Casablanca rewards diners who look beyond a single idea of Moroccan food. One evening can mean seafood above the Atlantic, another can unfold in a garden beside the old medina, while some of the city’s most memorable tables lean French, Japanese, or cinematic rather than traditional.
The addresses below are not interchangeable. They were chosen for a clear reason to go: setting, longevity, cooking style, or a dining room with a personality strong enough to shape the meal. Reservations are sensible for dinner and weekends, especially at the oceanfront and destination restaurants.
Rick’s Café
Rick’s Café turns a film-inspired idea into a polished restaurant rather than a novelty stop. Arches, tiled floors, a central courtyard feel and live piano create the mood, while the menu moves through seafood, pasta and meat dishes. It is one of the city’s rare restaurants where the room itself is part of the reason to book.
Choose it for a dressed-up lunch or dinner when atmosphere matters as much as the plate. The location near the old medina also makes it easy to pair with a walk around the historic center; book ahead and check the day’s music schedule if that is part of the appeal.
Address: 248 Boulevard Sour Jdid, Casablanca 20110, Morocco / Visit Map
La Sqala
La Sqala sits in a fortified bastion beside the old medina, with an Andalusian-style garden that feels unusually calm for such a central address. Moroccan breakfasts, tagines, grills, juices and mint tea make it useful throughout the day, not only as a dinner destination.
It is especially good for travelers who want recognizable Moroccan dishes in a setting that still feels tied to Casablanca rather than a generic dining room. Morning visits are gentler; lunch and dinner bring more energy, so allow extra time if you want to linger in the garden.
Address: Boulevard des Almohades, Casablanca 20250, Morocco / Visit Map
Cabestan Ocean View
Cabestan Ocean View has been part of the Corniche dining scene for generations and still trades heavily on its dramatic Atlantic position. Seafood, French and Mediterranean influences fit the setting, with the horizon visible from much of the restaurant.
Come here when the view is a priority and time the meal around late afternoon or evening light. It is more of an occasion restaurant than a quick stop, and the Corniche location means traffic can add time to the journey from downtown.
Address: 90 Boulevard de la Corniche, Phare d’El Hank, Casablanca 20000, Morocco / Visit Map
ILOLI
ILOLI brings a contemporary Japanese point of view to a city better known internationally for Moroccan and French dining. Sushi and sashimi sit alongside cooked dishes, and the sleek two-level space makes it feel distinctly urban and modern.
This is a useful contrast if several days of tagines and grills have started to feel repetitive. It suits a slower dinner, and diners with a strong preference for raw fish or chef-led Japanese cooking will get more from it than someone looking for a fast casual meal.
Address: Rue Najib Mahfoud, Casablanca 20250, Morocco / Visit Map
Le Rouget de l’Isle
Le Rouget de l’Isle is an intimate French restaurant set in a villa, a format that gives the evening a more residential and personal rhythm. The appeal lies in classic technique, a quietly elegant room and a setting that feels removed from larger hotel restaurants.
Pick it for a romantic dinner or a meal where conversation matters. Its smaller scale is part of the charm, but it also makes advance booking worthwhile; confirm opening days before crossing the city for a dedicated visit.
Address: 16 Rue Rouget de l’Isle, Casablanca 20250, Morocco / Visit Map