Fatima's Kitchen in Hastings

I would like to thank Fatima for a lovely take away meal. We could not eat in due to Covid, Fatima put together the meal we would of ordered and we collected and had our meal at home. As always the food and the service was outstanding it took us back to our holidays in Morocco. Thank you Fatima we will see you soonTricia

I went here with a friend on a Friday evening for dinner. Fatima and her staff gave outstanding customer service, very attentive and friendly, spending time chatting with us and falling over themselves to make sure we were comfortable and that we would be happy with the food. My friend and I couldn't quite decide over starters so Fatima made us up a gorgeous platter of a selection of starters which included miniature versions of one of the main courses (filo pastry filled with cheese - so so tasty!). There were vine leaves stuffed with rice, vegetable samosas, bean mix and salad among it all. Picture included! The platter was presented beautifully and we didn't have to wait long for it to arrive. I ordered a sage and mint tea which was served in a Morrocan style silver teapot with a handle cover. The aesthetic generally, at Fatima's is rich and authentic, and the downstairs section especially feels as if being in Morrocco itself. Long couches, lots of cushions, pictures of Morrocco on the wall. It's a visual treat and very comfortable. Dogs are allowed at the restaurant too which is nice. The place has a warm feeling, due largely to the welcome and accommodating nature of Fatima and her staff. For my main course I hat the carrot and chickpea tagine (also pictured) which was delicious. It was suitably thick enough in consistency, and the flavours worked so well together. It was served in a clay dish as you can see, adding to the overall experience. We did have puddings, but they were eaten before I had the chance to consider photographing! Rose flavoured biscuits created a light, airy and fragrant experience which I had not experienced before and the baklava was a dream! I then had a coffee afterwards which was presented just as well as the rest of the meal. I can't fault Fatima's and her beautiful selection of authentically Morrocan foods. I was amazed at how quickly she was able to cook the food that we had and I am very much looking forward to visiting again to try other parts of the menu! Highly recommend, if you are after an authentic experience and truly delicious and creatively presented foods and pattiserie items!

Have walked past Fatima’s daily and always saw it more as a bag shop. A friend suggested lunch in there after Xmas to catch up so I thought worry giving it a go. My friend is a veggie and I’m on a vow to eat less meat. We both opted for halloumi wraps. Initially on looking at the menu I did think it wasn’t cheap for the wraps, however when they arrived they were very much worth it, packed with delicious salad and halloumi, hummus and lightly spiced. Will definitely go back and try the rest of the menu and take my hubby as the tagines sound great. Thank you

The smell of the food was divine and I just sat down and ordered!!! I rarely eat on my own but Fatima is so friendly and welcoming that I felt comfortable there

After last years visit, we promised ourselves another visit this year and we were not disappointed, we love their Vegan options it's so nice to have a choice.

المطعم رائع بكل معنى ، من الناحيه الديكور او الطعام او الخدمهالديكور مصمم بطريقه جدا جميله ومريحه للعين الاكل لذيذ بكل معنى الكلمه ، صراحة البلايط(اكله خليجيه) متقنه بشكل كبير ولذيذه الشكشوكه (بيض وطمام) شي خيالانصح فيه

I was a bit worried when I found out I had to bring my own alcohol however no need wonderful food and great company what more could you want. Staff great we had a lovely evening

Just had a meal at Fatima’s last night. I so enjoyed the food. Shared a mixed platter to start, and a vegetarian tagine for the main course. Others in our party had the spiced chicken and the lemon chicken. Portions were just right and the tastes were out of this world. Had already read on trip advisor to try the Rose ice cream and it was delicious. The assorted pastries were so good I even purchased more to take home. One of the best meals I have had for years.

I've eaten Moroccan food in Paris and in the medina in Marrakech. But you won't find better than Fatima's kitchen in Hastings. Sumptuous, fresh, wonderful flavours. Charming ambiance and service. Un régal!

