Wanted to try something different on my first meal in Paris, so I opted for Moroccan food at…read moreEssaouira. Booking was very straightforward on the website. The decor in here is quite stunning. You really feel like you're in Morocco with the decorations. And it's also not even that loud, which is perfect for a nice intimate dinner. Had the Kefta with Moroccan Salad and Royal Pigeon Pastilla as starters, Lamb Tagine with Seasonal Fruits and Kefta Meatball Couscous for entrées, and the Selection of Moroccan Pastries as dessert. Portions were really good and everything was super tasty. Not the absolute best food I've ever had, but I was not disappointed. Staff here are quite friendly. Even though they don't all speak English, they are very nice and helpful. And yes, they do have English menus at least. Really enjoyed Essaouira, glad I made the trip here.

Beautiful restaurant and decor. You feel like you've been transported from Paris to Morocco…read more Tried Moroccan food on the recommendation of a local. A little bit of a language gap between our broken French and our waiter's broken English, but we had no trouble! We tried the Royal Pastilla with Pigeon (yes, pigeon!) to start. The mix of sweet and spicy flavor was good and the pigeon tasted like a cross between chicken and pork. Our entrees were huge and could easily be split between two or three people. I got the couscous lamb skewers. The root vegetables in broth that came with them was tremendous.

It's famous for its cous cous and tagine. The service was great and friendly. There's no English…read moremenu. We had a vegetarian cous cous and a house cous cous, basically a mixed meat. The vegetarian one is the base. Whatever meat you order was served on the side. Additionally currants, chickpeas, and hot paste were offered. The food was great.

Louis XIV did the smart thing by building the palace just down the street from this outstanding…read moreMoroccan restaurant. Just a short walk from the stables, there are more yummy couscous, chicken and lamb dishes than you knew about. It was very reasonably priced, so unlikely to inspire any revolutions. Even the proletariat could afford a bite here.

best cup of coffee my family had in Rouen, quick service and great outdoor seating!!!read more

From the owner: Depui 20 ans, L'Etoile d'Or propose l'un des meilleurs couscous de Rouen avec mention spéciale pour…read morela semoule fine et savoureuse le tout servi copiuesement. La salle est ornée de poutre. L'été l'on vous propose de manger en terrasse avec le doux bruit de la fontaine. L'ambiance est très familiale.

This was another friendly spot we stumbled into after hiking about 10 miles around the palace…read moregrounds and Versailles on a cold rainy winter day. When we walked in my glasses fogged up and I was hit with the smell of spices. It was nice to get in out of the rain. We bought a bottle of wine and had a nice slow cozy dinner sitting around with all locals watching the rain hit the window. Great service, and great food. We wanted to come back here again and again but we were determined to try different places every night. However, I will always make plans to eat here whenever I am in Versailles.

Great food, period. Nice ambiance and good service, but the food speaks for itself. Couscous was…read morefine almost like flower.

Great food, very authentic, great service and a wonderful owner…read moreSitting area inside and outside

Outstanding! Intimate. Welcoming. Authentic. Great service! What a terrific culinary experience…read more The tagine was out of this world, imbued with the right amount of spice. The chicken couscous with raisins and chickpeas had fresh vegetables, gorgeous gilled meats, and additional spices to personalize the dish. The pepper/feta/balsamic appetizer was just delicious. This meal at Le Sirocco was hearty, healthy and topped off with a fresh orange & mint along with fresh mint tea. Look forward to our next visit!

We were a walk in for dinner and they managed to squeeze us in on a busy Friday night. The service…read morewas friendly and super quick. Of two Moroccan places I tried I thought the food was more flavorful here. I got the beef couscous and my boyfriend got the vegetable couscous and we thoroughly enjoyed the meal. The flavor of the broth was really good. I'd highly recommend this restaurant to anyone walking around Marais. They are clearly a mom and pop establishment and they know what they are doing when it comes to the food.

This place was located right outside the doorsteps of our airbnb during our stay in Paris. We were…read morethere for the Olympics, and due to scheduling, we kept missing their hours of operation. In the last evening, we were able to get in and it was one of the best meals we had during our entire stay. The portions are large, so bring your appetite! The staff was second to none and extremely humble. The presentation of the food was immaculate. I highly recommend this place.

