THIS PLACE WAS SOOOO DELICIOUS. A friend and I were trying to figure out a place to eat when we stumbled upon this gem. We were first attracted to it due to all of the omelet options on the menu, so we decided to sit down and eat there and it was so so good. I got the veggie omelet and it was full of flavor and delicious. Ordering food was seamless (order at the front then sit down). It was a clean environment, in a small cute place. read more

Amanouz Cafe - Veggie omelette and egg flatbread - Moroccan Near Me - Northampton, Massachusetts

Delicious, richly flavored, generous portioned chicken tagine. Tasty Harris soup. Almond baklava was yummy and atypical in that it was not too sweet, not soaked in syrup. Very reasonably priced. Casual, order at the counter. read more

Came here on a weekend for a quick bite to eat while exploring noho. For about $13, this sandwich was pretty filling and not too fishy, which was a plus. There were also no bones, which was great, though I wish there was some sort of dressing or more oil and salt in the sandwich. The fish itself was plump and substantial, and the veggies tasted fresh. The bread was also hearty, but it felt like it was missing something, maybe acid or fat. Oil or lemon would have been a nice addition, but it was still a solid meal for an afternoon of walking. The staff was also very friendly, and the restaurant inside was nice and cozy. Though we didn't eat inside, I did notice that the air conditioner wasn't quite working and it was a bit warm inside, but it didn't affect us so much since we ordered to go. They also had a nice display of desserts at the register that I'd love to try on another trip back here! read more

Amanouz Cafe - Sardine Sandwich - Moroccan Near Me - Northampton, Massachusetts

Nice meal that was quite filling -- the dolma (grape leaves and salad) had delicious beets, the tagine with chicken was hearty as was the Moroccan platter with lentils & lamb. We ordered and they brought the food out to us -- and then we bused our table. Because it was nice out, we ate outside. Overall, the prices were reasonable -- though I could have appreciated a bit more service. read more

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Totally a vibe! Great friendly service. Healthy food. I ordered the cuscus bowl, very yummy!

Excellent small and casual restaurant (only ten tables or so) with authentic and freshly made couscous, pastries and soups. We took the couscous with lentils, a shawarma and a couscous with lamb which were all very copious and flavorful. The lamb was a little chewy but the vegetables were large chunks of yummy melt in your mouth deliciousness. They were served to our table very quickly with a nice mint hot tea (a little too sweet) and a smile. The decor is minimal and without any real design but who cares, the food is awesome. REAL moroccan pastries sealed the deal. read more

Amazing lunch spot. I always get something new everytime and it always hits! The baked goods are delicious too. Definitely recommend!

This place is amazing, we are just sight seeing in Northampton and took a chance on this place! I ordered the coos coos with lamb and chicken and what a got was a huge plate of food, enough for 3 people with delicious vegetables, huge chunks of lamb and big pieces of chicken that was very delicious! The prices are very cheap and the food is exceptional, my wife got a salad with chicken and it was equally as amazing! Just a great place! read more

Amanouz is a cute little restaurant right on main street in Northampton. It's counter service, so you order at the counter and they'll bring the food out to your table. You also bus your own table! I had some chai, which they bring in a cute silver teapot. There are a ton of veggie options to choose from. I had the falafel pita, which was yummy and filling. I also tried the almond baklava, which I had never had made with almonds before but it was sooo good. Other people ordered dishes with meat and said they were tender and well seasoned. I would definitely come back here! It's a cozy and affordable local spot. I would definitely come back here! read more

