Marrakech Cuisine - West Town - Chicago, IL 60622 | Metromix Chicago

Marrakech Cuisine



Neighborhood: West Town
1413 N. Ashland Ave.

Chicago, IL 60622
773-227-6451
Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
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.

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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