This place was the cultural food experience we had been dreaming of when we visited France last…read morefall. We actually stayed in the room over the restaurant and the owner was so kind we decided to eat dinner here. It was magnificent!! We had the couscous, vegetable soup, I had the sausage and my friend who is vegetarian let the owner know and he brought a delicious chickpea medley to go with the soup and couscous. The bowls/portions of couscous and soup were huge! Probably could have fed 6! We ordered hot tea after dinner and got the rose water marzipan for dessert. It was heavenly, (seriously it was a spiritual experience!). I have to admit, we had no idea what we were getting when we ordered. We speak VERY limited French and we communicated using google translate for what we needed to. The menu was entirely in French and extremely limited English. The restaurant itself is very small, beautiful with eclectic decor, cozy and inviting. I'm so glad we decided to dine here, it was one of the main highlights of our entire trip!! If we're ever back in Rouen I will be visiting again! Wonderful people, wonderful food, wonderful experience!! I HIGHLY recommend this place to anyone!!

A great place for a hearty meal to share with your family or friends. The decor is no-nonsense,…read morecosy and, what's most important, the place is squeaky clean. So don't go there if a modern or elegant interior and tiny, poshly presented dishes is a must for you. Go there to quench your appetite and get amazing Morroccan food full of flavours. Mind you, portions are big, so don't overdo with appetizers, no matter how delicious (I made that mistake and next couldn't cope with the main dish, purely due to its size). Couscous is their speciality and it comes in many varieties, all of them with meat (mutton mainly), yet still we could agree on a vegetarian, customised version. The owner tends to the guests himself and creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere. If I ever go back to Rouen, I'm sure I'll visit again!

Lunch was delicious: mawete appetizer, a lamb tagine, brochettes, pastries, mint tea. Service was…read moreextremely friendly and efficient. Cute atmosphere.

Delicious and authentic! I ordered couscous and it did not disappoint! Best couscous I've had since…read morevisiting Morocco a few years ago. The waiter was fabulous and brought me mint tea and an assortment of pastries after my meal. I hope to visit again next time I'm in Paris!

This was our first time in France and first experience having Moroccan food in France. My husband…read moreand I love having Moroccan food at home, even making it in our own tagine, so this was something we couldn't miss while honeymooning here. This little restaurant is down the street from the Moulin Rouge, which is a good landmark if you're not sure where you're going. Avoid the suicidal mopeds and viola! You're there! Despite speaking very little French, we were able to ask the waitress if she spoke English and, although she said she only spoke a little, she was definitely closer to fluent than just a little! We ordered a chicken tagine with preserved lemons and lamb couscous, along with the house wine and mint tea. My tagine was perfect. The chicken fell apart without so much as touching it with a knife, and the preserved lemons were a treat as I've never had them before. My husband was given couscous that we could easily have shared and not finished. I mean, it was seriously a mountain of food. He says the lamb was tender and spiced perfectly, and the broth was also tasty. Couscous was perfect, of course. Nice and fluffy. The house wine was intense, in my opinion. It was like a flavor punch in the mouth every time I took a sip. Pow! Loved it. The mint tea was perfect. My only regret there is that I didn't have more. After lunch I asked to see the tray of treats they have on the bar. She gave me a quick tour of what was on display and left it on our table along with tongs. I chose a Turkish delight - rose! Which I've never tasted before, and it tasted exactly like the flower smells. I also had a small Baklava, which I have had before, but this one was incredible and dripping with honey. Yum! Overall, I have to say that everything was flavorful and perfect. Definitely exceeded my very high expectations of Moroccan food in France. I wish I could go there again!

I've been coming to Paris for the last 40 years a couple of times per year. If I can, I always try…read moreto eat a couscous at least once. I have had a favorite a favorite Couscous restaurant but my last couple of trips there were less than satisfactory. Service dropping in quality, food just so-so, and many more tourists. This could become a new favorite. Stopped by for lunch and it was busy with locals and service was quite good. Food was excellent with some of the best merguez sausage I've eaten. Chicken was also very tasty as well. Worth a stop if you've got the craving.