Our restaurant recommendations in Sète

There are plenty of restaurants in Sète for everyone’s taste! We have compiled a list of our recommendations for restaurants in Sète by district, either tested by us or recommended by our guests and friends.

Town centre

Halles centrales indoor market – https://www.halles-sete.fr
7 am-3 pm daily
Fish, seafood, vegetables and fruit, Italian specialities… all the flavours of the Mediterranean are brought together in this temple of local gastronomy. Enjoy lunch in one of the several restaurants and don’t forget to taste the tielle and the Giulietta!

L’Arrivage, 13-15 Rue André Portes – https://www.restaurant-larrivage.com to book a table
12 pm to 1.30 pm and 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm every day except Mondays
Jordan’s cuisine combines products from the land and the sea to make you rediscover food from your daily life and appreciate it in your own way. Enjoy his homemade desserts.

La Prohibition, 14 Rue André Portes – Tel.: 0981760788
12 pm to 2 pm and 7.30 pm to 11 pm every day except Mondays
A few steps from the Halles indoor market in an atypical street, connoisseurs of Mediterranean cuisine will be completely satisfied in this cosy little restaurant with its terrace, warm atmosphere and refined cuisine.

Chez François, 8 Quai Général Durand – Tel.: 0467745969
9.30 am to 10 pm every day except Tuesday
A must-go restaurant for shellfish! This lively restaurant with tables overlooking the Royal Canal at Pont de la Savonnerie offers fish, seafood dishes and homemade desserts.

Fleur de Sel, 15 Rue du 11 Novembre 1918 – Tel.: 0448171742
12 pm to 14.30 pm and 7.30 pm to 11 pm every day except Wednesdays and Sundays
Carmen, of Romanian origin, serves traditional, refined and generous cuisine, with flavours of yesteryear, made from fresh and seasonal products, and homemade gourmet desserts.

Atmosfera, 1 Rue du 11 Novembre 1918 – Tel.: 0499028486
https://www.atmosfera-sete.com
12 pm to 2 pm and 7 pm to 10 pm every day except Mondays and Tuesdays
The young couple who run the restaurant offers high-quality Italian dishes to all those who want to combine a pleasant and fun atmosphere with a gastronomic experience. The salads and pizzas are served in generous portions!

La Poulperie, 2ter Rue Alsace Lorraine – Tel.: 0611421183
12 pm to 2.30 pm every day except Wednesdays and 7.45 pm to 9.30 pm on Thursdays to Saturdays
Vincent, his wife and brother propose octopus in all its forms in tasty dishes distinguished by their condiments. This restaurant is very popular so it would be best to book.

Other side of the Canal Royal

Le Boucanier, 4 Quai de l ‘Ancant Herbert – Tel.: 0980612145
https://www.le-boucanier-restaurant-sete.com
10 am to 1 am daily
With a great view of the Canal Royal, next to “Le Spoon”, the restaurant serves traditional French cuisine with products from local producers and trusted market gardeners.

Pasta Politi, 5 Quai Charles Lemaresquier – Tel.: 0467786965
12 pm to 2 pm and 7 pm to 11.30 pm every day except Mondays
You will find a great diversity of Italian cuisine with finesse and flavours in this Italian restaurant. Taste the famous Sétoise macaronade, anti pasti, linguini and octopus risotto.

Paris Méditerranée, 47 Rue Pierre Semard – Tel.: 0467749773
12 pm to 2 pm and 7.30 pm to 10 pm every day except Sundays and Mondays
The restaurant pays tribute to Brassens, but also to Chef Nicolas, originally from Paris, and his wife from Sète. He reinvents local recipes according to his mood and the catch of the day.

Between the Tourist Office and the pier

L’italia Nel Piatto Chez Luigi, 68 Grande Rue Mario Roustan – Tel.: 04 67 28 58 55
12.30 pm to 2.30 pm and 7.30 pm to 10.30 pm Wednesday to Sunday, 7.30 pm to 10.30 pm Tuesday and closed on Mondays
The best Italian restaurant in the town centre! For nearly 20 years, Luigi has been delighting connoisseurs with his top-quality dishes: aubergine bake, ravioli with ceps, pasta with garlic and anchovies… Discover this authentic Italian restaurant and enjoy!

