Tagine in Wandsworth

Lovely dinner with the family, a great spot in Balham.

Everything we had was delicious, starters, tajines, couscous, tea. The atmosphere is amazing, you can feel that everyone is having a great time. Staff was super friendly, i highly recommend!!

What an incredible place! I had my 30th birthday party here in the downstairs area. We had 45 people and the service and food was amazing! Would highly recommend. Thank you Tagine!!

I was really excited at first. I’m Tunisian so eating North African food in London is almost a big event. The owner was very welcoming and warm but felt very underwhelmed by the whole experience. The chicken pastilla was 12.50£ and looked so small. The couscous zizou was dry and the vegetables had this weird taste. I really liked the tagine though which was the only reason I didn’t grade it lower. That and the bread too. The waitress was too distracted into doing other things therefore we didn’t feel fully welcomed or looked after properly. It’s a shame because I know that our cuisine can be a 10/10. All the best to them though…

Food is nice but expensive for what you get. I paid 30£ for 5 beef balls in tomato sauce a bit of couscous and a tonic water. When you order a main you have to order a side dish, this is not included. Music too loud to have a conversation. Middle tables to low to put your legs under. Would not go here again.

It's not often that I'm motivated to write a review that has a negative "flavour." However, I feel it is important to point out my general dissatisfaction with this establishment. On a positive note, our waitress was kind, but, as noted by a previous reviewer, I had to almost do a circus act to gain her attention even though the restaurant was fairly empty. We ordered Baba Ghanoush & Hummus starters. I would say that neither were made fresh the same day. The hummus, in particular, tasted like it was a week old... and was inert in every sense. Tasteless to a degree I have never quite experienced before. I make both at home and know the difference between food made with love and food made in a high volume factory type manner. The Baba Ghanoush had a very strange after taste... We ordered the lamb tagine sharing dish for the main course. This was average. The couscous was dry and not aromatic. The lamb portions were miniscule for the price. I'm not a fan of "ad hominem" criticism but do feel that much has to do with the attitude of the owner. He sits at a round table directly at the entrance of the restaurant. The staff scurry around him and are more likely to serve him than the customers. His attitude might work in a small eatery in Agadir (in fact, these were far better in every respect) but not what one might expect from a London based establishment. As you might expect, I will be glad to never set foot in this restaurant ever again. In fact, if you enjoy good service or food - JUST DO NOT COME HERE. Both of us have upset stomachs and feel drained this morning. I have been to Morocco several times - this is not representative of the culture, the food, or people of this magnificent country.

INCREDIBLE FOOD AND INCREDIBLE VIBE!!! Food was amazing and service was excellent!! BYOB and delicious tagine. Ratiba was amazing!!

A must go a little pricey but worth it.

This is hands down the best experience I have ever had at a restaurant. The hospitality was out of this world, I felt like I was apart their family. The food had flavours I can’t even describe, we got multiple seconds. The food went down well as is was rich in nutrients and proteins. This is the best restaurant hands down

I am absolutely amazed by this restaurant I have never been inside a establishment like this the waiters such as Ahmed and Zak made me feel as if I was apart of their family as for the food I have never eaten chicken (breast) so tender and juicy I ordered a mixed grill for 4 , chicken tagine and fish tagine twice as for the fish it had a nice and sweet taste not too fishy the mixed grill was absolutely amazing I could taste the love in the food the lamb was tender melted in my mouth the chicken skewers were absolutely amazing I don't know what else I can say, all of the waiters were so nice this restaurant is a must

Fab food , lovely place owner is a diamond , some of the best North African food in London, great atmosphere, great South London treasure, keep up about work chef g .

Listen, My Best Friend had a boxing match which he did unfortunately lose but within our hearts he deserved triumph within that fight. However after the event we came to this absolute beauty of an establishment. The mixed Grill, the Chicken Tagine, The fish tagine that we ordered TWICE. The hospitality, the presentation, the food, the flavours and everything on top of that. The two workers being Ahmed and Zack were wonderful aswell. Dont come to this restaurant if you hate good times!

