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Middle Eastern · Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY · $
Founded in 1983 in the East Village, Cafe Mogador was both an early pioneer in the NYC restaurant world and a downtown cultural hub. Serving up her signature Moroccan-inspired cuisine, founder Rivka embraced and celebrated the creative neighborhood she called home while pushing culinary boundaries. Throughout four decades and the addition of a second location in Williamsburg, Cafe Mogador gained tremendous recognition and solidified its place as a neighborhood institution and culinary destination. From expertly braised tagines and house-made bread, to an award-winning brunch served alongside some of the best people-watching in the city, the restaurant continues to proudly grow with the neighborhoods it's helped create.
“Truly exquisite! The appetizers, main course, and dessert were indescribably delicious. The ambiance and service were excellent. I highly recommend it and would definitely return. Good price and delicious food 👌🏼 We order to start Labne w/ zahatar, Babaganush, Hummus For entrance Moroccan tagine with Lamb Shank with couscous plus Casablanca chickpeas, raisins, caramelized onions / Salmon and Duck uffff marvelous! And for dessert strawberry and ruibarbo cramble with vanilla ice cream 👌🏼”
“I had an outstanding experience at this Mediterranean-inspired restaurant. We ordered several mezze to share, and honestly, they were probably the best I’ve ever had. Everything was incredibly fresh, flavorful, and perfectly executed. The bread alone was amazing. The service was impressively fast — we were served in under ten minutes — without ever feeling rushed. We started with wine, then had coffee, and I finished with a cocktail, which was excellent as well. Every part of the experience flowed seamlessly. We sat at the bar, which added to the experience. The staff was extremely kind and attentive, the atmosphere felt cozy yet refined — luxurious without being over the top. You can really feel the quality and care in every detail. Even the restrooms were spotless. An impeccable experience from start to finish. I will definitely come back and highly recommend this place without hesitation.”
“Incredible food and unreliable service The host and first server were rude to our friend who arrived before us. We had a couple other servers stop by to fill water, take orders, or ask about dessert. Service felt both rushed and inattentive That being said, food was amazing. Highly recommend the lamb shank tagine”
“TLDR; Apparently this is a local favourite and I can see why, even as a tourist. The flat bread is absolutely perfection and the various dips, like the labneh, is a must try! Staff were also very attentive and polite. Only downside is side is some things are a little pricey for what you get. The camomile tea is a good example, literally just a tea bag that you have to put in yourself for 5 bucks.”
“I really wanted to love Cafe Mogador given the hype, but it ended up being “mid." While the atmosphere is undeniable, the food and value just don't keep pace with the reputation. The Lamb Shank with Couscous was a letdown. While the meat was tender enough to fall off the bone, it was surprisingly bland—it lacked that deep, aromatic spice punch you expect from a Moroccan tagine. It felt more like a standard pot roast than something special. The Chicken Bastilla (pie) was fine, but a bit dry and one-note, and the Grilled Halloumi was a total budget-killer: $16 for exactly three small slices of cheese is a tough pill to swallow. The only real highlight was the Eggplant Dip, which was creamy and well-seasoned, but it’s not enough to carry the whole meal.”
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