Tagine
(310) 360-7535
132 N Robertson Blvd
Beverly HIlls,
CA
90211
34.0678
-118.3837
Neighborhood: Beverly Hills
What People Are Saying About Tagine
The Editor
Martha Burr
Citysearch
The Scene
Ruby and burgundy velvet banquettes with cushions line this dark, intimate room, and leather-stamped tables are adorned with tiny flickering glass lanterns. Diners on the aisle-side of the tiny tables sit on cushioned stools. Artsy Middle Eastern photos and abstract paintings hang above well-heeled Beverly Hills locals as their conversations rise above the cool jazz and pop.
The Food
The restaurant offers an array of refined and subtle classic North African dishes. Salads, sculpted in tiny bites on glass plates, offset contrapuntal flavors and textures--carrot with preserved lemon is tangy and delicate, while eggplant is rich, cumin-spiked, smooth and smoky. Bestila, a filo pastry stuffed with savory minced chicken, dusted with powdered sugar and cinnamon, is dazzling. The half-dozen tagines--stews slow-cooked in clay pots--come with aromatic vegetables and couscous. Notable is the lamb shank, tender and pink, kissed with honey. For dessert, baklava, perhaps the best in L.A., is served with sweet Moroccan mint tea.
User Reviews
Anonymous
May 19, 2008
The eating experience was great and the service was delightful. I would go back again. Music selection was outstanding - right up my alley. Honestly - the restaurant reminded me of a New York spot and I think I have my new favorite destination!
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May 04, 2007
Had the tasting menu with some friends last weekend, and it was fabulous. I have a gluten intolerance, and it can be difficult to find a restaurant that understands this dietary restriction. We called ahead and were told it would be no problem. The chef made me special alternatives for each of the courses with gluten-containing ingredients. No small feat in a pre-set 8 course meal! My friends also loved everything they were served. I was full by the fifth course but kept eating anyway! The space was small, intimate, and comfortable, a great place to go with good friends. I highly recommend it to anyone.
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October 03, 2006
From beginning to end, it was a blast. My girlfriend and I were greeted warmly by Chef Ben, who we found out later is the owner of the establishment. He made us feel so welcome, as if we were his friends from long ago. I noticed he treated everyone he interacted with the same way, between trips to his kitchen. Two servers took great care of us. Both of us ordered Ben's Tasting menu. We were treated to so many wonderful things. Butternut squash soup, striped bass, lamb chop, shrimp w/ a fantastic sauce, honey lamb and my favorite-bastilla and more. It was several delightful small courses that left us perfectly sated. We finished our bottle of pinot noir, which was a perfect temperature. Just a little cooler than room temp, as it should be. A little baklava for dessert w/ the most delicious mint tea I've ever tasted. As we walked out the door, Chef Ben hugged and kissed us both. It was truly a wonderful evening. I thank Ben and his staff from the bottom of my heart and can't wait to go back.
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Know Before You Go:
The a la carte menu is only available on weekdays. For weekends, varied set menus are offered, which consist of either seven or eight courses, for $32 and $35. A vegetarian set menu is also offered for $27.
Where to Sit:
The two best tables are the comfy corner ones banquettes, one in the front window and the other against the back wall.
What to Drink:
A short wine list offers a variety of American and French wines, including a red Moroccan; corkage is $15.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Late Night Dining, Romantic Dining, People Watching, Family Style Dining, Date Spot, Group Dining, Prix Fixe Menu






