La Rive

Rabat


Modern and airy, this popular cafe-restaurant sits on a sunken plaza away from the traffic and bustle. The good-value menu is international, serving up everything from tajines to steak frites and pizza, and there's a set menu for less than Dh100. One quibble: it can get a bit smoky.


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