Tara Kitchen

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"Unlike many of its neighbors, Tara Kitchen isn’t a super high-end spot that only caters to finance types who spend money in order to forget about how many hours they work. This Moroccan restaurant, which has a few locations in New Jersey and upstate New York, is a relatively casual spot with tufted banquettes and fake flowers stuck to the walls. Start with the marinated olives, then focus on the tagines. We’re fans of the one with honey and harissa-glazed lamb shank served over mashed potatoes." - bryan kim, kenny yang, hillary reinsberg

Tara Kitchen - Review - Tribeca - New York - The Infatuation

"Tribeca is full of pricey restaurants that feel like the kinds of places where day traders and models go to mingle after a long day of making millions. Tara Kitchen, a casual Moroccan spot with locations in New Jersey and upstate NY, is decidedly not that kind of place. It feels more like a theme park rendition of Morocco—and we suggest just leaning into the lanterns and drapes and letting the food transport you. Start with an order of marinated olives, then get into some tagines, which are the highlight of the menu. There are a couple dozen different kinds, including mechoui, a honey and harissa-glazed lamb shank served over velvety mashed potatoes that we'll be thinking about until our next visit." - Carina Finn

Tara Kitchen Review - Troy - The Infatuation

"Tara Kitchen serves Moroccan food in a vibrant space that makes us want to redecorate our home. When it comes to ordering, there are no wrong answers here—everything is excellent—but order an appetizer sampler and at least one of their 11 different lamb tagines for your table. During lunch, they also make some Moroccan-inspired pita pizzas. If you can’t stop thinking about your meal here, the chef, Aneesa Waheed, also has a cookbook." - Carina Finn

Review: Tara Kitchen Restaurant in Tribeca - Eater NY

"Tara Kitchen is the best Moroccan restaurant to hit NYC in a long time. The recipes have benefited from being fine-tuned at Waheed’s previous restaurants, and have a lived-in quality that made them seem like Mom’s home cooking, Moroccan-style. It offers some unusual dishes in comparison to New York’s handful of Moroccan restaurants...Your introduction to the dish here should be the most famous: chicken m’chermel ($29), a half chicken and potatoes flavored with green olives and preserved lemons...Also don’t miss the lamb tagines...Warm salads are another delight...Another recommendation is the Essaouira plate...The wine list includes Moroccan wines so now you can enjoy your tagines even more." - Robert Sietsema

A Running List of New Restaurants That Opened in New York City, December 2022 - Eater NY

"A Moroccan restaurant from upstate, chef and owner Aneesa Waheed has opened the first Manhattan location for Tara Kitchen, now open, with a menu of dishes like shrimp with potatoes, olives, and cured lemons; chicken and lentils; kebabs; and dozens of tagines." - Emma Orlow

Ted Weitz MD

Google

I had an amazing meal at Tara Kitchen. I can for brunch and had my favorite. Shakshuka. A Mediterranean tomato stew with eggs. For me one of the best breakfasts one can have. At Tara Kitchen the dish is greatly flavored with some exotic Moroccan spices and was amazingly delicious. As I loved the place and hung on for a while I got to try some of their other signature dishes. Yummmmmmelicious ! As i staid I tried a cocktail here and it was just as good. 😊 A real hidden gem. Totally loved it 😍

C D

Google

I found this place with the Seated app and am blown away by this place. The orange salad, lamb chops, Shepard pie, and cheesecake were exquisite. Additionally the service was great and prices not an issue for portion size and quality of food. We will be back

Brenda Leonard

Google

Great brunch location! The beghrir pancakes are delicious and the chicken bastilla was an interesting and very tasty combination of flavors. Skip the diner and come have something extraordinary! We’ve also enjoyed dinner here and the tagines are well-spiced without being hot-spicy (unless you want that!). Atmosphere is relaxing.

Kelly G

Google

Really surpassed my expectations. Satin, our server, was amazing. Enjoyed the delicious food, atmosphere, music. Satin recommended the facade bean salad and it was delicious had the lamb meatballs so good. Lamb and chicken tahini, so flavorful. Substantial amount of food, pita, continuously replenished without asking. Wine was great. Dessert- mango cheesecake and baklava, very tasty. Satin was awesome, she made the whole experience. Will be back. Totally recommend.

