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A Moroccan restaurant offering vegetarian food only: couscous, tajine and Moroccan pastries. Some dishes are vegan. Food is served from 12-2pm. Tea room after 2pm. Re-opened after remodeling, Mar 2016. Open Mon-Sat 12:00-19:00.


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28 Reviews

First Review by JonJon

Plantorah

Points +30

Vegan
11 Nov 2024

Simple Moroccan

The owner/operator is very welcoming. I had a simple plate of couscous with vegetables. After my meal, the owner offered a dessert selection of about a dozen baked goods and described each one.

Pros: Friendly, accommodating owner , Quiet atmosphere

senorbares

Points +133

Vegan
26 Jul 2024

Really good moroccan food

Ate a good plate of couscous with sweet potato and pear, plus a really good yasmin tea and desser for 20e
Really enjoyable

Pros: Taste

polanito

Points +4595

Vegan
01 Apr 2024

Delicious heart warming meal

The owner always welcomes everyone that comes to the restaurant. He doesn't speak much English but he does speak some Spanish. He's super sweet. When we explained we are vegan he told us he would use olive oil instead of butter for the cous cous. He was even interested in the reasons why we decided to go vegan.
We had the "formule" including soup, main dish and dessert. Everything we had was super good and flavorful, mostly very healthy and vegetable-based. After the main dish he asked if we were still hungry and wanted more food. Unfortunately the vegan options for the dessert were limited, but nevertheless we had a very nice and filling meal.

Updated from previous review on 2024-04-01

Pros: Lovely staff, Healthy food

Cons: Only two types of vegan cookie and no cakes

AlexGallows

Points +4788

Vegan
30 Mar 2024

Extremely friendly and affordable

Cash only!!

One of our cheaper lunches in Tolouse. The owner is absolutely lovely and speaks French, English and Spanish.

We had the complete menu which consisted of a delicious and filling lentil soup, a Moroccan platter (we were even offered seconds!) and some marzipan cookies (only vegan dessert).

The quality of the food was high and portion sizes were excellent.

Very easy to recommend.

Burabetsu

Points +227

Vegan
24 Sep 2023

Good food and you feel like you're at your pal's place

Food was really good and the owner is quite something, even though he's lovely. Price is really fair for the quantity (you can have seconds or thirds :O). Only thing it lacks is a wider desert choice (only 2 vegan option but still good).

Pros: Price, Quality, Quantity

Cons: Vegan desert choice

Peanut!

Points +299

Vegan
05 Sep 2023

Tasty homemade food

The main dish was simple, flavourful and varied in components. I had the green bean (haricot vertes)/aubergine dish.
When I was done the owner came round and asked if I wanted seconds ha! Didn’t take him up then, but I got the impression it was free of charge!!

I believe all the main dishes are vegan. Only two of the desserts were vegan and they’re not the cakes or pastries sadly (when I went at least). A little dry and dense for my liking.

Pros: Sweet owner

VincentJACQUOT

Points +16

Vegan
06 Jun 2023

Excellent je recommande

C'était très bon copieux et l'accueil très chaleureux

Pros: Beaucoup d'options vegan pour le plat, Bon rapport qualité quantité prix , Accueil chaleureux

Cons: Peu d'options vegan en dessert

Badsausageroll

Points +100

Vegetarian
05 May 2023

Delicious Moroccan

Simple side street place with amazing food, a menu of 4 main dishes and friendly service. They even served us lunch after 2pm which isn't easy!

GabrielK

Points +29

Vegetarian
26 Nov 2022

Superbe accueil et très bonne cuisine

Lorsque l'on va au Safran, on est toujours très bien accueillis ! Les options ne sont pas nombreuses en plats salés mais c'est synonyme de qualité !
Les prix sont super abordables et on a toujours envie de prendre une (ou plusieurs!) douceur en dessert !

Pros: Tout est bon, Super abordable, Accueil très chaleureux

carpaltunnel

Points +139

Vegan
24 May 2022

I'm in love!

Really enjoyed my experience here: friendly owner, good food, was even offered seconds! I love how many vegan dessert options there was.

