LE TAGINE RESTAURANT

"Open for: Lunch and dinnerPrice range: $$Paris has dozens of North African restaurants serving couscous and tagines, but what sets this cheerful Moroccan restaurant apart is the outstanding quality of its produce, making it a favorite among Parisian chefs. The couscous is made with fresh seasonal vegetables and succulent baby lamb from the Pyrenees. The kitchen also bakes bread and North African pastries in-house, while the wine list features an interesting selection of mostly natural wines. Located in the 11th arrondissement.Vibe check: The atmosphere is vivid but avoids cartoonish indulgence, with mosaic-topped tables, lanterns, and candles." - Alexander Lobrano

"For 40 years, the French-Moroccan owners of this 11th arrondissement restaurant have been spotlighting two unexpected pairings: Moroccan classics and natural wine. In fact, this spot was fanatic about the unfiltered, funky stuff long before le vin nature was a buzzword. Neighborhood families gather at lunch while the wine-obsessed locals from across the city come at night to sit beneath striking moucharabieh lanterns and dig into one of ten different couscous dishes and tagine specials with vegetables, lamb, or chicken. What makes their versions better than the hundreds of others in Paris is their use of the absolute best produce, meats, and spices sourced from a who’s-who of French suppliers and farmers, which the servers are happy to tell you about at length. " - sara lieberman, lindsey tramuta

"For 40 years, the French-Moroccan owners of this 11th arrondissement restaurant have been spotlighting two unexpected pairings: Moroccan classics and natural wine. In fact, this spot was fanatic about the unfiltered, funky stuff long before le vin nature was a buzzword. Neighborhood families gather at lunch while the wine-obsessed locals from across the city come at night to sit beneath striking moucharabieh lanterns and dig into one of ten different couscous dishes and tagine specials with vegetables, lamb, or chicken. What makes their versions better than the hundreds of others in Paris is their use of the absolute best produce, meats, and spices sourced from a who’s-who of French suppliers and farmers, which the servers are happy to tell you about at length." - Lindsey Tramuta

"Le Tagine is renowned for its Moroccan cuisine, including top-tier tagines paired with homemade semolina couscous. The restaurant prides itself on using high-quality ingredients from small producers." - ByLindsey Tramuta