Dar Zaki (Restaurant)

Best food experience in Rabat until now purely in terms of taste. Top service and great atmosphere. Cozy. Top interior too. and it is in the Medina. A lot going for this place. Price relatively higher than some other places, but the quantity is more as well - so just order a touch less and share :-) Totally worth it. Tip: Get in early like us (we were there 10 min before opening at 7pm and were done before the place filled up) or reserve a table.

Great culinary experience in Rabat at Dar Zaki. The restaurant offers Moroccan typical cousine, with interesting varieties of tajine and Pastilla. We tried the lamb and aubergine and Chicken and apricots ones. The location indoor is stunning. Prices are slightly above Moroccan restaurant’s average, but with purpose.

Our drivers dropped us off on the other end of the Medina (Old Town) and we navigated through the street maze to get to this restaurant. I did my research before arriving to Rabat about where to get the best foods, and Dar Zaki did not disappoint. The service was unrushed and efficient, the foods were really good. I really enjoyed my Brania (Lamb Tagine with Eggplant Fritters), my wife liked her Vegetarian Pastilla, our friends finished their Chicken Tagine w Preserved Lemons & Olives, Chicken Couscous w Vegetables & Caramelized Onions. The menu does not offer alcohol (which is perfectly fine with us). The prices were reasonable. At the end, the chef-owner Isham walked our group back to the parking area where our drivers were waiting (thank you for your hospitality). If you visit Rabat and want to experience authentic Moroccan cuisine, ensure to reach out to Dar Zaki.

Absolutely delicious--get the couscous! Recommend getting there right when they open because a line forms pretty quickly for a table.

The best meal we had in Rabat! We had the lamb tajine and vegetable couscous, we would definitely recommend them both. The flavours in the lamb dish was so complex and had a lot of depth in it, and the meat itself was so tender. The couscous was so fine and the accompanying sauce very buttery. The service was lovely and it was a very calm atmosphere to escape into away from the souks Definitely would be back again!

Wonderful meal in the Medina area. The owners are incredibly kind. The couscous dishes are massive and perfect for sharing. The caramelized onions on top are so deep and full of flavor. Highly recovering the chicken cous cous, and don’t forget to use the sauce you can pour over. The inside of the restaurant is beautiful and cozy. Prices are a bit higher than other places but consistent with restaurants in the Medina area. When we arrived they were closed, despite google maps showing them as open. The owner must have seen us out in the street and came out to explain he was out of lamb and some other dishes. He said if we didn’t mind ordering other items he would seat us. Which was a relief.

Very good tagines. Reserve because it's a small restaurant. Service very good as was the food. Not an extensive menu but good food. Not many gluten free or vegetarian options.

Wow. Best meal we have had in Morocco and, frankly, one of the best meals we have had anywhere in our many travels. We had harira soup, lamb shank with apricots, and pastilla with chicken and fruit. Perfectly balanced flavors and perfectly cooked, and all came with delightful and friendly service. It is not a touristy place but seek out the door and knock if you like excellent and special food at a reasonble price.