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CITY CENTRE: Al-Mounia 
Moroccan Map C2
95 Rue du Prince Moulay Abdellah
Tel (0522) 22 26 69
With a beautifully planted garden
and a courtyard area, Al-Mounia is
a great option for alfresco dining,
though there is indoor seating as
well. The menu includes good
vegetarian specialities.
CITY CENTRE: La Brasserie
Bavaroise 
French Map C2
129 Rue Allal Ben Abdellah
Gently lit interiors at La Brasserie Bavaroise, Casablanca Tel (0522) 31 17 60
Authentically styled, this centrally
SOUISSI: La Villa a no-nonsense approach. Among located French bistro serves daily
Mandarine  the menu highlights are the specials as well as an extensive
International Map C2 excellent fried-fish dishes. general menu. It is particularly
19 Rue Ouled Bousbaa favoured for its excellent meat
Tel (0537) 75 20 77 Closed Sun DK Choice dishes and desserts.
La Villa Mandarine offers a
haven of peace away from LARACHE: Estrella CITY CENTRE: Brasserie
the bustling city and a varied del Mar  Marcel Cerdan 
menu of international as well Mediterranean Map D1 International Map C2
as Moroccan dishes. 68 Av Mohammed Zerktouni 104 Blvd Rahal El Meskini
Tel (0539) 91 10 52 Tel (0522) 54 26 59
Attractively Andalusian- and This legendary brasserie takes
Arabian-styled, Estrella del Mar its name from the French boxer.
Northern Atlantic is one of the best options in On the menu are bistro classics
Coast town for grills, steaks and fish and tapas, plus cocktails.
dishes. The ground-floor dining
ASILAH: Restaurant Al Alba  room is more casual than the CITY CENTRE: Casa José 
International/Moroccan Map D1 one upstairs. Spanish Map C2
Lot Nakhil, 35 Av Khalid Ibn Oualid 26 bis Blvd Félix Houphouet Boigny
Tel (0539) 41 69 23 Tel (0522) 29 70 12
Pleasing and authentic, this small Diners at Casa José enjoy a
restaurant offers a varied menu typically Spanish ambience
of pastas, meats and – given the Casablanca with very good tapas and a
location – very good seafood. range of Iberian specialities.
CITY CENTRE: La Bodéga
ASILAH: Casa Garcia  de Casablanca  CITY CENTRE:
Mediterranean Map D1 Spanish Map C2 Au Four à Bois 
Corner Rue Prince Héritier & Rue Melilia 129 Rue Allal Ben Abdellah Italian Map C2
Tel (0539) 41 74 65 Tel (0522) 54 18 42 Rue Jean Jaurès Gauthier.
Specializing in fish, this local This lively place serves delicious Tel (0522) 22 17 18
institution serves good grilled tapas, cocktails and wine. The Fine Italian cuisine is served in a
options, as well as more exotic dance floor downstairs hosts cosy, relaxing atmosphere.
octopus, eels and barnacles. regular themed events, including
Try the house paella and salsa, reggae, rock and samba. CITY CENTRE: Taverne du
Spanish shrimp. Book ahead. Dauphin 
CITY CENTRE: Chez Paul  Seafood Map C2
ASILAH: La Perle  French Map C2 115 Blvd Houphouët Boigny
French Map D1 Villa Zevaco, corner Blvd d’Anfa & Tel (0522) 22 12 00
Rue Allal Ben Abd Allah Blvd Moulay Rachid One of the best, yet least
Tel (0539) 41 87 58 Tel (0522) 36 60 00 pretentious, fish restaurants in
Owned by a Moroccan chef and The former villa of Édith Piaf, this the city, this place is always
his Irish wife, this restaurant has lovely café and restaurant is the bustling. All the dishes are
surprisingly high standards for place to be seen. It serves light excellent, but especially notable
such a tucked-away location. meals, afternoon tea and ice is the baby squid.
The menu offers a welcome cream. Alcohol is served, except
alternative to fried fish and paella. on religious holidays. Wi-Fi. CITY CENTRE: L’Atelier
Oriental 
KENITRA: Restaurant CITY CENTRE: Middle Eastern Map C2
Merzouga  Au Petit Poucet  Sofitel Casablanca Tour Blanche,
International Map C2 Moroccan/French Map C2 Rue Sidi Belyout
1ére Rue front de mer, Nº84 Mehdia 86 Blvd Mohammed V Tel (0522) 45 62 00
Plage Tel (0522) 27 54 20 A welcome addition to the city’s
Tel (0537) 38 89 71 A 1920s landmark eatery with top destinations, this predictably
Diners at this restaurant and pretentions of grandeur, Au Petit dazzling restaurant in the Sofitel
café favoured by locals can Poucet serves exceptionally good serves Asian, Persian and Arabian
expect efficient service and meals almost round the clock. cuisine. Open for dinner only.
For more information on types of restaurants see pages 314–15
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