THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED El Mansour

THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED El Mansour Restaurant Review:

Located in the heart of the 8th arrondissement, this embassy of Moroccan cuisine boasts an elegant setting. The two dining rooms, one upstairs and one downstairs near the kitchen, are done up with wooden panels, paintings and candelabras, while banquettes are strewn with thick pillows and tables topped with glittering tableware. For a starter, don’t miss the pastilla pigeon with almonds and a fine sheet of fritter. Follow it with the spit-roasted lamb couscous; the meat hails from the Corrèze pastures and after simmering for several hours it’s both crunchy and tender, and accompanied by a fine semolina. On the other hand, the “gazelle horns” for dessert prove disappointing, limp and dull. Wines by the glass cost €10, so the bill may rise quickly. However, the lunch menu at €38 is a sure bet.