This is the REAL DEAL for North African, MOROCCAN tagine, couscous, harira. Owner from the Sous, s.w. of Marrakesh. Can't speak about dishes that people expect in a "Mediterranean" place that are not natively Moroccan like hummus, falafel, "eastern" stuff like that but I'd bet they're high quality. It's clear the owner, who has been in business for decades, cares about what he puts on the table for customers. Just don't expect quiet. If I lived closer I'd be ordering out from here all the time! read more

Really good, I would go back. I got the shawarma wrap. I wanted French fries too, but it's okay that they didn't have them.

Always excellent, never disappoints. The menu has changed over the years but if you're a local just let them know.

Amazing meal and atmosphere. It's hard to choose a favorite spot between Amanouz and Mosaic Cafe. Both are amazing places to grab a bite. I love their baguette sandwiches and their cous cous is the best in the valley. Got to have a cup of their mint tea anytime you stop by! read more

A bit crazed in the opening / ordering for Sunday brunch but the food was great. Many VEGAN options and lots of outdoor tables on Main St.

Delicious lentil soup, pita with feta and spinach along with Turkish coffee. Fair prices, splendid food, fast service and cute atmosphere. Get any dessert! read more

The food was tasty and service was friendly. But they need to wash their water container. I went to get a refill and looked at the container. Hadn't been cleaned in weeks. Someone could get sick. Please scrub it! Hate to see a wonderful place get bad press from that water read more

We were really disappointed in the food and our experience overall. We went here because the reviews were so solid and I had a taste for Mediterranean. From the moment we walked in, it was clear that the waiter was harried. We waited patiently, gave our orders and then sat as he continued to toss around dishes and silverware in frustration and yell at the food prep people. Then, our food came - and it was a far cry from what I was expecting. The falafel were cold and tasted like old oil; the tabouli was tasty but overdressed; and my husband's shawarma wrap was not like any shawarma I've ever encountered - it was more akin to ground meat. I ate a fraction of the disappointing fare (their hummus platter, which was supposed to be a popular dish) and left. read more

Very good food. Their tea is delicious. Their portions are a very nice size. I highly recommend Amanouz. I wish their bathroom was more accessible- you need to walk through the kitchen area and it's very tight and awkward. The restaurant is very small and it's a tight squeeze. It can be uncomfortable when you're so close to the next table over. It's not the place to go if you want a quiet, calm atmosphere. BUT it is the place to go when you want good food. read more

I eat here every time I am in town! The Royal Feast is the perfect dinner after a long day. Parking is difficult sometimes, but the food is worth it!!! read more

Still the BEST falaffel balls I've ever had, but missed the mark a few ways today. The roast eggplant should be room temp not ice cold same for hummus and tabouli. Hummus isn't as creamy and thick as it should be. Pita falls apart because it's so thin. Still the best falaffel light crisp and fresh. read more

Came here on Easter Sunday at around 5:30 with two other families and good thing we were a bit early because soon after, the cafe filled up. This place is self serviced and you order at the front counter. Bathroom is behind the kitchen and water is self serviced as well. We got chicken couscous $11 and the shawarma sandwich $9. Both were nicely portioned and delicious. The chicken couscous had a variety of vegetables: pumpkin, potato, eggplant, carrots, sweet peppers as well as a chicken thigh and drumstick. The shawarma sandwich was delicious but a bit messy. The salad, meat and hummus complemented each other perfectly. Afterwards, we got a variety of desserts - baklava (walnut, almond) $2.25 each and cashew fingers $1. Almond baklava was less sweet than walnut baklava but both nutty and crispy. The cashew fingers were the blandest of them all and I will probably skip it next time but go for the baklava. read more

Amanouz Cafe - Chicken couscous and shawarma sandwich - Moroccan Near Me - Northampton, Massachusetts

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My go-to weekend lunch spot! !I always order the feast, which has falafel, hummus, tabouli, etc, and bread. Their sandwiches are also excellent and always include a lot of tahini sauce. They also have a fairly good selection of middle eastern desserts like maamoul. Sometimes I feel like the food can be a bit too salty, but that is just personal preference. read more

Food is good especially the dishes cooked in the tagine conical shape bowl. The inside is small and cramped but there is an outdoor dining option now. Don't recall the quality of the service. read more

Go only if you have a lot, and I mean a LOT, of time! We put in orders today for very light appetizers, and were the only customers inside. After 15 minutes, I stood up to see what was going on behind the counter: staff were washing up, putting clean dishes away, prepping something, in other words, a lot of things that were NOT preparing our food. We left. read more

Great place huge portions super nice service. Not expensive. Simple interior. Not super atmospheric except the hippie menu on the wall. read more

We ordered 3 sandwiches. They were ok. Nothing exceptional. It wouldn't be on my list to revisit. But I wouldn't be upset if I had to eat it again. The service was friendly and the place seems nice. It's in a great location. read more

