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Restaurant la tolérance

Restaurant

👍👍 Our first meal in Morocco and we were super happy with the friendly service and tasty food. Waiting for a seat outside was worth it and they really made the effort and looked after us to ensure we got a seat of our preference. I forgot something at the table and returned some hours later and they... People often mention great, restaurant, delicious, service, chicken, good, taste, Moroccan,


Address

Rue Attarine, Essaouira 44000, Morocco

Contact

+212 661-601464

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (919 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 8 am to 11:30 pm
  • Thursday: 8 am to 11:30 pm
  • Friday: 8 am to 11:30 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am to 11:30 pm
  • Sunday: 8 am to 11:30 pm
  • Monday: (New Year's Day), 8 am to 11:30 pm, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: 8 am to 11:30 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (10) restaurant (9) delicious (9) service (7) chicken (7) good (6) taste (6) Moroccan (6)
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  • 5/5 Ibrahim H. 1 year ago on Google
    Cozy restaurant located in the old medina. Cool staff, amazingly delicious food, chill atmosphere. Thank you for the hot cup of tea! Will surely visit again! Highly recommended ⭐.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Darren S. 1 year ago on Google
    Our first meal in Morocco and we were super happy with the friendly service and tasty food. Waiting for a seat outside was worth it and they really made the effort and looked after us to ensure we got a seat of our preference. I forgot something at the table and returned some hours later and they had it waiting for me and knew exactly what I was talking about when I mentioned it. Very kind! Thank you!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Natalie L. 4 months ago on Google
    Traditional local dishes well prepared by talented lady chef, warm smiling servers with great suggestion for the special dish of the day. We keep coming back every day during our stay in Essaouira.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fidel 5 months ago on Google
    Extremely delicious and a very good insider recommendation from our Riad (la fontaine bleue) employee! The service was superb and the ladies have been very funny and looked very satisfied. The restaurant is also very easy to find which is between the two main "shopping" streets. We really enjoyed it!...particularly the fish tajin! Finally a different tajin (other than the usual ones that every restaurant in Morocco offers). Thanks very much for the dinner!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Kim E J. 1 year ago on Google
    I only had the eggplant which was good but my friend had skewers and mozzarella salad which looked quite bland and boring. Presentation wasn't impressive. The location is ok. I figured it was called tolerance for dealing with the vendors and performers that pass by all day😅. However, the staff is kind and attentive and you're kinda in the middle of it so it's good people watching.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ramzi IDRISSI J. 2 years ago on Google
    Home made food quality, very delicious A huge variety of meals, I definitely recommend. Also the prices are very correct. Definitely recommend A++
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Judy S. 1 year ago on Google
    Honestly ...was simply delicious!! Beef tagine incredible and chicken Pastilla were so fresh and moist! The prices were super affordable and the atmosphere was just like out of a movie. Minstrels walking by , candles going and locals greeting each other. ... So worth the stop!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 mr l. 1 year ago on Google
    Ordered several different meals... Chicken pastilla with almond Spaghetti bolognese Chicken skewer with ras el hamout Chicken tagine with olive and preserved lemon While we waited for our food to be made, was given some complimentary olives and bread to eat. The food itself when it arrived was just so tasteless except the Spaghetti bolognese which was alright. The chicken skewers were so bland, chicken tagine had no salt or seasoning at all and the chicken pastilla just tasted of cinnamon. One of the worst eating out experiences in a while food wise. The highlight of the evening was the complimentary mint tea we got after the meals, which says it all. Like I always say that everyone's taste buds differ. Basically walked in to the place hungry and walked out hungry.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alex B. 1 year ago on Google
    From the moment I stepped into this charming restaurant, I knew I was in for a treat. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, with an elegant and cozy interior that immediately put me at ease. But the real star of the show at Restaurant la Tolérance is undoubtedly the food. I opted for the fresh fish, and I can honestly say that it was one of the best meals I've had in a long time. The flavors were rich and complex, with a perfect balance of seasoning and spices that complemented the natural taste of the fish perfectly. In addition to the exceptional quality of the food, I was also impressed by the prices at Restaurant la Tolérance. Despite the high quality of the ingredients and the skillful preparation, the prices were very reasonable and represented great value for money. Overall, I highly recommend Restaurant la Tolérance to anyone looking for an unforgettable seafood dining experience in Essaouira. From the delicious food to the warm and welcoming atmosphere, everything about this restaurant is truly top-notch. Therefore, I would gladly give Restaurant la Tolérance a 5-star rating.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Torsten W. 10 months ago on Google
    Excellent food in an authentic, clean, relaxed and quiet setting: I had the grilled catch of the day, accompanied by a variety of perfectly cooked vegetables and rice. All ingredients were freshly prepared and sublimely spiced. The multilingual lovely waitress was attentive and professional. Highly recommended!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Katie Y. 5 months ago on Google
    A large group I was traveling with celebrated a birthday here. The food was amazing and the service was top notch! We enjoyed it so much, we went back the next day too! I had the vegetable tagine both days and it was very tasty.

