Authentic flavours
Moroccan diners describe the couscous, tagines and harira as genuinely traditional, with home-style flavour and fresh preparation.
Lfassia Restaurant & Café
Al Barsha
Lfassia Restaurant & Café is a Moroccan restaurant in Al Barsha, with traditional dishes served in a warm, Moroccan-style setting. Reviews particularly recommend the chicken tagine, couscous and pastilla, while the fried fish is another standout for some diners.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
918 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Chicken tagine
The chicken tagine is praised for tender meat, deep spices and sauces that pair well with freshly baked Moroccan bread.
Couscous
Royal couscous and lamb couscous receive strong praise, with one diner calling the couscous the best part of the meal.
Moroccan setting
Authentic decor, Moroccan music and a warm atmosphere give the restaurant a distinctly Moroccan feel.
Fried fish
The fried fish has been described as fresh, perfectly cooked and reminiscent of homemade fried fish.
Family dining
Reviews mention generous portions, a welcoming atmosphere and comfortable meals with family and friends.
Seating options
Indoor and outdoor seating are available, with street parking reported nearby.
What to Eat at Lfassia Restaurant & Café How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Lfassia Restaurant & Café, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Lfassia Restaurant & Café got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 6
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Harira soup Net +3
“We had chicken and lamb cous cous, kefta tagine, lamb with prunes, seffa with chicken and harira. It was all delicious and fresh.”
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Review excerpts
“We had chicken and lamb cous cous, kefta tagine, lamb with prunes, seffa with chicken and harira. It was all delicious and fresh.”January 2025
“We ordered Cuscus dishes with lamb and chicken, chicken with olives, lamb tahini, and Harira soup , all of them were super delicious and freshly prepared and this is why I forgive them for the very long waiting time to get our food (almost an hour)”January 2026
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Moroccan bread Net +2
“Pair it with their freshly baked Moroccan bread, which is perfect for soaking up all those flavorful sauces.”
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Review excerpts
“Pair it with their freshly baked Moroccan bread, which is perfect for soaking up all those flavorful sauces.”May 2026
“All of these were served with fresh, hot traditional Moroccan bread.”December 2025
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New fried fish Net +2
“The new fried fish was fresh, flavourful, and cooked perfectly, and the seafood overall was excellent.”
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Review excerpts
“The new fried fish was fresh, flavourful, and cooked perfectly, and the seafood overall was excellent.”May 2026
“The food was outstanding, especially the fried fish, which was one of the best I’ve had in years. It genuinely reminded me of my mum’s homemade fried fish.”June 2026
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Pastilla Net +2
“Their tagines are slow-cooked to perfection, the couscous is light yet satisfying, and the pastilla strikes the ideal balance between sweet and savory.”
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Review excerpts
“Their tagines are slow-cooked to perfection, the couscous is light yet satisfying, and the pastilla strikes the ideal balance between sweet and savory.”April 2026
“From the Atay to the Tajine and Pastilla, everything was delicious and felt truly authentic.”May 2026
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Rfissa Net +2
“I have visited here and we had a couscous and Rfissa. As a Moroccan nothing to say all was good and the portion was quite good!”
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Review excerpts
“I have visited here and we had a couscous and Rfissa. As a Moroccan nothing to say all was good and the portion was quite good!”December 2025
“We ordered royal couscous, rfissa and chicken tagine The couscous was the best Rfissa was delicious as well”February 2026
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Royal couscous Net +2
“We ordered royal couscous, rfissa and chicken tagine The couscous was the best”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered royal couscous, rfissa and chicken tagine The couscous was the best”February 2026
“We ordered the Royal couscous and Tanjia, it was simply delicious.”April 2026
Honorable mentions (30)
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Atay Net +1
“From the Atay to the Tajine and Pastilla, everything was delicious and felt truly authentic.”
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Review excerpts
“From the Atay to the Tajine and Pastilla, everything was delicious and felt truly authentic.”May 2026
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Bastila chicken Net +1
“Ive tried them for the first time especially for Pastilla (Bastila) and it was soo so yummy really either bastila chicken or seafood both were made so good I really recommend.”
