Moroccan restaurant in Paris

dkalins · Joined: 30 Nov 2005 Posts: 1

We're bringing our 13-year old son to Paris in a few weeks and would love to take him to an authentic Moroccan restaurant like the ones I remember from the old days! Would love low pillows, low tables, the real experience. Any suggestions?

Barbara · Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2005 5:16 am Post subject:

Over by the Arabian Institute (http://www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/L_Institut_du_Monde_Arabe.html) -

a building worth visitng anyway - is a Mosque that has been converted to a restaurant but I don't remember the name. It's not quite the cushions on the floor type of place although it is split into two areas, with one area more like you are wanting.
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cigalechanta · Joined: 27 Dec 2004 Posts: 200 Location: cambridge, ma.

I've hear that Mancouria in the 11th at 11 Faid herbe is very good.
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Lesley · Joined: 14 Feb 2006 Posts: 13

Yes, Mansouria is good. Another one I just LOVE is Timgad. It's on the Rue Brunel, right down the other side of the Champs Elysees from the ARc de Triomphe. (Metro Argentine). It's really a great place and serves a WONDERFUL couscous. Don't skimp on the 3 tiered Moroccan dessert tray with mint tea. SO good.

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simona · Joined: 11 Mar 2005 Posts: 696 Location: israel

I don't know what are your " old times:", but in my old times ( 72'-77'), we students used to eat at the Bebert restaurants, which were relatively expensive but delicious. I have no idea what happened to the chain today, maybe the Parisians could help.
Bon Appetit - and I envy you that your 13 YO accepts to eat anything else besides Mc.Donalds. Ours ( grandson) was completely indifferent to this aspect of Paris ( he liked the crepes au chocolat though).

CakeMama · Joined: 12 Mar 2006 Posts: 2 Location: Paris

There is a wonderful place in the 3rd. The food is moderately priced but the place is a lot of fun, especially on weekends. Restaurant 404, 69 RUE DES GRAVILLIERS 75003 PARIS. When the place really gets going people dance on the tables. Make sure to call for a reservation as they fill up quickly and have only 2 seatings. Happy eating.

Steph8586 · Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 8:55 pm Post subject: Moroccan Restaurant in Paris

We enjoyed Al Mounia near the Trocadero. Great food, fabulous decor.

http://www.al-mounia.pagesrestos.com/index.html