Disregard all the naysayers here and listen up: the food, the service, and the ambiance are…read moreamazing!!! You enter, remove your shoes, and then have a seat. We were a family of four and sat near the window. It's true there's no AC, but with the windows open, it isn't so bad. The cushioned benches and colorful quilted ceiling along with the Moroccan lanterns really evoke the feeling of being transported to North and Western Africa. And I have traveled and eaten my way across Morocco. The chef here is from Mauritania, and the cuisine is similar to that of Morocco's. It's a pre-fixe menu, and we were given lentil soup with pita bread, hummus, and a platter filled with stewed beef & dates, chicken and green olives, and chickpeas all over couscous. The presentation was a feast for the eyes, and everything tasted delicious. The lentil soup, by the way, was the tastiest lentil soup I have ever had. I could do that, pita, and a salad and be satisfied. We finished with a pot of Moroccan mint tea, where our server poured the first round from way up high as they do in Morocco, surrounding countries, and the Middle East. He did great without spilling lol. Service was excellent. Our server was the only one working the dining room, and he did a great job attending to everyone's needs, including those of other diners around us. He had a sense of humor and was very generous when he asked if anyone wanted more food and tea. If you're looking to dine on Northwestern African food and enjoy a unique ambiance, this is a wonderful spot. It's perfect for dates and groups. Enjoy and expect to be wow'ed.

What a delight! We stopped by this place quite early for dinner (6ish?) and we got the full North…read moreAfrican experience- charming restaurant owner, thé à la menthe, and FANTASTIC dishes. We were 4, so we just got the "mixed" couscous service ($30 apiece) , which is all three of their dishes- Beef couscous with dates, Chicken and olives, and vegetables. All were marvelous, though the beef & dates has my heart. Highly recommend going if you're in Fairmount. Next time we're up in Montreal again, I'll pay another visit for sure.

We are from Boston, Massachusetts and wanted to try authentic Moroccan food in Montreal. This place…read moreexceeded all expectations! My boyfriend was born and raised in Morocco and can attest to authenticity. As soon as we walked in, the owner introduced himself and addressed us by our names. The setting is absolutely stunning, and the service was just spectacular. Must haves are the couscous, kefta and Moroccan tea amongst all of their other delicious foods. Everything we got was a 10/10. We would visit a lot more if we were closer.

If you are looking for the ambiance and look of a Moroccan restaurant you found it. Unfortunately…read morethat is all it had to offer. The food does not taste anything like Moroccan food if you have been to Morocco or had a home cooked meal. The cuisine is from the essouria region and I am used to Rabat or Casablanca, either way go to Bazaar Cafe if you want Moroccan food that is good.

From the owner: Moroccan restaurant, pastry shop, and catering Moroccan and Algerian foods prepared fresh daily…read more Authentic dishes served with pastries & tea in a casual space, with a halal meat counter & imported dry goods. We offer a full catering service.

Really delicious and generous food. Charming ambiance. Really supportive service, happy to give…read moregreat explanations but no pressure. On the lovely Duluth watching spring flaneur.

Best lamb Tagine I have ever had in my life! You know you want some! Great service, too.read more

Amazing flavors and textures, without being too obnoxious for a western pallate. We ordered one…read morechicken tagine and an order of house bread and olive oil, and it easily fed both of us. The authentic Moroccan soup is one of my favorite soups ever. The flavors are so warm with a gentle spice. The fresh baked bread has a delightful crust and is soft and chewy inside. And the tagine is wonderfully executed and delicious, still bubbling at the edges. Flavors of sweet onion, orange, and slight bit of anise dance with the roasted chicken. My only complaint is that I'm too full for dessert (but I ate it anyway).

Loved this place. Wish we had discovered it earlier. It is…read morecozy and warm, we had excellent service and the food was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend this place. We will be coming back often!!!

My colleagues and I planned a Friday lunch and decided to try this recently opened place out…read more The food itself, though pricy, was pretty good. But they missed their mark for speed and service (crucial for workday lunch), by a mile. We arrived at 11:45, ordered swiftly and was very clear that some of us needed to leave in an hour due to meetings scheduled. At 12:45 We we were still waiting for our dishes - three burgers and two fish of the day. During the entire lunch period, there were only two tables being served: a table of 2 and our table of 5. When we inquired, the only thing our waitress said to us was: food is coming and sorry but there's not much I can do. Don't think I'll ever come back for lunch on a weekday...

One of my spots to check out for my summer bucket list, I decided to venture out solo to check out…read morethis Underground Moroccan palace. Brightly decorated with Moroccan lanterns and lush tapestry pillows, with mellowed out music in the background- made me feel as if I was in Marrakesh. Seating was spacious housing easily 40+ ppl sided with a stylish bar. There is a small terasse in the back with around 10 tables beautifully dressed in white linens. I enjoyed the presentation of the menu - listing a choice of cocktails, bar bites, salad, risotto and main dishes ranging between -12 to 40$ per dish. There is a 5 appetizer sampler dish for 18$ / person that allows you to try an array of their salads. I decided to order a cocktail Dec with cardamom syrup, fig based, bourbon- I was on cloud 9 - so original. The beef tartar was beautifully presented- had a little kick to it -served with homemade chips and fragrant salad. I also ordered the couscous risotto that was quite appetizing and not too heavy. The portions were great. Chef Dan Medalsy and his team were divine, highly commended service. I look forward to coming back and trying more Morrocan delights!