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For yeeeeears, I passed by Amanouz Cafe, a casual Moroccan restaurant, when I walked through the Northampton Center. It became harder and harder to walk by as good word of mouth turned into great Yelp reviews. But since I've never lived in the Northampton area, I always stuck with my favorite spots. Also, Amanouz Cafe was often very busy. I finally visited for a late lunch last weekend. Although I liked portions of my meal, I suspect Amanouz Cafe was having an off day. There were three issues with my experience. First, I ordered a chicken tagine, and they gave me lamb tagine. Because the lamb was covered with stuff, I didn't even notice until I had a few bites of the non-meat parts. I was in a hurry and I like lamb, so I just kept it. I noticed that there were mix ups with orders at a couple other tables while I was there. Second, the texture of the bone in lamb was tough. It seemed overcooked, but perhaps it was a tough piece as well. Third, my table was cleared, but it hadn't been cleaned. I ordered and paid at the counter, and then I chose a table. Only one table had a bit of separation from other guests. After I sat, I noticed food patches had been left on the table. Notwithstanding these hiccups, I saw enough that I would return. The rest of the tagine, which is essentially a stew with peas, olives, onions, dates or figs, etc., was very good. It was well seasoned. Warm flavors. Slightly sweet. Service and the atmosphere were both fine. I've got to give 3 Stars based upon my experience, but I definitely plan to give Amanouz another chance. read more

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Took out from Amanouz for a picnic with local friends. Good fresh foods, warm sandwiches. Our favorites were Royal feast and veggie basilla. Also had veggie Kabob and 2 falafel sandwiches. Everyone enjoyed their dinner. I am so glad they were open at the hour we ordered. read more

Incredible food. Especially welcome since it's not so easy to get African food around here. It's fast casual so you order at the counter and the food is delivered to the table. Would make an excuse to come to Northampton just to eat here! read more

Service terrible- unfriendly & uninterested employees. Food was not very good either. First visit & my last.

Service was friendly. However they need to update their menu as we ordered a Mediterranean salad and we did not receive what was on the menu. read more

Service was quick, but 1. They charged $5 for a small box of coconut water. Which was visibly the Costco brand-- in other words, it was obviously much cheaper in bulk than what they sold it for. Should've been more like $2 max. 2. The baba ganoush sandwich was absolutely not worth it. 40% of it was chunks of lettuce and there was no seasoning other than a metric ton of black pepper that drowned out even the faintest note of the eggplant spread. It was like biting into a can of mace. Baba ganoush is supposed to be smoky and delicious with a bit of tartness, the pepper was not right. So yeah, quick service, but jacked drink price and an unbelievably poorly seasoned sandwich. read more

Amanouz Cafe - Coconut water, Babaghanoush Sandwich - Moroccan Near Me - Northampton, Massachusetts

Barebones counter-service place with delicious and authentic Moroccan & Mediterranean food! Their main menu hangs over the register where you order, but they also have a ton of options on their side wall as well Lot of vegetarian options and tons of desert options as well! I got the chicken kabob wrap and it was fantastic! read more

A real gem of a Moroccan food in Northampton! I'm not an an expert but I have to think this is the most authentic Moroccan and Middle Eastern food around. It's a very casual setting where you order at the counter, they give you a number and then bring the food out to your table. There is seating both inside and outside on the sidewalk and on a nice day it can be very pleasant. There weren't that many people when we went for dinner on a Friday evening but they seemed to be very busy with takeout or delivery orders. When they took our order they warned us there would be a wait and sure enough it took 40 minutes. But they were so nice and apologetic it was hard to be upset. The food itself was delicious. The menu is extensive and we had a hard time deciding. I had the Tagine fish, which is a kind of Moroccan stew with plenty of vegetables and a delicious broth. We topped it off with a couple of baklavas, also very tasty. I would definitely return! read more

Busy place!! Especially during Smith move in dates. Food is good and service is good too! Prices are reasonable.

Such delicious and comforting food! Nice textures and flavors; great options. Amazing lamb and vegetables especially! As a middle eastern, this was probably as close to a home cooked middle eastern meal as you could get eating out. Friendly and fast service. I loved the cute, comfy, and homey space. Overall, great experience and would recommend! read more

Serviced seemed nice at first. Charged us for everything we ordered. Only cooked half the order. Was a big process to get a refund and the refund wasn't accurate. Overheard other tables having problems with their orders too. Wouldn't recommend. read more

I cook Moroccan food at home and Their chicken couscous was so bland it made me think someone had deliberately avoided herbs, lemon or baked chicken pan drippings - the core flavorings of this dish. Leather hard chicken legs, couscous and veggies seemed boiled then mixed together at end. read more

