Marrakech Cuisine
4.0
from - Neighborhood: West Town
- 1413 N. Ashland Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60622
- 773-227-6451
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
The menu includes traditional appetizers like zaalook, grilled eggplant mashed with tomatoes, cilantro, garlic and spices, and soups like harira, a blend of vegetable consommé with tomatoes, onions, chickpeas, vermicelli and fresh herbs and spices. Entrees feature classic tagines (aromatic stews) with lamb, chicken, beef and salmon options, and several grilled kebab choices. House specialties include the lamb shank sautéed with onions, tomatoes and fresh herbs, and the lamb and vegetable couscous.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Blackhawk St. and Ashland Ave.
- Parking:
- Free Lot and Street Parking Difficult. Free Lot: In the works.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 9 Ashland, 70 Division. Blue Line Train: Division stop.
- Wheelchair Access:
- No. There is a staircase at the entrance of the retail area.
The Basics
- Hours:
- Restaurant and retail shop: 5-11 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- Moroccan
- Meals Served:
- Dinner
- Price Range:
- $$ ($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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"Amazing food "
By tamuna from wicker park, June 13, 2009
Amazing food- if you want to test real authentic Moroccan food for very affordable price-this is the place to go. Environment is not the fancy or r...
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"Feels like Morocco"
By shelly from Bucktown, February 27, 2009
This hidden jewel feels a lot like the non-tourist restaurants in Morocco. The food is excellent and they have this amazing dish called Pastise ( I...
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"Quite the surprise"
By Meversusu from Portage Park, November 24, 2008
Upon first glance you wouldn't think this place would offer anything even mildly amazing, but, just like a lot of places in Chicago, it is a diamon...
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