Air-Conditioned Restaurant in Marseille: Enjoy Italian Cuisine in Cool Comfort at Splendido
When Marseille heats up, Splendido keeps its cool. Settle into our air-conditioned restaurant in the heart of the city or soak up the sunshine on our terrace in central Marseille. Share a selection of antipasti, tuck into fresh pasta, enjoy our generously topped pizzas, and sip on an ice-cold Spritz. However high the temperatures climb, there's no better way to experience the Italian way of life.
Air-Conditioned Italian Restaurant Near Marseille's Old Port
Splendido is the perfect place to escape the heat while making the most of summer in Marseille. Located on Rue de la République, between Saint-Charles station and the Old Port, our air-conditioned Italian restaurant welcomes you into a spacious, comfortable dining room designed for long lunches, lively dinners, and meals that linger well into the evening.
For those who prefer to enjoy Marseille's sunshine, our terrace is the ideal setting for leisurely lunches, aperitivo with friends, and long summer gatherings. Whether you choose the cool comfort of our air-conditioned dining room or the charm of dining outdoors, there's a spot for every mood.
Beneath Murano glass chandeliers, surrounded by colourful banquettes and the lively atmosphere that defines Splendido, you'll find generous antipasti, fresh pasta made daily, and perfectly chilled Spritzes. Whether you're looking for an air-conditioned restaurant in Marseille during a heatwave, a sunny terrace for lunch, or a welcoming venue for a group dinner, Splendido offers a little taste of Italy at your own pace.
Stay Cool for Lunch or Dinner in Marseille
When Marseille's summer sun sends temperatures soaring, some people look for shade... while others head straight to Splendido. In our spacious air-conditioned dining room in the heart of the city, guests gather around the table to enjoy everything Italy does best.
And when the weather is simply too good to stay indoors, our terrace is the perfect place to enjoy a sunny lunch or an ice-cold Spritz as the day winds down, surrounded by the vibrant atmosphere of central Marseille.
At lunchtime, it all starts with a creamy burrata, a selection of antipasti made for sharing, and fresh pasta served straight to the table.
As evening falls, Spritzes flow, pizzas emerge from the oven one after another, and dishes are passed around among friends in a lively, convivial atmosphere.
Whether you're joining us for a business lunch, a romantic dinner, or a large family gathering, you can choose between the cool comfort of our air-conditioned dining room and the sunshine of our terrace. Here, meals are meant to be shared, glasses are raised, and every visit feels like a little trip to Italy just moments from Marseille's Old Port.
Escape the Heat
at Lunchtime
BEAT THE HEAT - WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED.
Need a cool break between meetings, a lunch with colleagues, or simply a great meal away from the Marseille heat? Make yourself at home at Splendido.
Whether you work in the city centre, near the Old Port, or around Saint-Charles station, our air-conditioned restaurant in Marseille is the perfect place to enjoy authentic Italian food in complete comfort without wasting a minute of your day.
Choose between our cool, air-conditioned dining room on the hottest days or our sunny terrace when you feel like making the most of Marseille's beautiful weather. The choice is yours.
DOLCE VITA LUNCH MENU
Available every weekday at lunchtime (excluding public holidays)
€15 // Main course
€19 // Starter + Main course or Main course + Dessert
€23 // Starter + Main course + Dessert
☕ Your espresso or Americano is on us.
Your Table Awaits
Escape the Heat at Lunch
Seasonal dishes bursting with Mediterranean flavours, vibrant salads, creamy burrata served perfectly chilled, weekly pasta specials, a homemade dolce, and a complimentary espresso to finish on a high note. Settle into our air-conditioned dining room for a cool escape from the Marseille heat, or soak up the sunshine on our terrace in the heart of the city.
FAQ – Air-Conditioned Restaurant in Marseille
If you're looking for an air-conditioned restaurant in Marseille where you can enjoy lunch or dinner away from the heat, Splendido welcomes you to a spacious and comfortable dining room on Rue de la République, conveniently located between Saint-Charles station and the Old Port.
