One word - terrible. The manager seated us and immediately started pressuring us to order. There…read morewas a mother with a young daughter next to us who asked for a carafe but this guy brought a large bottle and opened it for them before the mom could say anything. The guy then told us that we had to order in 5 minutes or the kitchen would be closed (this was at 8pm). I called our hotel (who had recommended the place) and had them speak to the owner. We left as quickly as we could. Never going back here. Paris has many incredible restaurants. Don't waste your time and money on this one. I would give it 0 stars if I could.

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.

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.

Great food and service. Owned and operated by a World war II veteran and his son. Authentic…read moreMoroccan food and wine.

Ok, so if you are looking for a Marocan place for diner in Paris, this restaurant can indeed do it…read more It's been apparently around for a while, since 1946 indeed. I had a Vegetable couscous and to be perfectly honest I had never been in a marocan restaurant since I turned vegan. So a bit difficult to make a sound opinion. However, the couscous was good and fresh. The freshness was worrisome as we where the only table in the restaurant. Probably one of these slow Tuesday might. Never the less the food was good, and the decor truly takes you away from Paris. So overall, and until I find one that I like best, this is the place I would recommend for now. The staff was very nice, the price reasonable and the food was good and again freshly made. Still far away from Majouba's couscous, but then again Majouba is not a restaurant, just an tremendous cook that used to work as a maid when I was a kid and that could make us travel without leaving the house. Too bad she isn't around anymore.

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.

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 visiting Paris and found this place. Food, staff and everything is amazing. Highly…read morerecommended. My husband is Moroccan and knows what a good Moroccan food should be like and he was highly impressed.

Le Maroc is delightful and has delicious food! It's the best food I have had since coming to Paris…read more Our waiter, which happened to be the owner was so kind to us and helped us order. He was the only server and there were several tables full and everything ran so smoothly! I'm impressed with his skills! We ordered a sampler plate to start and it had sausages, lamb, olives, eggplant, pimentos, and a cucumber relish. It was great, but in the future I probably would not order this, because the entree portions are huge. For our meal, we ordered couscous with lamb shank and lamb with exotic fruits. Both of these dishes were to die for! I want to go back already! The exotic fruits were: apricots, prune and figs. The decor was so beautiful, I felt like I was in Morocco! Please do yourself a favor and try out this lovely, fresh and authentic restaurant.

We were catfished by a restaurant! We booked our dinner…read morebased on the menu and pictures on their website. When we found the place, it had been downsized from the original site to the tiny cafe next door. The menu was also downsized to 4 Tajines and 5 couscous-no starters or breads. We stayed anyhow because they moved people from our "reserved" table. Since there were only 10 places to sit, I guess they had to move them. The food was okay, and the service was fine. We just didn't get the expected experience or menu. It i

We could not find a restaurant in this address. We walked…read morethe whole street back and forth, couldn't find it.

This place is awesome. We enjoyed all the food that we had here. Kind service. Drinks. Everything.read more

La viande était bonne et bien servie, et la salle aurait pu être sympathique si l'acceuil n'était…read morepas particulièrement désagréable. Le longuer du repas on est donné l'impression qu'on dérange. De plus, de mon côté, je préfère ne pas mettre le bouillon directement sur le couscous mais en reservoir sur la côté, or içi c"est servi avec la boullon déjà versé. En plus il y a un supplement de €4 si on veut plus de la semoule. C'est dommage parce qu'on s'y attendait à passer un bon moment suivant les autres critiques, mais on n'y retourne plus jamais. N'accepte pas la Carte Bleu!

How would I summarize Shouk in one word that I know will speak to Parisians and foreigners alike?…read moreYUM. The Moroccan bread dish with all the accoutrements is an absolute MUST do. The bread is fluffy and delicious, rolled with pistachio, and drizzled with a bit of honey, served with labneh (SO GOOD), anchovies, za'atar, olives, and some peppers. I've not had a dish like this elsewhere and I've been craving it ever since! We also ordered the octopus skewer over greens - this was also very good though the octopus could have been a BIT less chewy and seasoned/marinated a BIT more. The greens were SO good though! Finally, we had the kibbeh nayyeh which is essentially lamb tartare. I've had this dish many times in different restaurants but this one is my absolute favorite. It's topped with some crunchy goodness that I can't explain as well as an egg yolk. The only thing you should be aware of is that if you want to have an appetizer first, THEN your entrees, make sure to be clear about it. We ordered everything together and it came all at once. English-speaking? Kind of. The server knew some English and had to check with the bartender on a few things. Either way, he spoke more English than I speak French so kudos to him! He was also very sweet.

Maybe I wouldn't get on a train for this restaurant and make a long trip, but if I am in the area,…read moreI will most certainly go back. Clean, fast, friendly service and super delicious! They went thru every item on the menu in details. We ordered 4 small plates and a bottle of wine for two of us and both were full; all four were great with a unique flavor!

While in Paris, my husband and I were looking for a good place for couscous, and this restaurant…read moreended up being perfect! The atmosphere is relaxed and pleasant, our waiter was very friendly and professional. We started with vegetable Briouats, small crisp triangles, yummy. The couscous was the star of the evening, one of the best I've ever had (the Prince for my husband, merguez for me). The portions were very generous and we were wondering if we should have shared one. Still, I couldn't resist the Pastilla for dessert, light layers of phillo, amazing. Next time I come back to Paris, I'll know where to go for a great couscous!

On our recent trip to Paris, we knew we wanted to try Moroccan food. After searching high and low,…read morewe decided on Le Mechoui du Prince and are so glad we did. They have a very extensive menu, complete with Moroccan wine options. They are vegetarian-friendly and are happy to help you understand the menu. The service was outstanding and we LOVED the food! We saw many local families eating here, which told me that we chose the right place. I am so happy that we visited, and hope to find some good Moroccan food in the US now that we know how amazing it is!