Having always avoided La Ciotat in preference for Cassis, it’s charming neighbor to the west, I was intrigued to hear that there were several nice restaurants in this small seaside town. So on one of those very rare childless, happy go lucky days we struck out for La Ciotat and new gastronomic adventures.
After walking through the surprisingly charming old town and port area we came apon a restaurant called Les Gourman’dinent ( a French word play between ‘Gourmandine’ – someone who loves to eat, and gourmands dinent – ‘gourmets eat’). Now, while I tend to shy away from the type of place that uses cutsey word games like that, Jean Sebastien, with his uncanny ability to pick a good restaurant said yes, this is indeed where he would like to have his birthday lunch.
And as usual he was right (which would be annoying in a typical context of couple dynamics, but has its advantages on these occassions). The restaurant as charming; with a wonderful view over the old port and the food was inventive and delicious. And on top of it all, the prices were reasonable.
Definately two thumbs up for Les Gourman’dinent (we’ll even pardon the naff name).
18 rue des combattants
13600 – La Ciotat
Tel : 04.42.08.00.60