Our Italian restaurant is fully air-conditioned, allowing you to enjoy lunch, dinner, or group dining in complete comfort even during the height of summer.
Absolutely! Splendido welcomes you every day for lunch or dinner in a spacious, air-conditioned dining room in the heart of Marseille.
For weekday lunch lovers, our Dolce Vita Lunch Menu is available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). It's the perfect way to enjoy a generous and flavour-packed Italian lunch in cool comfort even on the hottest summer days. 🍋🇮🇹☀️
Yes. In addition to our spacious air-conditioned dining room, Splendido features a terrace where you can soak up the Marseille sunshine while enjoying fresh pasta, a pizza made for sharing, or an ice-cold Spritz.
Our terrace is open for lunch, aperitivo, and dinner, making it the perfect spot to enjoy the best of Marseille at any time of day.
When temperatures soar and Marseille is in the grip of a heatwave, nothing beats fresh, generous Italian dishes enjoyed in cool comfort. At Splendido, many guests start with a creamy burrata, seasonal vegetables, a colourful salad, or a selection of antipasti made for sharing around the table.
For the main course, discover our fresh pasta made daily, regional Italian specialities, or a light, perfectly baked pizza straight from the oven. To keep things refreshing, pair your meal with an ice-cold Spritz, an Italian cocktail, or one of our other summer drinks.
All of this can be enjoyed in our spacious air-conditioned dining room in the heart of Marseille, just moments from the Old Port so you can savour a little taste of la dolce vita, no matter how high the temperature climbs.
Splendido is located at 43 Rue de la République in Marseille’s 2nd arrondissement, one of the city's most vibrant central neighbourhoods. Our air-conditioned Italian restaurant is just a short walk from the Old Port, Le Panier, Les Terrasses du Port, and Marseille Saint-Charles station.
Easily accessible by metro, tram, or on foot, Splendido is the perfect place to cool off after exploring the historic centre, enjoying a day of shopping, or visiting Marseille’s main attractions. Whether you're near the Old Port, La Joliette, or Saint-Charles station, you can enjoy an authentic Italian lunch or dinner in the comfort of our air-conditioned dining room even during the hottest summer days and Marseille heatwaves.
Absolutely. Splendido welcomes groups of 11 to 30 guests in a spacious, air-conditioned setting. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, organising a corporate meal, or gathering with friends and family, our team will be happy to help you plan the perfect event.
With generous Italian dishes made for sharing, refreshing drinks, and plenty of room to relax, it's the ideal place to bring people together whatever the weather outside.
Ice-Cold Spritzes, Refreshing Cocktails & Chilled Italian Wines
When Marseille starts to sizzle, it's time for something ice-cold. From our white peach Bellini Spritz and perfectly chilled Passion Spritz to zesty Mules, homemade lemonades, sharing cocktails, and crisp Italian white wines, la dolce vita is just as much about what's in your glass as what's on your plate. Settle into our air-conditioned dining room, order your favourite drink, and leave the heat outside.
Prefer to enjoy the sunshine? Take a seat on our terrace and savour a refreshing drink in the heart of Marseille. Whether indoors or outdoors, there's always the perfect spot to unwind.
For those skipping the alcohol, our homemade lemonades, citrus and berry mocktails, and other refreshing soft drinks are made for long summer days. Wine lovers can explore a carefully selected range of Italian white wines from Sicily, Sardinia, and Le Marche served perfectly chilled and ideal alongside creamy burrata, colourful salads, or fresh seafood.
Whether you're joining us for a cool lunch, an aperitivo with friends, or dinner during a Marseille heatwave, Splendido is the perfect place to relax and recharge. With a spacious air-conditioned dining room, a lively terrace, and an ice-cold drink always within reach, every visit feels like a taste of an Italian summer.
