My first visit to Fettoosh felt intimate in the best way. The owner personally served the dining room while also tending the kitchen, which lent the experience a quiet, home-cooked sincerity. Their signature mint tea was genuinely splendid--aromatic, balanced, and restorative--whether by recipe or by the hand that poured it. I ordered the Tfaya (djaaj), drawn by curiosity about raisin-topped couscous, and was rewarded with a warm, herbal, deeply satisfying dish. The flavors felt honest and transportive, offering the closest approximation of a Maghrebi home kitchen I've encountered locally. While the setting is modest and the operation clearly small, the food carries cultural confidence and care. Fettoosh succeeds not by spectacle, but by intimacy--and that, here, is its strength read more

Fettoosh - Authentic mint tea - A clear glass mug filled with mint tea is placed on a dark wooden table, with tea being poured into it, creating bubbles on the surface. A menu from Fettoosh restaurant, featuring dishes like Moroccan cuisine, is visible in the background. The setting appears to be inside the restaurant, with a glimpse of the interior and a refrigerator in the background. - Moroccan Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Only Moroccan place I have found in the DMV. If there are others, please let me know. Chicken Bastilla: First time trying it, a savory chicken pastry with powdered sugar, it wasn't really for me, but the phyllo was well done. Lamb Tagine: Tasted pretty good, Lamb Shank could have been a little more tender, sauce and prunes were good. I wish i had gotten Lamb Cous Cous instead. My meal came with Moroccan bread, which is good, but Cous Cous is better. Kefta Tagine: Savory, delicious, more familiar tasting. My friend crushed it. Service: Owner is very friendly and made the experience much better. Ambiance: Crowded, cool decoration, felt like it was catered towards the ethnic community, which is what I want! Overall impression: First time i've had Moroccan in years. Appreciate it while it's here. Not every city has a Moroccan place. It's unique and different from other Mediterranean. It's a 4.5, not the best I've had but pretty darn good. read more

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I stopped by for an emissions inspection nearby and happened to run into the owner of Fettoosh--he recognized me even though it had been a while since I last visited. He invited me to swing by while I waited and welcomed me with tea, hummus, fresh bread, and warm pitas. It was such an unexpected and generous gesture. Fettoosh has always been one of my favorite spots for Moroccan food, and this experience was a reminder of why. The hospitality is truly unmatched, and the food is always delicious. Highly recommend this place, not just for the meals but for the kindness behind them. read more

I love this place. Not only because the food is savory and amazing, the service is great and the whole vibe of the place is very relaxed and inviting, but because the name of the restaurant also sounds like the sound my sweet karate kicks make when I'm practicing in my garage. Fettoosh! Seriously guys, it's really good. A++++ Two thumbs way, way up!!! read more

Had an amazing meal here, everything tasted like it was made with love in a kitchen in someone's home! Best Moroccan food in the area, in my opinion! The owner is very welcoming and attentive! Added bonus were the Moroccan music videos playing while we were there. Highly recommend Fettoosh! read more

Great local restaurant and the owner/chef has a wonderful fun personality. I'm not super familiar with this style of cuisine but each dish felt homey, straight forward, healthy, and tasty. I know delivery is convenient and I also order via apps, but I strongly recommend visiting in person. I did hear a conversation of a customer who ordered most likely from DoorDash and a lot of the apps/drivers play weird games. The owner was super understanding and made the demanding customer happy at the end of the day. You do get a lot of food for the price so I would consider this a value. With the rising price of fast food I would rather come here. read more

