Paule & Kopa: authentic Provençal cuisine praised by Marianne magazine

At the Auberge de la Bonne Mère, Paule & Kopa revive the true taste of Marseille

In his column “La France de Périco“, the well-known food critic Périco Légasse pays tribute to Paule & Kopa, a restaurant near the Vieux-Port of Marseille where traditional Provençal cuisine regains all its nobility.

According to him, “Paule and Kopa prepare a thrilling Provençal cuisine like you no longer find anywhere. Quite possibly one of the finest tables in Marseille.”

A rare and sincere compliment for an establishment that proudly champions simplicity, precision and purity in every dish.

The trilogy of taste: products, cooking, presentation

In a culinary world often shaped by trends and gimmicks, Paule & Kopa stand out with an authentic, no-nonsense approach.

Their philosophy is built on three essential pillars:

The purity of the ingredients: fresh, local, seasonal products, carefully selected from regional producers.

Mastery of cooking: precise, considered, respectful of textures and natural flavours.

Simplicity of presentation: elegant and clear, serving taste rather than aesthetics.

Here, there is no fuss and no unnecessary showmanship. Each dish is conceived as an ode to the Mediterranean, generous, sincere and demanding.

A refuge for true Marseillais

Located on the place aux Huiles, just steps from the Vieux-Port, the restaurant Paule & Kopa has become a refuge for Marseillais who treasure their culinary identity.

It is a preserved space, untouched by passing trends, where regulars return to savour the flavours of the South: supions à la provençale, pieds paquets, stuffed vegetables, or the famous Sôcisse de Marseille, cooked with passion.

Here, you eat Marseille-style: with heart, honesty, and a good dose of sunshine.

The critic writes with humour:

“Scholar of Marseille, keep walking, here the Bonne Mère watches over her children, Paule and Kopa take care of the rest.”

A Marseille way of life

Beyond the cuisine, Paule & Kopa embody an entire way of life. In a warm atmosphere, between red velvet banquettes, white tablecloths and a lively terrace overlooking the square, guests feel right at home.

You’ll find neighbourhood regulars, passing visitors, and even local figures, lawyers, journalists, artists, who come to enjoy the real cuisine of the South.

“To love Marseille is first to know how to eat there properly,” wrote Périco Légasse.

And at Paule & Kopa, this saying takes on its full meaning.

A tribute to authenticity

The restaurant perfectly embodies the most genuine expression of Marseille’s cuisine: family recipes, quality ingredients, and a passionate team that turns every service into a moment of sharing.

This sincerity is precisely what the journalist from Marianne recognised, a form of gastronomic resistance, faithful to tradition while remaining firmly rooted in the present.

In short, Paule & Kopa is Marseille on a plate, a place where time slows down and the pleasure of flavour takes centre stage.