Candace Chang

Google

I had a great time at Tara Kitchen! The staff was really friendly and the food was super flavorful. We ordered the mechoui lamb shank which was cooked in a thick delicious gravy and served on a bed of creamy mashed potatoes. We also got the m’chermal chicken tagine cooked with olives and potatoes. Last but not least we ended the meal with a mango cheesecake and chocolate lava cake which I really enjoyed!

Mohammed Alsalman

Google

I’ve heard about this place quite a lot from my friends and social media and how they perfect the Moroccan cuisine even though it’s not owned by North Africans, I wanted to take my friends out for a nice dinner out since we hadn’t seen each other in ages and we decided on this aesthetically elegant restaurant. When i first entered this restaurant, I was embraced with a warm and dark interior that really set the mood to a relaxed and pleasant night, fulled with Moroccan artifacts and related cultural items. I was with a group of friends my first time here during Ramadan so we started off with breaking our fast with a couple of dates ( which were so generously provided by the restaurant). For our appetizers with the cigars, which were quite a delight, the lamb was cooked in such a sweet and tender way that just warmed your stomach. In addition we got the market salad to complement our appetizer, which was very delicious. I sadly cannot remember what everyone got, but I do remember three dishes that I got to try and they were absolutely stunning in every way possible: - The lamb Pomegranate molasses ( this was for sure one of the best Moroccan dishes i’ve ever had a very good combination of sweet and savory into one dish infused with zaffron) - Lamb Tangia ( a slighty spicy and deliciouslption that I’d recommend getting) - Moroccan Shepherds pie ( this was a really nice dish, the lamb was buttery which made it melt in my mouth) As for my second time here, we wanted to somewhat diverse our options so we had the: - Orange Salad, ( i enjoyed this much more than the market salad, a very good combination of fruit and vegetables into one plate that made me crave for it more and more) - Casablanca spread ( a good range of different dips that had me craving so much) - Mechoui ( absolutely delicious and an amazing option, - Lamb Pomegranate Molasses again ( I really wanted the person I was with to try it and we ended up devouring it) - Moroccan tea ( personally this wasn’t for me, I don’t believe they really perfected the tea in the way I’m used to having moroccan tea but it was good nevertheless) I do want to also highlight their pita bread as it was very warm and fulfilling, I’d highly recommend getting it even if you aren’t having any dips). In addition the friendliness of the waiters that accommodated us so nicely although we took a long time to order, so patient and respectful. I’ve headed here twice so far and it has to be one of my favorite Moroccan restaurants that I’ve tried in the states, Overall speaking I really loved my experience at Tara’s Kitchen, would definitely recommend coming here with friends!

Zaki Ahmed

Google

I recently visited Tara Kitchen for Moroccan cuisine. The waiter’s hospitality was impeccable—attentive, kind, and professional. The atmosphere was classy and comfortable. However, the food was a major letdown, bearing little resemblance to authentic Moroccan flavors. The tea was equally disappointing, lacking the distinctive qualities of true Moroccan tea. I hope this was due to visiting on a Sunday when the main staff might have been off. Despite the excellent service and ambiance, the poor food quality was a significant disappointment.

Brent Pallas

Google

We had some wonderful food here. Have not had Moroccan food in quite awhile. It was very good and a lot to choose from which can be a bit daunting. We had a Pulsd coupon which we had no problem with. FYI: On the coupon though it says you must call to make a reservation but when I called I was told they did not take reservations. No problem. We both enjoyed our selections for entrees. Spicy was spicy. The Moroccan wine was very good as was the mango cheesecake we shared for dessert. The servings are large so we took some home and it was almost better the next day reheated which is a sign of some great cooking. My only complaint was a waiter was not the friendliest. Maybe it's a flaw on my part but I dislike talking to someone who seems to be looking away like there's something better to do. The other waiter was much more attentive.

A'Yanna E.

Yelp

Highly satisfactory and authentic experience! This is solid Moroccan cuisine. The service was great and the decor is accurately Moroccan themed. The kitchen staff were all African. This is HUGE. The kitchen is relatively open on display and I have to say the cleanest I've ever seen...the men were cleaning meticulously to code (clean separated clothes, new gloves after wiping, etc) before, during, and after cooking from floor to stove. I felt like this was the cleanest, safest place to eat in NYC, with cooks who know the food, & prepare it with pride. The food & portions were solid! My obsession with Moroccan food is deep and the cigars were perfect and unique! The lamb tagine was a tad sweeter than I had in all of Morocco but cooked perfectly reflecting exact. I was so hurt they were out of Moroccan Tea...on my first visit...bringing an out of town guest!!! This was a bad impression on the restaurants part. But, I hope they'll fix this on my next visit to make up for this major miss. Go, enjoy!!

