Marrakesh
(215) 925-5929
517 S Leithgow St
Philadelphia,
PA
19147
39.942
-75.1498
Neighborhoods: Center City East, Center City
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In Short
Sink into huge pillow couches, listen to rattling drums and whining horns and watch the food come, and come and come. The waiters flaunt their machismo by pouring mint tea with the teapot at least a yard above your cup. Anticipate a huge prix fixe menu of b'stella (a phyllo pastry with egg, chicken, nuts and spices), grilled beef or lamb, chicken, fresh fruit and Middle Eastern pastries including baklava--all to be eaten without utensils.
User Reviews
Anonymous
November 17, 2008
BYOB and wait forever for some glasses and a bottle opener. Find the bathroom with a shower. You like manly looking belly dancers? They got 'em. Huge portions of food will keep you there to witness the spectacle that is Marrakesh. Seriously though the food is really tasty and the staff are overworked but attentive. All in all, we had a great time.
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queeenshakirah
September 24, 2008
I went to Marrakesh for my anniversary. Hubbie didn't like it much but I thought it was good. I will go again with some girlfriends to get a second feel for it. I was expecting so much more than what I actually got, as far as the experience went. I read lots of reviews before going so the bar was set pretty high and my experience didn't reach that bar. Pros: Spicy chicken, three salad appetizer, pita bread, that sweet appetizer thingy with the chicken, eggs and almonds, bahklava and friendly service. Cons: Could've done without the cous cous, mint tea was too sweet but I'm sure that's just my palate, restaurant is very small, sitting too close to other patrons, no conversational privacy, no bellydancer (not that there was enough room for one). Let it be known, there is a gargantuan amount of food, but they do offer to-go containers.
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EVB
August 25, 2008
If I lived closer to this restaurant, I would be broke. I could eat breakfast, lunch and dinner at Marrakesh. You knock on the door and get greeted by their very attentive staff. The ambience is dim, romantic, and fabulous. You enter a room with what looks to be antique metal tables embossed with detail surrounded by couches full of tapestries and pillows. You sit comfortable and close to your guests and/or loved ones for a very personal intimate feel. The servers come over and wash your hands with a rose oil, water, and a hot towel. (funny to say youll be sniffing your hands for a moment) The 7 course meal is to die for. I would seriously eat it every day. Ever entree in this place is fabulous finished with baklava and mint tea. GO TO THIS PLACE I BEG YOU! You wont regret it!
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The Extras:
Bring cash and someone who reads Arabic--this place does not accept credit cards and English is used sparingly.
Know Before You Go:
A 15 percent charge for service is added to the bill, marked clearly on the menu in the language of Allah.
What to Drink:
Choose from French, North African and California wines and, of course, the traditional mint tea.
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Restaurant Special Features:
Date Spot, Group Dining, Prix Fixe Menu