Fantastic find great food beautiful place and great staff

Lovely food and a great atmosphere

Made a mess of my new top while serving the main course. Refused to do anything about it when asked for a dry clean discount. Can't entertain such bad attitude from the main man. Food is alright, my cholesterol level hit through the roof after!

Absolutely love this place! Food was delicious and the staff were so attentive, wonderful atmosphere and BYOB?!??

Great place with great food and service, amazing place for dinner with family, Gabrielly is one great server, always smiling.

Great night out, lovely Moroccan food, atmosphere, service. All-round good vibes! Recommend for birthdays too. (BOYB 👍

Me and my husband had an amazing experience. Starters and Delicious and very tasty tagine make us to feel in Morroco again. Amazing seasoning from the chef. Gabrielle is very professional, always smiling and very helpful looking about us. Definitely we going to be back soon. Thank you 🙏

Good food but very overpriced and small portions for the amount you are paying.

Our server was brilliant and so lovely, the restaurant is cosy and pretty, and we really enjoyed our food. The best place to bring someone for a birthday - all of the front of house team made it really special, and lots of fun. Thank you!

This is place is incredible and we had such a good time. I had the lamb tagine with aubergine and my partner had the vegetarian tagine with goats cheese (which she said was delicious). My lamb was falling off the bone and the whole meal was superb. It’s also a BYOB place with no corkage costs. Would absolutely recommend this - service was great and decent price for amazing quality food - still thinking about it now!

Really nice food. I missed a bit of 🌶 ( my African side 😂) in my food. Lovely atmosphere, lovely staff. I couldn't finish my food and they even offered a plastic contener and a carrier bag for the left over. THANKS SO MUCH 😇

Went there for diner on a hot Saturday evening. The place was quite busy and service was good and efficient. I didn’t see on their website that it was bring your own booze but I saw it on people’s google review so brought a bottle. The food was delicious, my friend and I took the couscous and were both super happy with. The portions were very generous, we couldn’t finish it so took a doggy bag. Highly recommended.

I really enjoyed the food at this restaurant. We had the set menu for our group of 5. The shoroba soup was delicious and the mains were so tasty and full of flavour. The waitress was very sweet and accommodating. She changed the soup for my sis in law as she hates coriander. She quickly gave us an alternative. Lovely morrocan food.

Best birthday with my 12 friends. Ate from the party menu. Good portions. All delicious. Birthday song was an absolute highlight. Love this restaurant. BYOB is the best bonus too

Amazing experience! The food was great and a great style, I highly recommend this restaurant for the people who wants to try something new and special.

Great food and fun atmosphere. Great meal for a birthday and good vegan options.

I must admit the food was absolutely awesome. The service was good. There was a younger male waiter who dropped some of the Tagine juice on the shirt of my friend. We pointed it out as it happened and he didn’t say or do anything about it. That said, I would go back again as the food was fantastic.

I celebrated my 60th birthday here. The service and food were excellent. My only criticism is I was put off by the blood stained bears at the entrance in support of Palestine. A bit much.

Nice place and delicious food. Good customer service 🙏 thanks

Generally good. The place is wonderfully decorated & comfortable - the lampshades are gorgeous! The huge teddy bears were all sunning themselves outside this time, quite rightfully! Food is all most delicious, but the starters are a bit overpriced for what you get - my Kefta Meshiwa (minced beef patties) were flavoursome but quite dry - supposedly served in a tasty sounding sauce, but that wasn't much in evidence. My friend's Zaalouk (pureed aubergine & tomatoes) was nice but I don't think was made fresh either as it had an overprocessed quality. I don't blame them for cooking in a batch & storing some though, as starters give time for the mains to be prepared. The Merguez Meshiwa was fine - can never go wrong with spiced sausages. Menu prices have gone up since the pictures shown online. The delicious, & sizzling hot, vegetarian and chicken tagines are about the same price, £19, & £22 for lamb & fish. The Batata Hara (fried potatoes) were v. yummy! Service was rather slow off the mark re ordering & with drinks, & one starter arrived with the mains - it was only a plate of olives. The accompanying rice had to be asked for again. Maybe they were short staffed. We had booked for a fairly large group. They pop a service charge on the bill automatically -12.5%. (Rather than letting customers add what they feel is suitable, it's demanded - I wish restaurants didn't do this as it should be for the servers. It's the main thing about going out to eat that puts me off returning. + Some people will tip more than others - I have a friend who shows everyone up by giving 15-20% as they do in the U.S., so I'm sure it all balances out.) If service hasn't been outstanding I'd rather choose the standard 10% max. Of course no one likes a bill dispute when members of ones party are champing at the bit to leave as this was a pre-event dinner, so we just paid up. Depending who I'm with, I may go back as the tagines are really good, but they don't serve alcohol - it seems to be BYOB - & my friends wanted some but no time to go the shops.