We loved being able to reminisce about our trip to Morocco while eating this delicious Tagine and cous cous. Tastes/preparation were on pare with what we had in country, so high on authenticity. The portions are giant (one dinner was enough for 2 average adults). We had takeout, so we can't speak for service other than everything was hot, on time and correct. read more

We went here on the recommendation of our Airbnb. It certainly doesn't look like much from the outside, a small cafe with a few tables outside and a parklet. The menu is bigger than expected, with a combination of takeout sandwiches (shawrma etc) and sitdown stews (lentils, tangine). Our food was fresh, exactly the right portion, and had some kind of sour, slightly spicy sauce to add. Such warmth and deliciousness! Plus so many little pistachio and honey treat options for dessert. And the best was the cashier/ waiter. No idea of his name, but he answered questions, was funny, and ran the whole show (plus speaking Spanish to the guys cooking) with aplomb. What a find! read more

Great food and service, really reasonable prices. I would stop here anytime im in Northampton.

I've been there for breakfast and I've been there for dinner. The food is fantastic. It's an "order at the counter, grab your own utensils, and then bus your own table place," but the counter people are very nice and deliver your order. Very laid back vibe, good for a cozy meal with a friend. And the prices are very reasonable. One of my favorite places in Northampton. read more

A Main Street standout for many years: excellent Middle-Eastern food in a comfortable and friendly location.

Food: Phenomenal. The dinner plates are very nicely flavored. The lamb on baguette was also delicious, though it probably had a bit too much sauce. Ambience: Inside can get hot as it's a pretty small spot, outdoor seating is nice though. Price: Reasonable. Service: They bring out the food to you, rest is self service. read more

This was my first time to the Amanouz Cafe and unfortunately my experience did not not align with the 4 star average. It is a counter service restaurant where your food is brought to you at your table when it is ready. I ordered the couscous with lamb. The plate was a generous amount of lamb and vegetables atop a bed of couscous and looked very good. For my personal preference it was very under seasoned (none) and I did not see salt and pepper available (but may have missed it). The lamb was extremely tender, and the vegetables felt very overcooked. Looking at a plate the next table over, the Kefta looked pretty appetizing and I'd like to go back at some point and try that. read more

Want to take a trip to Morocco sans long airport waits, luggage fees, etc? Then you must visit Amanouz for some of the best, unique dishes in the valley. From the outside, Amanouz looks small, but there is a decent amount of seating inside as well as out. Amanouz is kind-of self-service where you order at the counter. They do bring the food to your table, though! The menu itself is quite extensive, serving all three meals of the day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner). They serve chicken, kabab, shawarma, falafel, etc. All of this can be served with a baguette or wrapped in pita bread. My favorite dishes from them would definitely be their couscous and tagines. During my most recent visit, I ordered the chicken couscous. If you don't have a big appetite, I recommend splitting a dish with a friend as their portions are pretty generous. My chicken couscous came with two, well-seasoned, tender drumsticks. They sat upon a heaping of couscous with various roasted vegetables, such as carrots, butternut squash, zucchini surrounding it. This was a great dish overall! Lots of flavor and species. To compliment this dish, I ordered a glass of iced Morroccan mint tea which was quite refreshing. Overall, another great experience at Amanouz! The restaurant itself is quite cozy and inviting. The walls are plastered with art depicting Morocco and its beauty. read more

Amanouz Cafe - Chicken couscous with zucchini, carrots, butternut squash, sweet potatoes accompanied by hot sauce. - Moroccan Near Me - Northampton, Massachusetts

I normally love this place but my friend and I got really sick after eating the shawarma sandwich. Just don't have that, play it safe, and you'll enjoy! read more

Had the Fez Tagine last night and it was one of the best/different thing I've had in some time. That is a must order item, in my book.

A super high quality local lunch spot in Northampton! Staff is super friendly and efficient. I highly recommend the Dolma and the Shawarma sandwich on the thin lavish. The couscous and lamb has never disappointed me either!! read more

It was a cold raining dreary day and I was in need of some Moroccan comfort food, I was hoping to have a cup or bowl of Harira to start but sadly there was no Harira that day. I ordered Couscous, lentils, with lamb which came with potatoes, corrots and green pepper, it was positively delightful. The lamb was mutton like but cooked to a proper tenderness, preserving a nice deep rich lamb flavor as well as very tasty gravy to cover the couscous. Hot sauce was served on the side to kick up, if that was your desire and it was. This was my first time there and it was a very positive one, I will certainly return to explore some of the other items on the menu. read more

Amanouz Cafe - Cute little place. - Moroccan Near Me - Northampton, Massachusetts