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I would consider this a hole in the wall but I'm glad we found it! A friend took us here and it was a pleasant experience. We went for a late lunch, to avoid the lunch rush, since our friend recommended that. It seating area is rather small, maybe a handful of tables of two, and the another handful of tables of four. The menu is pretty simple to follow and had a variety of appetizers (including salads), kebabs, couscous, swarmas, variety of entrees. We got the fettoosh as starter and it was delicious. Refreshing and light with the tomatoes, cucumbers, mint and olives. I got a lamb kebab plate and my partner got the royal couscous. The kebab plate was the right amount of food for me and it came with lamb, hummus (with pita), rice and some salad. The lamb was really tasty and I enjoyed the pita with the hummus. The royal couscous came with chicken, sausage and lamb (on the bone) on a mound of couscous. It had also had a variety of cooked vegetables (apparently 7 different types) that was also on top of the couscous and in the sauce they serve on the side. The lamb was our favorite from that variety and it had a different flavor from the kebab. The service was good and the owner is very friendly and kind. Their credit card machine wasn't working properly that day so we paid in cash, it's a good idea to bring some just in case! read more

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Delicious hole-in-the-wall Moroccan restaurant with a very social gregarious owner I came here for dinner with my fiance and 2 friends and therefore got to try a bunch of different dishes. Everything was fantastic, especially the hummus read more

Aziz is a gem! And Fettoosh surpassed all of my expectations. Aziz feeds you like family and the food is reminiscent of something your mother would cook for you at home. You can taste the love in their food and their love of feeding people and making them feel welcome. Run, don't walk here ! read more

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So I went back again a few days later because the food is so good. I love trying different cultural cuisines and this place represents Morocco well. The service is great, with the owner very attentive to his customers. The environment is very casual so great to visit with family and friends. On this last trip we got zaalouk again (my wife absolutely loves it), tried the sfeha bi-lahmi (incredibly delicious and something I'll want every visit), and the chicken tfaya couscous (very flavorful; loved the raisins in it), and hot mint tea. read more

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I went here during the holy month,so I tried their Iftar and veggie combo. Iftar can a bit heavy so I recommend one fasts as well if one can :-) This is a very hospitable place with great service and delicious Moroccan and Lebanese food. read more

Fettoosh - Harira - Moroccan Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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This is a great place. Good portion. Got the lamb couscous and fill me up. They have amazing tea as well. The owner served us and it was good service. Ambience is very family restaurant. Not really for date but great with big family. Lamb Couscous - the couscous is amazing, very tasty lamb, couple with veggie. Very home-comforting! read more

Fettoosh - Lamb Couscous - Moroccan Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I brought a friend who was a foodie here and he LOVED it (as did I). He ordered the shawarma platter and I ordered the bistilla and fetoosh salad. read more

Fettoosh - Bistilla- so perfectly flavored moist with a crispy phyllo. - Moroccan Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

The owner himself takes orders and helps to bring out food; friendly and super nice. The draw back is on this hot summer day (100F) there's no air con. There's a tiny unit but it barely works. So hot here. I was sweating and my appetite was affected as a consequence. Their chicken bastilla is very unique and delicious; it's like a meat pie with a flaky crispy crust. You can taste the almonds, parsley, and cinnamon; it is slightly sweet. Lamb shank is melting in your mouth level of delicious. Couscous is great. Chicken tangine is great (not served in a traditional tangine pot but on a plate though). read more

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I had seen this restaurant a few weeks ago and decided to try it out. The owner was very friendly and spoke to me in French. I ordered the chicken couscous. He also brought me a cucumber and tomato salad, some bread, and afterwards, some mint tea. Everything was delicious. The atmosphere was calm. I will definitely be back!! read more

Fettoosh - Cucumber and tomato salad, chicken couscous, and the couscous sauce. - Moroccan Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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This was amazing - hole in the wall place with comprehensive menu, brilliant/personal service, good portion size, and delicious food. We were there a Saturday evening during Ramadan, arrived early for table. It filled up with dine-ins and take outs, everyone joyous. Proprietor nicely orchestrated seating, moving tables, taking orders, delivering food, making recommendations, taking payments. We'll be back. read more

