Marrakesh is sizable for the town this size. 7000 people is not that small, considering it's one of the few mediaeval cities in France, I would say Marrakesh felt both out of place and belonged. It's been one of those restaurants that you don't expect to be open. Alas I've been coming around here for nearly 6 years and this is the first time it opened. Marrakesh, of course, serves Moroccan food. It's not the kind you often see in London, which is really one of the only places I've ever eaten excessive amount of Moroccan. The three places I've been to in San Francisco, two of which are Michelins and one is an old school one, don't compare to European Moroccan food (neither bad or good, just different), you simply should not have expectations. Except, that I do. I've been eating Moroccan food obsessively since 2010. I ate non stop whenever I'm in London, until I finally got bored of it. I expected it to be spicier than this. Moroccan / French food found in a small mediaeval town is quite different than Moroccan food in a hipster neighborhood in London circa July 2015. For one they do not have Harrissa sauce, which is actually made in France (btw, I'm taking a bunch of them back to San Francisco to friends who like them hot). In France, this restaurant serves up fragrant, creamy, tender meats in a tajine cooked to perfection with delicious fruits like prunes, figs and pear. I am not kidding you. This is the thing to get. The seven beans is good. My lamb came with figs and almonds. And the chicken meat pie is delicious and sweet. Everything is tender to touch. I love the small town service. I've always felt the service has gotten better since we first set our foot in this little city, or perhaps this being Burgundy, it's just better in general. but this restaurant is fabulous with attentive service. Don't forget to order mint tea. Tajines, salade, and for enfants, they have a nice burger with fries - served with seasoning and digging sauce. Absolutely fantastic. If you are visiting me, in the summer, I'll take you here, just don't be bringing your London expectations. read more

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