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Tangierino Restaurant

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French brasserie classics & Moroccan dishes, belly dancers & a hookah lounge in exotic surrounds. People often mention great, service, good, restaurant, staff, cigar, main, downstairs, hookah,


Address

83 Main St, Boston, MA 02129

Website

www.tangierino.com

Contact

(617) 242-6009

Price rating

$$$ $

Rating on Google Maps

3.80 (525 reviews)

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Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (9) service (8) good (7) restaurant (6) staff (6) cigar (6) main (6) downstairs (6) hookah (6)
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  • 1/5 Josh R. 2 years ago on Google
    The owner Samad Naamad is an embarrassment to the restaurant, hospitality, and business community of Boston. He puts profits over the health of his workers, his neighbors, and his customers. He has been staining the floors of his restaurants and apartment units in Charlestown with zero ventilation and forcing illness onto his workers and all people living at 83 Main Street including: pregnant women Children His own staff People working from home If you support Samad or his businesses (tangierino, Boston cigar club) you’re not just in for a terrible dining experience, you’re directly propping up a failing and morally bankrupt “business person”, “chef”, and crook. In the immediate area there are way better options in: Warren Tavern, Monument, Brewer’s Fork, Mister Qs, even 7/11 is a better choice.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Saman P. 4 years ago on Google
    Absolutely terrible!!! By far the worst restaurant in this area. We had a party of 6. Ordered the several appetizers: Beets and Feta which lacked any cheese Brussels sprouts which were burnt Baba Ghanoush which was bland. As for the main dish most of us had the Couscous Royal which was ok but tasted like it wasn’t made fresh. The service was also very slow. Overall it was a terrible experience and we will not be returning. Total for 6 people with apps and main course: almost $400 including tips.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Alex K. 9 months ago on Google
    Was weird at first because we made what we thought was a reservation, but arrived at 8 and it was all dark. Lucky there was a server who opened it up for us. It turns out that they had changed their hours and actually closed at eight but neither Google nor their website mentioned it. Definitely call to make reservations just in case. Don’t go by the menu online at their website. Its all changed. They didn’t have Bastilla which we came for but i got the Lamb Tagine at least. Ordered the Mogador Octopus appetizer. It came fried and i thought it would be grilled. Had fried potatoes which were very good and olives. The lamb tagine was on the bone and so tender with potatoes, dates, olives, garlic to create a wonderful flavor. The accompanying cous cous was very flavorful with raisins and chick peas. Suddenly my wife took my dish. Absolutely wonderful service from our waitress to make it a memorable evening!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Juan R R. 4 years ago on Google
    The service is outstanding! The place is nicely decorated and the food is delicious! I will highly recommend this place! Plus, the dancing show is beautiful!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jamie B. 11 months ago on Google
    I went there for the 1st time this past Wednesday evening with a good friend and business associate. We wanted to meet somewhere where we could sit in a lounge and simply enjoy a good cigar and some conversation. When we first arrived upstairs (I thought this was the place to go) there was a little initial confusion. There was no staff available to greet us or explain the layout at first. It was a Wednesday and they might not have been properly staffed for a slower night respectfully. A customer at the bar actually walked us to through to the adjoining restaurant next door and then passed the inside cigar shop, over to the proper door leading downstairs to the hookah and cigar bar. Once we got there we found a great atmosphere and décor. Very clean. The staff was friendly. We both were impressed that their Cigar Shop actually had a great selection of premium cigars right there inside. We had brought our own Cubans to smoke! The food also was really fantastic (my friend happens to be from Morocco). This was the reason I had selected this place to visit (I wanted to be able to eat something as we sat there for awhile). We ordered a bunch of appetizers to pick on as we sat (Mezze Platter, Shrimp Tagine, Lamb Kofta, Calamari, etc.) and I can we agreed everything we had was absolutely delicious. I had some Baklava I didn't care for, was a bit tough when you tried to cut through it with a fork. BUT, everything else, perfect. Both my friend and I also got, to go, a dinner order of Lamb Tajine for our wives. My wife is from Beirut, and she raved about the dish, saying it was amazing (and she is tough to please when it comes to outside cuisine). The server we had, though very pleasant and friendly, in my opinion could have been more attentive. We had empty drinks, and plates on the table that I think could have been cleared, not a big deal and I'm probably someone that cares or pays more attention to this. She could have easily sold us more food, and/or another drink or two without us having to ask. If it had been a busy night, I'd be more forgiving, but we were just about the only people downstairs at the time. But listen, don't let this be a deterrent, I wasn't angry at all, my friend didn't even notice lol! We had a great time and we both would 100% go back there. Tangierino's has a lot to offer. This is a great place to hang out with a friend, enjoy a cigar, have some fantastic food, a drink, watch the game, and RELAX. I'd upgrade to 5 stars if I find those few areas for improvement are present on my next visit. These were just a few areas that could easily make the overall experience a bit better for a guest. I plan to bring my wife there very soon and maybe the rest of the family (upstairs to the restaurant) for some exceptional Moroccan food.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christian C. 7 years ago on Google
    Servers are great and always focused on you. Food was outstanding. Definitely going back.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Craig P. 5 years ago on Google
    Our first experience at Tangierino was fantastic. Recently renovated, the restaurant feels romantic, warm and, without trying sound hyperbolic, sexy. The staff were very welcoming, and absolutely made us feel very special. I can't say enough about the hospitality we received. The menu presents an array of Morrocan dishes, and the cocktails and wine selection is lovely. I enjoyed the Morrocan mojito (loved it) and mango-infused margarita. For starter we had the hummas plate served with warm pita bread, which was very nice. We ordered to main dishes and shared them, a good choice for sure. Our server selected a perfect red wine and delivered a perfect pairing for our main course. The first main course was lamb royal over a bed of seasoned chickpeas and couscous with rich carrots and potatoes with a subtle sweetness. It was wonderful, and I will be dreaming about it for days. We also enjoyed a lovely short rib dish also served with couscous. The best was the tender meat sweetened subtlety with a dried plum or raisin of some kind. It was tender and... I couldn't stop eating it. We finished the evening in the lounge downstairs - hookah cave. Loved it. Atmosphere was beautiful, cocktails on point. It was a very nice conclusion to our evening.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Josh B. 1 year ago on Google
    Not honest about the food menu over the phone, currently not serving moroccan food. Terrible service and management, we were constantly been told to order more.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Zeinab F. 1 year ago on Google
    The service was horrible!! Trust me; I could be anything BUT a Karen. We called to be informed about the age restrictions since we're new here, and the employee on the other end of the phone was RUDE. Fella kept cutting us off while we were talking and, quote on a quote, said, "Hey! I have to go- I have a whole line in front of me." That's funny because we just passed by your place, which was empty. It seems like you don't want any customers. Like- professionalism?? It would be best if you had it; it will definitely spice up your dry business.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Med B. 4 years ago on Google
    Very tasty food in a calm street, very good service ! Went there for lunch outside of lunch time and I ve been welcomed warmly with some free tasty appetizers ! Food came in a fancy original typical marocain plates! Meat was cooked tender and smelled nice! Was not expecting such a good quality ! Tea and coffee are home made and comes with a variety of cookies! Keep it like this !
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Mohammad Baradaran S. 2 years ago on Google
    Waited more than an hour for our hookah. But when we got it is was great.and who sells hookahs without tea :D
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anh D. 5 years ago on Google
    Delicious food, beautiful decors and friendly staff. Couscous main dish is a must try
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrew B. 4 years ago on Google
    What a gem! best cigar bar in town, how come it has been here for over 20 years and I had no clue!, the air make up system is by far the best I ve seen, some clients picked up the place to meet and boy we had a blast! the food, the drinks THE CIGAR SELECTION,, they had live music on Wednesday, we also spotted fort pierce just chilling playing chest some of his friends, come one this joint is the real deal, my new place to close deals!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zyad K. 6 years ago on Google
    Nice restaurant upstairs and belly dancer, there is a hookah bar downstairs and a bar. Be prepared to spend at least 100 bucks