Out of sight delicious. I'm just upset that I haven't eaten here before. What a great meal at an affordable price, and they also have outdoor seating which is great during these Fall days. Staff was great, service was great, and they're always busy so you may have to wait but its worth it. Their salads are outstanding. I had the avocado salad and the daily special of swordfish cooked in a tagine. It came with yellow saffron rice, vegetables, and of course the freshly cooked sword fish. You have to order their specialty moroccan mint tea, it was unlike anything I've ever tasted. We were too full to eat dessert there so we grabbed some to go and I can also confirm that they're fantastic. Just a great meal all around! Already making plans to go back. read more

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This is where flavor meets modesty. If you're in the north hamptons area and looking for a hearty meal its definitely worth a stop. The ambiance is low key like you've walked into someone's dining room, and watch the chefs in action. We tried the dolma (3 grape leaf rolls over a mound of salad), chicken kebab on lavash bread packed with salad, tomatoes, onions, cucumber, and tahini sauce and sampled a variety of sweets baklava, bourma, mushaba.... if I had to pick a fav it would be the pistachio bourma. The service is excellent.. they make you feel truly at home with their smiles. read more

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In Northampton, my friend and I came across this hole in the wall Moroccan & Mediterranean restaurant called Amanouz Cafe. It's a very small space, that looked like it made some very authentic Middle Eastern dishes. The menu is large and the prices are all very fair. It was really difficult to decide on a meal, since so many things looked like they'd be a great choice. We decided on Couscous with lamb. We decided to share. There is very minimal table service. As you walk up in line, you order and pay then they bring out the food. The inside was cute with some fun decor. They had some kids art work, looks like they drew the menu of some items. It's pretty cute. We decided to sit outside. The tables were all filthy and no one was cleaning them. We asked them to clean the tables, since it looked like it wasn't going to happen. Then our food came out. They accidentally brought us two dishes instead of one. They let us keep it, since it was made on their error. Wow! This was a lot. This was a lot even to share one plate. It looked so tasty and fresh! There was a variety of vegetables, piled over the lamb and over the couscous. I also added hot sauce over it. This was so delicious! The lamb was very tender and perfect! There was no way I could even have half of this. In reality, the piece of lamb wasn't huge, it was a nice sized piece, but the vegetables were very big chunks. We also got the Moroccan iced ginger mint tea, and that was delicious. I love ginger in anything. If you get hot tea it comes in an authentic tea pot. The food here was fresh, delicious, and overly generous portions. I loved it, and same for their tea. The place could use a little housekeeping. You're sure to find a delicious meal in their huge menu. read more

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Very disappointing. Overwhelmed front end staff. Confusing menu (forgot to order bread? Stand in line again) I've had better meals from food trucks. I suspect the good people of Northampton haven't had better. If you pre-order a wrap for takeaway, I'm sure it's fine. Sardine salad Tabouli (which was served on a mound of iceberg lettuce, to appear larger and Lamb Tagine) read more

Very nice grape leaves (home made). Falafel are great tasting, but mine were alittle dry. Could be because I ordered 30 on a plate? For pick up? I would recommend Amanouz for mid eastern food in. Northampton. read more

Best Mediterranean restaurant I've ever been to. delicious and well spiced up food that will keep you coming for more. I tried the salmon kebab with rice and veggies and it was very tasty. I also had the couscous many times, the sandwiches and the Tagine's and the only thing I can say is that they're incredibly good. Get some Moroccan mint tea to wash everything down. Thank you chef Abid for the hospitality and the great food. read more

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Visiting our daughter at UMASS and stumbled upon this place! We have some great Mediterranean places in Southern California but this place was next level. You can tell by the beverages they offer and the way they spell humos on their menu. We got an entree for each of us, the dolmas, spinach and feta pie, chicken kabob sandwich, shawarma sandwich, falafel sandwich, couscous Royal, and a falafel plate. Everything was absolutely delicious! Our daughters roommate hadn't had Mediterranean food before and said her falafel was life changing! Lol We definitely recommend this place to everyone!! read more