Expanding my taste buds for the first time in Moroccan dishes and am I happy to say this was such an amazing experience. The owner is SO kind and funny, everyone was greeted by him and he literally was the reason why everyone was smiling and in good spirits. You must get the tea, the tea is better than the typical Asian tea imo. Merry had a little lamb, get the lamb. The lamb couscous and shank was by far the best lamb I've had. Lamb vindaloo or roghan josh is its own unique taste, this couscous and veggies is a taste I cannot describe, it's subtle, not salty, not sweet, just lipsmacking and homey. The bastilla was not my favorite, as I don't fancy cinnamon too much, however the chicken was flavorful and almost like a dry rub. read more

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I enjoyed a casual dinner at Fettoosh with friends last weekend. I didn't read any reviews prior to the dinner so I wasn't sure what to expect. The establishment is very small in a strip mall in Arlington. There's little ambiance or service, but good flavors come out of the kitchen. They describe it online as "unfussy counter service" which is definitely accurate. Let me just say - the lamb with lemon and olives was absolutely incredible. This lamb fell right off the bone and was probably the best flavored lamb I've ever enjoyed. The fries were also cooked to perfection. The royal couscous was flavorful and the sausage was delicious. I wasn't a huge fan of the baba Ghanouj and the grape leaves were fine. I don't think either of the bread options were homemade and neither was a stand out for me - whereas I normally love pita and Moroccan bread. If you know what to order here, you can definitely have a fabulous meal. I would think it would be great for takeout as well. Next time I want to try the spinach pie as it was sold out this visit. read more

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The bastilla!! I'd been daydreaming about having bastilla for literally years and Fettoosh did not disappoint! The veggie bastilla was chock full of root veggies, bits of nuts and was just oh so good! Other than that, the service was very friendly and the other food and pricing were quite excellent as well. Only downside is the ambiance. It's a hole in the wall spot that starts feeling very cramped if there's several parties seated. The table next to us was commenting on our food, to give an idea of how cramped it was. Already planning carryout soon! read more

Fettoosh - Veggie bastilla - Moroccan Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

YOU HAVE TO TRY THIS PLACE! Such a great Moroccan place! It is a requirement to get a bastilla! Truly one of the most unique and tasty dish I have had. I cannot wait to go back and get it again. The falafel was some of the best in the area! I also got chicken that was cooked to perfection. The owner was very hospitable and friendly. read more

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This place has such tasty food! Everything my husband and I have tried here has been delicious and the owner is super nice and friendly! Definitely a gem and I'd recommend this spot to anyone interested in some Moroccan food!! read more

Fettoosh - A Moroccan restaurant setting with a wooden table displaying a meal including a bowl of yellow soup, a plate of vegetable couscous with carrots, zucchini, chickpeas, and potatoes, a basket of bread, and a main dish with a sauce containing eggs and herbs. Silverware and plates are arranged for dining. - Moroccan Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I went to Fetoosh with some friends I met in Morocco and we had an absolute blast. It was so much fun speaking Darija with the staff, they gave my friend a praying mat and let him pray in the corner, they invited him to come have Iftars at the restaurant, the food is the most authentic I have had in America and hospitality was just like in Morocco. We got atay (green tea with mint), cous cous, kefta (ground beef) tajine, chicken Tajine with olives, started with harira (soup) and zaalouk (eggplant sauce) and finished with Bastilla. EVERYTHING was delicious and better than expected. We were all very full and happy. I cannot recommend this place enough. I don't even live there but I have since then ordered another bastilla and ordered food to be delivered to friends so they can share the magic. I will go back as often as I can and think everyone should try them to get a taste of Morocco. read more

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Freakin phenomenal. If you haven't been, you should. If you have been, you know what's up. Support this place hard y'all! read more

Fettoosh - Tea on the house - Moroccan Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

The chicken Bastilla was amazing. Moroccan bread excellent. Lamb with prunes and chicken with lemon and olives excellent. Nice portions. Reasonably priced. Very welcoming. read more