Emi B.

Yelp

3.75? Casablanca Spread - 3 tiny spread for $18. Tasted fine not very special. Honey & Stonefruit Lamb Tagine - I don't usually like lamb but this was very good with some sweetness. Not gamey. Would come back for Tagine. The restaurant may need better ventilation so we don't walk out smell like Tagine

David C.

Yelp

The ambiance and decoration of the restaurant immediately captures your attention, and the service is to be commended. Unfortunately, that is the extent of positives I can note. My order, consisting of a lamb burger and a cous-cous with chicken, took a peculiarly long time to arrive from time of order. Upon being served such, the cous-cous being $40, mind you, I was astounded that I could be served something so unequivocally, objectively terrible. The ingredients seemed borderline to slightly past; the dish lacked any flavor or noteworthy execution; and numerous components were overcooked. A simple glaze, sauce, or accoutrement would have even gone a long way. I am flabbergasted to have had such an unpleasant experience in such a competitive market. My lamb burger, while not exceptional and quite pedestrian, was not shockingly bad; and cost less than half the price at $18. The side of chips, however, compels me toward a diatribe absent any positive declarations. I cannot offer a recommendation in favor of trying this restaurant, even if as a one-off to satisfy curiosity.

Robyn T.

Yelp

We had such a wonderful time as soon as you walk in you get this romantic cozy vibe, and your greeted with such warm personalities that you know it's going to be a wonderful time. There was so much to choose from so I just picked at random and everything was absolutely delicious. So much Complex and in-depth flavor in every dish I truly couldn't get enough

Janet M.

Yelp

I had high hopes for this restaurant after seeing their IG reels but what a disappointment. Ambiance was cozy. We were excited to try the Tagine & I think we made a good choice because the seafood one we picked was enjoyable & mildly flavored, it's how you'd like a seafood entree to taste. But then, that's all I can say about the food at Tara's. We also had 2 appetizers: the fez platter which was just OK. (I've had better) and the arugula salad with pan-seared scallops, which was such a letdown. The scallops, just by looking at it, was overdone and chewy. Could not believe they served it. (We even brought it to the chef's attention & all she had to say was because they were busy with catering that same evening) Really? It's a one and done. We won't be back.

Tiffany L.

Yelp

This is a cozy spot in tribeca with comfort dishes that have a moroccan flair, many are vegan, halal and free of gluten, nuts, dairy and soy! Our server was attentive and friendly and helped give us recommendations! What we tried: Moroccan shepherds pie $25 Spinach w/ oranges tagine $22 Boneless chicken $20 Moroccan mint tea with honey teapot $10 You absolutely have to get the Moroccan shepherds pie - it was nicely spiced with some light heat. The lamb is delicious and tender! Love the fig jam on top that makes it slightly sweet! the spinach with oranges tagine was a really homey comforting dish but the oranges were bitter - think it was by chance we didn't get a sweet orange but i can imagine the dish being amazing with. the boneless chicken was tender and nicely seasoned vegetables. Rice is also seasoned with spices! we got the Moroccan mint tea with honey in a teapot which was fun to sip on. it was kinda herbal and had a slightly bitter aftertaste but it grew on me.

Carmine B.

Yelp

Surprisingly a great experience. Food quality and taste A Service A Ambiance A The Moroccan Shepard's Pie--a must have. You have to be ok with a little Tanginess and a little spices.

Amanda W.

