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Nestled in the heart of Paris at 39 rue Geoffroy-Saint-Hilaire, La Mosquée offers a captivating escape into Moroccan and Mediterranean flavors, set within an authentic mosque ambiance. This restaurant is a true gem for food lovers seeking a rich sensory experience, combining aromatic spices, traditional dishes, and a serene setting that transports diners to North Africa. With its warm, inviting atmosphere and a menu bursting with flavorful delights, La Mosquée is a must-visit for those craving a taste of exotic cuisine in the City of Light.

At La Mosquée, the culinary journey begins with aromatic tagines, flavorful couscous, and vibrant salads that showcase the rich spices and traditional recipes of Morocco. The tagine with beef meatballs offers a melt-in-your-mouth experience, simmered to perfection with fragrant herbs and spices that evoke the essence of North African cuisine. The couscous with chicken is a fluffy, savory delight, served alongside tender, juicy pieces of meat and a medley of vegetables, all infused with a subtle hint of spices and served with a side of spicy harissa. The eggplant and carrot salad provides a tangy, refreshing contrast, brightening up the meal with its vibrant flavors.

Dining inside a mosque-turned-restaurant adds an extraordinary layer of charm, making each meal here a memorable cultural experience. The beautifully decorated interior, featuring intricate Moroccan tiles and traditional decor, creates a cozy yet elegant atmosphere. The restaurant's signature dishes, such as the slow-cooked lamb and the flavorful tagines, are complemented by the warm hospitality and the aromatic mint tea poured right at your table, offering a true taste of Moroccan hospitality.

La Mosquée is renowned for its authentic Moroccan cuisine, especially its flavorful tagines, aromatic couscous, and traditional salads, all served within a stunning mosque setting that offers a unique cultural dining experience.

To enjoy an authentic Moroccan culinary experience in a serene mosque setting, indulge in flavorful dishes, and immerse yourself in the rich cultural ambiance that makes La Mosquée a distinctive dining destination in Paris.

Visit La Mosquée for an unforgettable Moroccan dining experience that combines authentic flavors, a captivating ambiance, and warm hospitality. Share your experience and let others discover this hidden treasure in Paris's vibrant culinary scene.

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I visited La Mosquée on a Rick Steves' recommendation, and it was such a unique dining experience on our recent Paris trip. The restaurant, set inside a stunning mosque across the street from Jardin des Plantes, is hard to miss. I had made a reservation for an early dinner, and we were seated inside the mosque. Upon arriving, we actually had to find a new table since the restaurant's resident cat was sprawled across the couch, taking an afternoon nap. 

When we were settled in, we ordered the tagine with beef meatballs; couscous with chicken; and eggplant and carrot salad. Everything paired so well together. The tagine was incredibly flavorful - it tasted as if it had been simmering for hours. The couscous, stew, and chicken all arrived on separate platters - it was a little awkward to serve, but the sum of parts was delicious. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the vegetable stew was the optimal accompaniment. The tangy carrot and eggplant salad provided a source of brightness to the meal. Dining in the beautiful setting of the mosque-restaurant added to the overall charm of the experience.

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I visited the Masjid during noon prayers and decided to do my lunch. I was seated inside, place looks very nice.
Food was ok not an issue there, after I was done eating I noticed small cockroaches coming from the edge of the seat and cushions.
I was able to take pictures and video of it, I pointed it to my waiter and he tried to pick the roaches with his hand and was stopping me from making videos as well. He did get very rude with me since I would not stop making the video.
I had eaten at that point and was about to pay my bill, i paid and immediately left. Place need to take out old furniture since roaches are living in rotted furniture. I was seated at corner right where the kitchen entrance is and register is there too.

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Fantastic little place to relax and enjoy a glass of their famous mint tea and their sweets. 

I was coming back from my tour of the Catacombs when it started to drizzle so I ducked into this cafe to get a snack and beverage. The mint tea is probably their most famous drink and I see why it is. Perfectly sweetened, served in a glass but it is warm; don't try to chug it. 

There is a wide selection of sweets. Once you pick your table, a server will come with beverages. Then you can walk back to the entrance of the cafe and pick your sweets. 

The garden itself is very private and relaxing, away from the street noise. It was a nice little corner of heaven.

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Amazing ambiance ! The food and service were absolutely fantastic! The couscous tajin was amazing and the interior decor was beautiful

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Delicious, Delicious, Delicious!!! Lovely ambiance and excellent service. We went for dinner at approximately 7:30 and were quickly seated. Beautiful decor in a nice cozy setting.
We started with the harissa soup that was very delicious. Slow cooked lamb with lentils in a delicious stew. Loved that they served the soup with lemon. The fresh bread was delicious dipped in the soup. 
For dinner had both chicken almond prune, chicken olive lemon and a lamb eggplant. All three where delicious! My favorite was the chicken prune almond. Comes with a healthy serving of couscous. Larger serving, could defiantly serve 2.
Try the mint tea it's so refreshing!

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This café is attached to Paris grand mosque, it offers a truly exotic oriental experience in the middle of Paris. The architecture and decor is authentic, I didn't try the food, but the mint tea and pastries are pretty good (very sweet). If you are a hookah aficionado (called Shisha here) or care to try it for the first time this is a good spot for that, they offer only one flavor; apple, but it's pretty good, and the atmosphere is just right for a hookah.