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My fiancé picked out this place for a lunch date. Man, was he spot on with my taste buds that day. I had just got off night shift, so I needed to something to wake up my senses. This place did the trick. I have never had Moroccan food before this. It's a small area. You order your food at the counter and they will bring out your plates once it's prepared. The food is made rather quickly, which is rather astonishing, because it tastes so awesome!!! How can something so good be made so quickly? There is silverware to the side of the counter , if you are looking. I was absolutely amazed at the flavors. I got a couscous dish with veggies and lamb. It was so delicious. I loved every bite of it. The lamb was tender and just melted in my mouth. The eggplant, which I did not expect, was the best surprise for me, I absolutely love eggplant! We also got a fresh mint tea. It totlly woke me up, so refreshing! He totally scored points bringing me here. I will need to stop here again in the near future!!! Num Num Num!!! read more

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Today after looking for a place to have breakfast in Northampton that didn't have an hour wait, we decided to try out Amanouz. This was a great choice and we were pleasantly pleased by the breakfast. We split a Turnip Green Omelette, Mediterranean French Toast, and Scrambled Eggs with Lamb Sausage. All these choices were delicious, and we were amazed at how unique the homefries were. They were seasoned with curry and other delectable seasonings, and it was great to have an omelette made with organic eggs. The other surprise was that they used Portuguese muffins as toast, and this was a great addition to the meal. Overall we can't wait to go back to Amanouz because this place had a great atmosphere and polite staff. The only downside was that they didn't have any ketchup or hot sauce, and this was a bit of a deal breaker for me. That being said, this little restaurant is amazing and needs some credit for their amazing cooking. read more

Amanouz Cafe - Turnip Green Omelette, Mediterranean French Toast, and Scrambled Eggs with Lamb Sausage with Portuguese muffins! - Moroccan Near Me - Northampton, Massachusetts

My friend and I were visiting from bratt and were looking for some good grub. So happy we found this place! Can't stop thinking about it since we went, gonna have to go back soon :) read more

For everyone who gives this below 5 stars, order a tagine. You'll thank me later. Delicious, there isn't a tagine I have had that was close to one I had there. Also had a Mamoul, was ok, but nothing could take away from that Tagine. I'll give it a 6 if I could. read more

So good! Got a lamb kebab and it was delicious. The ambiance, service and cleanliness were top notch. And the sweet hot peppermint mint tea on the house was a yummy surprise on a chilly day! I wish I lived closer - I'd be here in the regular! read more

Great food, terrible service. The person at the counter made a mistake on the order even though it was repeated to him twice, a salad was omitted. Another person at our table had ordered the same salad and when the salad came it was given to us as they were bringing our food at the time. When their food came out she mentioned she didn't get her salad, they said it was still coming. Time passed, no salad, she finally got frustrated and asked the server where her salad was, the server said she would go get it. She returned some time later empty handed and said we received all the food. We explained that we were missing the salad, she left again and returned with the receipts, to tell us we never ordered the second salad. We paid $58 for one salad and one couscous, the drinks (tea and soda) were ridiculously expensive, and, even though all 4 of us heard the salad ordered, it wasn't on there. You would think they would have been accommodating or at least pleasant. Their response was "well you aren't getting it because you didn't pay for it." They wasted almost 30 mins of our time, and admitted no error, nor apologized. How does a place like this stay in business being so completely nasty. Oh and even though it was 93 degrees, it was cooler outside than inside as they don't see a need to use AC either. read more

The food is delicious, and lots of different choices. The service is fine, and the ambiance is okay as well. I mostly go there for the wonderful food. read more

This is a great place to get your middle eastern favorites. I am a big fan of the lamb shish kebab. It's better than most lamb dishes I ever had in the Middle East. Oh and it's is very affordable. Best lunch place in Northampton:-) read more

Love this place! Food was amazing! The Royal Feast was a great portion. The falafels were the best I've ever had, they were moist on the inside and crispy on the outside. I loved the mousaka on the platter as well. My husband got the beef taigine..OMG the flavors! The sweetness and spice combination is like no other. The meat was falling part it was so tender. And it came with fresh baked bread, crispy on the outside, warm and soft on the inside. I had been craving middle eastern food for weeks now and this hit the spot! Can't wait to return! read more

Amanouz Cafe - Royal Feast! - Moroccan Near Me - Northampton, Massachusetts

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This is a nice casual place to grab some Mediterranean food. It's nothing fancy (which is partially what I like about it). You order at the counter and seat yourself. You even return your plates and silverware to the dirty tray bin. Yes, they actually do use real silverware and porcelain plates. That's a nice touch. Prices and portions are very reasonable. The inside isn't very large, so it's not very good for large groups. But it's great for couples or dining solo. Amanouz Cafe is located directly downtown, across the street from Fitzwilly's. read more

Amazing authentic Moroccan cuisine, delicious tea and desserts. Definitely worth a shot.