Excellent North African cuisine. Excellent lamb. We ordered the mixed Tajine. My date swore it was…read morethe best lamb she ever ate. Date went well! Seriously, I highly recommend this place. Don't forget to bring your own beverage!! Bittle of ted is perfect.

Waited for 45 minutes for the food. We arrived on time for our reservation, were seated, the…read moreappetizer was served, and then 40 minutes elapsed.

Casablanca is a Moroccan restaurant located in the heart of Saint-Sauveur village. While the…read moreinterior is small (and a little outdated), they have a great wraparound terrace that is quite spacious and perfect for summer. The wait staff was friendly, and the manager/owner was incredibly nice. He was really on top of his game and made a point of regularly checking in on all patrons to make sure everything was OK, and he made you feel like you were part of the family (in fact, he kept telling us Casablanca was our home!). I've dined at Casablanca in the past and it had been a while since I stopped in - one thing that I can say is that the menu hasn't changed very much in the last couple of year. That said, our meals were delicious. First, they serve super fresh bread with the perfect type of margarine (I'm picky like that). No problem if you want more bread either - the wait staff will happily bring more. As well, my water glass was full all evening, which is something that I appreciate. I opted for the Table d'hote, which was a 5-course meal. To start, I had the lentil soup. It was fragrant and VERY flavorful. The manager told me they use duck carcass, saffron and Tajine to make the soup (now, this Tajine bit was unclear to me so he may have been referencing to how the soup was cooked rather than an ingredient!). In any case, while I normally don't eat lentils, I couldn't skip this dish. Noms! The soup was followed by a Moroccan salad; this was basically a house salad topped with a Moroccan-style bruschetta. The salad itself was nothing to write home about - Iceberg lettuce with some cucumber and radishes (it came with a creamy dressing but I asked for olive oil and Balsamic on the side), but the bruschetta topping was great. It had a bit of a kick to it but wasn't vinegary at all. Personally, I would showcase that by serving it on crisps or baguette. After the salad, I opted for snail in a brown sauce with pastry. Now, the look of the dish isn't appetizing at ALL. I mean, it's brown. But the sauce/gravy was really good and worked very well with the shrimp, which were cooked to my liking. The pastry on the other hand, seemed old. It wasn't soft and flaky but rather a little tough. My main dish was linguine with shrimp. I should mention that I rarely eat gluten anymore - but I'm glad I made the exception for this dish. The pasta was perfectly cooked (Al Dente) with olive oil and herbs. I'm not sure what was used, but it reminded me of a black olive tapenade (which I LOVE). It was topped with some fat shrimp and grilled tomatoes, with a side of garlic butter. I really enjoyed this dish. Apparently the chef used to work at Papa Luigi, which explains why the pasta dish was so good! Dessert was included - there were two choices; one was a praline thing and one was a chocolate thing. Obviously I had the chocolate. The waitress told me dessert was made by a Moroccan bakery..... which may be the case, but neither dessert struck me as being particularly Moroccan. My dessert was very, very chocolatey. I enjoyed it but if you're not a fan of the overly sweet, you might want to pick something else. The praline was nice - nutty and not very sweet. I finished off with Moroccan tea that was positively fabulous! Green tea with fresh mint (whole sprigs) and honey. I drank the whole pot. Yummo. My meal cost $26.95 +tax and that was a real bargain for everything I had. The only thing that wasn't included was the tea, which I found strange but I won't complain - my meal was a bargain. The outdated decor lends to an 'old people' feel but just ignore the flowered chairs and enjoy the food - or sit outside on the awesome terrace!

Nice decor and friendly staff. The Table de Haut is a very good value selection even thought the…read morerest of the menu is reasonably priced.

This is an enjoyable small restaurant and bar for a dinner and small bites or a full meal. I was…read moregreeted by the bar tender moments after entering the door. Dining alone this evening I opted to sit at the bar. It not only gave me a great view for the rest of the restaurant, it gave me a front row seat to the bartender, making some amazing libation creations. The array of seasonings and finishes was in front of my spot at the bar. The drink I chose was the Santorini Kiss. It was a delicious cocktail that was fruity sweet with a slight bite to it, keeping it from being too sweet. I knew I wasn't too hungry so I chose a few of the smaller items. I ordered the pita, hummus, labneh & hot olives. I didn't have to wait long for the series of small dishes to be brought to me. While small plates, they would've been perfectly sized for sharing with one maybe two other people. The one exception being that pita in that one order of pita is a small pita cut in quarters so I would recommend One pita order per person. As simple as the small dishes were. all of them were flavorful. The z'atar seasonibg which was present on the pita and labneh, kept the flavor profile similar throughout. I found that the hot olive dish included some garlic cloves. My favorite bite was crushing one of those heated garlic cloves on a piece of pita, and putting some labneh on top. Why didn't end up trying any of the entrées on this visit? I had plenty of time to watch people who were enjoying other dishes and judge them good from the very positive reactions of the people eating the dishes. If you were in the old port area this is a nice place to stop and enjoy some refreshment.

Unique and creative menu. The dishes are very tasty and the mixologist was is phenomenal with…read morecocktails. Location is good, the place is always packed for dinner. 2 options for dinner reservations, dont be late or sit at the bar! Would be 5* if not for the challenge with logistics/timing; we ordered multiple small dishes to share and they all came out at the same time... giving us little time to enjoy the warm plates. Overall great spot for a dinner date or dinner with friends otherwise!