Yelp

Hubby found Tara Kitchen as he was craving authentic tangine, I only know that the cooking method and that the pot is different, he was way more excited about this as he has previously visited Morocco. Tara Kitchen makes good flavorful dishes, however the service does not match up to the good food. Tara Kitchen has high ceilings, however not many tables, about 10 tables, so rather small restaurant with a bar in front. Only 1 other table was dining, so pretty empty, however it was only 5:30pm. We had an issue as hubby found online that there was a happy hour menu, however when we got there, our server said there was no HH special and this would not be included on the weekend! We said that it states on the website there were HH specials daily, the server then went back and said that it was only at the bar area. Mind you, there is no one at the bar! It made no sense. Finally, the server said that we could order HH specials at the table. After all that, it already left a sour taste in our experience. We shared the fava beans salad, lamb tangine, seafood tangine and the seared eggplant dish. Loved the fava beans salad, it was warm and had a spicy kick to this. And I absolutely loved the lamb tangine too! The lamb was so tender. The dishes arrived without the tangine top, just the bottom plate and also came with aromatic rice. The dishes were very filling, so be prepared to be stuffed! Another service issue to point out, at the end of the night, as we received our check, the server had the audacity to ask when we were leaving. There are several tables open and I could not believe they were pushing us out so quickly! TIP- If you pay cash, you can get a 4% discount! It is just such a pity, for a restaurant with good food, the service was not up to par.

Garima L.

Yelp

If I could, I would give this place 10 stars! The food is out of the world! So tasty and authentic! And the team is so kind and hospitable. Must try!!

Phil B.

Yelp

Cool and chill vibes inside. Ordered a few tagine and they were all delicious. Not sure this place gets much love as it was empty during dinner but the food was good, and nice and clean Inside. Definitley recommend!

Cherylin L.

Yelp

Step into tara kitchen for a culinary fusion like no other. With a mix of Indian and Moroccan flair, this place is a flavor paradise. Big shoutout to Omar for the stellar service and the gorgeous decor that adds to the vibe make it so romantic. We started with the orange salad, a sweet and refreshing kick-off to a fantastic meal. The Casablanca spread with warm pita is very delicious, and the grilled Red Snapper with lentil and citrus salad is flavorful. For seafood lovers, the seafood Tagines is a must-try. Vegans have plenty of options. We tried the Couscous. It has seven vegi and so delicious. And don't forget the dessert-the homemade Baklava is pure indulgence. Tara kitchen is a culinary gem with unforgettable blend of flavors and a fantastic dining experience.

Michelle L.

Yelp

Exploring NYC restaurants with Meg. Thank your for the introduction to delicious Moroccan food & beverage! Beautiful decor and delicious food! Everything was fabulous. Great spiced foods. Good portions. Great price for great food. Enjoyed and absolutely loved the follows below. Lamb Meatballs $18 preserved lemon sauce with warm pita Mechoui - Roasted Chicken $31 saffron sage butter, spinach Tamarind Mimosa $16 Casablanca Spread $18 zaalouk, harissa & tapenade with warm pita DESSERTS Mango Cheesecake Baklava Tara Kitchen, 253 Church St, New York, NY 10013 https://tarakitchentribeca.com

Vicki C.

Yelp

The tagine at @tarakitchenusa were spicy and satisfying. Their menu is pretty authentic but still caters well towards American palates with heavier seasoning. The lamb was not that tender so took a while to chew - would probably just go for the veggie dishes instead in the future.

Angelina G.

Yelp

it was my first time trying Moroccan food and Tara Kitchen definitely did disappoint. All the dishes were so flavorful and packed with spices. The restaurant is super vibey, perfect for date night and the food was delicious! We liked everything we tried but our favorite item was the M'Chermel Chicken Tagine. Definitely will be back!! The service was fantastic too, the server explained to us all the details behind the cookware and ingredients.

Hélène C.

Yelp

Wow... some of the most spectacular flavors I have experienced in along time. The server Mehdi was gracious explained flavors and food traditions. I had the Moroccan Ratatouille with Chickpeas, & Figs in Spicy Date Sauce v/gf/df/nf/sf. Seven w naan. I had enough for another meal and then some. I will be back Score of 10 out of 10. Ambiance as you can see beautiful - music lovely not too loud very peaceful and fun vibe. Everyone was raving on their way out - I say at the bar. Freshly prepared - open kitchen. The cheesecake was light with mango / passion fruit. Light & not too sweet- I normally don't like cheesecake- I would order again! We will be back !!!

Sai B.

Yelp

TLDR: A delicious and hearty Moroccan meal! Highly recommend getting here early if you can to secure a spot in the dining area. The bar seating is a little chaotic. The food itself was very rich, flavorful and overall so tasty. I loved that each one was served in the traditional tagine and the flavors were bursting with every bite. The waiter was able to give good recommendations based on our dietary restrictions and preferences as well.

Evelyn M.