My wife and I have eaten here a few times and it is truly remarkable. The food is some of the best we have ever eaten. The tagines are spectacular. Fatima cooks all the food herself in a kitchen at the back which gives the whole place a warm and cosy feel. We ate here as a family for my birthday recently ( I wouldn't of chosen anywhere else for that special meal). She makes lovely cakes and sells some lovely rugs bags and jewellery thats she brings in from Egypt and Marrakech. A gem of a place.

Discovered Fatima's Kitchen back in the summer. I go as often as I can. My favourite place to eat on Hasting. Great for vegetarians and Vegans. Good wholesome food.

My and my OH (other half) travelled from Eastbourne to try Fatima's Kitchen. I can not praise it highly enough.

Have just returned from a surprised pre 70th birthday lunch at Fatima's.We had the private basement room ,the atmosphere was cosy and relaxed,like being home without the cooking and washing up!!.The waitress and Fatima were lovely and warm and welcoming and the food was great Highly recommend for any celebratory gathering.Thankyou Fatima x

Value for money is a phrase that springs to mind. Incredible food that tasted as good as it looked, amazing staff (out waitress just couldn’t do enough for us) and a restaurant that made you feel as though you were in Marrakesh rather than a windy Hastings.

What a find! Tempted into this little cafe by a beautiful mound of little pastries in the window. A cardamom coffee and a mint tea with a plate of mouth watering pastries and baclava to die for.

What a fantastic find. Fatima and her staff couldn't have been more helpful and the food was fantastic. We were staying with family in Hastings and my daughter is vegan and had a great choice. We sat downstairs and it has a cosy and warm atmosphere and perfect as we had a one year old with us. Thankyou Fatima we will definately be back.

We've been wanting to go to Fatima's for a long time and we weren't disappointed. Intimate setting in George Street (which operates as a shop by day selling Moroccan products and bags etc many of which were on display around us) and warm and friendly welcome by Fatima and her female colleague. We had the set menu that night. Wonderful mezze platter to start including a selection of hummus, vine leaves, pitta and falafel etc followed by two dishes of lamb tagine and dahl which were all delicious. We had a plate of sweets for dessert which was the end to a perfectly satisfying meal. BYO and dog friendly for small well behaved dogs. Will definitely go again.

Very friendly hostess , food was so nice Morroccan food , a cold day and black ete bean soup went down a treat with a tasty dahl

After being dragged in by the most annoying waitress Who insisted on calling me darling every second I was pleasantly surprised by Fatima’s food!

Heerlijk gegeten! Heel knap dat ze alles in d'r eentje kookt en dan nog wel zo rustig blijft en de tijd voor je neemt. Goed gebalanceerde maaltijden en een zeer degelijke prijs. Verder erg gezellig en knus.

A Moroccan pop up in the old town, with all it takes to be fabulous. Not quite there yet, as they need a bit more staff in the kitchen to bang out the food quicker.

Can not fault the food even if it was a tiny portion however, we sat outside on the metal chairs, my chair had a spike that tore my trousers so I told them and they changed my chair for another, after eating I went to pay and hadn't taken enough with me to the till, on explaining i have to go get more money the owner got argumentative with her waiter then asked me if i thought it was expensive, i replied i suppose it more than i expected, she then got very defensive then argumentative with me, i tried to ignore and leave quickly but she made me feel like a criminal, needless to say i was surprised that the bill was more that i expected and there was not any mention of perhaps a complimentary drink even due to a spike destroying my trousers we will not be returning

I went with my sister, her 4 year old and my mother on a Friday evening. We stumbled on this place when looking for somewhere to eat that catered for the variety of tastes. The servers were accommodating as soon as we asked for a table, and the food was great. We had a dip platter and olives plus the samosa to start. Unfortunately a member of the group doesn't like sauces and her samosa came with a yoghurt dressing dribbled on, but they replaced the dish without complaint - though they were a little confused (understandable as I can't imagine not liking sauces!). Everything was very tasty and delicately spiced. We then had tagines (the veg with chickpeas and tomato, the beef and a chicken one which was made less sugary on request as a member of our group is a diabetic). They were all perfectly cooked and very flavoursome. We also got complimentary turkish delight, which was nice despite it not being something I would usually like). Well done!

