27 Best Restaurants in Casablanca, Rabat and Casablanca

A place to see and be seen, this stylish restaurant-bar-club, perched on a clifftop beneath the El Hank Lighthouse, comes with spectacular ocean views. The modern Mediterranean menu puts the focus on fresh fish, and quality is high, with a lively tapas bar that draws a cocktail- and champagne-loving crowd until the early hours. Book ahead to request a table on the terrace or next to a panoramic window.

With its beautiful stained-glass ceiling, marble floors, sparkling chandeliers, white linen tablecloths, and sumptuous red-velvet chairs, an evening at the Hôtel Le Doge’s fine-dining Moroccan restaurant is like stepping back into the opulence of the Art Deco era. Perfectly prepared dishes include lamb shank with prunes and almonds and a sinful pastilla drenched with honey and served with orange-blossom ice cream. 

With decor featuring a long leather banquette, retro-style chairs, and a wall of family-style photos and old plates, this homey spot run by two sisters, Zineb and Malika, is a wonderful find, though easy to miss: it's up a few steps in a lovely old house. The French menu is limited but exquisite, featuring lots of fish.

Another offering in the buzzing district of Gauthier, Le Rossignol is billed as a French restaurant but has all sorts of interesting dishes thanks to a chef who has worked all over the world. You'll find Lebanese meze and chorizo mac 'n' cheese, excellent salads, fish dishes, and a very upscale burger, not to mention great breakfast options. 

The setting at Lily's is quite magnificent, with carved wood screens, butterflies on the ceiling, bamboo growing through the wooden floors, and spectacular sea views through every window. The food is pretty spectacular, too, featuring Japanese, Thai, Korean, and Vietnamese dishes.

A branch of the popular French café, bakery, and restaurant group, this Paul location is in the beautiful Modernist Villa Zevaco, with a fabulous garden. The milk shakes and desserts are decadent, and the rustic breads are beloved throughout the city; for something more substantial, the pastas, burgers, steaks, and fish are all good, too. 

Casablanca's most cherished Moroccan restaurant has been serving up delicious fare since 1958. Its dining rooms have a quintessential Moroccan style and there's a lovely patio where you can dine under a centuries-old tree. The excellent cooking has a refined touch; the salads are delectable, and the tagines bubble away with the most sensational aromas. It serves great cocktails, too. 

Imported 100% Arabica specialty coffee beans and top-notch baristas make this Australian and Moroccan-owned spot a good place to settle in for a coffee and cake, alongside the all-day breakfast or any of the inventive salads, sandwiches, and pastas. The service is efficient and the vibe is laid-back.

For a supreme culinary experience, head to Brasserie la Bavaroise where the menu is awash with delectable French favorites, sumptuous steaks, sophisticated fish dishes, and beguiling desserts. The restaurant has a contemporary look that's elegant without being stuffy, and an atmosphere to match.

This upscale Spanish tapas restaurant is a favorite among residents and always abuzz with diners and drinkers---which makes it a great place to meet true Casablancans. Products are local and fish is supplied daily, with typical options including calamari and patatas bravas; for those missing pork, there’s even real chorizo and jamón, all accompanied by a selection of wines and beers. 

If you need a break from tagines, Golden China is just the place. The red-and-gold decor, dark wood furniture, and softly played Asian music sets the tone, while the authentic menu offers a wide variety of poultry, seafood, meat, vegetarian, and noodle dishes. Alcohol is available. 

If you're yearning for Japanese food, the stylish Iloli is widely regarded as one of the best places to go. Choose to sit on the airy terrace, inside at tables or at the counter to watch the sushi chefs in action, or upstairs on the mezzanine with sofas and armchairs. The menu has plenty of sushi and sashimi, as well as hot dishes and creative cocktails. 

