Marrakech
Chicago, IL 60622
Phone: (773) 227-6451
- Cross Street:
- Blackhawk Street
- Directions:
- El: Blue Line to Division; bus: 9 to Blackhawk
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 4pm-11pm, Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-8pm
Editorial Review for Marrakech – by Fred Schlatter
In Short
Don't be thrown off by the mini-bazaar of Moroccan merchandise up front; carry on through the curtains to the richly hued dining room, boasting about fifteen wooden tables, soft Moroccan music and intense, savory aromas. Hearty food priced to move makes up the modest menu: Start with an appetizer like hummus or zaalouk (grilled eggplant), or a bowl of harrira, Morocco's national soup. Stew-like tagines and grilled meats like merguez sausage dominate the lamb-heavy entrees.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasAll the Moroccan bric-a-brac is for sale in the front-end store. Where else can you get those goat-skin ottoman covers you've been hunting for?
What to DrinkSeveral teas and strong, viscous coffee are excellent finishes to your meal. Bring your own bottle of wine, or several beers to help wash down the well-spiced food.
Know Before You GoAlthough the menu favors meat, vegetarians can make a very satisfying meal from several appetizers, or Tajin substitutions.
User Reviews for Marrakech
09/12/2005 Posted by jate
The place feels a little like a converted church basement, but the food is so good and the staff so friendly that it doesn't matter at all. This is an excellent place for an intimate dinner--especially since it's open so late. The mint tea is superb, as is the lamb couscous and chicken tajin. Such an awesome respite from the fast food mediterranean dives or over-priced chic spots that are popping up everywhere.
Pros: great service, good food
Cons: odd ambience
07/25/2005 Posted by mariaeleana
A refreshingly simple restaurant with excellent food and attentive staff without the attitude found in so many trendy places. The owner served us and he was friendly and very attentive. The falafel and lamb tagine were the best I have had- the lamb was moist and really tasty and we finished off the night smoking a hookah. I really enjoyed myself and highly recommend it for people looking for great food and a good night without wanting to be a part of the whole dining "scene".
Pros: great food, attentive staff, inexpensive
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