We stumbled upon this hidden gem whilst looking for a place to eat last night. What a find!!! Great food. Great people. Great experience. We'll be stumbling upon it again when next in Hastings.

6 of us recently booked for a Friday-night meal. What a find! The food is wonderful and the little restaurant is absolutely charming. 100% recommend it to any and all.

We booked for dinner, as we thought it would be busy on a Friday night and this is a small restaurant. In fact, throughout our meal, we were the only ones eating inside. This is a shame as the food was superb and beautifully presented. Also, the service was friendly and attentive.

Was looking for something light and tasty to eat and stumbled across this gem. Excellent food and reasonably priced. Shame I only found it on the last day of my holiday. Will definately come back next time I'm down this way

Fatimas køkken er en hyggelig lille marrokansk restaurant, hvor Fatima selv svinger gryderne og laver veltilberedt og velsmagende mad af ordentlige råvarer. Serveringspersonalet virkede lidt uerfarent, men Fatima sørger selv for at holde et øje med gæsterne og sikre sig, at alle er tilfredse. En dejlig oplevelse.

Found by accident wandering lovely old town Hastings looking for a morning coffee. Fatima suggested the Moroccan spiced coffee...it was something new and different without being overpowering. We also tempted by her homemade pastries. The baklava was fantastic ,not too sweet and nutty. Fatima was so helpful and friendly. We will definitely visit again .

Booked a table for anniversary meal. The place was full and they were turning people away. The food was wonderful but the service seemed a little disorganised. Our starters came and our mains followed after a little while but we heard others complaining they had been there over an hour waiting between starter and main. It appeared that all starters were served then all mains regardless of when you arrived.Fortunately for us we arrived at 8 and not 7 like some people.

I have eaten here a few times now as a large group of people and everybody is always delighted. It is just wonderful food. Having travelled to Morocco many times it was a delight to find authentic Moroccan food in Hastings, accompanied by a great atmosphere.

What a find! This lovely little Moroccan cafe offers some of the tastiest food we have had as newcomers to Hastings. We shared a varied meze platter for lunch - highlights were an amazing lentil and coconut dip and the smoky, spicy aubergine. We finished with rose tea and quite simply the best baklava I've ever tasted. We'll definitely be back and can't wait to try the evening service on Fridays and Saturdays. Fatima is a charming host and her cafe offers some lovely Moroccan furnishings, leather bags and gifts for sale.

This small restaurant is amazing, made to order meals it says on the board outside snack meals mainly around £5.95 but my snack was like a main course to me. Fatima made the meal it was lovely, olives, tomatoes, couscous, lettuce. coriander, & lots of stuffed vines with herbs & veg..lemon wedges too wonderful. My friend had the soup, I had cinnamon tea my friend had ordinary tea..it was all fabulous, highly recommend this little gem, whenever I am in Hastings I will go here to eat & work my way each time through the menu..

We walked into Fatima's Kitchen with no booking on a Friday evening & were lucky enough to get a table. What a lovely meal followed. We both had tagine, one lamb & one chicken & we were offered a choice of rice or couscous & pitta bread as an accompaniment. The food was very flavoursome (I might have liked a little more spice but that's my personal choice) & we cleared our plates ready for some baklava & homemade rose water ice cream which had to be tasted to be believed - sublime! The service was very friendly & not intrusive & the restaurant has a cosy intimate vibe. Can't wait to go back

Fatima serves up totally delicious tagines of home-cooked Moroccan stews in her kitchen when she takes over Petit Fi cafe Thurs-Sat evenings. You are always welcomed with a smile and the aromas that drift from the kitchen are exquisite. Expect to wait a little to be served but this allows you time to digest the huge portions and enjoy one of the delicious home made deserts. Very good vegetarian options. Booking is advised as it gets very popular.

I love this place. We had an evening with our baby girl (2 months old) and friends. The atmosphere was so relaxed that my baby slept through the whole evening. We all shared starters and Mains so that we could try most things on the menu including the smoked fish tagine with sultanas (incredible), chicken tagine and dhal. All of which were lovely. I don't usually have sugar deserts but the homemade orange blossom ice cream and honey baklava is just beautiful. The restaurant is just establishing itself after being a pop up previously (that we also enjoyed), I am so glad that it's here to stay. All-round a great experience catching up with friends around great well prepared homely food.

