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The Assilah Bistro

4.0 (6 reviews)
ModerateMoroccan, Halal
Open • 7:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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Good for kids
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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12 years ago

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14 years ago

Brilliant place walked past it for years and thoroughly enjoyed the food and the service

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12 years ago

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15 years ago

Tasty food, beautiful decor, not open as often as I'd like it to be, cards not accepted.

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Tucked away along one of the alleyways of St Nicholas Market in Bristol, this boudoir-style…read moreMoroccan café is always a hive of activity, with plenty of competition for seats. Open only at lunchtimes, it's always heaving with customers who either dine al fresco in the alleyway, or squeeze into the cosy covered area on brightly-embroidered Moroccan cushions. Not only is this place great value, serving up delicious Moroccan cuisine at very reasonable prices, but it's also friendly and atmospheric - almost like Bristol's own little corner of Marrakech! They serve up heavenly meatballs, lemon chicken (a personal favourite), lamb dishes, and plenty of vegetarian options such as cous cous with feta and lentil soup - all washed down with a glass of traditional mint tea. St Nicholas Market itself is right in the heart of Bristol, and in the food area you can take your pick of all sorts of international cuisine, from spicy Caribbean to hearty Portuguese - but Bab Mansour is my clear favourite! It's just a shame it's not open in the evenings - and you'll probably find yourself waiting a while for a seat most lunchtimes.

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This really is a horrible, dingy little shop. Seriously, it has absolutely nothing to recommend it…read more It's just down the road from my house and I still never go there, though I was forced to pop in the other day to grab a quick bite due to being locked out of my house. I was sure I'd be able to find something palatable and vaguely fresh but they have absolutely nothing to offer. They have no refrigerator so no sandwiches, pasties or cold drinks. Also, they don't sell papers (unless you count the Evening Post). All they have is rows and rows of tinned and packet foods in a setting that makes Arkwright's look futuristic. Also, though something may have been lost in translation, I didn't find the staff particularly friendly. I grabbed a token purchase (tinned, naturally) to illustrate that I wasn't a shoplifter and got out pronto.

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