Café Res Amira review: our verdict
The menu boils down to two options: grilled octopus or grilled fish. The octopus, the house signature, arrives with whole tentacles seared until the edges are blackened but tender in the center, served alongside grilled vegetables like peppers, carrots, and zucchini, and sometimes rice. A neon sign featuring an octopus in a quiet alley of the Kasbah clearly announces the specialty.
The owner does everything himself, from shopping and cooking to serving, for barely four tables. The setting is that of a small street restaurant, simple and colorful, tucked away in a quiet corner of the medina. It's the perfect spot for a dinner for two or a lunch with friends who love octopus; it's not suitable for large groups or those who want to choose from a long menu.
The catch: showing up without a reservation, as the place is often full on the day of. The tip: book the day before so the owner can prepare the octopus. Note: service runs from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM, and then in the evening.