We had high expectations for Fatima's pop up restaurant. It is disappointing to make this review, because the chef seemed really capable - definitely a good home chef. However our meal was only just satisfying. We ordered a mixture of starters - a platter of hummus, pitta, vine leaves, baba ganoush, spicy prawns, salad and samosas. The flavours were nice, just not astounding. I recommend ordering the samosas or the baba ganoush, both being fairly tasty. The prawns were enjoyed least - frozen, tasteless, and said to have a 24 hour marinade, yet were somewhat bland. For our main course we ordered the lentil curry, several lamb tagines and one chicken tagine. The lentil curry was probably best. The flavours were nice however not astounding. It was a little plain and the texture wasn't great - quite mushy, which is not what you expect for a restaurant meal. The lamb tagine was too watery and thin. The lamb was tender, flavours being nice enough, yet overall this meal did not meet expectations. The chicken tagine was, again, quite average. The portions for both starter and main were too small. Furthermore, the way the food was served was silly - the stews in small bowls separate from the couscous. Quite naïve. Perhaps a sweet and savoury moroccan tagine with some kind of fruit would have been more interesting, because the menu really is lacking imagination. Finally, the starters were overpriced for what we received- we ordered a platter of various starters and were given very small portions, yet charged unfairly. Our service was slow, which can be forgiven since it was a pop up and Fatima was the only person in the kitchen. Our waiter forgot to bring a drink and then forgot to query the chef about a meal, though he was friendly. Overall a promising yet disappointing experience.

Had lunch in this new little place on Saturday with family. 5 of us had salads which were all freshly made and one had a freshly made aubergine dip. All came with toasted pitta bread. Absolutely delicious. We also had fresh teas - mint and cardamon - much better than the stuff in tea bags. We were so impressed with the food that we also had baklava, ice cream and Turkish delight selection for dessert - best baklava I have ever had. Whilst there we bought a handbag, tagine dish and lamp between us.

We were served with freshly prepared salads and dips which were tailored to our individual likes and dislikes - nothing was too much trouble. The fresh mint tea was just as we had drunk in morocco and the sweets (homemade Turkish delight and baklava) were delicious. A highlight of the trip to Hastings.

There's quite an amazing array of dishes on offer, for a restaurant which is still in the process of applying for various licenses, so can not offer hot food just yet. Our meal was absolutely delicious, wonderful variety, we had hot bread and hot Moroccan tea and coffee with it. Plenty of choice for my vegetarians is a huge bonus in my book and lovely options for my meat-eaters too. We were so full at the end but the array of baklava and other sweets looked so delicious that I was very grateful when Fatima suggested that half a pudding each would be plenty, and we were all happy to share which made the whole thing even better value. I'm so looking forward to going again as I want more baba ganoush.

One of the worst dine in experience in my life with terrible customer service and nominal food. I wouldn't recommend this one to anybody.

A memorable meal, lovely ambiance and super service...we will become regulars! The aubergine starter was exceptional and the baclava were divine. A faultless meal!!

What was great about Fatima's Kitchen? Food and service was fabulous but beyond that for me was the ambiance. A relaxed environment where strangers met and felt at home enough to strike up conversation with each other, this reminded me of Ottolenghi in Islington where everyone sits at one big communal table having never met then leaves having made new friends. Perfect.

The food was excellent, my picky husband raved about his vegetarian meal, the waitress was warm and friendly, the atmosphere intimate, and the clientele jovial. Will definitely be going back.

I have eaten at Fatimas kitchen many times since it started , Ive forgotten to leave a review so here goes ..a warm welcome to fatimas kitchen which pops up thurs fri sat nights in the lovely petit fi

Food was tasteless and sloppy - cup full of Cous Cous - broken chipped plates and dirty cutlery - I will not be going again.