Pros: Friendly owner, Generous portions

ChiaraDelPivo

Points +305

Vegan
05 May 2022

Good experience overall

The owner was super nice and really made us feel at home but the place wasn't too clean

Updated from previous review on 2022-04-20

Pros: The guy was super nice, Two original vegan desserts

Cons: Not everything is vegan, They only accept cash

thetofutravellers

Points +5369

Vegan
03 Oct 2021

Feels like visiting a family home!

This place was amazing! I visited here on my own, but was welcomed warmly. It felt like visiting someone at home. There were several vegan choices, including baked goods, and everything tasted good, although maybe a bit bland. I loved the fact that I was able to choose fruit and veggies for dessert, not only pastries.

The interior is "oriental", but it feels authentic and not like a Disneyland.

Updated from previous review on 2021-10-03

Pros: Tasty food, Very friendly owner, Comfortable and unique

Cons: Food could be a little spicier

CoralieR

Points +21

Vegan
01 Sep 2020

Incontournable

Le propriétaire est un monsieur absolument adorable, très généreux sur les tarifs et les quantités. Il est attentionné, vous vous sentez comme à la maison. La cuisine est délicieuse. Des options véganes. Demandez lui de cuisiner le couscous ou le tajine à l'huile d'olive si vous ne consommez pas de POA 😊💚

Tamy

Points +3368

Vegan
04 Feb 2020

I really wanted to like it....

After reading the glowing reviews of this place, I stopped by being very excited to try it and hoping for some homey and delicious North African food. As soon as I walked in I was very warmly greeted by the owner. I agree that the old man is extremely sweet and welcoming. Right then everything was off to a good start.
I sat down and for 11€ chose the menu that includes an entree, main and dessert. The entree was some sort of green soup that was not explained but tasted very strongly of cumin. It was not particularly good, but not bad either.
For my entree I ordered the pea tajine, which arrived as a bowl with a small serving of overcooked peas, some mush that I was told was eggplant, some yellow rice, and some cous cous with way too much sugar. Everything was lacking flavor and tasted old—the eggplant I’m actually pretty sure was spoiled. However, I’m not surprised. The kitchen is open and not one thing was prepared then and there—everything was simply heated up in a microwave and served....
I’m sorry, but for microwaved food I can stay at home or find the freezer aisle of my nearest grocery store. Especially when said food tastes old—rancid even.
I couldn’t finish my food, even though the portions was small, because it was simply so unpleasant. Still, the kind owner asked me if everything was all right and if I would like a second helping of anything. He is trike very kind and clearly cares a lot about his business. He was very sweetly explained which of the desserts were vegan before I left so as to make sure I did not leave without the dessert included in my meal. I don’t know if I caught this place in an off day or something—though there were several other ppl there not seeming bothered by the constant sound of the microwave in the background.
I wish I could say otherwise, but this place is very disappointing. Save your time and your money.

Pros: Friendly owner , Offers seconds

Cons: Food is microwaved, Old food, Bland

Marianne.G

Points +569

Vegan
07 Jan 2020

So good

I had the couscous which was really amazing. Very friendly staff and cheap food ! The pastries are delicious too.

6_squirrels

Points +101

Vegan
29 Aug 2019

Tasty food, friendly reception

I liked the Moroccan decor and the owner and staff were very friendly. We had not phoned ahead to request vegan food and we arrived at 1.30ish when they only serve hot food till 2pm. As a result, the service felt a little rushed and we were not able to try the rice that would normally be part of the tagine dish, but were given extra couscous (I've shown my omni friend's meal in one of my photos). The food was very well flavoured and tasty but was not a huge portion. We were a bit surprised that for 11 Euro we only got the main tagine, and no salad or dessert (as a previous reviewer had all of these for the same price) - however, they did not charge anything for our drinks. I would go here again, but would phone in advance and arrive earlier!

Pros: Very kind & friendly reception, Well-flavoured food (not hot spices)

Cons: Only accepts cash, Better to request vegan food in advance

Tempie!

Points +48

Vegan
23 Jul 2019

Excellent

Excellent combination of flavors, what a treat for our taste buds! For 11€ we had a refreshing tomato salad, the main dish and a dessert. Their peas tajine was superb and their Moroccan pastry selection was amazing. There was a broad selection of teas and coffees, and the ones we had were really good On top of this, the owner was super friendly. We definitely recommend this spot!

