Cafe Mauresque

Great food in a great setting

17 Apr 08, 12:58 Above expectations

The decor and ambience at Café Mauresque make it worth a visit alone, but to top it off the Morrocan and Spanish-influenced food doesn't disappoint - quite the reverse, in fact.

Even if you're not really a fan of North African cuisine you're sure to find something you'll like and the individual flavours are fantastic - a real 'explosion' on your tastebuds.

a little bit of morocco in canterbury...

10 Nov 07, 21:34 Above expectations

Do you like Moroccan food? That was the question that was put to me the first time I was invited to Cafe Mauresque, well yes I do, as it turned out. Cafe Mauresque is a really cool place with a great atmosphere, just going down the twisting narrow stairs with a candle on each tread gets the evening off to a great start. (Slightly worried about the health and safety aspects I must say!) Downstairs the decor is definitely North African with low seating in secluded alcoves, brilliantly coloured cushions creating splashes of colour against the dark wooden latticed screens. The food is very tasty, pleasantly spiced, and exotically served. The service is good and so are the prices. For an evening with a difference I can thoroughly recommend Cafe Mauresque, you climb back up the stairs to be rather surprised to find yourself in the middle of Canterbury not in a desert in Morocco.

Amazing Hummus!!

29 Oct 07, 16:59 Above expectations

Cafe Mauresque does the most amazing hummus I have ever tasted! Tucked down a small side street off Canterbury High Street this is a great place for lunch or dinner, serving Moorish and Spanish cuisine. With a good selection of tapas and main dishes Cafe Mauresque caters for most appetites, 5 or 6 tapas is plenty for two people for lunch. For more substantial meals the tagines and paellas are excellent. From the outside this restaurant looks very small but the main dining area is downstairs and it is beautifully decorated in a morocan style. The staff are always eager to please and more than happy to give explanations of the menu. Several times a week there is live music in the restaurant which can make for a good evening but can be hard to talk over! After your meal I can recommend the mint tea which is very refreshing and served in a lovely pot! Also very importantly I can say that this restaurant has very clean toilets!

North African Cuisine

16 Oct 07, 18:17 Beyond expectations

This North African Restaurant in Canterbury is in the same branch as Cafe Des Amis, and although I'm a big fan of both, Cafe Des Amis is definately my favourite- as well as being my favourite restaurant in Canterbury. You can either order Tapas dishes, or a main (tasty Morocan Tajines)- or if your very hungry- both! Tapas and mains are always of the highest quality and food is served quickly. Staff are always friendly and lovely. The decor is stylish yet comforting. If your feeling fancy you can always splash out for a jug of Sangria.