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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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Last update on 29 Aug 2019 by 6_squirrels
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26 Reviews
First Review by JonJon
polanito
Points +3801
Delicious heart warming meal - Edit
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.
Read moreWe 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
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AlexGallows
Points +3822
Extremely friendly and affordable - Edit
Cash only!!
Read moreOne 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.
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Burabetsu
Points +161
Good food and you feel like you're at your pal's place - Edit
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).
Read morePros: Price, Quality, Quantity
Cons: Vegan desert choice
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Peanut!
Points +203
Tasty homemade food - Edit
The main dish was simple, flavourful and varied in components. I had the green bean (haricot vertes)/aubergine dish.
Read moreWhen 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
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VincentJACQUOT
Points +16
Excellent je recommande - Edit
C'était très bon copieux et l'accueil très chaleureux
Read morePros: Beaucoup d'options vegan pour le plat, Bon rapport qualité quantité prix , Accueil chaleureux
Cons: Peu d'options vegan en dessert
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Badsausageroll
Points +63
Delicious Moroccan - Edit
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!
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GabrielK
Points +29
Superbe accueil et très bonne cuisine - Edit
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 !
Read moreLes 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
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carpaltunnel
Points +119
I'm in love! - Edit
Really enjoyed my experience here: friendly owner, good food, was even offered seconds! I love how many vegan dessert options there was.
Read morePros: Friendly owner, Generous portions
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ChiaraDelPivo
Points +79
Good experience overall - Edit
The owner was super nice and really made us feel at home but the place wasn't too clean
Read moreUpdated 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
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thetofutravellers
Points +4427
Feels like visiting a family home! - Edit
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.
Read moreThe 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
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CoralieR
Points +21
Incontournable - Edit
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 😊💚
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Tamy
Points +3213
I really wanted to like it.... - Edit
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.
Read moreI 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
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Marianne.G
Points +569
So good - Edit
I had the couscous which was really amazing. Very friendly staff and cheap food ! The pastries are delicious too.
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6_squirrels
Points +78
Tasty food, friendly reception - Edit
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!
Read morePros: Very kind & friendly reception, Well-flavoured food (not hot spices)
Cons: Only accepts cash, Better to request vegan food in advance
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Tempie!
Points +48
Excellent - Edit
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!
Read morePros: Flavorful, Value, Healthy
Cons: None
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KlaudiaUrbańska
Points +15
I'm in love! - Edit
Very good dishes and wonderful people!
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zungi
Points +272
Moroccan Home-Coming - Edit
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.
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JeanPicard
Points +42
Un restaurant marocain comme à la maison - Edit
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.
Read morePros: Patron très gentil, Bon rapport qualité/prix
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cecile31000
Points +29
merveilleux - Edit
Très bon moment passé dans ce restaurant. Service irréprochable, excellente cuisine, je recommande vivement cette cuisine goûteuse.
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Becka_w
Points +347
Lovely little Moroccan cafe - Edit
We had lunch here and loved it. The owner is friendly and the food is tasty and full of flavour.
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Tess.b
Points +13
Très sympa - Edit
Restaurant très sympa et très abordable.
Read moreLe patron est vraiment adorable.
Les gâteaux sont bons .
Pros: cuisine familiale
Cons: il y a juste le choix entre tajine ou couscous
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RéjaneD
Points +42
Simple and delicious - Edit
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.
Read moreThen 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
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Florentia
Points +39
Chaleureux et excellent - Edit
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!
Read morePros: Originalié des plats, Diversité des desserts, Authenticité de la cuisine
Cons: Certaines pâtisseries contiennent du beurre ou du
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ColinGunther
Points +68
small but worth the search - Edit
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
Read morePros: small and cosy, tasty food, no alcohol.
Cons: hard to find
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veganeconomist
Points +106
Quality food, warm and friendly owner - Edit
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.
Read morePros: Possible to get a lunch menu even past the standar, Affordable, Good location
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JonJon
Points +20298
Moroccan quality food! - Edit
This restaurant is fully vegetarian and uses butter to cook rice and semolina but if you call the owner one or two days before, he will be very pleased to cook you something vegan, even desserts (ask which of them are free from egg, milk and honey). Food is of great quality, really tasty with plenty of flavour. We had a tagine of sweet potato and eggplant, a couscous and various salads (tomato and a carrot cream). The owner asked us if we wanted more of the main dish and served us a second for free! He is very friendly and helpful and can make you what you want if you call him before (vegan desserts for example). The place is pleasant, in a Moroccan style. And finally, it is very cheap in comparison to food quality and quantity. We paid 13 euros for a 3-course-meal with supplement and a delicious homemade watermelon-basilico juice. Highly recommended!
Read morePros: tasty food, inexpensive, very friendly owner, vegan-friendly, pleasant place, central
Cons: not open in evening
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