The food had room for improvement. The kofta appetizers were a bit dry and lukewarm, and the pita bread seemed like something you'd find at the supermarket. Additionally, the tagine plates could use a good cleaning. It would also be nice if the tagine dish came with a side included, as having to purchase it separately adds to the cost. The dessert was alright, but not particularly memorable.

I’m upset to write such a review but I visited Tagine for the first time (after wanting to go for so long!) last night. We invited some friends over to join and was shocked by the service or lack of! From the start they didn’t seem in a rush to take our order and at this point the restaurant wasn’t even full. After numerous attempts to get the waitress/waiters attention we were finally able to order our starters. Starters arrived - great food! We went for a selection to share between the 4 of us. Unfortunately the service yet again was poor as they didn’t remove our starters (despite being finished with them for some time) until they came to the table with the main course. It would have been nice to be asked how the starters are as we tried various attempts to get their attention to order some more bread. Until we eventually gave up… Mains arrived and again they were delicious. No one checked in to see if the food was good or if we needed anything else. This is when I was completely fed up of the service and decided to walk over to the pass and ask for the dessert menu in a bid to get them to clear our empty plates. In this time I was able to go to the loo and back and sit there for a further 10 minutes before they attempted to remove our plates. We ordered some mint tea to wrap things up and even that took an unimaginable amount of time for some hot water and mint! Anyway, it’s such a shame and based on our experience I will unfortunately say that I’ll never return. For me service is what makes a restaurant and in this occasion it just wasn’t acceptable. I can imagine if you were a big table of maybe 10 they would show you the attention you deserve but anything less and you run the risk of not being seen to without considerable effort on your side.

The food is tasty and great but over priced for the portion you get. The service wasn't the best, we got seated earlier than a few people but got served the latest.

We had a brilliant time at Tagine restaurant. We especially liked the fish tagine and the mixed grill platter, everything cooked to perfection. Service was great, our waiter Ibrahim was attentive and very friendly and the atmosphere was cosy and relaxing. A perfect night out on a lovely summer evening.

The food here is excellent! The lamb tagine was soft and succulent and there is a great selection of sides and small plates. The staff were all very welcoming and there is a cosy atmosphere.

Tried tagine, hummus and pastille. Food was a little bland but service and ambience was top-notch - very authentic Moroccan vibe.

The appetizers are quite good. Unfortunately, the meat was old and raw. The prices are also expensive and the staff are cold and unwelcoming. I do not recommend it.

Atmosphere nice and menu is reasonable. Loved the decor and music, but unfortunately we were let down as we ordered 2 vegetarian dishes but were served meat on 2 separate occasions. We ordered the Veg couscous but were served a meat heavy couscous and then told we ordered the wrong thing. We had also ordered the Veg Tagine, but sadly found small meat chunks in it at the bottom of the dish. Whilst the waiter tried to explain this hasn’t happened before there was no real attempt at an apology

Food excellent, massive portions, music a little loud to hear conversation but decor beautiful. Service was a little slow but could taste live mixed in the food

What do you need from the center and you have to book before you arrive? The place is right The important thing is that the taste and atmosphere are indescribable. If the English employee messes with you, talk to the Moroccans.

Tagine restaurant is now my number one spot to go for a nice and good price dinner The food was cooked to perfection and had the perfect amount of spices and they let me keep a fez they had their I would reccomed this spot as a good middle Eastern restaurant that never disappoints any Time ten out of ten defiantly recommend

A very nice, busy and vibrant restaurant with excellent food. You can bring your own alcohol which, in my opinion, is a great option!