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Over the years I have come here quite a few times, and this was my latest trip after a 13 year absence. I used to love the place. 

It went from being a hidden gem to a tourist ridden hot spot.

Seating is way more cramped - to accommodate all the new comers.

Service is terrible. France is not known for customer service, but here they could really give a shit if you are seated, eating, coming, or going. They just don't care. 
After seating ourselves in the dining area, we waited 30 min. No one helped us so I flagged the waiter down and asked for a menu. Then we waited another 20 min to order - again, had to flag down a waiter. Food took even longer than that. 

The food itself has declined as well. 
The pastille was good. We also cous cous royal. It was supposed to come with a sampling of all the meats. They forgot the chicken, over cooked the kafta kabob to where it was way too dry, and they way undercooked the lamb chop. The broth also needed salt. 

The saving grace is still the mint tea, and now the shisha.

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This place had the best couscous! So happy my friend recommended this place. The couscous was delicious and very flavorful. The merguez were perfect. I was looking for an awesome meal to take after a few days in Paris to scratch the couscous itch and this place did it for sure! Highly recommended. I even got seated with an incomplete party, and the mint tea was obviously also pretty awesome. Love how they pour it in front of you.

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I had heard lovely things about this hammam from a friend who studied in Paris for a semester. Her depictions made the place seem magical, and I was excited to stop here  on my visit.

I should have known better from the moment I paid my entry fee. I know I am in a foreign country and I don't speak the language...but I made every attempt to use the phrases I had practiced in advance, I everyone else I met in Paris seemed friendly and supportive. The ladies at the front of the hammam, on the other hand, scoffed and rolled their eyes as they took my money. It was an instructive experience to see my competence being dismissed - I could read the situation but I was powerless to react. 

Despite the rough start, I enjoyed soaking in the baths and laying on the heated marble benches, gazing at the the intricate mosaics on the walls, and I almost forgot this rudeness. However, when my turn for the exfoliating scrub came, the woman administering the service was again rude, overtly rolling her eyes and shooing me towards the table as though I was a chore. Some body language, ladies, is international. 

The worst of this was that, as she gestured for me to lie face down on the wet plastic table, I found myself face down in what seemed to be (I apologize for the description) concentrated crotch water. I felt it in my eyes, in my nose, on my mouth, and it was revolting. I tried to gesture that something was wrong, but I lacked the words to describe how horrifyingly unsanitary the situation was, and again, I was met with a huff and an eye roll. 

I could not take enough showers that evening to rid myself of that smell and how gross I felt. Everything else about my trip to Paris was wonderful, filled with lovely sights, sounds, and yes smells, as well as friendly and welcoming people. I know that most people must have a decent experience at the hammam, as other yelp reviews and my friend's testimony indicate...but I would caution other visitors, particularly visitors who have gotten by comfortably so far with limited French, from coming here.

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Made my way to this restaurant for a friend's birthday a few years back and have very fond memories of the lovely evening we had. There were about 15-20 of us, and we managed to all be seated together. Before stepping inside, you will have to cross the courtyard which features a few tables, which are shaded by a few trees. It's quite refreshing to see and the inside is also tastefully decorated. 

We were escorted to two adjacent, circular tables and all settled down. We ordered massive quantities of very tasty and refreshing mint tea and, along with it, we pretty much all ordered couscous, a traditional Moroccan dish which comes served with spicy merguez sausages, pieces of lamb and various vegetables (carrots, raisins, zucchini).

The inside decor features North African tiles and the large, metallic tables are also authentic from the old country; A real taste of Morocco without the hour flight from Paris. I was quite surprised to see how many of us could sit around these large tables. The food which arrived fairly quickly tasted wonderful and the service was prompt. The couscous was a tad spicy and very moist, the juices from the vegetables and lamb having been pored over it. We also had a side of spicy harissa, a Moroccan spicy which can pretty much 'burn a hole through your nasal passage' if not used with moderation.

The prices were great as well. I had a wonderful experience there and can only hope to return at some point which I go back home to visit the folks.

La Mosquée: Authentic Moroccan Restaurant Near Jardin des Plantes, Paris

indulge in authentic Moroccan cuisine at la mosquée

Begin your Moroccan journey with flavorful harissa soup, a spicy and aromatic starter that awakens the senses. Followed by the rich and savory eggplant and carrot salad, bursting with vibrant flavors and perfect for sharing.

Savor the signature tagine with beef meatballs, a slow-cooked masterpiece that offers a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Pair it with the fluffy couscous with chicken, a dish that combines tender poultry with aromatic spices. For a vegetable-rich option, try the eggplant and carrot stew, full of bold flavors and textures.

Indulge in traditional Moroccan sweets, such as their richly flavored pastries and desserts that provide a perfect sweet ending to your meal.

Refresh your palate with their famous warm mint tea, poured right in front of you for a traditional Moroccan experience. Complement your drink with a selection of sweets available at your table.

Experience the rich flavors of Moroccan hospitality with a variety of traditional dishes, including slow-cooked tagines, aromatic couscous, and flavorful salads, all served in a stunning mosque setting that adds to the cultural immersion.

Discover La Mosquée in Paris for authentic flavors and a cozy ambiance. Savor delicious cuisine in the heart of France—book your memorable dining experience now!

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