Pros: Flavorful, Value, Healthy

Cons: None

KlaudiaUrbańska

Points +15

Vegetarian
23 Jun 2019

I'm in love!

Very good dishes and wonderful people!

zungi

Points +273

Vegan
27 Dec 2018

Moroccan Home-Coming

In the competition for the biggest/cheapest portions of tastiest/healthiest/fanciest food some restaurants don't compete. This one for example: You enter the single room, and although you are unlikely to feel at home (if you not happen to be from North Africa), it feels like a home-coming. The spirit is completely devoid of the materialism of central Toulouse. The Moroccan restaurateur welcoming you (apparently the owner) radiates humanity and generosity. And his guests thank him, having stayed longer than wanted, and leave with a smile on their face, sure to return.

JeanPicard

Points +54

Vegan
23 Dec 2018

Un restaurant marocain comme à la maison

Un restaurant très agréable, peu de choix sur la carte mais de très bons tajines qui suffisent amplement. Le menu entrée plat dessert est à 11€, ne pas hésiter à faire savoir que vous êtes végétalien, seule la corne de gazelle est vegan pour l'instant pour le désert.

Pros: Patron très gentil, Bon rapport qualité/prix

cecile31000

Points +29

Vegetarian
15 Nov 2018

merveilleux

Très bon moment passé dans ce restaurant. Service irréprochable, excellente cuisine, je recommande vivement cette cuisine goûteuse.

Becka_w

Points +421

Vegan
31 Jul 2018

Lovely little Moroccan cafe

We had lunch here and loved it. The owner is friendly and the food is tasty and full of flavour.

Tess.b

Points +13

Mostly Veg
30 Jun 2018

Très sympa

Restaurant très sympa et très abordable.
Le patron est vraiment adorable.
Les gâteaux sont bons .

Pros: cuisine familiale

Cons: il y a juste le choix entre tajine ou couscous

RéjaneD

Points +42

Vegan
05 Feb 2018

Simple and delicious

To start with, the owner of the restaurant is absolutely adorable, and the restaurant's dining room is very nicely furnished and decorated : it made me feel comfortable right away.
Then the food : everything is vegetarian/vegan (I think most dishes are vegan but I asked about mine just in case) and really good. I had a creamy split pea velouté with Moroccan spices which was so comforting, and a killer tajine with green beans and candied lemon with a side of couscous perfumed with cinnamon.
The menu including starter, main course and dessert (I has to give it to my boyfriend since there is honey in pretty much every pastry.. 'sigh') will cost you 10e, so the price-quality ratio is extremely decent.

Waiting for a vegan Moroccan pastry !

Pros: really good food, extremely friendly staff, low prices

Florentia

Points +39

Vegan
27 Aug 2017

Chaleureux et excellent

Toujours très bien accueillis par un adorable monsieur, il est possible de déguster dans ce cadre chaleureux de délicieuses tajines (patate douce-poire miam) pour un prix tout à fait raisonnable. C'est toujours un plaisir d'y retourner!

Pros: Originalié des plats, Diversité des desserts, Authenticité de la cuisine

Cons: Certaines pâtisseries contiennent du beurre ou du

ColinGunther

Points +68

Vegetarian
03 Jun 2017

small but worth the search

came across this cafe by chance. cheap and comfortable. 3 courses 10 euro. salad was excellent , the main course based on tangines (Moroccan) was very tasty and Moroccan in flavour, with the desert tray giving a greta selection of cakes and tarts. we were asked if we wanted more ( no extra charge). Even asked if we wanted a top up of drinks which were teas. Just two people waiting /cooking/serving. English is ok to speak. my tagine sweet potato and eggplant, a couscous was excellen

Pros: small and cosy, tasty food, no alcohol.

Cons: hard to find

veganeconomist

Points +106

Vegan
05 Apr 2017

Quality food, warm and friendly owner

Cosy little Moroccan restaurant and tea salon located in the historical centre of Toulouse. The food was delicious and at a very affordable price (the lunch menu which included a soup, a main course and a dessert was only 10 euros or so!). The owner was a lovely man who was very warm and hospitable. Would definitely recommend this place.

Pros: Possible to get a lunch menu even past the standar, Affordable, Good location




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