I found the recommendation for this place on Condé Nast. Kind of surprising. If you want arabic, mediterranean food in Granada, it's a good sit down option. The ambience is appropriately styled. Service was fast, but they were kind of dismissive which tainted the experience. The food was kinda B, B- read more

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A pretty decent Moroccan restaurant. The teas are the highlight of the meal -absolutely refreshing, especially the mint tea. Tajine Kefta - Moroccan Meatballs with Tomato Sauce; Served on Tajine. Flavorful, but nothing particularly special. Cuscús Cordero - Lamb Couscous. This was the recommended dish & it's just okay. I wish it had more flavor. read more

Everything is at it should be. Warm inviting atmosphere. Wonderful experience and food. Thank you read more

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Great food was recommended by tour guide and it was authentic food and great service. Afterwards had conversation with the owner and he was very informative before our meal and afterwards great conversation read more

Lying a couple steps up the hill that comprises the Albaicín neighborhood, Restaurante Arrayanes is a well-known spot (recommended by both locals and Rick Steves) serving traditional Moroccan fare. We arrived at around 8:30pm on a Thursday without a reservation and were seated immediately, but it quickly began to fill up soon after we arrived. Service is very hospitable here, speaking both Spanish and English, and the restaurant's interior is cozy and furnished with what I assume to be Moroccan-style decor. To start, my brother ordered their traditional Lemonade - unlike anything we've ever tried before, it was sweet with just the right hint of tartness, and a kick of mint, which added a nice depth of flavor. My mom ordered the Plato de Degustación (Appetizer Plate for Two, €15) - it came with generous portions of hummus, various roasted vegetables, baba ghanoush (roasted eggplant), and cucumber salad, and was served with housemade pita on the side. The hummus was the best we've had - it was smooth and creamy, and while some may say it's bland, I liked that you could really taste the flavor of the chickpeas. The roasted vegetables (I think there were peppers in there?) were also well-seasoned, though lacking a certain bite/textural contrast. The baba ghanoush was perfectly spiced, and the eggplant had an amazing texture - soft and rich without being mushy. The cucumber salad was light and refreshing, especially when paired with the richer hummus. And finally, the pita, served warm, was pillowy-soft, and perfect for dipping! My dad ordered the Brocheta de Kefta (Beef Skewers, €13,50) - while it wasn't the best meat he's had, it was flavorful, correctly spiced, and generously portioned for the price, and he enjoyed the salad it came with, citing its refreshing taste and crunch! We also enjoyed the visual hanging element of the dish, which was unlike anything we had ever seen before. My brother and I both ordered Lamb Tagines, as they came highly recommended by our server - I ordered the Tajine de Cordero con Ciruelas y Almendras (Lamb Tagine with Prunes and Almonds, €19), and he ordered the Tajine de Cordero con Verduras (Lamb Tagine with Vegetables, €18). We loved the authentic presentation of the tagines in the traditional pot, and it's quite a show when they lift off the lid to unleash the aromatic steam trapped inside! However, we were disappointed in the small portion of lamb for the price - while it was perfectly cooked to a tender, melt-in-your-mouth consistency, we ended up wishing for more. I enjoyed the prunes and dried apricots that my dish came with, as they lent a deep sweetness to the sauce, but I felt that the almonds and the egg in my dish made it a bit too rich for my liking. My brother also said that the vegetables his dish came with were slightly overcooked. Overall, I would say that this restaurant is a good stop for Moroccan food, especially if you're planning to explore the Albaicín. It's important to note that everyone in the restaurant that we saw looked like a tourist, so perhaps venture elsewhere if you want more traditional/authentic fare at a cheaper price. However, we enjoyed most of our food here (with a few standouts, like the appetizers!), service is friendly, and it's a great break from all the Spanish tapas, if you need it! (3.5 stars, rounded up to 4) read more