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Review excerpts
“Ive tried them for the first time especially for Pastilla (Bastila) and it was soo so yummy really either bastila chicken or seafood both were made so good I really recommend.”October 2025
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Beef (karaeen) Net +1
“We ordered beef (Karaeen) . chicken pastilla . chicken tagine with batbbout bread . harira soup . and traditional Moroccan mint tea. The food was flavorful, perfectly cooked and truly authentic.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered beef (Karaeen) . chicken pastilla . chicken tagine with batbbout bread . harira soup . and traditional Moroccan mint tea. The food was flavorful, perfectly cooked and truly authentic.”January 2026
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Chicken pastilla Net +1
“We ordered beef (Karaeen) . chicken pastilla . chicken tagine with batbbout bread . harira soup . and traditional Moroccan mint tea. The food was flavorful, perfectly cooked and truly authentic.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered beef (Karaeen) . chicken pastilla . chicken tagine with batbbout bread . harira soup . and traditional Moroccan mint tea. The food was flavorful, perfectly cooked and truly authentic.”January 2026
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Chicken tacos Net +1
“And the chicken tacos flavors were spot on, with the right balance of spices and fresh ingredients.”
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Review excerpts
“And the chicken tacos flavors were spot on, with the right balance of spices and fresh ingredients.”July 2024
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Chicken tagine Net +1
“The chicken tagine was absolutely delicious! The blend of spices and tender chicken made for a rich and flavorful dish. It’s the best tagine I’ve ever had.”
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Review excerpts
“The chicken tagine was absolutely delicious! The blend of spices and tender chicken made for a rich and flavorful dish. It’s the best tagine I’ve ever had.”July 2024
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Chicken tagine with batbbout bread Net +1
“We ordered beef (Karaeen) . chicken pastilla . chicken tagine with batbbout bread . harira soup . and traditional Moroccan mint tea. The food was flavorful, perfectly cooked and truly authentic.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered beef (Karaeen) . chicken pastilla . chicken tagine with batbbout bread . harira soup . and traditional Moroccan mint tea. The food was flavorful, perfectly cooked and truly authentic.”January 2026
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Chicken tagine with olives & fries Net +1
“We shared a Chicken Tagine with olives & fries (48 AED) and a few appetizers- Taktouka (23 AED), Lentil Stew (23 AED), and the Potato Salad (17 AED). The tagine was super flavorful and topped with a mountain of crispy fries.”
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Review excerpts
“We shared a Chicken Tagine with olives & fries (48 AED) and a few appetizers- Taktouka (23 AED), Lentil Stew (23 AED), and the Potato Salad (17 AED). The tagine was super flavorful and topped with a mountain of crispy fries.”December 2025
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Chicken tajine Net +1
“The chicken tajine is an absolute must-try — slow-cooked to perfection, incredibly tender, and packed with deep, aromatic spices.”
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Review excerpts
“The chicken tajine is an absolute must-try — slow-cooked to perfection, incredibly tender, and packed with deep, aromatic spices.”May 2026
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Chicken with olives Net +1
“We ordered Cuscus dishes with lamb and chicken, chicken with olives, lamb tahini, and Harira soup , all of them were super delicious and freshly prepared and this is why I forgive them for the very long waiting time to get our food (almost an hour)”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered Cuscus dishes with lamb and chicken, chicken with olives, lamb tahini, and Harira soup , all of them were super delicious and freshly prepared and this is why I forgive them for the very long waiting time to get our food (almost an hour)”January 2026
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Cuscus dishes with chicken Net +1
“We ordered Cuscus dishes with lamb and chicken, chicken with olives, lamb tahini, and Harira soup , all of them were super delicious and freshly prepared and this is why I forgive them for the very long waiting time to get our food (almost an hour)”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered Cuscus dishes with lamb and chicken, chicken with olives, lamb tahini, and Harira soup , all of them were super delicious and freshly prepared and this is why I forgive them for the very long waiting time to get our food (almost an hour)”January 2026
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Cuscus dishes with lamb Net +1
“We ordered Cuscus dishes with lamb and chicken, chicken with olives, lamb tahini, and Harira soup , all of them were super delicious and freshly prepared and this is why I forgive them for the very long waiting time to get our food (almost an hour)”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered Cuscus dishes with lamb and chicken, chicken with olives, lamb tahini, and Harira soup , all of them were super delicious and freshly prepared and this is why I forgive them for the very long waiting time to get our food (almost an hour)”January 2026
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Iftar set Net +1
“Delicious Iftar set we had two nights ago.”