  • 1/5 Hussein F. 1 year ago on Google
    Contacted this business to inquire about the legal age for persons to enter this establishment since I am from another state. The person who answered the telephone was unpleasant and not helpful as he indicated that he did not have time to talk due to a line in front of him. Very rude staff. I will take my money and spend it somewhere else

  • 5/5 Bilal H. 6 years ago on Google
    Really good authentic Moraccon food. And then you can enjoy hookah at the lounge downstairs. Best in Boston area.

  • 5/5 Nab D. 1 year ago on Google
    Happy New to all starting my New Year in the happiest place

  • 1/5 rajan h. 1 year ago on Google
    Horrible service, horrible hospitality. We had few people asking for our order. Waiting for 2 hours and only got our appetizers never the full order. Complaining to the owner and still we left unhappy and payed the ridiculous price for the bill for few things they brought us. Not recommend it at all.

  • 4/5 Morgan C. 8 months ago on Google
    The atmosphere was weird. I enjoyed my dinner and the service was helpful. It was really odd being the only couple there at 6:00 on a Wednesday.

  • 5/5 PeterJohn M. 10 months ago on Google
    We loved our brunch. The food was outstanding, tasty, and affordable. We all agreed and asked the chef to visit with us to complement him. Our server was charming, fun, and attentive to our big group. Will do it again and again.

  • 5/5 Dana Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow, this place surpassed all expectations! This space was great for large parties. We had WONDERFUL waitresses who were so kind the entire night, especially Rebecca. The plates were sized on the larger end - great for sharing! We got about 10 items and every single one was delicious! The food was authentic and well made. We had an incredible experience and will definitely come back. The downstairs hookah lounge was also great but the waitresses were a little rude. There is a belly dancer on Friday and Saturday nights who comes out around 11 pm.

  • 4/5 Brad L. 8 months ago on Google
    The Brussels sprouts are a meal in themselves.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Salad bar
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Braille menu
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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