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In recent years the town has seen an expanding number of good restaurants; though a fair percentage of them are foreign-owned, they still retain local charm. Otherwise, street delicacies are best here. Local specialties, found especially in the Mellah, for example at the corner of Rue al-Quds, are not to be missed. You may wish to sample z'az'a (a shake), flan beldi (meaning it is made with fresh country milk and eggs), and a pastry soaked in honey called aslia.
Set within a jasmine-scented courtyard, this is one of the prettiest dining spots in the city. The food is equally as good as the setting, thanks to a menu of modern Moroccan cuisine featuring dishes such as orange, carrot, and saffron salad, and seafood cannelloni. Prices are reasonable, too.
A narrow alleyway leads off Avenue Mohammed V to a small courtyard with a large fig tree as its centerpiece; you can dine inside or out at the restaurant here. Try the platter of fried fish, which might include calamari, sole, rouget, and shrimp. Beer and wine are available.
The restaurant in this Spanish-run hotel is one of best options for a great homemade meal short of being invited into a Tetouani home. Fine Moroccan dishes include chicken pastilla, fish skewers, and delicious nut-based pastries, as well as Spanish croquetas (fritters). Picky eaters will find hamburgers, and you can wash your meal down with Moroccan wine or a cold beer.
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