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Review excerpts
“Delicious Iftar set we had two nights ago.”March 2025
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Kefta tagine Net +1
“We had chicken and lamb cous cous, kefta tagine, lamb with prunes, seffa with chicken and harira. It was all delicious and fresh.”
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Review excerpts
“We had chicken and lamb cous cous, kefta tagine, lamb with prunes, seffa with chicken and harira. It was all delicious and fresh.”January 2025
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Lamb cous cous Net +1
“We had chicken and lamb cous cous, kefta tagine, lamb with prunes, seffa with chicken and harira. It was all delicious and fresh.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had chicken and lamb cous cous, kefta tagine, lamb with prunes, seffa with chicken and harira. It was all delicious and fresh.”January 2025
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Lamb couscous Net +1
“Got the lamb couscous (forgot to take a photo…) Everything was very tasty and fresh! The service went smoothly as well.”
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Review excerpts
“Got the lamb couscous (forgot to take a photo…) Everything was very tasty and fresh! The service went smoothly as well.”March 2025
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Lamb couscous with vegetables and tfaya Net +1
“I ordered the lamb couscous with vegetables and tfaya, and it was truly out of this world. The flavors were incredibly rich and warm, with perfectly balanced spices that complemented the tender, nicely cooked lamb. The dish was served with a delicious sauce and yogurt on the side, adding an extra layer of creaminess and flavor.”
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Review excerpts
“I ordered the lamb couscous with vegetables and tfaya, and it was truly out of this world. The flavors were incredibly rich and warm, with perfectly balanced spices that complemented the tender, nicely cooked lamb. The dish was served with a delicious sauce and yogurt on the side, adding an extra layer of creaminess and flavor.”October 2024
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Lamb tahini Net +1
“We ordered Cuscus dishes with lamb and chicken, chicken with olives, lamb tahini, and Harira soup , all of them were super delicious and freshly prepared and this is why I forgive them for the very long waiting time to get our food (almost an hour)”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered Cuscus dishes with lamb and chicken, chicken with olives, lamb tahini, and Harira soup , all of them were super delicious and freshly prepared and this is why I forgive them for the very long waiting time to get our food (almost an hour)”January 2026
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Lamb with prunes Net +1
“We had chicken and lamb cous cous, kefta tagine, lamb with prunes, seffa with chicken and harira. It was all delicious and fresh.”
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Review excerpts
“We had chicken and lamb cous cous, kefta tagine, lamb with prunes, seffa with chicken and harira. It was all delicious and fresh.”January 2025
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Lentil stew Net +1
“We shared a Chicken Tagine with olives & fries (48 AED) and a few appetizers- Taktouka (23 AED), Lentil Stew (23 AED), and the Potato Salad (17 AED). The tagine was super flavorful and topped with a mountain of crispy fries. The taktouka was smokey and a had great flavors of charred peppers. The lentil stew was warm and comforting with a bit of a spicy kick.”
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Review excerpts
“We shared a Chicken Tagine with olives & fries (48 AED) and a few appetizers- Taktouka (23 AED), Lentil Stew (23 AED), and the Potato Salad (17 AED). The tagine was super flavorful and topped with a mountain of crispy fries. The taktouka was smokey and a had great flavors of charred peppers. The lentil stew was warm and comforting with a bit of a spicy kick.”December 2025
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Lfassia beldi breakfast Net +1
“Highly recommend the Lfassia Beldi breakfast! Orange juice and Moroccan Tea was served with this that’s not pictured. It was amazing! Enjoyed every bite! So glad we stopped here!”
