Original Tagines

4 (124)

£25 and under

Moroccan

7A Dorset Street, London, W1U 6QN

OverviewReviewsDetails

About this restaurant

Healthy
Outstanding value
Vegetarian-friendly

Centrally located in London’s West End, Original Tagines is a Moroccan restaurant with an intimate atmosphere and wholly authentic food. Praised by critics from The Independent, Time Out and The Guardian Guide, Original Tagines has a reputation which makes pre-booking a must. It’s a small, simply put together restaurant with a hint of the East in the tile and wrought iron décor and a tendency towards the romantic thanks to flickering candle lighting and understated, helpful service. Wallet-friendly, the menu is entirely traditional but with a touch of contemporary influence in the presentation of dishes which focus on the light spicing and delicate balance of sweet and savoury common to North African cookery. An almost entirely Moroccan wine list maintains Original Tagines’ authenticity, raising it above more expensive themed restaurants in the area.

Not available on OpenTable

Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable booking network. To check availability, please contact them directly.

Is this your restaurant?

Claim this listing

There’s more to explore

Discover countless more restaurants like this one with our app.

Scan the QR code to discover countless more restaurants like this one with our app.

Open app

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Moroccan
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
Website
http://www.original-tagines.com/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
7A Dorset Street, London, W1U 6QN
Neighborhood
Marylebone
Parking details
None
Additional
Banquet, Entertainment

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Original Tagines.

4.0

(124)

4.1Food
4.1Service
3.7Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

124 Reviews

m
mcschne
London32 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 16, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, the food was delicious, and the service is great. I can't believe how long it had been since I last visited - I definitely won't go so long without eating there again!
Is this helpful?
l
loulou203
London2 reviews
1.0
Dined on November 26, 2016
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Not good. The couscous meat was full of fat, there wasnt enough vegetables. The worst I ever had. The mint tea was not tasty. And we were the only people in the restaurant on a saturday at 8pm they didnt even put some music. They brought 2 pieces of turkish delight with the bill and they were shocking. One tasted like mint (toothpaste) and the other one like a very cheap orange juice...
Is this helpful?
b
barbalbero
London8 reviews
2.0
Dined on November 12, 2016
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
This used to be a very special place for Moroccan dining years ago. The place has not been invested in, the traditional leather lamps on the walls have dried out and are broken, all the old decoration gone and the plates are in cheap white ceramic instead of the terracotta colourful luxury we were used to. The food is very basic, the tagines pretty watery and portions very small - both for starters and for the mains. Selection of wines by the glass, non-existing. The vanilla ice cream my kids ordered was terrible, definitely coming from a cheap supermarket chain. All in all, for the £40/each we paid, a very disappointing experience.
Is this helpful?
JM
JackieM
London6 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 12, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We have been to Original Tanginess a number of times over the years and have always found the food excellent, the service very friendly and efficient, and overall it is good value.
Is this helpful?
MK
MeganK
London1 review
1.0
Dined on August 27, 2016
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Wine list limited & low quality. Food was very basic with no flavours which is surprising for type of cuisine. Only one other couple dining while every table was occupied at restaurant next door, after our dining experience we understood while everyone was next door. We won't be back.
Is this helpful?
J
Jimjam
London73 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 4, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Our evening sitting outside Original Tagine was better than anticipated. They only have two tables outside which on a warm evening in Central London on a quiet street is a shame - but we managed to get one of them. The choice of tanginess and Couscous is very good and the meat i my lamb couscous was nice and soft with interesting vegetables. The only negative is that they do charge a reasonable amount for the bread that went with our starter of humous where most either include it or charge a nominal amount. But even so it was a good meal and we will go back again, although I remember that in the winter it is a rather cool restaurant.
Is this helpful?
S
Savannah Gold
London30 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 12, 2016
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
I love Moroccan food and have never had a bad experience with it...until now. The Hummus, aubergine starter and flat bread were ok but the main meals were completely bland and dry (and the lamb chewy). Granted we should have tried the Tangines which we didn't but we definitely won't be returning to do so. The restaurant was empty which says it all really. I don't ask for much :-(
Is this helpful?
T
2Tissier
London3 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 4, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The service and food were very good, shame the ambiance was missing. The couscous royale and chicken tagine were tasty, as were the houmous and spicy olive appetisers. We had a midweek booking and were alone in the restaurant. Located just off Baker Street, the restaurant may get less foot traffic than the high street chains around the corner. I hope the restaurant gets more visitors !
Is this helpful?
y
yummy Gold
London398 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 17, 2015
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Super friendly small restaurant serving couscous and tagines. Great value and tender meat and vegetables
Is this helpful?
B
Bambi
London6 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 17, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very good food, great location and atmosphere. great service.
Is this helpful?

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Moroccan
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
Website
http://www.original-tagines.com/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
7A Dorset Street, London, W1U 6QN
Neighborhood
Marylebone
Parking details
None
Additional
Banquet, Entertainment

Not available on OpenTable

Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable booking network. To check availability, please contact them directly.

Is this your restaurant?

Claim this listing