Riad 1930 review: our verdict
The piano takes over, the jazz kicks in, and Riad 1930 finally becomes what it promises. The decor plays a big part: a genuine Moroccan riad architecture, with a patio and carefully crafted details, in a spirit close to that of Dar Dada. On the plate, Moroccan cuisine with generous portions, featuring briouates that win unanimous approval.
The rest of the menu is more uneven: meat of variable quality, pastilla sometimes very spicy, desserts without much impact. The service, often attentive, can also falter on nights of high crowds. You come here for a dinner for two or with friends who want atmosphere and sound, until 2 a.m. Not for quiet conversation: on busy nights, the music gets loud and tables are pushed close together.
The dish to order: the briouates, the safest value on the menu. The trap: book without asking if a musician is playing that night, because without the jazz the place loses a good part of its appeal. Closed on Sundays.
