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132 N. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills
310-360-7535

taginecuisine.com

Hours: Tue.-Sun., 6-11 p.m.

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Removed from the bustle, Tagine is a warm gathering place.

At the tiny Tagine in Beverly Hills, Morocco is a state of mind. Think Rick's place from "Casablanca" updated for the 21st century, with a trio of savvy young owners standing in for the Humphrey Bogart character. One of them, wearing a fedora, sits at a back table, doing the accounts on his laptop while cool jazz -- Chet Baker -- plays on the sound system. On second thought, maybe it's the wine list he's working on. Christopher Angulo used to be a sommelier at Water Grill; Ryan Gosling, a movie actor and another owner, is our waiter and the front of the house. The chef Abdessamad "Ben" Benameur is the third partner, and the only Moroccan. The three met working at Water Grill.

-- S. Irene Virbila
Times Restaurant Critic
Jan. 18, 2006

Cross street: Wilshire Boulevard

Reader Reviews

November 5, 2007

Amelle La, Ca,

One of the best salade I ever had!!!!!!!

March 9, 2007

younes L.A, CA

Tagine Went again to Ryan Gosling's Moroccan food temple at 132 N. Robertson. Menu has changed for the fall and, on weekends now, no ala caste, only $38 prix fixe menu. Magnificent! The chef is really hitting his stride. Beef, pork, shrimp, scallops, lamb (two ways) soup, bestilla--wow! Go.

October 20, 2006

C.L. SOKOLOFF LOS ANGELES, CA

One of the best deals in a town with lots of wonderful restaurants. I go there a minimum of once to twice per week and have never had anything that I didn't rave over. Ben's, the owner/chef, use of spices along with the presentation bring this into the real of superb!

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Venue Details

Cuisine	African , Middle Eastern
Rating
Ambience	Charming Moroccan boîte with velvet banquettes, Moroccan lanterns, flickering candles, and a cool jazz soundtrack. Small and intimate, without the usual Moroccan shtick.
Best dishes	Traditional salads, shrimp and scallop briwat, grilled kefta, bestila, braised lamb shank with honey, Cornish game hen, sea bass with charmoula, shrimp tagine.
Best table	The corner table in the window.
Drink picks	Wine and beer.
Of Note	Street parking. There are plans to open for lunch beginning in mid-February 2006.
Prices	Appetizers, $6-$14; main courses, $12-$21; dessert, $6; set price menu, $32 per person; vegetarian version, $27 per person.
Service	Relaxed and informal.
Wine list	Modest one-page list that includes a Moroccan red, and some pricey Cabernets. Corkage, $15.

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