Great food lovely decor and bring your own wine

One of my favourite restaurants in Balham. The Algerian & Moroccan food is so delicious. The Owener is very nice guy and the stuff very kind. Food always on time. You can take your own drink (wine, beer, etc)

The dining experience had its ups and downs. The food, while average, lacked a bit of that extra flavor for my taste. On a positive note, the prompt food service was commendable, and the drinks were delightful. However, there were hiccups like a delay in my friend's order, which was a tad disappointing. The prolonged wait for the bill (25 mins) was a drawback, and the customer service seemed a bit stretched. The atmosphere, though okay, had flickering lights and less-than-ideal restroom conditions. The cramped seating and small chairs made it less comfortable, and my coat frequently ended up on the floor. Unfortunately, the close proximity of tables left little breathing space. Overall, the experience had its drawbacks, and I might explore other options next time.

Unreal food, super friendly staff. An actual rave for our friends birthday. Couldn't recommend enough xx

Very friendly Atmosphäre. The föod was fresh.and delicious.

They have a fantastic taste in Moroccan cuisine, and a “bring your own bottle” policy. It is my favourite local restaurant.

Was really excited to go to tagine and been waiting for months! Unfortunately they really missed the mark.. we were sat downstairs on small chairs with a low table, we both got bad back pain really quickly. It was noisy with music and we couldn’t hear each other. There were also big groups dining downstairs so they were standing around loudly chatting over us, felt like we’d accidentally gone to a party with no invite. We hoped the food would make it better but the main came out cold and was dry but the next time we saw the staff was when they started banging drums and chanting for the parties… so we left - a ruined date night!

Need to sort out their booking system. Booked a week in advance, received email confirmation and a reminder a few days before, but the restaurant had not written down our booking. Space downstairs I was offered is unpleasant, there wasn't enough space to sit properly & it was very loud. I offered to wait until a table became available upstairs, but I was told (in a very rude way) that wasn't possible and it was my fault for "only" booking a week (!) in advance (despite confirmation!). No apology for their mistake, I was made to feel very unwelcome. Another member of staff said she had no idea why her colleague had said that and upstairs tables usually became available later, which makes her attitude even more unacceptable. We left as the general atmosphere was so poor.

We really enjoyed our evening there.The food was amazing, every single tajine was pure joy, the quality of the ingredients, the attention paid to the combinations and the details down to the plating... The staff were very welcoming and friendly. The kids were blown away by food and loved the atmosphere so much. I would definitely recommend it! Top restaurant! Ziezo tajine is een van de beste plaatsen waar we ooit zijn geweest.. De sfeer is gezellig, mooie en kleurrijke interieur, super vriendelijke bediening. De gerechten zijn subliem. De kwaliteit van ingrediënten, smaken, presentatie..ongelooflijk super!Noord-Afrikaanse keuken op zijn best. Een echte aanrader! De kinderen waren nooit zo tevreden en onder de indruk! Wij komen zeker terug!!

One of the best lamb dishes everrrrr. Annnd very flexible on dietary requests. (",)

This is the first time my kids asked me to rate a restaurant and give it a 5 stars; they loved every bit of it: the decor was original with attention to details, the service very friendly and the food more than delicious. If you are in for a north africain cuisine (Algerian or Moroccan), Zizo Tagine is a best I’ve ever experienced.

The place does not serve wine due luck of licence but accept BYO and the food is amazing at fair price, the restaurant normally is quiet but love the atmosphere and decor, the service is slow but the food is worth the journey.

Went here for an Xmas work do last night and only had the table for around 2 hours. Was really cosy upstairs in the corner with a low table. It's BYOB which is great and the decor felt very authentic. Food was delicious and tasted better than the tagines I'd had in Morocco a couple of months ago. The starters were delicious and the zaalouk was wonderfully smoky. The beetroot cubes had a dash of rosewater which was lovely combination. I was slightly disappointed that the pitta bread was shop bought and thought they would have made their own khobz. My seabass tagine tasted like it had been slow cooked for hours and craving another one today. The addition of fennel paired really well with the fish. My colleagues had lamb on the bone served with a whole pear which looked like a great combination. I was a little disappointed that the sweets tasted a mass produced (not sure whether they were), but they were totally overshadowed by the mains. Tagine is definitely worth a revisit and would like to try the à la carte menu next time.

