Pastilla

I've now had Pastilla prepared traditionally and in a modern interpretation. Both are interesting. The traditional version emphasises medjool dates in the way Moroccan cuisine draws from Berber, Arab, Andalusian, and French influences. The complex with dried fruit and spice character is more pronoun…

I went in with low expectations — I'd had mediocre versions before. What I found was Pastilla made with real commitment to argan oil and technique. The complex with dried fruit and spice result was more complex and satisfying than anything I'd had before. Moroccan cuisine draws from Berber, Arab, A…

Pastilla at this place was fine. The richly perfumed flavour was there but not distinguished. harissa was present in the right quantities but without the care that makes the difference. You can taste when something is being made to a formula. Moroccan cuisine draws from Berber, Arab, Andalusian, an…

I spent an afternoon making Pastilla from scratch following a traditional recipe. Getting medjool dates right was the main challenge — it's not as straightforward as it looks. The sweet and savoury together result was rewarding once I got it right. Moroccan cuisine draws from Berber, Arab, Andalusi…

I'm sceptical of any restaurant claiming to do Pastilla well, having been disappointed often enough. This one delivered. The sweet and savoury together base was authentic and the use of preserved lemon showed real knowledge. hospitality rituals including mint tea service are integral to the food ex…

I had never tried Pastilla before this visit and I wasn't sure what to expect. The sweet and savoury together taste hit immediately and made sense of the dish in a way descriptions never quite do. harissa is an ingredient I'd not encountered used quite like this before. The a family couscous Friday…

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Pastilla. I ordered it with orange blossom water drink and the richly perfumed elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. harissa in particular became more prominent in a good way. Moroccan cuisine draws from Berber, Arab, …