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Casbah Restaurant
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 5:30 pm - 12 am
- Parking:
- Street, Private Lot
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$$$
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Late Night, Lunch, Dinner
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
9 reviews for Casbah Restaurant
9 reviews in English
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Review from Tiffany N.
Calgary, AB
11/27/2011 ROTD 2/18/2012
27/30
The shareef may not like it, but I do. Who wouldn't like sitting on fancy silk couches surrounded by golden tapestries, while a waiter comes and washes your hands with rosewater? He'll tell you stories of Morocco, you'll sip on mint tea with a cinnamon stick and orange slices and discover eating with your hand is a breeze. That's one hand (and make sure it's your right), not plural; it's a Tajine, not a trough ;). Also, don't use your entire hand. Your pointer, middle finger and thumb are all you need.
You almost want to use both hands or just bury your face in the Tajine, though. That's how good it was. And the owner was so friendly and accommodating to my veg needs, I didn't even mind when I was brought a mint tea when I ordered... I don't even remember what I ordered originally! Who cares? The mint tea was so tasty.
This would be a lovely place for birthdays (which was why I was there the first time), for a romantic date where you can lovingly hand feed each other... away from all your friends who would otherwise start muttering that you guys are being gross and need to get a room, or even a fancy Ladies night :) *hint hint, cough, WENDY, cough cough*
Try the couscous with the Jilbana Tajine. It's the business.Listed in: F, F, D, HK, 30 Days Hath Movember, Calgary 1Ups
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Review from Pouri B.
2/12/2012 1 Check-in Here
Boy oh boy! Whatever you do, DON'T ORDER THE LAMB!!! Unless you want to puke your guts out for 24 hours non-stop! The so called lamb kebab is hard as rock and their lamb medallions are just simply disgusting.
They charge you $18 for a plate of couscous! Seriously?!
The place is fancy and exotic so if you're into that kinda stuff and you don't mind burning some cash, give it a try! -
Review from Helene R.
Calgary, AB
11/27/2010
Ok, so after all the ooooh's and aaaaahhhh's about this place, I finally decided to give it a go on Thursday, I had to see what all the fuss was about.
First of all, you can not complain about the decor. It is stunning and if you haven't been to Morocco, this place will give you a little taste of what it is like. Opulent fabrics, crafts, vases and art work cover almost every inch of this place creating a cozy and romantic ambiance. From the vibe, it is fantastic for a group as well as one on one with a honey. Drapery delicately hangs from the ceiling and elegantly cascades around your cushioned booths which are very comfortable and relaxed. A nice array of Arabic music plays in the background to complete the setting. A perfect environment to casually enjoy our Caesars which by the way, they add their own special harissa seasoning to.
Before the food arrives, they bring you a lovely brass kettle and basin to wash your hands with, it is not a full blown soap and lather thing, just a kettle that is gently poured over your hands and a little basin to catch the water. I wish the water was a bit warmer but it was still a nice little thing that you don't usually see at your run of the mill restaurant.
To start, we ordered an appetizer platter with a trio of phyllo pastries which are stuffed with your choice of three fillings. We chose the spinach/cheese, shrimp, and eggplant. The eggplant was divine, but my hubby hated the spinach one because the cheese was quite strong if you are not a fan of goat cheese. It is a huge a platter (6 large pieces) and I wish I knew that before we ordered it because by the time the main came I was stuffed!
Our mains were also quite delicious with exception to the optional bread that we ordered for the chicken and veg tagine. I found the bread too dense and fell apart very quickly and for $4 it is essentially a big heavy bun cut into quarters, next time we will order the rice. I ordered a veg and chicken couscous tagine and thought it needed a little more sauce for the couscous as it was just a tad too dry for my liking but the flavours were hands down delicious and very thoughtfully prepared.
I would definitely come back! The menu has many options and all of them sound more delicious than the next, just make sure you leave your house hungry, the servings are generous and will please a rumbly tummy!
Our tab came out to about $85, and we didn't have coffee or dessert, but I would think that with those two extras you will be looking at a c note for a romantic dinner for two.
Two enthusiastic thumbs up! -
Review from Annie W.
Calgary, AB
2/7/2012
The only thing this restaurant has going for them is the decor, there is a very exotic feel to it. The price of the food is ridiculous for what you get, the owner needs to learn how to take criticisms he got really defensive when my friend asked about her salad (she got 2 pieces of lettuce because they ran out) when it was suppose to be a bed of lettuce. The taste of the food was just meh
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Review from Zen A.
1/5/2011
Lovely atmosphere, service and the food..... WAY yummmy!!!!! Mint tea is like manna..... Love this place.... will come again
We did the Tour of morrocco and it was LOVELY! -
Review from Lee M.
Halifax, NS
8/14/2009
Amazing food. This was our first time here, and without a doubt we will be back.
The Tajine and couscous dishes were unreal. Don't forget the mint tea and coffee with the cream on top.
The last time I tried Morroccan was 2 years ago in London, and the Casbah kept my belief alive that Morroccan is the best food on the planet! -
Review from Trace F.
Calgary, AB
10/27/2009
Yes, the decor was pretty. I think I stated "It's the perfect temperature in here" once sitting down. Nice low lighting (everyone looks better in low lighting) and some beautiful music. Menu was nicely planned and was very encouraging. I think I did the Casbah tour?
Upon closer inspection, if you are going to have that many trinkets adorning your walls, please dust them. Eventually my "perfect temperature" almost put me to sleep...it took almost an hour for our appetizers to come out, no refill on the water, no offer of another beverage at all. It appeared that there was only one waiter for the entire restaurant, so I give him credit.
I had high hopes, but once again, blah. -
Review from David H.
Calgary, AB
10/16/2010
A-List. Highly Recommended. Superb Food. Excellent Morrocan mint tea. Interesting wine list. The restaurant is below street level, very funky and seating is couch relaxed. The decor alone is worth the visit. They will even bring a impressive wash basin to your table and have you wash your hands before the meal. This place is a winner. One of the best kept secrets in Calgary. Unusual, very cool and exceptional food. Expen$$ive.
Listed in: AWESOME FOOD
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Review from Mischa I.
2/13/2009
Hands down our favorite place in all of Calgary. Be prepared for a journey to Marrakesh, however leave your travel guide at home because the owner and his wife will take care of all. When we sat down for dinner we told them to take of all our selections, suffice to say they know a thing or two about hosting a party, entertaining, as well as educating their guests! Part living room, part museum, part dining room - The Casbah offers so much more than a truly authentic dining experience. It is a journey!
