L'Amandier
Quartier Ziat, Fès
Restaurant in Fès, Morocco
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
L'Amandier is a better fit for a composed Fès dinner than a casual drop-in or drinks-first night. Book it for a date, family celebration, or small business meal where the setting matters and dinner is the main event; compare Roof Top Bar if the priority is a lighter, drink-led plan.
About L'Amandier
For a meal in Fès where the group wants a more planned stop, L'Amandier is a sensible option to consider. Practical details for planning an itinerary include that it is in Fès, it opens daily from 12:30–10:30 PM, and the dress code is smart casual.
Book it for a Fès meal, not an over-specified brief
L'Amandier is best treated as a Fès choice for a planned meal rather than a highly specific stop built around a particular dish or format. That matters for date nights, family meals, and small business dinners: planning information focuses on practicalities, rather than detailed claims about cuisine style, menu structure, pricing, or signature items.
The dress code is smart casual, which makes it easier to plan attire without overdoing it. Choose L'Amandier when the group values a prepared dining plan and does not need a tasting menu, chef counter, or specific signature dish.
How to place it against other Fès plans
If you are comparing Fès options, consider The Ruined Garden, Karawan Restaurant, or Fez Café alongside L'Amandier. If the group is more flexible and simply needs a Fès shortlist, scan the Fès restaurants guide before committing.
For wider trip planning, you can also use the city guides for Fès hotels and Fès bars. Within Fès, Odalisque, Roof Top Bar, Fez Café, Karawan Restaurant, and The Ruined Garden are natural alternatives to consider depending on the kind of evening you want.
Located inside
HotelPalais Faraj Suites & SpaFull hotel guidePlanning details
- Hours
- Monday: 12:30–10:30 PM · Tuesday: 12:30–10:30 PM
- Location
- Derb Bensouda, N°16/18 Quartier Ziat, Fès 30000, Morocco
- Website
- palaisfaraj.com/our-restaurants-bars-in-our-luxury-hotel-fes-morocco
- Phone
- +212 5356 35356
The take
The Take
The Vibe
L'Amandier presents a historic, intimate dining experience framed by the traditional riad layout of Fes el-Bali. Guests push through a narrow alley and numbered doors into a courtyard-focused interior where tilework and screened upper galleries shape the meal as much as the cuisine. The house leans on Morocco's older culinary canon, offering a measured, classic approach to courses and pacing. Because the address rewards local knowledge, the restaurant carries a hidden-gem quality, quiet and charming rather than flashy, making architecture and atmosphere the primary signals of quality rather than modern branding.
Best For
L'Amandier suits diners who value architecture and a thoughtfully ordered meal as much as the food itself. The riad setting and careful menu structure appeal to couples and small groups seeking an intimate, considered dinner away from the busier tourist lanes. Its position in the Ziat quarter and focus on traditional sequences make it a destination for visitors who prefer quieter, heritage-rich dining experiences and for anyone looking to mark a special evening with food that follows Fes’s more codified culinary logic.
Ordering Tips
The menu follows Fes’s conventional meal architecture, so consider embracing the sequence: start with cold salads and a pastilla or soup, move to a slow-cooked tagine, and reserve space for a late couscous on the appropriate day. Signature plates such as Pastilla de l'ocean, the Fassi stuffed cockerel and Dorade Royale a la mode de Fes are clear highlights; ordering a pastilla as an early course is a useful way to sample the house’s approach to texture and layering. Opt for a measured multi-course progression rather than a la carte variety to experience the restaurant as intended.
Venue details
Ambiance
Elegant and sophisticated with swanky contemporary decor, refined lighting, and a vertigo-inducing terrace overlooking the historic medina.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Moroccan wines
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options, Halal
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Pastilla de l'ocean
- Fassi stuffed cockerel
- Dorade Royale a la mode de Fes
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Derb Bensouda, N°16/18 Quartier Ziat, Fès 30000, Morocco
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 12:30–10:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:30–10:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:30–10:30 PM
- Thursday
- 12:30–10:30 PM
- Friday
- 12:30–10:30 PM
- Saturday
- 12:30–10:30 PM
- Sunday
- 12:30–10:30 PM
Location
Derb Bensouda, N°16/18 Quartier Ziat, Fès 30000, Morocco · Directions
palaisfaraj.com/our-restaurants-bars-in-our-luxury-hotel-fes-morocco
Also consider
Where to book if L'Amandier is not the right fit
Choose The Ruined Garden if the group wants garden atmosphere to carry the meal. Choose Roof Top Bar if the night is more about drinks, a lighter bistro-style setup, and a less formal plan.
Restaurant context
How L'Amandier compares in Fès
L'Amandier is the safer choice for a composed special-occasion dinner when the group wants the meal to feel planned rather than improvised. The Ruined Garden is the stronger cross-shop for diners prioritising garden atmosphere, while Fez Café is better for a more flexible café-style plan.
For a polished riad-style evening, compare L'Amandier with Karawan Restaurant. Karawan is the more obvious choice if the setting is the point of the booking; L'Amandier works when the brief is a calmer dinner base in Fès without needing a heavily signposted destination restaurant.
If drinks matter as much as food, Roof Top Bar is the better fit because its bistro-style positioning suits a lighter, bar-adjacent evening. Odalisque is less useful as a direct Fès comparison because it sits outside the metro context.
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Compare L'Amandier
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| L'Amandier | Fès | No published awards | |
| Odalisque | Fez | No published awards | |
| Fez Café | Fès | No published awards | |
| The Ruined Garden | Fès | No published awards | |
| Karawan Restaurant | Fès | No published awards | |
| Roof Top Bar | Fès | Bistro-style cuisine | No published awards |
How L'Amandier Fès compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is L'Amandier good for solo dining?
The daily 12:30–10:30 PM hours give you flexibility, and the smart-casual dress code is useful to know before you go. Fez Café is another Fès option to compare.
Is L'Amandier good for a special occasion?
It can be a candidate for a special-occasion meal in Fès if you want a planned choice and smart-casual dress fits the evening. The Ruined Garden is another option to consider.
What are alternatives to L'Amandier in Fès?
The Ruined Garden, Karawan Restaurant, Fez Café, Odalisque, and Roof Top Bar are other Fès options to consider. L'Amandier is the stronger pick when you want to plan around its key details: Fès location, daily 12:30–10:30 PM hours, and smart-casual dress.
Is lunch or dinner better at L'Amandier?
L'Amandier is open daily from 12:30–10:30 PM, so midday and evening plans can fit within these hours. Fez Café is another Fès option to consider.