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We had a fine dinner here this evening -- a long walk from our AirBnB but worth every step, ALl the dishes were excellent (wel, spaghetti bolognese at a Moroccan restaurant? it was what our young granddaughter wanted, and she ate it heartily). I had Harira as a starter, very nicely done, and son Sam had lentil soup hooing it would appeal to the toddler (sadly he not want the lentils, just the broth -- but he too chowed down on the spaghetti). We ended up with several tagines -- I only tasted my own, the classic lamb with apricot and prunes, and it was excellent. My wife got the pastela and we got the briouat -- both were excellent. Our grandson had couscous with kefte and was pleased with it as well. They do not serve alcohol but almost all of us had the house-made lemonade with mint. The atmosphere was festive, with music from an Arab orchestra being shown on a large screen and piped throughout the restaurant. Heavily and prettily decorated, and the service was not only efficient but very friendly, with much attention to the children. It was getting late and we were taking home leftovers, but the dessert menu and dessert display were enticing, so we went for it. I had the tarta piconino, described as being the product of a local convent, Nafisa had the tart with three chocolates -- maybe just a little too rich. Our granddaughter had perhaps the bext dessert -- an almond tart stuffed with a layer of ground dates, and our grandson's tart with arroz con leche was an interesting presentation of that classic Spanish dessert. Nice place -- try it! read more

Loved everything about my experience at Arrayanes. I got the house lemonade and it was perfectly sweet and had a nice mint flavor. The Moroccan Tea is out of this world- just try it! For my meal I ordered the lamb tajin with vegetables and all of the flavors were delicious. Just what I needed after weeks of eating Spanish food. Atmosphere is a plus! read more

Arrayanes - Lamb and veggie tajin, house lemonade, Moroccan tea - Middle Eastern Near Me - Granada, GR

nice spot in granada. we struggled to find this place but were welcomed with a cozy atmosphere and delicious house made mint lemonade. we went for dinner at the recommendation of rick steves. had great service and yummy dinner. great opportunity to experience a family run business and authentic food. read more

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Strongly recommend Arrayanes! The food was outstanding but the service was out of this world. Inshallah, we will be back soon!

We arrived into Granada and this place was really close to out Airbnb just before lunch closing time so we ran in. We did not realize it would probably be the best meal in town. The staff were extremely friendly and the food was amazing. It is a bit of a hard place to find, but worth it. read more

Honestly I was a little scared when we first sat down and it was recitation of some of the Yelp reviews saying "Poor Service". Because for 5 minutes no one came to our table. But after flagging down the waiter (who happened to be the owner) we were ALL good! Loved the chicken kebab, which is a plate that comes with a small salad and rice. Also loved the meatballs! It seems like their signature dish and a must try for the first time. They also have an interesting lemonade with ginger. I wasn't quite fond of it but everyone else in my group seemed to love it. Please note, they do charge you for bread! Which is a weird concept considering the fact that most of the time it's complimentary in Spain. Some of the Yelp reviews describe poor service. We experienced that when we first walked in. But after flagging down the owner and having a nice conversation with him, we had no problems. As a suggestion, don't be afraid to raise your hand or call for the waiter. I know in America this concept may be rude, but in Europe it's acceptable. read more

After a week in SpainI had enough of tapas so this was a welcome change! The cute restaurant is tucked into a little street in the cobblestone medieval area- love the location. The decor is vibrant and clean (sometimes places like this can get tired but this feels fresh and new). We shared the appetizer of a variety of Moroccan "salads" and it came with fluffy warm pita bread. I had the harira soup which was so delicious! I also had the lamb tajine and it was perfect as well! I should have ordered a side of couscous to mop up the delicious juices! Very friendly service! Highly recommend! read more

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This is another Rick Steve's recommendations. This is a popular Moroccan restaurant. Service was good and the food was overall very good. We ordered: - Salades - 5 dips to go with an order of breads. Most of the dips were good but the hummus was under seasoned. (4 stars) -lemon mint drinks - refreshing drink and a must try. (5 stars) -lamb tangine with prune and almonds - very good. -chicken with raisins and onions couscous - very good. -balawa - crispy and sweet. First time trying this. I do like the complimentary hot mint tea to finish the meal. I recommend this trying this place and I may come back to try different things. Rating: 1 - Poor, 2 - OK, 3 - Good, 4 - Very Good, 5 - Excellent read more