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I finally tried the tajine; I should not have waited so long! I had the chicken. It was so tender! And the vegetables that surrounded it? Soft, rich with spices and salty olives. So fragrant that the woman sitting next to me looked at it appreciatively and asked what it was. Don't wait as long as I did to try it! read more

Amanouz Cafe - Chicken tajine and a glass of Callia white. Jealous? You should be. - Moroccan Near Me - Northampton, Massachusetts

Moroccan food in a casual cafe Definitely have the green tea! So many amazing flavors. Every time I go, I get something different & im never disappointed. read more

Tasty fresh food. Huge menu. Kind service. Everything prepared to order, I think, so don't go if you're in a hurry. Small friendly place.

10/10 gem in downtown Northampton. The flavors here are incredible! I keep going back for their Amanouz Royal Feast (some of the best Tabbouleh I've ever had). We've been waited by the same guy each time - who at this point is part of the experience and keeps us returning! They also pay attention to their presentation of food which I greatly appreciate. I'd also recommend the falafel -- we've gotten that each time we've returned. My favorite part about the meal is how healthy it is - we always walk away feeling great no matter how stuffed we are. There is a reason this place gets so busy! Be sure to stop by. read more

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I was so excited to go back here. The whole concept of this cafe is amazing. The food they churn out tastes so fresh and so satisfying. I had the shawarma which I loved. It's certainly comfort food for me. The baklava was on point as always. I personally feel that Amanouz is a rarity in the food scene and they've got a great thing going. The service was great despite how busy it was and the gentlemen behind the counter churning out the food were working so hard and so fast to make some really delicious food. Can't wait for next time. read more

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The service was fantastic and warm. The hummus sandwich and pastries were great. Ambiance was very authentic

The food was wonderful and filling, and it is a great affordable restaurant to visit if you were on a budget

Instead of ordering individual items for our large group, Abid advised us to use his catering menu. He worked with us to put together a sumptuous feast - hummus, falafel, tabouleh, mousaka, couscous with vegetables, and chicken. Abid provided an enormous amount of delicious food at a reasonable price. The food was ready when Abid promised and he even loaded it into our car, despite the crazy busyness of the restaurant at the time. We all enjoyed the meal and thank Abid for his kindness and for his chef's mad cooking skills. read more

The food was just ok, I got chicken kabob sandwich and chicken with couscous. Neither were super flavorful except for the sauce on the side, which tasted like generic hot sauce. I don't think it's worth it for the price, but it wasn't bad and I don't regret trying this place. The salads people were eating near me looked good, so maybe thats better than what I ordered. The interior could use some updating, and there were a couple flies flying around. I did find it funny they sold these little chocolate mousses from Costco for like 4-5 dollars each cus I bought them in a 6 pack or 8 pack for maybe like 10 dollars. 3 stars because while it wasn't bad, I wont ever come again. read more

Amanouz Cafe - Moroccan Near Me - Northampton, Massachusetts

This is a small Moroccan place, but food is really good. As other Yelper's mentioned, Moroccan Mint tea is something you shouldn't miss. It is a sweet black tea with mint flavor. Ginger herb tea was just ginger boiled in water. Amanouz Royal Feast is a good way to try many of their appetizers. All appetizers were really good. Tagine Fez was an excellent entree. Lamp was extremely tender. Prune in the Tagine was a taste I never had before, but was really good. Shawarma was huge, and really good. Their restroom is in the back of the restaurant. You have to walk through the kitchen to access it. read more

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We didn't think we would find good Moroccan food in the middle of Massachusetts, but this place was really great, and obviously popular by the amount of people eating there in the cute college town of NorthHampton. The tangine, couscous and tabouli were delicious. I would highly recommend this place and very good prices. My only criticism would be that it's a little bit dirty and the bathroom is strangely placed behind the kitchen, which you have to walk through doesn't seem sanitary, so I took a star off. I also really liked the mint tea! read more

After many years, Amonouz still keeping up to its title. Great food and even customer service. Authentic morrocan cuisine which will leave your taste buds and stomach happy. Highly recommend this spot. read more