A long-standing seafood dining room on Boulevard de Marseille in Zone 4, working Italian and European treatments of Atlantic fish and shellfish. Lunch runs only two and a half hours on weekdays and the restaurant closes on Sundays.
Le Grand Large is a long-established seafood address on the Boulevard de Marseille strip in Zone 4, Marcory, applying an Italian and wider European hand to Atlantic fish and shellfish rather than the Ivorian braisé style found in the district's maquis. Signature plates include ravioles de foie gras aux morilles, gambas royales safranées served over a bed of leeks, and cuts of Galician beef and Black Angus that sit alongside the seafood on the à la carte menu, giving diners a choice between the fish-forward and meat-forward sides of the kitchen. The dining room is set for a slightly formal evening trade, with white tablecloths and attentive service typical of the boulevard's older restaurants, distinguishing it from the newer, more casual bar-restaurant format that has grown up around it. The wine list leans European to match the cooking. Weekday lunch is a narrow window of two and a half hours, which pushes the kitchen and makes reservations genuinely useful at midday even for a restaurant of this size, while dinner service is more forgiving. The restaurant closes entirely on Sundays, a detail worth checking before planning a weekend visit to Zone 4's restaurant row.
| Price | Around 35,000 XOF / USD 61.40 per person |
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| Hours | Monday to Friday 12:00–14:30 and 19:30–22:30; Saturday 19:30–22:30; closed Sunday |
| Reservations | Reservations advised, especially for the short weekday lunch service; +225 07 48 00 00 00 |
| Address | 149 Boulevard de Marseille, Zone 4, Marcory, Abidjan |
Signature dishes
- Ravioles de foie gras aux morilles
- Gambas royales safranées sur lit de poireaux
- Galician beef and Black Angus cuts
Good to know
- Known for
- Sea fish and shellfish cooked in an Italian register on the Boulevard de Marseille
Location
149 Boulevard de Marseille, Zone 4, Marcory, Abidjan
5.2889, -3.9890 View on map
Highlights
- Ravioles de foie gras aux morilles and saffron gambas royales among the signature dishes
- Galician beef and Black Angus cuts alongside the seafood menu
- Long-standing address on the Boulevard de Marseille restaurant strip
- European wine list matched to an Italian-leaning seafood kitchen
Tips for visiting
- Reserve ahead for weekday lunch, which runs only two and a half hours
- Remember the restaurant is closed all day Sunday
- Dinner service is less rushed than the midday sitting
- Ask about the beef cuts if seafood is not the priority
- Boulevard de Marseille has several similar addresses nearby, so confirm the exact entrance
Accessibility
The restaurant is at street level on the Boulevard de Marseille strip with direct pavement access; no dedicated wheelchair facilities have been confirmed, so calling ahead is advisable for visitors with mobility needs.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Le Grand Large open on Sundays?
No, the restaurant is closed on Sundays.
What cuisine does Le Grand Large serve?
Italian and European treatments of seafood, alongside Galician beef and Black Angus cuts.
Why should lunch be booked in advance?
Weekday lunch service runs for only two and a half hours, so tables turn quickly and reservations help secure a seat.
Where is Le Grand Large located?
On Boulevard de Marseille in Zone 4, Marcory, part of Abidjan's main waterfront restaurant strip.