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Marrakech Cuisine

Neighborhood: West Town
1413 N. Ashland Ave.

Chicago, IL 60622
773-227-6451
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4 (33 ratings) Write a review
Food:
4 1/2
Ambiance:
4
Service:
5
Value:
5
Not only does this Wicker Park spot feature exotic cuisine, it even invokes a bit of a Moroccan bazaar: Before entering the dining room, you pass through a retail shop stocked with hand-painted goatskin rooster lamps, hand-made jewelry and decorative hanging lamps. Other handicrafts and accents are displayed around the restaurant.

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.

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West Town restaurants, Bucktown/Wicker Park restaurants, Chicago restaurants, Moroccan restaurants

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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No-pic-dude
5


"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....

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5


"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....

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"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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