I've always enjoyed Middle Eastern cuisine, so I was excited to discover an authentic Moroccon restaurant - Fetoosh. Don't be fooled by the unassuming exterior because it was packed inside. While the food alone is worth 5 stars, the service was also top-notch. Initially, we got the wrong dish but they were quick to respond. We started with a sampling of hot and cold mezze including favorites like hummus, baba ghanoush, falafel and salads. Each plate was freshly prepared For the main course we tried the lamb with prunes. The meat was super tender and full of flavor from the prunes. They have a huge menu with many entree options, so I will definitely be back again! read more

Fettoosh - Lamb Tagine with Prune - Moroccan Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Came here for dinner on a Sunday night with my wife after not having been here for years (like 5/6 years). Not sure why but I think we just forgot about this restaurant but we definitely won't forget again. The portion sizes and the taste of everything was absolutely amazing. The Merguez Tagine was just bursting with flavor and each bite left you wanting more. The chicken couscous was gigantic and both the veggies and chicken were cooked to perfection. The broth that came with the couscous was just as delicious on the grains as it was on the bread. The bread was a perfect vehicle for all the sauce. Overall reminded us why we came here so many years ago and we'll definitely be back again sooner rather than later. read more

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The owner is so amiable and happy. He is great. We ordered pick up: Harira soup, chicken tagine, and the lamb couscous. The soup was so taste and fresh! The lamb couscous was huge!! And also very tasty. The chicken was good as well. Would order from Fettoosh again. Food and service was great, especially for the cost! read more

Fettoosh - Lamb Couscous and Harira - Moroccan Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Awfully service! The owner cooks, serves, clean, .... It i s a one man show. And the quality of the food has gone done since few years ago. GO SOMEWHERE ELSE! Huh read more

Been going to Fettoosh every time I'm in town for work, I at times have to drive an hour just to curb the craving. Very delicious authentic Moroccan dishes. Reasonably priced, great portion sizes. The staff and owner are very friendly and attentive, I as a Moroccan having tried many places over the years during my travels etc... I can honestly say it's one of the top 3 in the casual space of Moroccan cuisine. Must try while visiting or if you're living close by. read more

The owner is SO warm and welcoming!!! We came on Christmas Eve and had one of the best meals ever!! Our favorites: - Fettosh salad: a refreshing mix of cucumber, tomato and crushed pita bread. Such good flavors and textures! - Lamb and prune tagine: the lamb was cooked to perfection and falling off the bone. The prunes were a perfect addition of sweet and tangy. - Harira soup: Such a flavorful vegetable tomato soup with lentils and chickpeas. Perfect with the moroccan bread. - Chicken Pastilla pie- A sweet and savory chicken pie! Such great flavor combinations with the nutty sweet layer and the chicken pieces. I can't say enough good things about this restaurant. It is a must try!! read more

I have been coming here for years and absolutely love this place. The food is oh so very delicious. I've had most of the items on the menu and everything has been great. The food is tasty and delicious. I love their soups and chicken shawarma. The service is friendly. Love, love this restaurant! read more

This place is you may say good food if you don't know how the real Morocan food test like, Service is like as bad as in Morocco and always forgetting something to you go back . The owner had the same issues when was partner on other Morocan restaurant as closed in Clarendon Va ( tast of Morocco) . Moroccans don't go eat there. Food served sometimes as Morocan I can tell how old it is. What's missing as who knows who cooked that meal. I went there and he the owner does everything with one lady in the kitchen. ( Latina and nothing wrong with that if she learned, I respect Latinos they good on what they do ) Phone, taking orders touching your food? Really? Anyway never again . And no utensils. He bragged about giving 1 extra? Seriously? Google how many Morocan restaurants closed, Morocan food not easy to make and be served in a restaurant. read more

