Auffo

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Auffo Marseille – Modern Seafood by Chef Coline Faulquier on the Vallon des Auffes

Auffo, Marseille

Perched on a rocky outcrop above the iconic port of Vallon des Auffes, Auffo opens the doors to a dining room that beats to the rhythm of the Mediterranean. Chef Coline Faulquier’s cooking is a declaration of love to Marseille — the sea is the master of the house, with marine creatures and a plant-focused, ocean-facing modern cuisine taking centre stage.

This approach has earned Auffo a recommendation from the Michelin guide, a recognition that speaks to the clarity and conviction of Faulquier’s vision. The menu, which changes weekly, is predominantly built around seafood and vegetables, reflecting the chef’s commitment to letting the Mediterranean’s produce speak for itself.

For lunch, the “Formule Affaires” offers a single, weekly-changing dish, served within an hour — a concise, practical way to experience the kitchen’s precision. Evening dining at Auffo is a more immersive affair, with a tasting menu that often showcases a guest vigneron’s wines alongside the food. On a given evening in spring 2026, for instance, Domaine Peyre Rose from the hands of Coline Faulquier and Marlène Soria accompanies the meal.

With its direct waterfront setting and a kitchen that respects the resources of the Grande Bleue, Auffo is a calm, rigorous expression of modern Mediterranean cooking.