Cafe Casablanca in Edinburgh, City of

Se trata de un pequeño restaurante sin pretensiones. Estábamos buscando algo rápido antes de ir a un evento de borde. Esto encaja perfectamente con la factura. La bienvenida fue cálida y amable. La comida estaba bien preparado, sabroso y a un precio muy razonable. Además puedes llevar tu propio vino (que nosotros no lo hicimos ) lo que hace que sea más barato. Me complace volver a este restaurante cuando esté en Edimburgo.

Very good food from Morocco! Go and eat there if you are in Edimburgh, the owner is very kind and helpful!! They do not serve alcool but you can bring a bottle if you want. It is very clean and everything is really nice.

Este es un restaurante marroquí genial. La decoración es en colores del norte de África con un montón de terracota, amarillos y rojos pero sin pasarse. Banquetas rojas con un montón de cojines "inflarse completan un ambiente hogareño, acogedor.

Este es un lugar sencillo, con unas pocas mesas, a mitad de camino en Leith Walk. Es uno de esos secretos increíbles que encontrará en una ciudad y puede que no quiera compartir también ampliamente. La comida aquí es excelente. Gran servicio, decoración moderna, la gente se combinan con cuscús tayín y deliciosos perfectamente cocidos. Traiga su propia bebida, disfrute del ambiente y tomar fabulosa en el auténtico mundo real de Leith Walk mientras que comer algunas de la mejor comida marroquí en Edimburgo.

Este lugar es realmente no parece mucho desde el exterior y que habíamos cogido principalmente para la BYOB pero me sorprendió gratamente. Desde el menú corto elegimos una selección de platos marroquíes y algunas ensaladas y todo estaba delicioso. El servicio fue muy amable y estaban dispuestos a responder a preguntas sobre nuestros diferentes requisitos dietéticos. Tuve una maravillosa espinacas tarta de filo y cabras de queso a empezar y tagine encantadora vegetales a la principal. El té marroquí era auténticamente minty y nuestras caras de norafricano cous_nup esponjosos y estaban deliciosos.

Nos pasamos una noche aquí! Elegimos un menú a un precio muy razonable y no tuvimos ninguna única cosa. Las antenas parabólicas norafricano esponjosos y sabrosa tagine cocinado a la perfección, especialmente el cordero.

Great tagine, great service, great atmosphere. We will definitely be going again!! Highly recommend the lamb tagine.

Tuvimos una comida muy agradable. Era nuestra primera muestra de comida marroquí y una experiencia muy placentera. Ambos comenzaron con la Harira una sopa marroquí, que era muy sabroso y casi una comida en sí mismo. Después tuve la cordero "tagine" mientras mi mujer optamos por "tagine vegetariana que eran una delicia para comer. Teníamos nuestra propia botella ya que no hay ninguna tasa por servir licor. El servicio era muy bueno.Nos quedamos muy gratamente sorprendidos por los precios así nuestra factura viniendo a sólo 23 libras!

Great chicken tagine, great salad. Very kind service. Very reasonable prices for the quality (9-10 £ for tagine, around 5 £ for salad). No alcohol served, but possible "bring your own bottle" option.

Lugar encantador para disfrutar no sólo una gran cena pero para sentirse como haber viajado a Marruecos, esencias picantes n el aire, música suave árabe, colores cálidos y asientos adopta, proporcionando una experiencia oriental en el centro de Leith Walk. El lugar era absolutamente impecable adhesivas, mesas de madera y piso, encantador olor a canela y comino, y la comida simplemente perfecto. Tuvimos una ensalada masiva de medterranean y las verduras tagine y un cordero, tanto fantástico! El postre baklava con un té de menta sólo hicieron que nuestro día. Nos sentimos que habíamos disfrutado de una mini viaje a Marruecos, chicos!! El dueño del lugar es realmente amable, educado y muy atento en todo momento. Le deseamos suerte, volveremos de nuevo el viernes para tener algunos amigos allí a compartir esa experiencia sensorial.

The food here is very tasty and wholesome and is always very flavoursome.The Very Berry Smoothie is also delicious.Everything on the menu is reasonably priced.