Cozy place with nice atmosphere , reasonable prices and friendly staff , was pleasant meal ( I like food there is very delicious ) I recommended this place for any one who is looking for traditional Moroccan dishes.

Most delicious food and service was superb. We will be back again soon

Food and vibes here are amazing!! Highly recommend, I celebrated a birthday here with 17 friends and the food and service was incredible. Will be visiting again!

Authentic Tagine but very expensive for what you get. We arrived at 7:30 and didn't leave until 11:30, the service was very slow.

Tagine is a fantastic gem 💎. Wonderful service, amazing food and you can bring your own bottle of wine/fizz 🍷 🍾. 2nd timer and yes there will be a 3rd, 4th....... Stop reading these reviews and just book.

If you have not been here to eat, why not? It has great food, great service and is great for celebrations. BYOB but don't worry Sainsbury's is only 2mins away! This has always been a great place to eat with the family and friends.

Amazing food - great flavour, quality. Normally difficult to find proper authentic Moroccan food - so lucked out with this place. We ordered 4 tagines between 6 people, plus starters, and portion size was great. Definitely ask about the specials - so good, great balance and depths of flavour.

the meat was burnt, tasted nothing and expensive. Is not recommended

I understand that restaurants get busy on a Saturday night but I don’t think 30 minutes to still have a menu and not even be given the chance to order a drink is acceptable. We ended up leaving and got served our food and drinks well within 30 minutes at a different restaurant.

Take it from a Moroccan; besides the furniture, THEY DO NOT SERVE MOROCCAN FOOD!

Bring your own alcohol...spice is perfect

Amazing atmosphere, wonderful staff, utterly delicious food. Will keep coming back! Fab for birthdays too.

Absolute gem in the middle of Balham here. Food was excellent. Recommend either the chicken or lamb shank tagine with a side of green beans and potatoes. YOU WILL BE FULL. A good full. It’s BYOB too. Winner. It was our mates birthday and they let us bring a cake. They turned the lights down and cranked the traditional music up, got the drums and whistles out, while we all got up and danced. Was unbelievable. Great service. Great location. Superb food. Get in there.

Waited 20 mins after sitting down with no menu. Had to go up and ask a woman for it. They had 1 table or maybe 5 people other than us. When we ordered wine and some 2 starters we were told “sorry we are too busy rn” my and my friend in disbelief started smiling at each other thinking she was joking. She wasn’t. She was like you have to have 2 courses which we didn’t want. We left immediately and waisted our time. Luckily fanco manca was around the corner!

Wonderful first time experience Nice food

If you don’t wanna fly out ! You can experience Moroccan spices at Tagine ! Feels like home ! I am Moroccan and I love my culture and home food ! There is no where in London you can taste the real Moroccan flavour ! Only at Tagine restaurant Balham ! It’s an honest and real feedback and I would give 10 out of 10 ! Definitely coming back again and again and again !

If you want authentic Tagine then this is the place to come! Celebrated two occasions last night at Tagine a birthday and a Gcse results day took two cakes there and what a celebration!!! The live music twice to bring the cake in rocked the whole restaurant such a brilliant end to the dinner and celebrations. The food outdid the food I have tasted in Marrakesh with such authentic tastes. Everything we had was bursting of flavours. Naseer who took care of us throughout was lovely and wonderful and ensured we had a very good evening 🙏 Hats off to the owner who was very pleasant who has made everything at Tagine Authentic. This will now become a a very regular spot for us (although we live just over 30 mins away🙈). A few minor points :) It is a BYOB. And do check with any Tip charges beforehand. One way Road but parking available all around and free yellow line after 6.30pm.