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Review excerpts
“Highly recommend the Lfassia Beldi breakfast! Orange juice and Moroccan Tea was served with this that’s not pictured. It was amazing! Enjoyed every bite! So glad we stopped here!”January 2023
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Pastilla (bastila) Net +1
“Ive tried them for the first time especially for Pastilla (Bastila) and it was soo so yummy really either bastila chicken or seafood both were made so good I really recommend.”
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Review excerpts
“Ive tried them for the first time especially for Pastilla (Bastila) and it was soo so yummy really either bastila chicken or seafood both were made so good I really recommend.”October 2025
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Pees tagine Net +1
“Really the best ! Same like at home ! The couscous is amazingly tasty, the pees tagine is sooo good ! The service is perfect . It will definitely be my new Moroccan home in Dubai”
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Review excerpts
“Really the best ! Same like at home ! The couscous is amazingly tasty, the pees tagine is sooo good ! The service is perfect . It will definitely be my new Moroccan home in Dubai”July 2024
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Potato salad Net +1
“We shared a Chicken Tagine with olives & fries (48 AED) and a few appetizers- Taktouka (23 AED), Lentil Stew (23 AED), and the Potato Salad (17 AED). The tagine was super flavorful and topped with a mountain of crispy fries. The taktouka was smokey and a had great flavors of charred peppers. The lentil stew was warm and comforting with a bit of a spicy kick. All of these were served with fresh, hot traditional Moroccan bread. We also had the potato salad, a classic refreshing side.”
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Review excerpts
“We shared a Chicken Tagine with olives & fries (48 AED) and a few appetizers- Taktouka (23 AED), Lentil Stew (23 AED), and the Potato Salad (17 AED). The tagine was super flavorful and topped with a mountain of crispy fries. The taktouka was smokey and a had great flavors of charred peppers. The lentil stew was warm and comforting with a bit of a spicy kick. All of these were served with fresh, hot traditional Moroccan bread. We also had the potato salad, a classic refreshing side.”December 2025
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Safa Net +1
“⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️ Before i give u 5 star because really nice food bout i will change to 1 star just bec for your price its really to much i order safa without checking its 47 ead with checking its 52 so 5 ead different checking cost 1 tajin 1 harira 25 why lubya very small plait 200g 20 ead why?”
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Review excerpts
“⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️ Before i give u 5 star because really nice food bout i will change to 1 star just bec for your price its really to much i order safa without checking its 47 ead with checking its 52 so 5 ead different checking cost 1 tajin 1 harira 25 why lubya very small plait 200g 20 ead why?”March 2026
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Seafood stuffed pancake thing Net +1
“Overall we enjoyed the food, especially the seafood stuffed pancake thing and the tajines were also delicious; tender and quick to the table.”
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Review excerpts
“Overall we enjoyed the food, especially the seafood stuffed pancake thing and the tajines were also delicious; tender and quick to the table.”July 2022
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Seffa with chicken Net +1
“We had chicken and lamb cous cous, kefta tagine, lamb with prunes, seffa with chicken and harira. It was all delicious and fresh.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had chicken and lamb cous cous, kefta tagine, lamb with prunes, seffa with chicken and harira. It was all delicious and fresh.”January 2025
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Tajine with beef, prunes and almonds Net +1
“The tajine with beef, prunes and almonds was phenomenal!”
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Review excerpts
“The tajine with beef, prunes and almonds was phenomenal!”December 2025
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Taktouka Net +1
“We shared a Chicken Tagine with olives & fries (48 AED) and a few appetizers- Taktouka (23 AED), Lentil Stew (23 AED), and the Potato Salad (17 AED). The tagine was super flavorful and topped with a mountain of crispy fries. The taktouka was smokey and a had great flavors of charred peppers.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We shared a Chicken Tagine with olives & fries (48 AED) and a few appetizers- Taktouka (23 AED), Lentil Stew (23 AED), and the Potato Salad (17 AED). The tagine was super flavorful and topped with a mountain of crispy fries. The taktouka was smokey and a had great flavors of charred peppers.”December 2025
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Tanjia Net +1
“We ordered the Royal couscous and Tanjia, it was simply delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered the Royal couscous and Tanjia, it was simply delicious.”April 2026
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Moroccan tea Net +3
“Loved the presentation, the Moroccan tea, and all the little details.”
