Harden's survey result
Summary
Despite its über-glam past, Mourad Mazouz’s party-Moroccan (which opened in 1997) is off-grid for most Londoners nowadays, attracted little feedback this year, and is still ‘temporarily closed’ as of September 2021, presumably due to the high proportion of out-of-towners amongst its customer-base. We’ve continued to include it, though, on the basis that we think it will return and – on a good night – it’s a fab party scene with decent (if sometimes expensive) food.
Summary
Old-timers remember when Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman (still married) chilled in the groove-tastic basement bar at Mourad Mazouz’s party-Moroccan after it first opened (in 1997) and – notwithstanding a recent menu revamp and general scrub-up (plus much less snotty service) – it’s changed little over the years other than the evaporation of its A-list clientele. In fact, if anything, the “extremely tasty” North African cuisine is higher quality and better value. Top Tip – “love the outdoor garden on a scorching day”.
Summary
Old-timers remember when Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman (still married) chilled in the groove-tastic basement bar at Mourad Mazouz’s party-Moroccan after it first opened (in 1997) and – notwithstanding a recent menu revamp and general scrub-up (plus much less snotty service) – it’s changed little over the years other than the evaporation of its A-list clientele. In fact, if anything, the “extremely tasty” North African cuisine is higher quality and better value. Top Tip – “love the outdoor garden on a scorching day”.
Summary
Mourad Mazouz’s “atmospheric” and clubby party scene first brought glamour to Moroccan cuisine – and the fast crowd to Mayfair’s Heddon Street – back in the 1990s. “Tagines presented bubbling to your table” are a highlight on a menu also featuring grills, couscous and some fusion-esque North African starters (e.g. foie gras with pomegranate molasses, Scottish beef tartare with Batata harra foam). Kick off an evening with cocktails in the vibey basement bar.
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Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £28.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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|---|---|
| Bread | £3.50 |
| Service | 13.00% |
25 Heddon Street, London, W1B 4BH
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑1 am |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑1 am |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑1 am |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑1 am |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑1 am |
| Saturday | 11 am‑3 pm, 6 pm‑1 am |
| Sunday | 11 am‑3 pm, 6 pm‑12 am |
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