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Eric R. read about Arrayanes in the wikitravel so after five hours at the Alhambra, we hiked over here. The gentleman who came to us at the front told us there was a 30 minute lunch wait as the placed was packed, and I could not wait. Eric R. asked him if I could use the restroom and he was very gracious - after his kindness I decided to ask if we could make a dinner reservation, which we did. We returned 9 hours later for dinner (early for Spain though) and the anticipation was high. This is a Halal restaurant so I did not have to worry about pork in my meal (which is hard in Spain). We ordered Moroccan green mint tea which was so delicious and brought me back to my time in Bedouin tent in Israel where we were served tea in the mornings like this. We started with the salad sampler for two and Arab bread. The sampler included hummus, eggplant, sweet peppers, and Israeli salad. It was delicious with the bread (which was ordered separately). For our entrees, we ordered the lamb rice and the kefte tagine. The tagine was presented beautifully at the table and had poached eggs just like one I made at home recently from a tagine cookbook. The lamb was tender and melted in the mouth. We had a wonderful meal and excellent service both from the gentleman from lunch and another server. I highly recommend Arrayanes for a meal. read more

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I'm a little torn about this one. Is it a tourist trap? Maybe. Is the food good? Yes. Have they mastered the art of being authentic as possible while attracting tourist after tourist. I think so. We didn't have a reservation, but were asked if we did. We said no. Seated at a table within a minute. People kept coming to the door - being asked if they had a reservation - and they all said no - but were seated quickly. Me thinks they have a reservation system online (somewhere) and assuming that - they confirm that right from the get go. Likely, 100% of the time when arriving at this restaurant, you will be asked if you have a reservation. Service is prompt. I imagine it is quite a fast turn over. Ordered the lamb tahjeen with apricots and was fresh and tender. The flavours were spot on and the portion was a good size. This place really has me torn. It's turnstyle, but the quality and service is spot on. I commend them for finding a successful formula for their business. They definitely know what they're doing and they're doing a great job at it. read more

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First of all one must highlight the friendliness and great attitude of the owner. Great service! The Chicken Tagine and Harira soup were great. Highly recommended. read more

We had lots of Spanish food in Barcelona, so wanted to try something different in Granada. We searched Yelp and found this Moroccan place. The mint-lemonaid was nice and refreshing, and the tasting salad was good. However, for the mains we ordered two tangines; lamb with prunes and almonds, and the kafta (beef meatballs). The lamb was ok, but very little seasoning or sauce. If not for the prunes, it would have had no flavor. The meatballs were like flavorless balls of sawdust read more

The reviews are all true. A great experience with really great food and service. We've been in Spain for over a week so it was a nice change of pace. The owner is truly very caring and proud of his restaurant and you almost feel like he's welcoming you into his home...he treats you with that kind of hospitality. The good was also spot on. Great tasting tangines, tender meat and vegetables and the couscous was also very flavorful. We had a wonderful meal as did the completely full restaurant. So try and get a reservation as you could be waiting a bit without one. read more

Arrayanes - Amazing dishes tangines and couscous - Middle Eastern Near Me - Granada, GR

Hmm where to begin..? This placed seems nice at first, the entrees we ordered were good (that's why I'm giving them 3 starts) but the hummus didn't have ANY taste, it was just like eating a tasteless spread on our pita. The service was really bad, they took forever to come get our order, there were 3 servers just standing by the kitchen (one looking at her phone) while 1 guy took all the orders from all the tables! Then one of the servers would come with water and the other with food. Not efficient at all! read more

Delicious food. Very authentic and flavorful!! We have to come back. Thanks Mustafa for the wonderful service and your sympathy. read more

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A family run restaurant. The love they put in the food really shows. A must have is the Moroccan traditional harira (soup). We had the Spiced traditional fish and the appetizer sampler and they were all delicious. Mostafa the owner sat with us and chit chatted. Very friendly guy. The daughter was the server and she had great recommendations for the food. read more

Website: http://www.rest-arrayanes.com/contenido1eng.html We wanted to know if Moroccan food in Spain tasted any better than the Moroccan food here in San Francisco. Conclusion: It tasted the same for me. We ordered: Briwat - Chicken/Cinnamon pastry appetizer Tajin dish of Lamb Couscous - equivalent to rice but fluffier. When we walked into the restaurant, it appears to be filled with "tourists" from Europe. It was polite and quite. The kicker was they tried to play "Mariah Carey" music to accommodate to our hearing buds. We asked to speak to Mostafa who was friendly and asked if I was from Harvard. Later on, a patron came up to me and said, " I am also from Harvard". ..................... Okay. Prices - A bit on the pricey side (10-15 Euros) dish. read more

