.
The noise level was high, making it hard to have a conversation.
Exaggerated prices.
Someone said: We arrived before the pizzeria closed: it was shut with no signs, but Google said it was open.
Waited 1 hour! Unfriendly staff.
Food with no flavor.
Prices too high and quantity too little. The Italian sausage pasta was okay but nothing special.

Recommended Dishes:

  1. Gnocchi with Italian Sauces

  2. Garlic soup

  3. Pizza

  4. Pizza Saucisse Italian Sub


Overall Analysis:

Per Capita Spending: The average cost per person at La Vieille Pelle is approximately €20-€40, making it a mid-range dining option.


Based on the reviews from Google, TripAdvisor, La Vieille Pell scores well above 4 out of 5 on average. The positive reviews highlight the excellent taste, charming ambiance, and good service, while the negative reviews mainly focus on occasional slow service, high prices, and noise levels. Given the consistent high ratings, La Vieille Pelle is recommended for those looking for authentic Italian cuisine in Marseille. It is worth visiting despite some minor drawbacks.


Is it worth visiting?

Yes, it is worth visiting.

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