The faces behind Paule & Kopa, an iconic Vieux-Port restaurant

Paule & Kopa themselves: the souls of the Marseille restaurant

Since 2005, their restaurant, located on the place aux Huiles, just a few steps from Marseille’s Vieux-Port, has become a must-visit address for lovers of Provençal flavours.

Paule, the chef who elevates Mediterranean cuisine

Paule, head chef and the true beating heart of the restaurant, puts her know-how at the service of a generous, authentic, and 100% homemade cuisine.

Trained in the culinary traditions of the South, she works with fresh, local ingredients, always with the same requirement: respect for flavour and sincerity in taste.

Her specialties?

Supions à la provençale, stuffed vegetables, the traditional Marseille pieds paquets, and of course the famous Sôcisse de Marseille, which helped build the restaurant’s reputation. Every dish leaving her kitchen tells a story of terroir, sunshine, and conviviality.

Kopa, the master of the house and ambassador of conviviality

Kopa is the voice, the smile and the welcoming soul of the restaurant. Always present in the dining room, he ensures that each guest enjoys a warm and friendly experience, in true Marseille fashion.

Between good humour and genuine attentiveness, he embodies the spirit of the place: a restaurant where you feel at home, surrounded by friends.

Thanks to him, the service is smooth, attentive and human, echoing what Paule creates in the kitchen: harmony between flavour and guest comfort.

Jean-Marc, the restaurant’s pizzaiolo

Alongside the founding duo, Jean-Marc, the restaurant’s pizzaiolo, brings his Italian touch to the Mediterranean identity of Paule & Kopa.

His handmade pizzas with sun-filled flavours, prepared with a thin and soft dough, are among the restaurant’s classics.

Whether half-and-half, with anchovies or three cheeses, they can be enjoyed on site, on the terrace, or soon delivered throughout Marseille.

A story of passion and authenticity

By combining their talents, Paule, Kopa and Jean-Marc have created much more than a restaurant: a place of life, sharing, and local gastronomy, where every dish breathes the Mediterranean.

It is no surprise that, over the years, Paule & Kopa has become a key address in Marseille, beloved by locals, food lovers and even a few well-known local personalities.

A restaurant rooted in the heart of Marseille

Located on the lively place aux Huiles, one of the most vibrant spots around the Vieux-Port, Paule & Kopa has become a symbol of Marseille’s culinary spirit.

Between its friendly atmosphere, authentic dishes and attentive service, the restaurant perfectly embodies the southern art of living.

At Paule & Kopa, every dish is prepared with heart, and every guest is welcomed as a friend.