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The 12 Best Couscous in Paris

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Feeling like escaping the grayness of Paris? If you can't afford a plane ticket to sunnier lands, go for a tasty couscous instead! Le Bonbon has put together a list of the best couscous spots in Paris. A selection that's 100% delicious guaranteed!

Darkoum Moroccan Canteen

Head over to 17 of the famous Daguerre Street to discover Darkoum, a unique spot that smells of spices and travel. So, what makes it different? Simply put, here you are in the kingdom of excellence. For 30 years, Darkoum has been serving up traditional dishes. Of course, you can find delicious couscous served in every style: vegetarian, keftas, saffron chicken, and lamb mechoui. You'll also discover incredible varieties of tajines, and classic dishes like mrouzia or rfissa. 

Address: 17 Rue Daguerre, 75014 Paris, France
Address: 105 Rue de Belleville, 75019 Paris, France

The Flavors of Marrakech 

Just a stone's throw from Canal St-Martin and Gare de l'Est, the restaurant The Flavors of Marrakech invites you on a one-way trip to Morocco. With nine different types of couscous on the menu, this place promises to delight both your eyes and your taste buds!

Address: 13 Rue Eugène Varlin, 75010 Paris, France

With a Thousand Flavors 

Here, the deal is simple : you come for generous Moroccan cuisine that’s oh-so-delicious and homemade. On the menu, you'll find mouthwatering tagines, of course, but also couscous : royal, merguez, chicken, lamb, meatballs, and even vegetarian... There's something for every taste and craving, and it's happening in the 19th district! 

Address: 58 Rue de l'Ourcq, 75019 Paris, France


Dar Mima

If you’re a fan of Jamel Debbouze, you’ll find him in the kitchen or almost at the heights of the Arab World Institute. The comedian opened Dar Mima at the beginning of 2023, a restaurant dedicated to his mother Fatima and her delightful Moroccan cooking. On the menu, an Eastern-inspired selection created by Jamel Debbouze and Laurent Gourcuff of Paris Society (known for Bambini, Bonnie, Perruche, and more). In a Mediterranean-themed decor, you can enjoy the mother’s secret recipes, from bread to Zaalouk salad, as well as pastries and the one-of-a-kind couscous. And several nights a week, it transforms into a lively spot featuring live music, guitars, and percussion. Enjoy your meal!

Address: 1 Rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard, 75005 Paris, France


La Casbah

Located on Rue de la Forge-Royale, this chic mess with a Moroccan souk vibe has set up shop. With its hammam-like ambiance from days gone by, this hot spot of the Parisian nights in the '90s has been refurbished to rise from its ashes and become THE party place in the capital. Here, you can elbow your way in to share small plates or cozy up in one of the intimate mezzanine lounges, tucked away behind the moucharabieh, to share a few dishes. But Wednesdays mean couscous party! A unique menu featuring kemias, royal couscous, and mint tea, all accompanied by a piano jukebox. After that, head down a couple of steps to shake your groove thing with a guaranteed dance move on the dancefloor decked out with at least a thousand disco balls.

Address: 20 Rue de la Forge Royale, 75011 Paris, France


The Paris Mosque

This must-visit spot of the Orient in Paris needs no introduction. With its hammam, tea room, and restaurant, the Paris Mosque is a true eastern enclave just a stone's throw from the Jardin des Plantes. It's perfect on sunny days to enjoy a delicious mint tea, and the restaurant is also a haven of tranquility where you can seek refuge when the weather turns gloomy. Tajines, couscous, pastries—you'll find all the classics of Moroccan cuisine, served on large copper platters, which you can savor comfortably nestled in big armchairs beneath the wooden arcades. Easy to find but hard to leave, consider yourselves warned!

Address: 39 Rue Geoffroy-Saint-Hilaire, 75005 Paris, France


Le Zerda Café

Among the first North African restaurants to settle in Paris, Le Zerda Café is an essential spot for oriental couscous. Jaffar Achour and his son Aladdin (yes, that’s his name!) work together to ensure their customers have the best experience possible. One example? They carefully steam their semolina and then sift it to give it a light texture before drenching it in a broth made of 3 different meats to add the perfect flavor. A restaurant for the hungry and the foodies, but watch out for that post-meal snooze!

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Address: 17 Rue René Boulanger, 75010 Paris, France


Le Petit Bleu

If you're wandering around Montmartre, you would be missing out if you don't stop by this little Moroccan eatery on the slopes of the hill! The unbeatable value for money (the couscous dishes are around 10€), the fresh and perfectly cooked ingredients, the meats cooked to perfection... there are plenty of reasons to step through the door of Le Petit Bleu. And if you have a big appetite, definitely try the royal couscous, which is famously impossible to finish!

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Address: 23 Rue Muller, 75018 Paris, France


Marrakech

In a stunning setting, Marrakech offers delicate and refined appetizers, tagines, and couscous. Some examples? The Seffa, a sweet couscous with its melting meat base, the lamb tagine with honeyed figs, sesame seeds, and almonds, or the famous Harira soup with fresh vegetables, cilantro, and celery, served with dates and lemon. The place also offers shareable plates for appetizers, perfect for getting a great taste of Morocco on your plate!

Address: 12 Rue d'Armaillé, 75017 Paris, France


The Blue Man

The owners of this restaurant serve authentic couscous presented in charmingly traditional Berber cast-iron pots. The dishes are varied and diverse, each one more delicious than the last. A must-try: the bride's couscous, topped with raisins, peas, almonds, honey, all washed down with a glass of milk to help it all go down.

Address: 55 Bis Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud, 75011 Paris, France


Le 404

With the sounds of Eastern music, Le 404 invites you to enjoy a Moroccan cuisine filled with multiple and delightful flavors. Among the tagines and pastillas, the couscous stands out with its succulent and pleasing taste. In a charming building from the 16th century, the restaurant transports you to Morocco with its authentic decor.

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Address: 69 Rue des Gravilliers, 75003 Paris, France


L'Atlas

This restaurant offers a variety of couscous to delight every palate. In a decor worthy of the most beautiful Moroccan riads, the house serves up dishes like royal couscous and quail couscous. A diverse selection in a typical atmosphere, what more could you ask for?

Address: 12 Bd Saint-Germain, 75005 Paris, France
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