Arrayanes - briwatt - Middle Eastern Near Me - Granada, GR

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Always liked Moroccan food and it's hard to find good, authentic Moroccan cuisine in the Bay Area. Came in and tried their tagines- chicken with lemon and olives and the lamb with prunes, almonds, raisins and caramelized onions. Also had the their sweet mint tea, babaganoush and the Moroccan harira soup with lentils and chickpeas. The dishes were good but the establishment felt a bit commercialized. Service was decent but lacked hospitality. The menu also offers various western desserts and drinks. I saw plates decorated with whipped cream (cool whip style) that appeal to young American tourists. read more

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Lovely middle eastern restaurant in the old part of town. Super friendly staff - generous portions. Delicious Tajines and Cous cous dishes. The kefta meatballs were also divine. A great choice if you're in the area. Beautiful ambiance as well. They also did a to go plate for my sick wife. Very kind. Fantastic dining. read more

Go for the food, yes, but also go for the warm hospitality and effusive friendliness of Mustafa, the owner. This is a man who truly wants you to have a wonderful experience ... and delivers. Ok, the food: we started with the babaganuch which was fabulous. I had the lamb with vegetables and couscous . The lamb was exquisite but the couscous was the most surprising - I am not a huge couscous fan but this was superb with raisins and chickpeas. Ask Mustafa for the "hot sauce" to go with it! Delish. read more

This was fairly good Mediterranean food. The pita bread with curry that I ordered was fairly good, but the couscous with vegetables wasn't great. There was no meat. Only vegetables and grains. The service was good and their house lemonade was also great. If you want some decent Mediterranean, the. This is a place I would suggest read more

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It is unfortunate that we had a bad experience at the restaurant after reading a lot of good Yelp reviews. The service was terrible. The people next to us were served extremely well; yet, when it came to us, who arrived first than them, we received terrible service with little attention. From the beginning, we weren't told that the rice in the Kafta plate is supposed to be cold; we had to ask for it to be heated. The food was subpar. The salad was good and the bread, too. But the Kafta did not have much flavor. Then, when it came time to get our check, we had to wait a long time for the server to come to our table so we could ask for it and then we waited another 10 minutes to get our check. To give you context, the restaurant was not packed or extremely busy. Everytime someone new came, they took care of them except us. It was an unfortunate experience for a restaurant that we thought would be good in Granada. read more

The vegetable couscous, (cold) mint tea and beef tagine (with dates), was a wonderful way to spend lunchtime after visiting the Alhambra. Flavors were robust and complex. The servers both seemed very warm and the ambiance was special. read more

THE FOOD. Guys, this place is sooo good. Don't be afraid to ask for recommendations from the delightful staff. The humus was fantastic and don't skip the house made lemonade/mint. Would eat here once a week for the rest of my life. read more

Granada was the last stop for me and my daughter on our Spain vacation. After being terribly disappointed with the food options (I don't eat pork, beef or tuna) and food service in Spain in general, it was quite a delight to find Arrayanes. We actually met the owner in the street and after sharing his story of 'just returning from California last week', he invited us to come for dinner. The interior is a feast for the eyes - tilework, lanterns, brocade, prints, low seating all make you feel like you've been transported to another culture. And the number of Moroccans eating there was a sure sign of the food's authenticity. Yes, it was crowded and noisy and we had to wait a while for our food but my lamb tagine, moroccan tea, plus the hospitality and ambiance made it worthwhile! Bonus: if you go at the right time, you can hear the call to prayer from the balcony of the nearby mosque! read more

Great food and outstanding service. We had lamb and chicken skewers, cuscus, and the salad sampler appetizer. Everything was great. We also got few desserts. OMG, the house dessert, so delicious.. read more

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Wanted to try the best well made Couscous in Granada and this place turned out one them by locals. The place has Arabic style vibe, the staffs are friendly, the Arabic salad sampler comes w/out bread for 10€ was just okay but the Lamb Couscous (16€) was really good. Tax is NOT included, and the prices are overly high! read more

