Tagine Fine Moroccan Cuisine - New York

Disappointing visit. We had a nice welcome but it was the best part of the experience. The food was just OK, the lamb tajine had hardly any savor and the lemons were inexistent. We were the only customers and the service was inexistent, the server too interested by his phone to catch our requests.

Food was exceptional! Waiter made several great recommendations. Service was very friendly but very slow. Definitely one of the better Moroccan restaurants we've been to.

The place is very run down. The bathrooms are gross. The food was very good, but to a place to bring anyone you’d like to impress.

3rd Visit and very disappointing. Rowdy bar crowd throwing vulgar language, loud hip hop and Mexican rap music (thought this was supposed to be Moroccan? constantly being changed, turned up, turned down etc. Food over spiced as compared to the past lovely dishes. Glacial service, but very pleasant when there. Unlikely to return.

I recommend this restaurant to anyone seeking AUTHENTIC moroccan cuisine. From the delicious tagines served in traditional clay dishes, to the multiple mezze options, and even bastilla and tangia, this place has everything you could dream of. And with the warm and friendly service, they are willing to accommodate any special request. This place is seriously an OASIS in midtown. There’s no other place in the neighborhood that can transport you to another state of mind the way this one can. There’s a huge community of regulars that cycle through (on the later side) for dancing and music, which makes this place always lively and buzzing with energy. Clearly a family operation, it’s incredibly special and rare to see such a soulful place in midtown. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu, but my favorites are the Traditional Lamb Tagine (served with blanched almonds and stewed prunes) and/or Chicken Meisel, a special lemon and garlic sauce tagine, named after one of their favorite regulars. Service can be Moroccan-style as well, slightly slow but they will bend over backwards to accommodate your needs. I recommend planning to spend at least two hours at this place, it’s not really the kind of spot where you can pop in for a quick bite. The ambiance sucks you into some kind of time warp, I swear. I always end up staying for hours and meeting new people every time. That kind of energy is what makes this place unique. The hookah lounge in the back of the restaurant is quite popular, and another cool draw to the place beyond just the food and atmosphere. Tagine is an excellent spot for birthday dinners, they will help accommodate your groups needs down to every dietary need. I did my birthday there and they made me feel super special, with Sangria pitchers on the house and amazing honey-based desserts. This place is seriously one of the best restaurants in the city, and by far the best Moroccan restaurant in New York City. Highly recommend trying out the entire menu.