Yelp

Great place, well proportioned food and friendly host! We found this place on Seated after going to Aire Baths around the corner. It was a great meal after our experience. The mint tea was so good (and complimentary!), and the entrees were both the right size and tasted great. I feel like whenever we eat out, we always had something left over, but we finished everything and it was all just right. The interior was quite nice and the food came quickly. I don't usually have Moroccan food, but the cute decor really got to me! Wouldn't mind coming back.

Raeesa W.

Yelp

Now that many of us are returning to the office I'm so excited to come back to TriBeCa with the addition of Tara Kitchen. As we have seen so many favorites spot shutter it's an exciting time to return to work and have such a wonderful option for lunch and dinner. Be ready from the moment you enter the restaurant to the moment you exit for all your senses to be fully immersed in a joyful experience. The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated that allows one to be in awe of the carefully designed space but also feel totally comfortable. The food....oh the food is reason you will come back over and over again. The ingredients of each dish are so perfectly matched that your senses will thank you for awakening them from their slumber. Just be ready to zero leftovers as you will not be able to stop eating. The service is excellent and staff are attentive.

Shirin L.

Yelp

This place is amazing looking from the inside! They have these beautiful Moroccan lamps and flowers hanging from the ceiling. Their benches and cushions are pretty and comfortable. We ordered their Harira soup for the appetizer, which is a mix of lentils and ground chicken with spices and dates. Also ordered their lamb kebabs that comes with rice and green beans. Both these dishes were lightly spiced, in fact the soup was a bit on the sweeter side because of the dates in them. Their staff is super friendly and if you ask for recommendations they'll definitely help you out. They serve Moroccan tea in these pretty little cups as soon as they seat you - it's a green tea with mint and is a lightly sweetened. We asked for some spicy sauce and the owner, Anisa, came to our table and served us some. We saw her walking around a few times with a broad smile on her face.

Mari T.

Yelp

I came for brunch on Saturday at around 1245pm with five friends and the place was mostly empty. There were one or two couples there, but mostly empty which was amazing we had the place to ourselves. The service was great. They refilled our waters and mint tea throughout the time we were there. I got the couscous with Lamb which was a good large portion especially since it was $26. After we paid the check which included gratuity, we sat there for a while to talk and we were never asked to leave. Another great thing is that the whole Menu basically is available during brunch so you could a tagine which is what my friend got or you could get shakshuka and brunch items as well, definitely would come back again.

May L.

Yelp

The service was great but the food was too salty. The place is a nice quiet spot for lunch but keep in mind that the lunch menu is limited.

Laura T.

Yelp

Went late afternoon on a Sat. Was not busy and seated immediately. Interior is very nice with very high ceilings and decorated nicely. Our waiter was very good and other staff was also very friendly. We started with " Moroccan "cigars". Came out nice and hot. I would like a tzatziki style dipping sauce - not sure if that is Moroccan but I have had it at other restaurants and it goes well with these "cigars". My husband and I both had tagines - I had chicken onion tagine and my husband had lamb. Both came out super hot with a side of rice and some bread. My chicken was so tender and moist. My husband really liked his Lamb meatballs in tomato chermoula with poached eggs. His eggs were cooked well - not overcooked. Nicely sized portions. We had chocolate bomb for dessert - flavor was good but texture was slightly off. Overall, excellent meal and we would come back.

Catherine C.

Yelp

I celebrated my birthday with a group of my girlfriends at Tara's Kitchen. We all agreed it was absolutely spectacular for its wonderful food, outstanding service, and charming atmosphere. This is an ideal place to go to if you or your dining partners have any allergies or food restrictions. My friends and I who are both gluten free and vegan were not only impressed with the many choices but blown away by the flavors of the dishes. Be warned that some of the dishes are quite spicy. Our waiter, and all of the staff went out of their way to make my birthday special. They brought out multiple desserts and sang happy birthday. I cannot tell you how delicious they were. I was stuffed but still managed to eat all of the desserts because they were too good to leave. Our waiter Mohammad was very personable and talked to us about Morocco since many of us at the table had been. The atmosphere was romantic, fun, and lively. This is a perfect place for a date, to get together with friends, or celebrate a special occasion. I cannot recommend this place enough. When I went to Tara's Kitchen, they did not take reservations, so be sure to check and account for this when planning your evening.

Queer E.

