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!

This place was interesting! It had a lot of positive reviews so I was excited to try it for my…read morefriends birthday. And I called in advance to see if they catered for people with dietary restrictions which they mentioned they did. I think it's a fine place to go if you eat meat but I wouldn't go if you don't! The options for vegetarians were a lentil rice dish and a chickpea rice dish so it was very carb heavy with not too much of a focus on protein. I liked the eggplant that had in the beginning but other than the food was meh. The service was nice and the short bellydancing performance was fun but I wasn't the biggest fan of the food. Especially when they give you served us a fruit plate containing unopened apples and oranges and bananas at the end that was kind of strange. Personally wouldn't return but my friends who had the meat seemed to enjoy it!

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.

This was an experience! We loved the lounge seating style and our meal we had here! For our family,…read morewe ordered 2 orders of their course meal and it was plenty of food for 2 adults and a toddler. Notable mentions were the eggplant dip that came on the first veggie plate and the Moroccan chicken was so juicy and tender. We'd come back again!

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.

So great! Visited in a Saturday night and sat on the patio on a beautiful night…read more The tasting menu started with for the table, laffa bread hummus, beets, baba ghanoush, pickled cabbage, carrots, marinated cauliflower and spicy fennel. We could have stopped here and I would have been thrilled. For mezze we had the wagyu tartare and Haloumi, the puffed buckwheat was a cool texture and much preferred the scheese to the beef. The beef unfortunately had a spice or flavor that overpowered everything. For the entree we had the lamb shoulder, meaty, lucious and the Persian rice in the side was delicious but we were stuffed! Ended with the dessert trio, all a great not too sweet bite but the blueberry konafi was our favorite.

We always have a delicious meal and the proprietor is very friendly. The food is authentic and well…read moreprepared.

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.