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Review excerpts
“Loved the presentation, the Moroccan tea, and all the little details.”May 2026
“To drink, we shared a large tea pot of Moroccan mint tea (28 AED). It was slightly sweetened and paired perfectly with the meal.”December 2025
What to Avoid (2)
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Break fast Net −1
“Break fast 120 eay why there's nothing special even u don't have what i want they give me what they have not even whT is in menu 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️”
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Critical review excerpts
“Break fast 120 eay why there's nothing special even u don't have what i want they give me what they have not even whT is in menu 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️”March 2026
Drinks 1
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Tea Net −1
“Tea only water why 35 my bill 181 ead why?”
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Critical review excerpts
“Tea only water why 35 my bill 181 ead why?”March 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Avoid peaks. Visit outside busy periods if possible: reviews repeatedly mention long waits, especially when dine-in and delivery orders overlap.
Check availability. Ask what is currently available before ordering, particularly for breakfast, as one review found several menu items unavailable.
Confirm seating. If booking outdoor seating, ask about indoor availability and table size, especially during windy or dusty conditions.
Check prices. Review the menu and bill carefully: one diner reported a breakfast-for-two price increase from 85 AED to 119 AED.
Share dishes. For a fuller spread, consider sharing dishes; one review describes a chicken tagine with several appetizers and bread.
Street parking. Street parking was available according to one diner, alongside both indoor and outdoor seating.
Plan the visit
Practical details
شارع الثويمة،
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Long waits
Several diners report waits of 30 minutes to nearly an hour, with one Iftar booking leaving after 1 hour 20 minutes without the main course.
Inconsistent service
Some reviews describe disorganized or discourteous handling of mistakes, delays and guest requests.
Availability issues
A reviewer found many menu items unavailable, including basic Moroccan breakfast dishes.
Small portion
One diner said the couscous portion was barely two spoonfuls and felt poor value for its price.
Outdoor comfort
One visit found outdoor tables affected by wind and dust from nearby road work, with no suitable indoor table offered.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
48 AED
Chicken Tagine with olives & fries
“We shared a Chicken Tagine with olives & fries (48 AED) and a few appetizers- Taktouka (23 AED), Lentil Stew (23 AED), and the Potato Salad (17 AED)”Google review · December 2025
23 AED
Taktouka
“We shared a Chicken Tagine with olives & fries (48 AED) and a few appetizers- Taktouka (23 AED), Lentil Stew (23 AED), and the Potato Salad (17 AED)”Google review · December 2025
23 AED
Lentil Stew
“We shared a Chicken Tagine with olives & fries (48 AED) and a few appetizers- Taktouka (23 AED), Lentil Stew (23 AED), and the Potato Salad (17 AED)”Google review · December 2025
17 AED
Potato Salad
“We shared a Chicken Tagine with olives & fries (48 AED) and a few appetizers- Taktouka (23 AED), Lentil Stew (23 AED), and the Potato Salad (17 AED)”Google review · December 2025
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The Bottom Line
Lfassia Restaurant & Café is a Moroccan restaurant in Al Barsha where the main draw is traditional food in a distinctly Moroccan setting. You can order dishes such as royal couscous, chicken tagine, pastilla and harira, with reviews often highlighting rich seasoning, fresh preparation and generous portions. The chicken tagine is a reliable talking point: one diner described it as slow-cooked, tender and packed with aromatic spices, especially good with freshly baked Moroccan bread.
Royal couscous and lamb couscous are also well regarded, while both chicken and seafood pastilla have attracted enthusiastic comments. Fried fish is another notable choice, praised for reminding one customer of homemade cooking. The decor, Moroccan music and warm atmosphere suit family meals, casual lunches and relaxed dinners.
Indoor and outdoor seating are available, and street parking has been reported. Service is not completely consistent, though. Several diners experienced waits of 30 minutes to nearly an hour, with one Iftar booking ending after 1 hour 20 minutes without the main course.
Check dish availability and current prices before ordering, particularly for breakfast, and consider visiting outside the busiest periods.