Marrakech Cuisine
- Neighborhood: West Town
- 1413 N. Ashland Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60622
- 773-227-6451
The menu includes traditional appetizers like zaalook, grilled eggplant mashed with tomatoes, cilantro, garlic and spices, and soups like harira, a blend of vegetable consommé with tomatoes, onions, chickpeas, vermicelli and fresh herbs and spices. Entrees feature classic tagines (aromatic stews) with lamb, chicken, beef and salmon options, and several grilled kebab choices. House specialties include the lamb shank sautéed with onions, tomatoes and fresh herbs, and the lamb and vegetable couscous.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Blackhawk St. and Ashland Ave.
- Parking:
- Free Lot and Street Parking Difficult. Free Lot: In the works.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 9 Ashland, 70 Division. Blue Line Train: Division stop.
- Wheelchair Access:
- No. There is a staircase at the entrance of the retail area.
The Basics
- Hours:
- Restaurant and retail shop: 5-11 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- Moroccan
- Meals Served:
- Dinner
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- BYOB. $3 corkage fee per bottle.
- Smoking:
- No
- Audience:
- Adults / 18+
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- ATM:
- Yes. Just south at the Jewel.
- Live Music:
- No
- Features:
- Catering and On-site Merchandise. No dancing. Full gift shop in the front of the restaurant that sells lamps and other Moroccan handicrafts. No children's menu. No buffet.
- Specialties:
- Harira, couscous, lamb shank, tagines.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- Capacity:55
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Rate Marrakech Cuisine
"Best food this side of 'Outat Oulad el Hajj'"
jmounce2000 from Lincoln Park - May 7, 2008
Food is amazing! All homemade, no artificial ingredients, no fast boiling. We had lamb, chicken pastille, and soup. All of the dishes were perfect....
Report This Comment"Truly Excellent Food "
goodfood from lakeview - March 31, 2008
I had a very romantic dinner here with my boyfriend on a Thursday night. I called ahead and asked how busy they were. We brought 2 bottles of wine....
Report This Comment"Unassuming gem"
bonviveur from Wicker Park - March 2, 2008
Expect generous portions, attentive service, casual atmosphere. A good value as a BYOB too. Kind of an off the beaten path location for a restaur...
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