After having a quick look in a few Windows we chose the cafe Casablanca.... we bought a bottle of wine from the off licence 30 yards down the road (there are four or five within a hundred yards either way) and went in.Friendly and knowledgeable waitress with very good English (not sure if she is a different one from the other review I read).Food excellent tasty and reasonably priced with good portions. To be fair it wasn't busy and although we got our starter quickly we did wait a short while for our main... this wasn't a problem as we were chatting but I can see that if every table was full this could be an issue.I would visit again and would recommend to anyone

Going to Morocco next week thought we would try our palette on local food. The food was very good and very tasty the price was great as well. We will be back.

I don't know whether this is authentic cuisine or not, but the food is very tasty and reminds home made. Although we heard the microwave sounds, we would not expect a tagine dish to be prepared from scratch since they took our order (after all microwaving the food is a common practice everywhere; the difference is that you cannot actually hear it!). Prices are low, portions are good and the environment cozy. Would recommend it of a casual lunch.

Nice atmosphere, quick service and good size portions. Only problem is that you have to bring you own alcohol.

walking around trying to find a nice place to eat, we were attracted by the menu and we certainly were not disappointed. wholesome tasty tagines and charming service. only slight negative is that they don't serve wine (or any other alcohol) with dinner. there is a BYOB option so we will take advantage of that on our next visit. very good value so will be back for sure.

We've eaten here a couple of times and had great food both times. Just like the food we ate in Morocco. Big portions, freshly prepared and tasty. Mixed starter is huge and tasty. The tagines and couscous are great. The baklava is beautiful. It's a bit scruffy but that reminds me of Morocco too and it feels like a neighbourhood place where you can relax and have a good time. BYOB too which makes it even better value.

We had dinner there on Saturday 28th September. We could not get a table anywhere else and found ourselves there by accident. The food was OK but nothing to write home about. Pitta bread seemed to come straight from Tesco. Our starter (which we shared) arrived relatively quickly but we waited for about an hour for our mains by which time we were so hungry that we considered eating the belly dancer. The poor waitress could not cope on her own and kept apologising to us which became a little embarrassing. There was only one guy cooking in the kitchen which caused the delay. They definitely need at least one more chef!

Small eatery/nothing fancy but don't bother on a Saturday night if you haven't booked (turning people away) very busy from early on - which is always a good sign. Nice relaxed atmosphere. Food freshly prepared, tasty and very good value. Only one waitress - who was delightful + very busy. Other plus points were BYOB (no corkage) and no time limit on table.

Decor ramshackle, Moroccan - but hey that's good ads to the atmosphere. Staff fantastic - waitress remarkable, patient, knowledgeable, fun, and efficient, Cook - well the food was fantastic just perfect.We were there for a freinds reunion -perfect. My avoid if looking for candellight romance the belly dancer may put you of.

I went here as part of a group of friends and though the food we all was ace the waitering and the lack of staff was inadequate. There are many tables in this restaurant therefore having only two members of staff, one being the cook and the other, a girl who didn't seem to know her responsibilities as a waitress because she was not at all vigilant to see when we were ready to eat and if we wanted any drinks.When I walked in she only give me a glass and didn't actually tell me that it is allowed to just bring a bottle,that they didn't sell any beverages. When we all wanted water I asked for a jug for us which they do not supply, instead gave glasses of water. The water was not cold and no ice was provided with it. The girl does not speak good English at all and we had to order our main course on their time limit so they could close their kitchen for 9.30! Which I find strange if it's considered a restaurant

The food is simple but good. Always served with a genuine smile no mater what time you stroll in. A good selection of Moroccan style food.The place is always clean and tidy no mater how busy.

We love cafe Casablanca, we are always welcomed in and treated really nice. Our food is always cooked beautifully, they really put their heart and soul into it. The atmosphere is really relaxed and the price is very very reasonable. I recommended it to everyone. I advise Lubia & Lamb with a Moroccan dream to wash it down. Beautiful!

I don't get how people can not recognize a re heated microwave meal from a fresh one, because this is what you get in this restaurant, where the owner seems to be more interested to check his phone while waiting your food to be burnt and dried in the microwave.....I know north african food, I have plenty of moroccan friends and my family is tunisian, but believe me, other than having the proper food written in the menu, you won't have anything else. The smoothie though was very good (made fresh from the waitress). The restaurant itself is nice, good feeling, very cozy, but other than that I'm afraid........RUN AWAY! It's a pity because in Glasgow we don't have any moroccan restaurant and this one seems to be the only one in Edinburgh....or at least the best scored in tripadvisor..........but really really NO WAY we are going back. We visited the restaurant on a sunday lunch time, we were the only table (at 1pm), then another couple of tables arrived....

