Marrakesh is one of my absolute favorite places to eat in Philadelphia!!…read more I wish it existed in more cities. This is a multicourse journey through Marrakesh that cannot be repeated anywhere else except for maybe in the real Marrakesh. From the Bastilla pastry, which is DIVINE, to the salads, the chicken and kebabs... all the way to the baklava and tea.... there is no bad bite at Marrakesh. The owners are welcoming and super amenable and make you feel like you're coming home every single time you visit. It's in a odd location, and you may feel like you are making a questionable life decision as you walk up the alley to the door, but when you arrive, you realize that in fact, it was one of the best decisions you've made in years!! When you enter, it's like you've been transported to a beautiful room in Morocco. The music, the decor, even the authentic seating make for an unforgettable experience. And if you get really lucky, you also get to see the belly dancers who are top notch! There is not a single thing I can think of to say that Marrakesh needs to improve. It is a one of a kind experience that I feel everyone should have at least once in life!

What an incredible experience and much better than our last visit almost 7-8 years ago. The last…read moretime we came, the AC was broken on a hot day in the summer and it completely turned me off despite having an amazing visit my first time. I'm so glad my friends wanted to come here to celebrate our Friendsgiving. The food was as good as I remembered , the service as ever warm and welcoming. Since I hadn't been for so long, I ate everything as was prepared - but I'm happy to hear it sounds like they have veg options on their tasting menu. I'm looking forward to trying that my next return. But I couldn't say no to their chicken after almost a decade I highly recommend checking out this business for a delicious family style cooked meal.

Neighborhood BYOB spot serving up various Mediterranean cuisine. Many people bringing in bottles of…read morewine to enjoy with dinner. When it's busy, it does get a bit cramped in there, but staff are welcoming and make sure everyone is comfortable. They do now take credit card recently. Dinner is served with a small bread basket. Started with the tapas platter which seemed a bit uninspired, though fine. Braised lamb shank was a large portion. The lamb itself needed to be trimmed quite a bit, though it was quite tender and had good flavor. The bed of veggies below were a bit bland compared to the apple cider saffron broth that was mentioned on the menu. Both salmon dishes that others at my table got said they were good. Nice dinner spot, thanks

I came here solo and ordered quite a bit for one. The food looked beautiful, but a few things…read moredidn't match the experience I was hoping for. I started with the fresh tuna appetizer. The sashimi itself was underwhelming, but the wasabi, ginger, and seaweed added much needed flavor. I also tried the salad, which included sweet beets that weren't mentioned on the menu. The description said roasted, but I couldn't taste that at all. If anything, it tasted more like sweet and pickled flavor. I ordered the Ciuppin next. The server warned me it would be spicy, but it arrived almost completely bland. I had to ask for extra black pepper just to get some flavor. The mussels and shrimp were very good, but the pasta / sauce ratio was off. There wasn't nearly enough sauce to coat the pasta, which left the dish lacking flavor. From the photo, it looks like the sauce would cover everything, but once you start mixing it, you realize it doesn't go far at all. Then I ordered the warm apple cobbler for dessert. I was expecting something baked and comforting. Instead I received uncooked oats mixed with cooked apples and a scoop of ice cream on top. Why is this called warm apple cobbler on the menu? And why didn't they explain in the description that this contains uncooked oats in every bite? I was so disappointed because I don't eat oats and certainly would not have ordered this if I would have known. It resembles a breakfast granola bar rather than a cobbler. It felt lazy and misleading. I paid for my meal using my phone. After I left a tip and completed the transaction, the server told me, "We usually don't accept anything less than 18%," and pointed out that what I left was much lower than what they expect. Then she walked away without another word. Even though the menu clearly states that only applies to parties of six or more. I was dining alone. Tips are earned, and honestly, the food wasn't that good, especially not after being served a trail mix dessert pretending to be cobbler. I was surprised she questioned the amount I chose to leave for a solo meal, especially after everything was already processed. I shouldn't have left anything at all. Tipping is optional, and the experience just didn't earn more. Items reviewed Ciuppin Roasted beet and string bean salad The tuna sashimi , ginger, wasabi , seaweed salad appetizer Warm Apple Cobbler

