AM par Alexandre Mazzia

AM par Alexandre Mazzia is a three-Michelin-star restaurant at 9 Rue François Rocca in Marseille's 8th arrondissement, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France, in the Saint-Giniez and Prado district south of the city centre. The chef, Alexandre Mazzia, is known for a distinctive style that blends Mediterranean produce with African influences and a strong emphasis on smoke, spice and fish. The restaurant works with a set tasting menu of roughly 40 small plates rather than a conventional à la carte, so the meal unfolds as a long sequence of tiny, intensely flavoured dishes. The tourism listing gives EUR 195-435 (about $224-500) à la carte, while a guide cites the full tasting menu at EUR 320-420 (about $368-483), so the price depends on the format chosen. The dining room is intimate, with about 26 covers, which keeps the atmosphere quiet, focused and unhurried; the style is contemporary rather than traditional, dress is smart-casual to smart, and service is carefully paced. Beverage service includes wine pairings and non-alcoholic options typical of high-end tasting-menu restaurants. According to the listing, the restaurant opens Wednesday to Saturday, with lunch from about 12:00 to 14:00 and dinner from about 20:00 to 21:45, and is closed Sunday to Tuesday; hours differ slightly between the restaurant site and the tourism listing, so confirmation is advisable. Reservation is essential and must be made far ahead, because the room is small and demand is high. Bookings are taken through alexandre-mazzia.com, which uses a TheFork widget, or by phone on +33 4 91 24 83 63. Visitors should book as soon as dates open and be flexible about the day. The location is a short taxi ride or metro and bus trip from the Vieux-Port, away from the tourist waterfront, and the small size of the room means visitors with mobility needs should call ahead about step-free access. A full tasting meal can last several hours, so the restaurant suits a dedicated evening rather than a quick stop.