Restaurants

Restaurant L'Île Verte

4.2 310 reviews 09:00 AM - 07:00 PM Calanque St Pierre - Île Verte, 13600 La Ciotat, France

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Restaurant L'Île Verte is a distinctive dining destination located on Île Verte, a small island off the coast of La Ciotat, France. Accessible only by a short ferry ride, the restaurant offers a secluded setting surrounded by natural beauty, with views of the Mediterranean Sea and nearby Cap de l'Aigle. The cuisine focuses on fresh, high-quality seafood and Provençal specialties, highlighting dishes such as beef carpaccio, sea bass, lobster, small calamari, and fried artichoke. Seasonal desserts like nougat glacé complete the menu. The atmosphere is intimate and calm, reflecting the island’s quiet charm and remote location. Service is attentive, emphasizing a relaxed yet refined dining experience. As the restaurant operates based on weather conditions and local regulations, it maintains a connection with its environment, offering visitors a unique culinary experience that combines local flavors with exceptional surroundings.

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Amenities & More

Service options

Outdoor seating
Dine-in
Delivery

Highlights

Great coffee
Great wine list

Popular for

Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Dining options

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Seating
Table service

Amenities

Bar onsite
Restroom

Atmosphere

Casual
Cozy
Quiet
Romantic

Crowd

Groups
Tourists

Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Restaurant L'Île Verte before visiting.

Reviews for Restaurant L'Île Verte

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Review highlights

Based on 310 reviews

Restaurant L'Île Verte is widely praised for its exceptional seafood, fresh ingredients, and a unique dining experience set on a secluded island accessible only by ferry. Reviewers commonly highlight the stunning natural surroundings and panoramic views, which greatly enhance the meal's ambiance. The service is consistently described as warm, attentive, and friendly, contributing to a welcoming and cozy atmosphere. Customers appreciate the restaurant's commitment to quality, including daily catches that justify slightly elevated prices. While the remote location and limited accessibility influence operational days, visitors find the effort worthwhile. Practical aspects such as reasonable pricing compared to mainland options and basic amenities like on-site restrooms are also noted. Overall, the restaurant is regarded as a tranquil refuge offering a memorable, authentic taste of the Mediterranean in a serene, almost secret setting.

Nicole Oakley

Apr 01, 2026

Fabulous food, amazing wine and very attentive waiters! Couldn’t have wished for more! Also there are toilets! Prices are similar to restaurants on mainland… only the fish of the day was a higher price which was still reasonable considering it has been literally caught that day! Will definitely go back!

Vax Bahram

Mar 30, 2026

Special place accessible by ferry, 15 mins each way. Great sea food and the views are 10/10!

Claude Trobon

Mar 07, 2026

Un refuge secret au large de La Ciotat L'Île Verte, c'est un petit coin de paradis posé face à La Ciotat et au Cap de l'Aigle, un lieu presque confidentiel, accessible uniquement en bateau. L'endroit de ressemble à aucun autre : calme, préservé, loin de l'agitation de la côte. Le restaurant n'est pas ouvert touts les jours, cela dépend de la météo, du vent, du risque incendie. Mais quand il l'est, la parenthèse est magique. Une petite plage tranquille permet aux enfants de jouer pendant que les adultes profitent de l'ombre des pins. Le service est sympathique, décontracté, et la cuisine met à l'honneur les poissons grillés, parfaitement exécutés. Il y a aussi des plats plus simples et abordables pour satisfaire tout le monde. On a franchement du mal à repartir tant l'atmosphère est douce, presque hors du temps. Un refuge idéal pour déconnecter quelques heures et savourer la Méditerranée autrement.

Travel with Wendy

Mar 07, 2026

If you are visiting Île Verte for the day for hiking, walking or touring you must stop at the restaurant and grab a bite to eat! This place was amazing and the service warm, friendly and attentive. Our view was spectacular as we sat on the porch eating fish and salad watching the blue waters, birds and wildlife enjoy nature. We were so glad the ferry boat captain recommended grabbing a bite to eat before heading back to the mainland because we were so full from this lunch we didn't eat until much later that evening. The fried squid and fresh greek salad were extremely tasty and I would definitely order again! Great spot - please visit

Paolo

Mar 05, 2026

Cash only. Remote restaurant in on an island. It was a cozy place and the food was good. The beef carpaccio, sea Bass and the lobster was worth it.

Breanna Sandquist

Feb 01, 2026

We ate really well! It was so nice having such a wonderful view on the sea. Beware that you can have a table either at 12 or 2:15, they only have 2 services and it’s complicated to be seated in between those times.

Louise Nt.69

Dec 31, 2025

Une expérience unique sur cette île. Le personnel hyper sympa malgré une petite erreur pour notre service, mais on ne peut même pas s’arrêter à ça! Le cadre est incroyable, et les plats excellents. N’hésitez pas à demander le rapport prix/grammage pour les poissons car on vous explique bcp mieux sur place. De passage dans la région, c’est un détour obligatoire et sans aucun regret!

Stuart Hazelwood

Dec 20, 2025

Book this in advance as it is quite rightly exceedingly popular. The food is incredible and the service is energetic and friendly. What a location to sit and eat fantastic Fresh food! Watch out, it's cash only and the restaurant can only be reached by boat. However if you can't afford your own yacht there is a ferry that runs hourly from La Ciotat old port.. This is cash only too!