Every time I have French food, I always say to myself, I should have been born French. Lol. They…read moreare like the Japanese, they only serve the very best! Looking for a brunch spot, Yelp photos lead me to this Moroccan/French cafe. Super quaint interior with tons of natural light and a gorgeous outdoor patio seating if that is what you prefer. Order at the counter and grab your seat of choice. Here is what we ordered: - Parisian (daily fresh baked croissant and baguettes with French butter, apricot jam, and honey) - Moroccan Breakfast (comes with a side salad and tangerine wedge) OMG, the entire Parisian basket of goodies was absolutely delightful. The croissants were incredibly soft and buttery. Love that one of the croissants was filled with dark chocolate. The owner told us that it is baked daily and is served with French butter. If you know, you know, that French butter hits differently. And the Moroccan Breakfast is something I never had before. It is served with baguette so you can soak up all the sauce. The tomatoes were perfect without being too tart. The spice was not too overpowering and the eggs...again perfect! Also had their mocha latte and wow, they use real dark chocolate. Make sure you mix it well before drinking. The owner, Christopher, came by to chat with us for a bit. Told me that I must come back next time and try their quiche Lorraine. I always love it when the owner takes the time to ask how we enjoyed the meal. The entire staff is incredibly friendly.

Came here for brunch with a friend I got the Morrocan eggs. It comes with a piece of baguette. I…read moredid order their cold brew. The coffee is self served. I actually did enjoy the coffee. It was pretty yummy. The breakfast was good, but I will say that it did not fill me up as much. I think the portions were too small and the price are way too high for what you got you're paying. It's mostly the experience to sit at a cute restaurant. Will definitely come back. Just order extra items because you'll be hungry in 2 hours.

The atmosphere and food were delicious! The service was fast and accommodating. I highly recommend…read moregiving it a try. We had the Kafta kabob, Lamb Tajeen, Moroccan Chicken with spice on the side. The starter hummus was also delicious. The outside is deceiving to the Moroccan decoration inside. My only regret is we missed the dancers. That would have capped the experience.

Amazing food and great hospitality! The eggplant salad is amazing and the 7 corse meal is great…read morejust make sure you are hungry when you go!

This was one of our best dining experiences. We were…read morecelebrating our anniversary with another couple. The many courses were delicious, and plentiful. We especially enjoyed the very tender lamb shoulder. Our server Mayo was so attentive and the staff cleared and cleaned our table after each course. The entire staff was pleasant and helpful - a totally delightful experience.

There are some stellar, multidimensional reviews of Zahav on this site - for example, Bunker B's…read moremagnificent contribution.. I urge you to read that for an comprehensive, informed description of Zahav's place in the culinary scene. Here I offer a more quotidian review, with the emphasis on practical tips. I am going to cut to the chase: the pomegranate lamb shoulder is the stuff dreams are made of. Tender and tart. Accompanied by sides that are a work of art in themselves: fluffy Persian rice with a perfect crust. Greens with the right amount of sweet and sour to balance the other two components. The composed dish beautifully thought out and executed. And a little extra pickle just in case. Zahav has commissioned a red wine specifically to accompany the lamb, so be sure to order the Galia Dabouki if you get the lamb. Now for some practical suggestions: unless you have a hearty appetite, do not attempt the four-course menu. You will fill yourself on hummus, salads and dips and mezze, and by the time you get to the star of the show - the pomegranate lamb shoulder - you will barely have room for more than a few bites. I suggest you go a la carte, and pick wisely from the first two courses. I am even going to be heretical and suggest you skip the hummus. Yes, I know Zahav's hummus is famous. Maybe you can pick some up at Whole Foods to eat at a different time. Even the salatim - as masterful as they are - have by now been reproduced at other Israeli restaurants that have caught up to Zahav's Israeli avant garde. So if you ask me: pick from the mezze list and go on to the lamb. And about getting reservations: if you are a planner, go ahead and snag a reservation by going online exactly four weeks in advance as the website explains. But if you want to be more spontaneous, you can get a seat at the bar as a walk-in. You do need to arrive early for that. The day we were there - a weeknight in July - the line started to form a little before 5pm, that is, a little before the restaurant's opening time. Everyone in the line at that time got to be seated, and there were still plenty of spots that only gradually filled up. No doubt on the weekend you would need to get in line a bit earlier, but it is entirely possible to do this without an advance reservation. So now I am looking forward to taking my own advice. I am plotting my return, and going in for the star of the show, the hell with opening acts.