Yelp

Tara kitchen had a great menu with vegan, vegetarian, fish and meat options to go around. The appetizers were shared with a group of ten folks and they were all delicious. Highly recommend the meatballs, unfortunately they were out of the cigars. Harissa paste was nice and spicy and the eggplant was cooked perfectly.I got the Rafissa entree which was a decent size (I could only eat a small portion of it) so I had great leftovers the next day. The lamb shank was popular with a beautiful presentation. The saffron rice was community style with enough to go around. Everyone seemed happy with their meals and the complimentary tea was delicious! We tried all the desserts and would recommend the cheesecake and chocolate bomb. As the vegan of the group, I loved the options I had at Tara's Kitchen! There were several small plates and meals I could choose from, so I ordered a bunch! As a group we split the potato patties, the tapenade, and spicy fava bean salad. Everything was so tasty and flavorful! I was almost full after the appetizers! I ordered the Moroccan Ratatouille and it was very good! Someone at our table also ordered it and said it was too spicy for their taste, but I found it to be the perfect heat level (but I love spice). Would definitely visit again and try the other vegan options at this place!

Ashlee L.

Yelp

Really good food. Pita is like a cloud. Lamb was so tender. Orange salad was nice and tasty. Great ambiance and love the lighting. Highly recommend.

Ameena D.

Yelp

Had lunch at Tara Kitchen today and overall we had a great experience: Ambiance is really nice and the restaurant was busy on a Saturday afternoon. Service is friendly and food came out quickly. Food itself is pretty good but not outstanding. We had a couple of appetizers and 3 main courses. The eggplant meatballs and butter beans were the highlights. The accompanying rice was a bit mushy and overcooked though, and the chicken was slightly bland (per my husband). Prices are reasonable and we'll likely return!

Khrystyana U.

Yelp

Not bad at all ! Trying out three dishes Everything seems super juicy And it's not crowded at all which we love

Meredith O.

Yelp

Great service. Good vegetarian options . The Mediterranean spread is delicious , and the tamarind mimosa

Pat S.

Yelp

Hard to find food as unique as this in Manhattan. Excellent tagines with many options to choose from. Plus, they make a very unique version of a hard to find dish, chicken Bastilla; it's the perfect sweet/savory brunch dish. Very kind and attentive service. Overall, nice place to have a meal.

Carole R.

Yelp

Excellent food. It's very different from traditional Moroccan cuisine. The Chef is very creative and puts her own spin on creating tasteful exotic dishes with beautiful plating. Also serves the best mint tea ever! Service is great and so is the ambiance.

Sloan H.

Yelp

a lot of lamb related dishes actually worth trying even though the service is really not very good for a high-end restaurant probably won't return tho

Lana L.

Yelp

Disgusting. We ordered the Lamb Tagine, priced at $36, for home delivery. There was literally two bites worth of food in the tin. Hard, cold, flavorless bites. The Meatballs were also completely inedible. Tasted like Turpentine. How is this place still in business???

Neeta A.

Yelp

Perfect mix of Morocco and slight Indian spices. The lamb chops were perfect- the mushrooms however? Were next level. The flourless chocolate cake was exquisite. The best thing? The level of attention and customer service. This is a restaurant that has not forgotten about the magic touch - the human connection. Thank you, Omar for your warmth !

Charlotte D.

Yelp

Had lunch here today and it was wonderful. Got the butter beans and the vegetable couscous and both were very good.

Alex R.

Yelp

Not sure why the high stars here. Came in on a Pulsd offer. Friday night was empty tables at ~7. We opted for Casablanca Platter with Eggplant dip, Harissa Dip and Olive Tapenade. Served with warm pita. Color wise was off putting ( all dark brown) and pita was dry and charred. Spreads were heavily cooked almost all spice with little freshness. We both ordered tagines : Rfissa Chicken & lentils served on a bed of shredded msemen. Nothing offending here but a bit bland. Also tried the Lamb With Smen, Saffron, Potatoes & Preserved Lemons. This was a bit better but the same heaviness as with earlier Casablanca platter. The tagine was clearly reheated in cast iron, with the onions potatoes and preserved lemons turned to mush, to the point of gravy. Lamb was soft and stewed for awhile. Again charred pita cut into small wedges. We finished with baklava which quite honestly was forgettable . Mostly soggy philo and ground walnuts to mostly dough to some nuts ratio. Reheated it was very chewy. Moroccan tea was refilled promptly. Unfortunately it tasted off having been sitting for some time. Water was not refilled at all.

Joe P.

