8 Best Restaurants in Fez
Where to Eat in Fez and What to Try?
You can stumble upon some of the best Fez restaurants hidden away in the winding alleys of the medina. Whether you dine in a leafy riad courtyard or an airy rooftop terrace with views of the bustling souks below; the surroundings are a big part of the culinary experience in Morocco’s cultural capital.
When deciding where to eat in Fez, head to the medina to find numerous family-run restaurants, serving authentic and delicious home-style cooking. Look out for traditional Fassi dishes to try, such as pigeon pastilla, harira, and zaalouk. You can also expect to find Moroccan food with international influences, as Fez is a melting pot of different cultures, which is reflected in the city’s cuisine.
1. Ruined Garden
Fassi staples in a secret garden
Categoría: Gastronomía en , Parejas
The Ruined Garden café-restaurant is found in the courtyard of an ancient, ruined house in the Fez medina. This secluded ‘secret garden’ is a peaceful retreat from the busy souks. Breathe in the aromas of the orange trees, jasmine, and roses, as you dine at intimate tables dotted around the leafy courtyard with lanterns hanging overhead.
The restaurant serves breakfast pastries, street food, and mezze at lunch and traditional Moroccan cuisine in the evening, including many Fassi cooking staples. Be sure to try the 7-hour slow cooked Lamb Mechwi or pigeon pastilla and order the signature dishes in advance to ensure they are available.
Ubicación: 15 Derb Idrissy Sidi Ahmed Chaoui, Fes 30110, Morocco
Horarios: Monday–Saturday from 1 pm to 9.30 pm, Sunday from 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm
Teléfono: +212 6491-91410
Ruined Garden
2. Fondouk Bazaar
Hip Moroccan Mediterranean restaurant and rooftop
Categoría: Gastronomía en , Foto
Situated in the heart of the Fez medina, Fondouk Bazaar is a cool and contemporary restaurant with colorful tables, leafy plants, and hanging lanterns. The menu is Moroccan Mediterranean fusion, and highlights include the zucchini salad, orange chicken, shakshuka, and vegetable tagliatelle.
Fondouk Bazaar is popular with locals as well as tourists, drawing in a young, arty crowd with its laid-back, welcoming atmosphere. There’s a rooftop terrace, overlooking Rue Talaa Kebira, which is just as inviting as the main restaurant. The restaurant doesn’t serve alcohol but do try their fresh fruit juices and mint tea.
Ubicación: 16 Talaa el Kebira, Fes 30110, Morocco
Horarios: Daily from noon to 10 pm
Teléfono: +212 5356-38104
Fondouk Bazaar
3. Darori
Moroccan banquet in a pretty riad courtyard
Categoría: Gastronomía en , Exótico, Económico
Situated close to the R’cif Mosque, Darori is one of the best restaurants in Fez for diffa, Moroccan banquet style meals, at an affordable price. The Fassi tagines, pastillas, and breads are freshly made each day with ingredients from the R’cif souk. A vegetarian menu is available, and you can order special dishes in advance.
Darori is found in a lovely riad courtyard, surrounded by plaster walls decorated with carvings and mosaic designs. The staff are warm and welcoming. If you’re struggling to find this hidden gem in the maze of the Fez medina, contact the restaurant and they’ll arrange a guide to take you there.
Ubicación: 2 Derb Sayour Place Rcif, derrière le minaret, Fès 30200, Morocco
Horarios: Daily from 6 pm to 10.30 pm
Teléfono: +212 6184-53738
Darori
4. La Cave
A cool cave of culinary delights
Categoría: Parejas, Familias, Gastronomía en
Hidden away in the heart of the Fez medina, La Cave has received 5-star reviews from customers for its ambience and delicious, authentic Moroccan fare. The extensive menu features flavor-packed tagines and colorful salads, as well as international seafood and pasta dishes. Each plate is well presented and well-priced for the quality.
La Cave offers a cool and peaceful respite from the bustling alleys of the Fez medina with murals and decorative objects and lanterns adorning the cave walls. There is plenty of space to relax and watch the chefs create a diverse range of dishes. Plus, you can expect a warm welcome and attentive service from the friendly staff.