If there was more stars I would give them 10. The food is amazing,staff friendly and polite. The decor transforms you as if you are actually in Morocco,not in Balham. I cannot wait to go again and try the other tasty dishes.

Wow, what a place. It's like being on holiday. Superb decor with lovely touches everywhere. A wonderful place to relax. Food is very tasty indeed.

The best experience we have ever had at a restaurant the food was amazing the lamb Tagine was the best we have ever had would 100% recommend this place to a friend and the tall waiter was the best waiter I have had he made the experience so easy and was really reasonable with overbooking

Amazing food,great service, highly recommend

Really lovely restaurant! Great food and fantastic atmosphere, will be coming back soon!

This place has a captivating Moroccan ambiance as soon as you step inside. The food, though I'm not a Moroccan food specialist, felt genuinely authentic. However, the meat dishes were quite heavy, with a generous amount of meat that was more than our taste preferences. While the food was good, it didn't reach the level of being truly spectacular.

How amazing! I went to Tagine with my boyfriend on a Saturday night. We didn't have a reservation and all the tables were occupied, so we have been offered a table at the floor downstairs - where they normally organise private parties; I loved the atmosphere, the decors and every single detail of this place! The food was just.... Excellent. I had a vegetarian cous cous while my boyfriend had a mixed grill and we both were absolutely amazed by the taste. We also shared some mezze - delicious. Nevertheless.... Amazing service. Not sure about the name of the lady who served us, but she was super nice and explained us different types of moroccan dishes, making some suggestions for our next visit. We'll definitely be back!

Amazing evening..food and atmosphere

Food is very good, but music was way to loud for our party of 4 to have a conversation.

This was a brilliant restaurant! Loved the decor, great service. The food….😋😋😋😋😋 Soooooooo good! BYOB also great. Highly recommend to others and I will be back!

Best Maroccan/Algerian restaurant in London with a really cool decoration, great service and the BYOB is a plus

Absolutely incredible food, it was delicious. I had the Tangine Djaj and it was perfectly done. Highly recommended, the restaurant has a nice ambiance (and a nice restroom too). Edit: We went for a birthday, and the celebration was very extra and over the top! It was awesome and very thoughtful!

Great service from really great and motivated staff who made the great atmosphere even friendlier. When they found out it was our friend’s birthday they put on a great song and dance for us which left us feeling great!

Amazing place to celebrate a birthday and fab food (get the lamb)

Delicious food, fresh flavours, and option to BYOB. The fish tagine was my favourite. Went for a celebratory dinner and loved everything about this place - will be back again soon! :)

Absolutely a wonderful restaurant. The food was very authentic and the service is top notch. They do not serve alcohol but you can bYOB in no problem. Will definitely be returning 😁

Great but took too long to get the food

This restaurant was suggested by a friend. We were there early evening, so not much atmosphere at that time. Service could have been a bit better, but the food made up for it. We had hummus for starters, lamb shank for mains, poached pear for dessert all were all delicious. Would definitely go again but at a later time for the atmosphere.

definitely I will recommend people's to go to balham tadjine restaurant because they do very nice food

Very rude services .I don't recommend

Everytime I come here it never misses. The service is lovely, warm while being professional. The place is clean and reminds me of Maghreb without being a parody. Food is good, warm and fresh. Thus expect a little wait in between dishes but 100% worth it. It allows you more time to appreciate the dishes being served. If coming during Ramadan, you are welcomed with delicious dates as well as a savoury chorba. The mint tea to digest is the perfect balance with sugar, mint and tea. And served the traditional way. 100% recommend. Don’t want to try any other tagine place in London.

Starts,mains very tasty.. Deserts not great but will go back.

My friend and I went for iftar (breaking fast) and literally sat down we were given soup dates water and yogurt. They were so hospitable and really good service Thank you guys and will be back soon

The food here is amazing and it is BYOB which is great! The service was fantastic.

Unfortunately in our visit we didn't have the same experience other described. The grilled food was over cooked and tasted like ashes which is a sign the grill was not cleaned for a while. The soup was OK , but overall for the price I was certainly expecting more.

Vastly overpriced, 40 pounds for some houmous and a couple meat balls - nice atmosphere