After returning from Morocco several months ago we decided to try this restaurant for the first…read moretime. We ordered a Seafood Hout Tagine that was fresh, very flavorful. and a generous portion. Also, a chicken skewer cooked to perfection with saffron rice and huumus that was divine. It 's a family restaurant and father and son are warm and friendly. We love good food and will defintely return. We also love that any quality place can be open late in the sleepy suburbs. Tom and Ellen

I don't recommend, gave them a few tries and each time the food was cold, we were over charged, the…read moreguy refused to communicate and some dishes we ordered were missing (when we did pickup twice) - and we didn't order much/the place wasn't busy. It just seems like a bit of a scam... Normally would be careful writing a review like this on a small business, but truly felt over charged, and he wouldn't give us a receipt.

Had the best Spicy Chicken with Harissa of my life! So flavorful and it literally fell off the bone…read moreand melted in my mouth. I would 100% come back for it. Very lovely people too. The Lebanese red wine was delicious. The Mint tea and Baklava for dessert was the perfect end to an overall super satisfying meal. However, I was so disappointed in the Lamb Tajine. We got it to go because we were too full and only realized the portion for it was way too small for a main course. We only got a bunch of rice with a few pieces of lamb and carrots.

I came to visit my friend in Philly for the weekend. She asked me what I was craving and I told her…read moreMediterranean food. She looked up a few spots and this was one of her suggestions. I decided to go with them because I liked their menu offerings and they had high reviews. We got there at around 530 pm, and it was relatively empty inside. We got seated immediately. The decor is very decorated with rich colors, fabrics, and chandeliers. I sat on an ottoman chair, and the tables looked like large serving platters. There were 3 menus to choose from--the regular menu, the restaurant special, and the prix fix menu that comes with appetizer, 2 entrees and dessert. We opted to order off the traditional menu. I got the grilled lamb platter and my friend had the grilled chicken platter. We had falafels to start. The falafels were alright. They could have been a bit hotter. They came out within a few minutes of ordering, so I assume they had been prepped and weren't reheated before serving. I did like the yogurt dipping sauce and the pickled turnips and cucumbers. But, the grilled platters were the highlight of the night. There was so much food on the platter. We should have just shared. I really enjoyed the tabbouleh and grilled lamb with the rice. There was also a side of pita with hummus. It was just so tasty, and we both had plenty of food to take home. The meals were reasonably priced and we both left feeling full. Would recommend.

First time in Philly and I had no idea where to go, I was so indecisive Somehow I ended up here…read moreand I'm really glad I did because I loved the food. The red shakshuka was sooo good and tasted really Mediterranean. The eggs were perfect. I just wish they gave me like 1-2 more pieces of pide because I was literally left with nothing to dip I love the whole dipping the bread into the eggs thing so much. The cappuccino was really good, and the orange juice was perfect too The service was also on point. The only annoying thing was the little flies around the table. I'm guessing they were there because of the plants or something, but they were honestly sooo annoying Other than that, really enjoyed the place!

10/10 the vibes, 10/10 the food, 10/10 the community…read more incredible food and a great atmosphere I had my baby & my entire family and they were very accommodating. We'll go back again as soon as possible

When I venture into the heart of Philadelphia it's gonna be for the amazing hookah scene, the Fez…read moreHookah Lounge stands as a long standing distinguished oasis blending as a culinary delight, cultural ambiance, and enchanting entertainment. For years I have brought others to enjoy the experience of the 7-course meal at $30 per person , it's left an indelible mark of gastronomic excellence on whomever I have introduced. The generosity of portions in each course is a testament to Fez's commitment to offering a complete and satisfying culinary journey. A word of advice to future patrons: savor the initial courses with moderation, for there are six more awaiting exploration. As the night progresses, Fez undergoes a delightful metamorphosis from a restaurant to a r & b laid back type of captivating hookah lounge. The ambiance becomes infused with music, entertainment, and an Aladdin-like mystery that transports patrons into a realm of exotic allure. The incorporation of a belly dancer adds a touch of traditional grace to the evening and always awes newbies . Having visited Fez since my high school days, the consistent quality of experience has made it a cherished tradition in my family. The fusion of culinary excellence, hookah culture, and captivating entertainment makes Fez Hookah Lounge a timeless treat for those seeking a holistic and culturally immersive night out in the heart of Philadelphia.

I went early on a Friday night. The place was pretty empty which was perfect for a gathering with…read morefriends, I'm sure it gets more busy as the night goes on. Ambiance was unique & beautiful. Service was on par and kind. I didnt order any food but the drinks were good.