Ubicación: El Kbira, 37 Zkak lma, Fes 30000, Morocco
Horarios: Daily from 10 am to 11 pm
Teléfono: +212 5357-41044
La Cave
5. Bab Sahra Restaurant
Beautifully decorated restaurant near the Blue Gate
Categoría: Gastronomía en , Foto, De lujo
Bab Sahra Restaurant is located close to the famous Bab Boujloud gate (Blue Gate) in the Fez medina. The interior of the restaurant is a work of art with mosaic tiles stretching up to the ornate ceiling and there’s also a charming rooftop terrace if you prefer to dine out under the night sky.
The cuisine at Bab Sahra is honest Moroccan cooking with a wide range of tagines, kebabs, and salads, including several Fassi dishes. For a truly special experience, join one of the restaurant’s cooking courses, including bread and pastry making, or their guided tour of the Fez medina.
Ubicación: Rue Taryana Kebira Talaa Lakbira, Fes 30050, Morocco
Horarios: Daily from 9 am to midnight
Teléfono: +212 6625-49542
Bab Sahra Restaurant
6. Restaurant Dar Hatim
Home-style cooking in a traditional Moroccan home
Categoría: Familias, Gastronomía en , Exótico
A popular choice for foodies visiting Fez, Restaurant Dar Hatim boasts home-cooked Moroccan cuisine at its best. Share mouthwatering mezze platters, succulent meat skewers, and fresh, fruity salads. Make sure you try standout Fassi favorites, such as the chicken pastilla and slow-cooked lamb tagine.
A family-run restaurant, the dining room for Restaurant Dar Hatim has been created in the family’s own home. This interior of this traditional Moroccan house is beautifully decorated with tiny mosaic tiles creating incredible patterns across the walls and ceiling. Relax and enjoy your meal on cozy, cushion-strewn seating.
Ubicación: 19 Derb Zaouia Fandak Lihoudi, Fes 30110, Morocco
Horarios: Daily from noon to 10.30 pm
Teléfono: +212 6665-25323
Restaurant Dar Hatim
7. Fez Café at Les Jardins des Biehn
Colorful garden hideaway
Categoría: Gastronomía en , Exótico
A popular spot for dining al fresco in the city, Fez Café at Les Jardins des Biehn offers a secluded oasis in the medina. The restaurant is found in the garden of Les Jardins des Biehn, a lovingly restored riad with accommodation, a hammam spa, and small boutique.
Dine among the plentiful, lush plants of the garden with colorful, mismatched tablecloths and hanging lanterns, giving the Fez Café a quirky, intimate vibe. Be surprised by the daily-changing menu that combines Moroccan and Mediterranean influences and uses fresh fish and meat sourced from the Fez souks, with herbs grown in the garden.
Ubicación: 17 Akbat Sbaa Douh, Fes 30110, Morocco
Horarios: Friday–Wednesday from noon to 10 pm (closed on Thursdays)
Teléfono: +212 5356-35031
Fez Café at Les Jardins des Biehn
8. La Morille Dar Diafa
Sterling Moroccan food in a stylish space
Categoría: Gastronomía en , Parejas, Familias
For genuine Moroccan cooking in Fez, La Morille Dar Diafa is highly rated for the quality of the tasty, flavorsome dishes on offer. Be sure to try the succulent chicken tagine, vegetable couscous, or zaalouk, a Moroccan warm salad with eggplant and tomatoes.
The restaurant interior is smart and modern with plenty of light thanks to the high ceilings and stylish banquette seating. The courses are served on pretty, blue ceramic serving plates and platters, and the waiting staff are attentive and accommodating. Take in the pleasant and inviting ambiance as you feast on tasty Moroccan delicacies.
Ubicación: 17 Ave Allal Ben Abdellah, Fes 30050, Morocco
Horarios: Daily from noon to midnight
Teléfono: +212 5359-43733
La Morille Dar Diafa
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