Every night is fiesta night at La Bodega, opposite the Central Market: come for tapas and a drink or stay for a full meal from the typically Spanish menu—think jambon serrano (thinly sliced, dry-cured ham) and paella. The restaurant has a fun atmosphere, with themed live music each evening and popular dance floor: Tuesday, for instance, is salsa time, and a pro will give tips if you feel like improving your moves. 

A top choice in the well-heeled Gauthier district, little Cantine de Gauthier oozes as much French chic as a Parisian bistro. It's a casual spot that serves delicious French meat and fish dishes, though the well-priced sharing plates of charcuterie and cheese attract the after-work crowd for an aperitif.

On the 23rd floor of the Royal Mansour, dining in this exquisite, intimate restaurant is a singular experience, especially around sunset, when the mirrors, gold, and onyx, catch the light and there are stellar views over the city to the Hassan II Mosque from the floor-to-ceiling windows. The restaurant expertly delivers Moroccan specialties such as the sweet-and-savory royal pigeon and almond pastilla, or veal tagine. There’s also a fine wine list and creative cocktails, and local musicians strumming their ouds.

A Casablanca institution, this pretty, blue-and-yellow-theme open-air restaurant is set into the city ramparts overlooking the marina. It may serve the best Moroccan breakfast in town, and a pastry and mint tea make for a perfect break from sightseeing. They also serve splendid Moroccan salads and tagines for lunch and dinner. 

This place prides itself on fine wines, treating customers to a fantastic range of options from France and beyond. There's a proper bistro ambience in the dining area, which offers reasonable prix-fixe menus for both lunch and dinner, while the mezzanine bar serves French-style tapas, including a very respectable cheese board.

There's a bit of everything at this multilevel space, starting with a buzzy bar area on the ground floor that serves wine and tapas and is popular with the after-work crowd. Head upstairs for dinner at the restaurant, which has a French-inspired menu that's known for its market-fresh produce and excellent steaks. Later in the evening the music gets louder, with a DJ or live performers, and the atmosphere really gets going. There's a sports screen, too, for major events.

Casablanca’s adored Thai restaurant is frequented by a rather affluent clientele. Set in a renovated villa, it’s booked up most nights thanks to its authentic Asian menu. There’s also a fabulous bar and a gorgeous garden, although sadly there are no tables outside. Occasionally, musicians are brought in for some live music, and it's worth checking Mai Thai's Facebook page for happy hour info.

Tucked down a skinny street in the Quartier Habous, this famous family-owned bakery has been cooking up traditional treats since the 1930s. Satisfy your sweet tooth with cornes de gazelle (crescent-shape cookies stuffed with almond paste and laced with orange-flower water), chebekia (made with sesame and honey), or almond macaroons; there are savory mini pastillas, too. 

Within the walls of a restored medina riad, Rick's Café evokes, of course, the romantic Casablanca of the classic 1942 Humphrey Bogart film—which was actually shot in Hollywood. The pianist, Issam, plays jazz nightly and also organizes jazz jams next to the bar. Service is efficient and the restaurant menu blends American, French, and local dishes. You can dine while sitting atop a high stool at the bar or settle in at one of the intimate tables. The cocktails are perfectly crafted and there's a comprehensive wine list.

One of the city's most established fish-and-seafood restaurants, the Dauphin is a convivial alternative to more expensive eateries offering a similar menu. The prices—coupled with its placement in the town center, near the port and on the edge of the old medina—make it a bustling spot, with some tables spilling out onto the pavement.

Conveniently positioned near one of the main shopping districts, Casablanca's original salad bar offers a breath of fresh air for travelers seeking a healthy lunch option. You can put your own together from fresh vegetables, proteins, and homemade dressings—vegetarians will have a field day. Other options include tasty quiches, soups, and tarts.

This is a great place to stop off if you're taking a walk along the seaside promenade, La Corniche. In a prime position overlooking the sea, this branch of the ever-popular Venezia Ice serves coffee, crepes, and, of course, their excellent ice cream, as well as more substantial meals.