Yelp

What an excellent lunch! I happened to go on the first day of their new buffet offering and what a steal. It was quick, fresh, and delicious. I think I could've been in & out in under 30min, but I just didn't want to leave. The shrimp in tomato sauce had just enough spice and I am huge fan of their artichoke and lentils dish - very filling and fresh. I had two helpings of fun, new entrees and a cheesecake for dessert. I will definitely be back (probably for dinner bc I want to try their wine list).

Christine K.

Yelp

Delicious Moroccan fare, so happy Tara Kitchen opened in the neighborhood. The lamb tangine with honey, prunes, apricots and toasted almonds was the perfect mix of savory and slightly sweet. I generally do not eat prunes, but I love them in a lamb tangine. My husband had the lamb tangine with chickpeas, parsley chermoula and tomato jam. Also delicious but with a bit more heat due to the spices. As a starter we split the cigars (ground lamb in crispy phyllo dough). The tagines are accompanied by rice and pita.

Jeremy P.

Yelp

Service was good even though it was clearly understaffed for a busy Friday. The food was way too over salted, once again. I would say not worth another visit.

Lucas M.

Yelp

Food- I thought the food was fine but not hands down amazing. It may be due to my lack of familiarity with Moroccan food, but didn't wow me - regardless Service - the server was amazing and very polite to us on a slow Tuesday. We did find a rock in our lentils, but they comped us immediately and were very gracious. Upon googling- rocks in lentils are fairly common Ambiance - it was a slow Tuesday so we didn't see it in full swing, but the tables were all full. My biggest complaint was that the decor felt stuffy and pretty lame. For instance their wallpaper was covered in peacocks! How unusual.

Maureen S.

Yelp

Barely any good expensive . Chicken tangine was a chicken leg some rice snd bread for $31 plus tax. I will not return

M S.

Yelp

Homemade taste, amazing ingredients. Truly authentic... only wanted to eat half my entree but just couldn't resist finishing it. A rare find!

Aara R.

Yelp

This place is very underrated. We stumbled upon it while walking in Tribeca and so glad we did. The food was delicious. We ordered the Melty Onion Chicken Tagine and Chicken Pita Pizza along with some appetizers. The entrees were very fragrant and flavorful, chicken was moist and tender. I also got a mocktail that was refreshing. The ambiance was nice, they also serve complimentary mint tea in beautiful little glasses. All in all a lovely experience. Highly recommend. Will definitely be coming back here!

Alex K.

Yelp

Went here last night and were sadly disappointed, because the restaurant had so many good reviews. I'll start with the positives: the restaurant is thoughtfully decorated and the staff was wonderful. The negatives: unfortunately the food was not good. I don't like to write a bad review, but the food had little flavor and I'm not sure what it was trying to be. I thought I had had Moroccan food before, but "Chinese" frozen vegetables, on top of super soft couscous and over cooked dry chicken was just odd. The lamb shank was on top of mashed potatoes? It's possible I am clueless about Moroccan food or my expectations were too high.

Doug G.

Yelp

Newish restaurant in the heart of Tribeca. Lovely little spot, with a interesting and delicious menu. We had two amazing dishes, eggplant meatballs and Moroccan shepherds pie. They were both spectacular. We will definitely be back for more. The staff, chef and owner were all just there for you to talk with and hear while the made amazing food.

Johnny C.

Yelp

The food is good. The service is superb. I have the Tangie and it is good. Wish they come out with the clay cover. It is more like a Moroccan infusion food. A limited wine list and hope they have more Moroccan wine.

Sunil G.

Yelp

Went there with some friends. One of our friends is Moroccan, and she gleamed how authentic the food is, and very tasty. She even bought 2 bottles of their harissa spice. We live in the neighborhood and would come again with more friends. The owner came out and made sure our experience was authentic and amazing. SPG

Lily E.

Yelp

What a great lunch spot! Delicious food, attentive service with a nice ambiance. Would highly recommend if you're in the area for lunch!

Mark C.

Yelp

Yep, 5 stars. Wow - first, the restaurant smelled a-maz-ing! Secondly, the were busy but our server rocked: taking the time to answer our questions and was on top of keeping our liquids flowing during our entire time there. Finally, highly recommend any of tangines, although they're not served with that cute little dome!

Yvette M.

Yelp

Food, service and ambiance were all great. This place is perfect for a date or to enjoy time with friends. You really feel at home here.

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