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Les Jardins de Bala

26 Rue de la Koutoubia | Hotel Les Jardins de La Koutoubia, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
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Ranked #160 of 425 restaurants in Marrakech
Cuisines: Asian, Indian
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, Late Night
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, Late Night
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Marrakech, Morocco
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

We live in Marrakech, and we are often desperate for non-Moroccan food. This is the only Indian restaurant in the medina (one of the only in town). We love Indian food and have eaten it all over the world. We had a few bland and expensive meals at this restaurant last year, but we were so desperate for Indian, we... More

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Palo Alto, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

The food was reasonably good, not very spicy. The setting is beautiful, on the roof of the Jardins De La Koutoubia (rose petals under the glasses were a nice touch). The service is so bad I would have given this restaurant two stars if the food had been worse. First, they brought out a different dish than the one we... More

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Marrakech, Morocco
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54 reviews 54 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

The view of Koutoubia as you are entering the restaurant is really breathtaking, but as soon as you enter the restaurant the view is gone. Ceilings, walls and floors are covered in fabric and rugs. Staff is not terribly welcoming or warm. Within 10 minutes of ordering a starter and our mains (all requested as spicy) entire order was brought... More

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West MIdlands
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20 reviews 20 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

We went to this Indian restaurant one evening during our week in Marakkesh. They initially tried to seat us very close to another couple, as the tables are very close together in parts of this restaurant but I asked to be seated somewhere more private so we waited a while for a better table. The menu is not very comprehensive... More

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shropshire
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65 reviews 65 reviews
36 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
66 helpful votes 66 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2013

There are mixed reviews but in our opinion, there is nothing to complain about here. The food, whilst not excellent was very nice and the service and surroundings very pleasant. Will be going again.

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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3 restaurant reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2013

We visited this evening after getting a recommendation from the reception staff at our hotel. We had a party of 7; 2 children and 5 adults. 4 English Indians (my wife, two kids and I), and 3 German friends). The location is lovely, with great views of the Mosque and a courtyard pool setting on the ground floor. The restaurant... More

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London, United Kingdom
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7 restaurant reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013

Given the poor trip advisor reviews, we weren't expecting much, which may have contributed to us being pretty pleased. Good food and a nice change from standard Moroccan fare. Expensive though, as it's a hotel restaurant.

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London, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013

after being in marrakech for nearly a week and my husband and i fancied something spicy being of indian origin came across this place on google. I then read the reviews on this place and it was 50/50 but didn`t want to judge so we tried it for ourselves and like some people have said the decor,views and the ambience... More

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2013

We did not go to this restuarant intentionally and like another reveiwer were looking for the place next door which is closed. The restuarant is located on the top floor of the hotel which itseld is located 2 minutes wal off the main square. The hotel is an oasis of calm and I might be interested in staying there! The... More

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Marrakech, Morocco
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2013

I have been craving Indian food since I moved to Marrakech over two years ago. I ate at an Indian place in Alamazar twice. Even though the food was not very good the first time I ate there again because I was craving it so much. It was like fast food. Anyway I got the chicken Marsala at Les Jardins... More

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