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The atmosphere is absolutely great! Colourful rugs/tapestries are everywhere, decorates the walls and individual seating areas throughout the restaurant, the dark restaurant tones down the vibrant colours to make it easily a cozy, night time feel. The background music is authentic and not so loud that people have to speak loudly at one another.
Our hostess was very pleasant. She had sat us in a room with a menu, very willing to answer any questions we had about the menu while our table was setting up.
Appetizer - The B'stilla Royale had a concoction of various spices mixed with egg, meat, and nuts. Ours came out hot with a sprinkling of cinnamon and confectioner's sugar on top. Very flaky, very savoury, and slightly sweet. Ours was split for three people, perfect for a small appetizer.
Main entree - We had ordered the Saffron Lamb Tagine, Mergez Tagine, and the Chicken Vegetable Tagine, all to share among the three of us. The spices were not overwhelming, but definitely notable. Most Moroccan restaurants I have been to has not been the best experience for me because of the preserved lemons, I usually find the lemons having a bit of a pine-sol-like or ammonia tinge that leaves a bad taste in my mouth. This was one of the very few times I have dined that I have really enjoyed the preserved lemon in our tagines, it did not have a cleanser-like taste, but a nice addition to the flavour. Olives give it a nice saltiness, as well. The meats were cooked for a long time, it was flavoured with the spices beautifully, and very tender to eat. We had used the leftover bread to soak up all of the sauce from our tagines.
Dessert - We opted out of dessert, but ended the meal with a mint tea to cleanse our palates. It was a little sweeter than I personally preferred, but it was not as sweet as several other places I have had. Great way to end the meal.
There is two things I want to include in this review. This is one of the few Moroccan restaurants that still do the traditional hand washing at the table with the large urn with warm water (scented with orange blossom) rather than a sink near the dining area. The second one is eating with your hands. There are forks available, but the true experience is to eat with your three fingers. It also makes the meal more fun, and it actually became a conversation piece as well. Who knew eating with hands would be so enjoyable?
The price of the meal is a little higher than a typical dinner out with friends, however, it was worth it. The atmosphere, food, and service was exceptional. I will be back the next time I am in Calgary.
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