The food isn't roaringly spicy (which seemed to disappoint some diners) but it is rich with fragrant, fresh and beautifully-balanced flavours. The starters and mains were excellent but the homemade baklava was something else: flaky and nutty and honeyed without being tooth-achingly sweet - the best. Service is charming (and Fatima lovely). And dining in a daytime tea shop is delightful. Thoroughly enjoyed the evening.

Honestly 10 out of 10! Service is amazing and food is immaculate trying Moroccan food for the first time has been the best experience😁

I went here with a friend for dinner last week. It was fantastic. We ordered different tagines to share, with a beautiful eggplant dip.

I went here with my partner for a romantic meal on Saturday night. It was just perfect. Not too busy but enough customers to show it's popularity. Nice atmosphere, welcoming and warm staff who were attentive, informative about the food and friendly.

we have just enjoyed our first visit to Fatimas Kitchen in the heart of Hastings Old Town. The food was great, the atmosphere warm and welcoming and the food was excellent. We would recommend the restaurant to everyone, and we will defiantly be going back.

Small little restaurant, open Thursday, Friday & Sat night. Lovely food, so many flavour, which are obviously cooked with love. Everything we eat was yummy & the puds are heavenly. Thank you Fatima for a beautiful evening, we will be back x

Fabulous home cooked dishes by Fatima, a woman who takes pride in her work. My haddock tagine was delicious as was my wife's lamb dish. Subtly spiced starters and fabulous home made sweet dishes completed a perfect and truly authentic Moroccan meal.

We stumbled across this new restaurant yesterday and booked a table for the evening. It did not disappoint. The starters, especially the roasted spicy aubergine, were lovely. Tow of us had the traditional lamb ravine - the meat was very tender and a nice sized portion. The waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu and all staff were very friendly. We squeezed in the baklava to share with ice cream to die for! Will definitely be returning.

This is the 2nd time eating at Fatima's Kitchen & it was as good or even better this visit. Starters great, mains very tasty, working our way through the dishes. Tried the dessert for the 1st time - a selection of home made baklava which were also delicious & came with lovely ice cream. We are returning next w/e with friends!

We're eating here tomorrow night and I can't wait! I've lost count of how many times we've eaten at Fatima's. (You can't walk past without the aroma of great food pulling you in!) The food is always amazing and the atmosphere is always cozy and comfortable. And the homemade ice cream; SO nice!!

A jewel. Food authentic and delicious and the staff so charming and helpful. Now a favourite place to go whenever I can find a good excuse. Such a treat.

amazing home cooked food (chickpeas with spinach) and for vegeterians aswell!! Great staff and lovely atmosphere

Open three evenings each week serving gorgeous home cooked and piping hot food most beautifully presented. Small warm and friendly gem of a restaurant. Individual tagines, fab rice and suitable for veggies too.

One day trip to Hastings, dinner in Fatima's kitchen. Fish tagine with onion and sweet sultanas and lamb tagine with crunchy roasted almonds and sesame seed. Warming, wonderfully seasoned, juicy meat and delicate fish. Forest fruits cheesecake with ice cream, baklava and rose tea. Beautifully presented.

Great food, lovely flavours, staff were excellent, dishes explained to you. Really lovely evening both times we've been.

The food was delicious, and it was easy to deal with picky eaters- vegetarians, people with different allergies etc. Fatima explained the menu clearly to us all, and how different dishes could be altered for our tastes.

I absolutely love this place! I've only been twice with my boyfriend, as we don't go to Hastings too often, but both times we just passed by and managed to get a table. I'd never had proper authentic moroccan food before or even tried a tagine but both times I had the lemon chicken tagine and it is honsetly so delicious I cannot fault it! The first time we visited we had lentil soup to start and the second visit we had a harissa and chickpea soup. Both were so full of flavour with just the right amount of spice. Lovely wine too, but we skipped desert as we were too full! However, my eyes lit up every time I heard the words "orange blossom ice cream" being mentioned to other tables... So we will definately be going back to try that at some point! Amazing service from the waiter and waitress that served us. They were very polite, helpful and willing to explain what some of the dishes were without making you feel silly for asking. Very relaxed and calm atmosphere and such a wonderful little restaurant that I really cannot wait to go back there! Thank you so much Fatima and co for making our evening so wonderful and for the amazing food!