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As were were enjoying our stroll thru Grenada we started craving Moroccan food. So we asked locals where to head This was wonderful. Beautiful restaurant quiet and relaxing after the busy day touting and shopping. The house lemonade with mint was the perfect refresher. Our server reconvened the appetizer sampler for two and I asked about the house specialty tagine We were not disappointed. The appetizer was plentiful with 4 different dips and warm thick pita. Our fish was cooked with incredible spices and left us wanting more. When I return to Grenada we will stop here for sure read more

This place was truly just a lovely establishment! As crowded as it was, we were seated quickly. The owner is so friendly and welcoming and a polyglot of at least seven languages! The Moroccan mint lemonade was refreshing and tart! We ate the lamb cous cous and the meatball dish and enjoyed our food so much, we actually came back the next day to enjoy more food! The next day we tried the hummus and baba ghanoush which were on point, followed by the lamb tajine and chicken cous cous. All in all, food, ambiance and service really rounded out two wonderful dining experiences for a five star review! read more

Arrayanes - Lamb cous cous and Moroccan meatball dish - Middle Eastern Near Me - Granada, GR

Friendly staff, delicious and innovative drinks, and classic Moroccan menu. After traveling in Spain for 8 days it was a nice change of pace. The interior was cozy and the experience was very enjoyable and would happily return! read more

Just finished having dinner at Arrayanes. We had high hopes since we wanted some middle eastern food. Our main man Rick Steves recommended this restaurant so we decided to give it a try. We ordered the salad sampler, lentil soup, Rice with lamb and water. The food was ok and we were fine with that until the bill came. We were charged 1 euro for the bread that came with our salad sampler which we did not order, but was served to us so we assumed it came with the salad sampler. We also were served a bottle of water that we did not want to pay for but the waiter came over and opened it before we could refuse it so we had no choice. That was another 2.50 euro. We feel that our food expectations were not met but that depends on individual taste and it's a gamble one takes trying a new restaurant. What we did not appreciate were the little tricks used to get a couple of more euros out of us like serving us bread with an appetizer and later charging us for it. A place that has a reputation of great service and welcoming atmosphere should not resort to these tricks. We think the owner does strive to provide a unique experience by attending to the tables but the schemes to charge extra really did ruin our dinner and overall experience. read more

Nice decor, food decent, but our experienced was spoiled by bad service. Took a long while to be served, longer to get our food, and only some of our order ever appeared. We pointed it out to get the items taken off our bill. The manager was apologetic and gave us free desert on our way out the door. read more

I originally found this restaurant as one of the top 5 restaurants to try in Granada. After confirming with Yelp that the reviews are good, we are set to go. We tried the house lemonade, eggplant appetizer, and meatball as well as lamb with prune/almond main dish. Everything tasted absolutely delicious! What is special about this place is that not a lot of sugars are used. So the house special lemonade as well as the dessert, a special type of local pudding, are sweetened using natural methods, such as spices/herbs/honey etc. I highly recommend stopping by this place not only for the food but also for the atmosphere. The inside decor is very unique with colored lights and rugs. The waiter/waitresses do speak English, and they are very friendly and courteous. Reservation is recommended for any party beyond 2-3, or at minimum, you would want to come early (they open around 1:30 PM for lunch). read more

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The owner was super nice and the food was great! The owner greeted us and brought us to our seat. We had Moroccan meatballs and vegetable rice. The decor and ambiance inside is great as well. They have several fountains and the entire place is beautiful. The most notable food item we tried was the mint lemonade. Absolutely amazing! read more

We went there for a late dinner The owner personally greeted us and was very attentive. He spoke good English. The atmosphere was incredible, with the sound of rippling water from multiple fountains, beautifully decorated interiors, and the sound of a sitara music playing in the background. To start we ordered the tasting salad for two, with a side order of Arab bread. The four different salads were delicious, and in particular, the hummus was one of the best I've had in a long time. For our mains, we ordered the chicken skewer plate and the tajine de kafta with a second side of bread. Both mains were delicious and juicy. To drink we had a very refreshing lemonade with mint and a delicious fruit milkshake. Highly recommended. Great atmosphere, great food, and great service. Reasonable prices (paid about 45 euros for all of the above). read more