Place was great. The food was delicious, the service spectacular. Space is a little cozy, but definitely enough space for a sizeable group. Parking is very tight though, so be wary of that. This was our first time, so Aziz ordered his favorite dishes for us. I'm not sure what role Aziz has - owner, manager? Whatever his title, he was very friendly, chatted with us and made sure we enjoyed our time there. The dishes we feasted on were the Lamb with Stewed Prunes, Couscous with Lamb, Bastilla with Chicken, and the veggie combo platter. Both main dishes of lamb were *chef's kiss*. Lamb was very tender and flavorful. I've never had stewed prunes before, so that was a delight to try. The couscous included an assortment of vegetables and was seasoned well. The Bastilla, boasted as a dish from heaven, hit all the flavor points. It was savory, sweet, chewy, crispy, flaky crust. All of the dishes were delicious, but the clear winner was the lamb with prunes. We also ordered a pot of Moroccan Mint Tea, which was welcomes on a cold night. It's very sweet, so if you're not into sweet tea, this may not be for you. Prices for the portions were very good. Would come back again. read more

The owner walked out and showed us our parking. He was very nice and made us feel welcome. The food was great, lots of good bread and pita, and the tea was tasty. He poured the tea excellently too. Altogether, it was a very nice experience and the owner was very kind and friendly. We will definitely go to Fettoosh again! read more

We have known the owners of Fetoosh for almost 30 years.... (When they worked at The Taste of Morocco). The food might be better now! They always treat us like family! We moved across the Country and every time we come back to the DC area, we come to gorge ourselves! Cannot recommend Fetoosh enough! read more

Fettoosh - Chicken bastilla and Sfelha Bi-Lahmi - Moroccan Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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We ordered Lamb Couscous and Chicken Tagine. They came with sides of a flavorful soup, a bowl of bread, and HarIssa sauce. The taste was spot on. Br. Azeez and the rest of the servers were pleasant and made sure we were happy! Don't let the size of this restaurant fool you. A must visit place in VA. read more

Nice clean and very tasty food I do recommend and for sure I'll back again They have large variety of options for every one in my family and we all like it. read more

When we hurried in at closing time on Tuesday night, the host (presumably the owner) told us we were lucky--he had already turned off the grill when we called to see if Fettoosh was still taking orders for take out, and he was just at that moment reaching for the lights. There had been a problem with the phones in the wake of Labor Day, he told us, but he had found a way to call me back nonetheless when I enquired about whether the restaurant was open. The answer was it would stay open for us, if we could come within 15 minutes. And so we picked out a handful of items that leapt out from the menu (SFEHA BI-LAHMI; chicken shawarma wraps, fresh tabouli, Bastilla chicken, and Harira soup) and rushed from the coffeeshop where we had called in Clarendon. Upon arrival, we watched as the food was cooked before our eyes. The host said he could not let us go home hungry, as if he knew the journey we had undertaken to get there without our even mentioning the distance. We had driven over an hour (from Silver Spring) with our car-shy rough collie in the backseat, and on the cusp of 9.30, we were simply famished! We were very lucky indeed, as it turned out. The dishes were delicious, down to the creamy hummus and homemade semolina bread that were mere sides. We are Greek gourmands, and I am a super-taster (my taste-buds detect when there is too much spice, or salt, an ingredient that does not belong e.g. MSG, or spoilage of any kind), and this was simply one of the best restaurants we have encountered on our quest for Mediterranean cuisine in the DMV. There wasn't a sprig of parsley left in our Styrofoam containers when we dug in at the dining table at home--in fact we did not even manage to dish out the meal on real plates--we gobbled it all down so fast! My siblings and I look forward to returning to Fettoosh on our next culinary detour to Northern Virginia. We will make a point to order what we missed out in this first round because of the late hour at which we showed up. We are looking forward to the kabobs, the couscous, and the tangines! read more

For a small place, good menu and prices. Excellent and personable service. Any dish with lamb is great and sandwiches are tasty and filling.

Very ordinary and mediocre food. Certainly not like I had in Morocco. Also unattractive restaurant