I have eaten many times at Fatimas Kitchen for a couple of reasons. Firstly the food is to die for. Totally authentic and clearly made with love. Secondly Fatima is such a gorgeous human being. She clearly loves what she cooks and is so happy and willing to talk to you about the food she makes. She is always so welcoming and really makes you feel at home. All the staff are lovely and attentive. I will continue to return to Fatimas Kitchen and to introduce friends and family to her wonderfully delicious food. Keep it up Fatima xxxx

Have had several wonderful dinners at this lovely pop-up restaurant over the months as its right near me in the heart of the Old Town. Everything is handmade from scratch and is delicious down to the amazing orange blossom ice cream served with the traditional Moroccan deserts. I recommend most the smoked sweet fish or the creamy chickpea and spinach tagine.Simply mouthwatering! The service from the two highly professional waiters is excellent too. Booking is a must at weekends as its a small restaurant.

Had two meals at Fatima's Kitchen in two days it was so good. We are great lovers of Moroccan food and up till now had not eaten at Fatima's Kitchen . It is only open Thurs,Fri and Saturday evenings , so booking is recommended . We did in fact book ,but it is possible to just walk in and take a chance on a free table.

We are massive Petit Fi fans. In the evenings this gorgeous little cafe morphs into Fatima's kitchen.

Six of us went to Fatimas Kitchen and enjoyed the most delicious food, perfect flavours and charming service. Thank you and we will certainly be back.

Just come back from Fatimas after having a bowl of spicey butter bean soup which was the tops.and the best biriani (Moroccan style) I have ever had and to top it off a free taster of some rose water flavoured ice cream wow.!shouldnt really be telling you all this, it will get so busy we won't get in anymore.good food good service thank you very much .

We have now had several meals at Fatima's Kitchen. Each time we have had a very friendly welcome .The food is just wonderful .We highly recommend this charming restaurant.

Group of four of us were recommended by a friend.

No matter how hard I try to please and tantalise them with my frankly astonishing culinary achievements (Surreal Gourmet cookbook, anyone?..), the day will come when my taste buds will demand I give them a gastronomic experience they’ll actually care to remember.

We went there me and my friend for a dinner and it was just as we wanted it. A little charming place with Moroccan decoration, extremely tasty food especially the Tagine. A variety of deserts. Friendly waiters. Really enjoyable. thanks again. We'll definitely be back!

I cannot speak highly enough of the food. Also how friendly and attentive Fatima is. The tagines are to die for. I had the Lamb and I thought I had died and gone to heaven. The little touches made this a special experience and shall become a regular place I shall take friends to eat.

Whilst strolling round the old town looking for somewhere to eat with friends, we stumbled across this delightful little Moroccan restaurant. The food and service were exquisite and it was exactly what we needed on a cold winters day to warm us up. Can't wait to visit again!

My partner loves Moroccan and middle Eastern food but disappointed with the only one in Hastings. Someone told us that this one opened 3 nights a week in Petit Fi Coffee Shop so I booked a table for Friday night and it was really lovely.

We have eaten Fatimas food when she was working in a Moroccan type restaurant not to far away from where she is now. me and my wife shared a starter of olives humus and pitta (plenty for two) and both had the spicey beef and bean tagine and a nice bottle of red.excellent food and service for less than £50 brill

Visited Fatimas kitchen for a friends birthday party. Such a great evening. The food was absolutely delicious and there was plenty of it and a great selection. The baclava was to die for with a gluten free option too. Thank you Fatima for such a fantastic evening.

I visited with my partner on a rare night out, having managed to get a babysitter!

Stumbled across this restaurant at the weekend and I can not compliment the food more highly. The service was great - really friendly. The food was absolutely amazing. I wish I lived closer to be able to go again very soon! It was quite busy and we were lucky to get a table. It seems like it is only open Thursday, Friday & Saturday evenings in the cafe which is open during the day. I highly recommend it!