I spent a relaxed couple of hours here with a friend, sharing a bottle of wine (byo no corkage) and some very tasty food. We didn't fancy anything on the mains menu which is fairly limited in vegetarian options, so we got two starters each and shared them, tapas style. We both loved the spinach and ricotta in filo pastry, it was delicious. The home made humous and falafel were also excellent, as was the aubergine dip (I forget the name). The starters menu is more inspiring than the main course menu so I'd recommend doing the same, we were worried that it wouldn't be enough but we both felt very satisfied, and only spent £10 each. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed, as is the service. Personally I find going to this sort of place a far more enjoyable experience than going to the more upmarket and overpriced restaurants down the road on the Shore. And I have just returned from holiday in Morocco so it was a nice way to reminisce. I look forward to returning.

Lovely little place. Reasonably priced. I wouldn't recommend the zaalouk but the casablanca salad was excellent. We had a slight problem with the byob and I didn't get everything I ordered but I would go again.

This restaurant was very close to the B & B we were staying at so we gave it a try. It was a week day so not busy at all and the owner?/waiter was very helpful and made good. Suggestions for ordering. The food was all very tasty. The chicken bastilla starter was very generous and nicely done. We had 2 different chicken tagines that were excellent and well priced. We didn't have dessert as we were both full. They don't have alcohol for sale but you may bring your own with no corkage fee. We would certainly come back.

I've been looking for such a distinguished cosine in Edinburgh for long time. It was just 10 min walk from St James shopping center.

This was my first visit to Cafe Casablanca, the food is very tasty, very well cooked. The meat was extremely tender! If you like Moroccan food, this is the place to be. They serve amazing fresh juices and a variety of freshly made smoothies, including soya milk version, which I really appreciated since I can't have dairy. The evening was topped with the arrival of a beautiful belly dancer, she was very smilie and a very talented performer indeed. Me and my friends had a great night.

Delicious home cooked food, good atmosphere and service. This place deserves more customers. Recommended.

We discovered this amazingly chilled restaurant back in January and it's been a favourite ever since. The tagines -lamb and chicken are the most authentic I've tasted this side of Marrakesh and the baklava and Moroccan coffee are perfect to finish with..Khalid and his staff always make everyone very welcome. It may look a bit "studenty" from outside, but don't let that put you off -once inside you will completely relax and just enjoy the food, the service and the atmosphere. Perfect for a romantic dinner or with friends. There is a BYOB policy which makes it great value and also belly dancing entertainment on Saturday nights...we will be back, inshallah..

We really enjoyed our food ,Khalid was excellent host . service with smile , definitely coming back and we'll recommended . I've enjoyed my Moroccan tea too very refreshing and relaxing atmosphere , it feel that I was in morocco and back thank u Khalid hope to see u soon again .

We ended up in here after a waiter at a tiny veggie place up the road dismissed us quite rudely because we hadn't booked - we reckon he did us a favour because we had a fantastic, tasty and informal meal here and will definitely go back next time we are in Edinburgh. Cafe C has a bit of split personality from the outside - it's hard to tell whether it's a takeaway, a cafe, a restaurant or what - all the lettering on the windows was a bit off-putting, and all you can see through the door is the takeaway counter, which isn't the most attractive part of the place. But the inexpensive Morrocan menu tempted us, so we headed across the road to pick up a bottle of wine (as others have said, it's BYOB) before settling in. The staff were very friendly, with helpful food recommendations, and we were served quickly. We shared a mixed veggie platter for a starter, and blimey, it was great. For mains, husby had a tagine-type stew and I had vegetables in sauce on couscous - both absolutely terrific. We virtually had the place to ourselves, despite several passers-by peering in - I felt like running out and dragging them in because this place really deserves to be packed out. Cafe C left me wanting to pull back their curtains a bit and remove that darned lettering on the windows so people could see inside a bit better - it's a quite groovy and atmospheric interior (apart from that counter...) and that's not the impression you get from the street. Definitely a 9/10 meal, well-priced, and absolutely up for a return visit on our next trip.

