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From Time Out Dubai Eating Out 2008

Time Out knows lots of people who love Tagine, but right now it’s got very little to do with the food. Starters impress – in particular the wonderful pastilla (filo pastry filled with pigeon meat, crushed almonds, scrambled eggs and a light dusting of cinnamon and icing sugar), but mains (expect the standard double act of couscous and tagines) can be hit and miss.

The lamb in the couscous tends to be hard, while the couscous itself suffers from an over generous use of butter. Tagine soussi is more palatable – a generous portion of juicy soft lamb and vegetables – but desserts disappoint.

Skip the assortment of Moroccan sweets (reminiscent of shop-bought cakes) and finish with powerfully refreshing mint tea. So if the food isn’t fabulous, what’s the appeal? The answer lies in the impressive setting.

The walk in – past a herd of golden camels and through an imposing wooden door – is highly atmospheric. And the actual restaurant, replete with velvet drapes and low level lighting and seating, is a romantic proposition in itself. We hope the kitchen returns to form again soon.

By Jeremy Lawrence

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Posted by: Shane on 01 Apr ' 10 at 10:41

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

I go back at least once a month; one of Dubai's best!

Posted by: Christine on 01 Mar ' 10 at 09:43

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Amazing restaurant, location, ambiance and services are perfect!
My favourite restaurant in Dubai!!!

Posted by: Z on 13 Dec ' 09 at 14:19

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Very romantic restaurant, I enjoyed every minute and every bite.
I love Moroccan cuisine, and Tagine may not be the best, but it certainly is great. Their Pastillas are too tiny though, a real Moroccan Pastilla should be triple or even bigger than the size they serve. Other than that, it was lovely and very romantic.

Posted by: Angela on 08 Nov ' 09 at 09:03

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? No

We got ripped off at Tagine. The atmosphere and food were nice, but when I ordered a side dish of couscous, they charged me the same price as a main meal for it. 80 Dhs for a plate of couscous for two is ridiculous. We were also served the most expensive water there without being asked or told what the options were. Although the waiters were attentive, I walked away feeling like they had done us over.

Posted by: Franco langini on 18 Jun ' 09 at 16:00

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

One of The Best Arabic restuarant in Dubai

Posted by: fabien sirop on 28 Mar ' 09 at 12:22

its back now!!!!
i went there last weekend, the couscous was doing good so the pastrie
still my favorite restaurant in dubai

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