  • 5/5 Paul O. 2 years ago on Google
    This restaurant deserves more stars! We went to the port and bought a 3kg lobster and 1kg swordfish meat. They offered to cook it for us the way we like it and it came out amazing. My friends ordered the seafood pastilla, seared tuna, and more from their menu and it all taste amazing! The restaurant is clean, the staff is extremely attentive, and the chef is very considerate to our demands. Thank you for offering to cook our lobster and for the excellent service.

  • 5/5 Eduard �. 4 months ago on Google
    Everything was perfect. Authentic atmosphere, tasty traditional food and friendly people. Recommended.

  • 5/5 Sunil P. 6 months ago on Google
    First meal at Essaouria .. spot on food. The stuffed sardine was brilliant in taste & presentation. The seafood pastille was stunning with the variety of seafood stuffing really enjoyable. Location is super cool giving you a great vibe of the area. 10/10 for the whole experience.

  • 3/5 Gias Salim U. 1 year ago on Google
    Our Agadir friends suggested and we wanted to try. Popular among foreigners. We had Tagine and Pastia. Not that great. I tend to compare my mother in law's Moroccan dishes to others now. May not be fair but this is how it goes from now on. Fish Tagine had not much taste with too much tomato paste. I will be back to give it another chance. BTW.. tourists get better service than locals here ( my wife is Moroccan and I am East Indian and people think I am Moroccan as well when I don't speak)

  • 5/5 Elisa D. 10 months ago on Google
    Really good! Most delicious food we had in essaouria. And a very good price

  • 4/5 Dave T. 11 months ago on Google
    I had the chicken couscous, which was OK. Quite bland for my taste. Could do with a bit of livening up. Just throwing a drumstick in the middle was not great. Overall, it was good just not great.

  • 5/5 Stephen G. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious lite lunch of salad & Moroccan soup. The full menu looks amazing! Fast, friendly service in a stylishly designed Reataurant - Cafe .

  • 4/5 Daniel K. 2 years ago on Google
    It's great service and the pastilla was delicious, however there are cheaper local places that are just as delicious in my opinion. It is great for the ambience though.

  • 5/5 Daniel S. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a great time at this lovely restaurant. Good quality food and very friendly staff! They offer Moroccan specialities as well as sea food and pasta for the kids 😉 We tried the warm goat cheese salad as well as a sea food Pastilla and a chicken & almond Pastilla. Was my first time having a Pastilla in Morocco and i really enjoyed the flavour!!! The Pastilla with chicken & almonds is sweet due to the honey, but i can recommend it to anyone!

  • 5/5 Thivanka De S. 2 years ago on Google
    A really lovely restaurant right by where we stayed. The staff are super friendly and kind. Their vegetable tajine and zaalouk are delicious. It’s super affordable and perfect for a great vegan and gluten free meal. Highly recommend stopping by for a meal and trying authentic Moroccan food.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Cheques
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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