The Casablanca looks a bit "studenty" at first glance, but the interesting variety on the menu persuaded us to give it a go. There's planty of choice for vegetarians and it's "bring your own bottle" so the cost of drinks is no problem - there's a supermarket across the road. The food was excellent with very friendly service. Top value for money.

This is near where I live but for some reason I haven't gone in before. Went with friends/colleagues for dinner and was very pleased. Bissara (broad bean dip) with bread was lovely. All our mains were very well cooked and tasty Moroccan dishes with couscous. Very friendly service and comfortable relaxed atmosphere. BYOB with no corkage charge (minimum spend £5.90 on food). Can't wait to take my wife.

I highly recommend you try this place.The food was wonderful and extremely well priced.It's BYO but don't worry as there a loads of nearby shops to get booze...!

Eating out alone is not always comfortable. I am a regular lone diner here and always receive a warm welcome. I particularly like the vegetarian options (though I'm not vegetarian) as the Moroccan cuisine has a wonderful range of options. The food is all freshly prepared, so you need to be ready to sit back and relax over a pot of mint tea. You are also welcome to bring your own bottle as no wine is served. The decor is very comfy and gives the feel of being in Morocco. On a rainy day it is a great place to stop and eat while day dreaming that you have just stepped in from the hot sun.

Cute little place at the bottom of the walk. Really friendly owner, quirky cool decor with a welcoming vibe. They get their baklawa fresh from a fella in Fife that is the best I've eaten in Scotland and compares very well to the offerings on Edgeware Road. Slighty erratic opening hours and when the food runs out the owner closes up and goes home. Get in early for light fluffy couscous with harissa, delicious tagines and coffee and baklawa.

The food is reasonably priced and pretty good! It has a friendly laid back atmosphere. Well worth a visit.

The food takes time to arrive, but then you realise it's being made from scratch. The kofta tagine is great, even if a bit spicy. The chicken and almond pastry with honey is very nice, can I have another please? As a local I will be there again.

We loved this small cafe since the first second we stepped in. The lovely smell and the cosy atmosphere were the first signs of what turned into a wonderful food experience. We tried the two B'stilla and a soup for starters. The Sweet chicken B'stilla was definitely my favourite. As mains we had Tagine Kofta, Tagine marrakishi and D’JAJ M’HAMMER... well, difficult to say which one was the best! Don't miss this little corner of Morocco in Edinburgh.As a plus, the bill was also quite cheap.

We were walking into the 'Burgh from Leith en route to the Fringe Festival and popped into this café partly because we think we visited 2 years ago, when we think it was under different management.It was just coming up to lunch time, had a couple of Moroccan-looking fellas looking relaxed and sipping tea to one side and a Moroccan looking guy behind the counter. Pretty lamps all over and all for sale, BYOB, Arabic newspapers available to read so obviously catering to a mixed client group.We grabbed a seat in the ethnic-y décor and ordered a couple of drinks and a snack. My harisa soup and a roll was spicy and tasty, john's wrap looked pleasant and warranted a thumbs up. What was great and boosted my rating was the fab tasty drinks! I had the best hot chocolate I've had in years, made with really piping steamed milk and heated with the chocolate already added so it's really scrummy, and John ordered the smoothie drink with banana fig and nuts: it was so lovely that we're trying to duplicate it now we're home. Overall, it was a good, practical experience but the drinks were great. Thanks.

The food served at this new, small Moroccan restaurant is excellent and very good value for money. My wife and I both had a Tagine based dish after sharing the Casablanca Salad as a starter, with Baclava for dessert. My Tagine Marrakshi with Couscous was excellent; I will certainly order this again. The restaurant/cafe is clearly visible with its green and yellow sign, is open daily and is situated opposite Pilrig St Paul's Parish Church in Leith Walk - many buses stop nearby. Decorated with traditional Moroccan lamps and other artefacts (even a Moroccan tee shirt adorning a wall and Moroccan and Scottish flags on the ceiling!) The service is good. The only minor criticism is that we had to ask for clean wine glasses. Alcohol is not served, but BYOB is fine. Overall, a very good experience in a basic but fun and attractive cafe/restaurant; I will certainly be back.