La Consigne, 3 Promenade Jean-Baptiste Marty – Tel.: 0499048269
12 pm to 2.30 pm and 7.30 pm to 10 pm every day except Wednesdays and Sundays
Two brothers from Sète invite you to discover their restaurant overlooking the marina: Chef Maxime invites you to enjoy local cuisine, while Victor welcomes you and looks after you. They serve entirely homemade dishes with market products and locally produced wines.

Du Côté de Chez Fred, 26 Prom. Jean-Baptiste Marty – Tel.: 0499028603
https://ducotedechezfred-sete.com/en
12 pm to 2 pm and 7 pm to 10 pm every day except Mondays and Tuesdays
Chef Fred was awarded the title of Maître Restaurateur in September 2018, which guarantees that his dishes are composed of fresh and local products in his traditional Sétois restaurant, inspired by his Mediterranean origins.

Théâtre Molière, near the train station

Isola Bella, 32 Avenue Victor Hugo – Tel.: 0467741195
12 pm to 2 pm and 7 pm to 9.30 pm every day except Sundays and Mondays
Enjoy a gastronomic trip to Italy in the heart of Sète. This must-go restaurant combines the great classics of Italian cuisine and an equally wide choice of pizzas at reasonable prices. This restaurant is a favourite of the locals.

La Table de Laura, 27 Avenue Victor Hugo – Tel.: 0467743015
12 pm to 2 pm and 7 pm to 10 pm every day except Sundays
Laura offers you in her restaurant a healthy cuisine with fresh products in homemade dishes. You will find a warm welcome, an attractive menu, regional products, a friendly service and delicious dishes presented with care.

La Pointe Courte and la Plagette

Le Passage, 1 quai du Mistral – Tel.: 0467742125 9 am to 11 pm daily Le Passage, along the canal at the entrance to the Thau lagoon, serves seafood, tapas, salads and skewers in the very typical fishing district of La Pointe Courte. Le Passage’s chef is renowned for cooking grills cooked to perfection. La Guinguette, 22 Rue des Chantiers – Tel.: 0619871665 https://www.laguinguette-sete.fr 12 pm to 2 pm and from 7 pm to 10 pm from Thursday to Sunday and every day from mid-June to the end of August In an authentic fisherman’s hut completely restored, La Guinguette offers a modern uptake on the emblematic dishes of Sète. La Cabanette de la Plagette, 2 Rue de la Palourde – Tel.: 0661544718 12 pm to 3 pm and from 6.30 pm to 11 pm every day except Monday and Tuesdays In La Plagette district on the banks of the canal, Julie and Alain cuisine local, short-circuit and organic products “when possible” in their recently restored fishermen’s hut. Booking in advance is best because there are not many tables.

Top end

La Senne, 4 Quai Maximin Liciardi – Tel. : 0467530191
This restaurant, run by a family of tuna fishermen since the 1950s, offers a superb fish menu, which changes with the arrivals. The specialty is red tuna as sashimi, tartar, belly, etc. but also seafood and shellfish.

La Coquerie, 1 Chemin du Cimetière Marin – Tel. : 0647067138
https://www.restaurantlacoquerie.com
October to May: Thursday evening to Sunday noon; June to September: every evening except Sunday
Next to the famous marine cemetery, in a small chic and contemporary house with the Mediterranean as its horizon, Guillaume prepares fresh cuisine depending on the market for you to enjoy in a unique 6-course menu.

At the beach

La Ola, 201 Lido Promenade – Tel.: 0467530714
https://laola.fr
1 April to 30 September from 9 am to 1 am with continuous service from 12 pm to 10 pm
The oldest “beach restaurant” in Sète, La Ola cultivates a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and offers you an authentic welcome. The Chefs invite you to taste their creations and the specialties of Sète.

La Parenthèse, Access 23, Promenade du Lido – Tel. : 0680950037
June – September – 8 am to 02 pm
Nestled between Le Mont St Clair and Les Salins, a timeless place to enjoy moments with family or friends, La Parenthèse welcomes you to discover its cocktails and fresh products cooked by Nico.

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