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Food and ambience

Special occasions, Romantic, Business meetings
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Dinner
CUISINES
International, Mediterranean, European, Healthy, Fusion
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

One of the most elevated dining experiences in town. Service was fantastic and the GM/maitre’d was fantastic and connected with all the guests. Staff was amazing and you could tell that the maitre’d cared about their success by assisting in language with various foreign travellers....Food was fantastic. The overall esthetic would lead one to believe these are precious portions but it only takes three small dishes to have a very full meal for two people. Will be returning!More

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Beautiful elevated dining experience in Essaouira. The staff are welcoming and helpful. Best to book a reservation but they were able to squeeze us in. Lots of delicious vegetarian options. The restaurant is beautiful and tucked away in a quieter area. Highly recommend

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed January 6, 2024

There is a reason why it is hard to get a table here. Excellent atmosphere, really good and positive staff, the food is an interesting collection of well-prepared small plates and then some main courses. Some of the small plates were exceptional, a real range...of Moroccan and international flavours. Charming couple running it. Would return without question.More

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed January 1, 2024 via mobile

Excellent food and cool Moroccan wine list in a great setting. Tucked away on a quiet street. If you’re tired of eating tajine day after day, this place is a welcome change with inventive food. The service is also on point!

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed November 21, 2023 via mobile

We enjoyed this restaurant so much that we returned twice in three days. The first night we had a selection of starters, (fried chicken pieces, hummus, Vitello Tonnato and goats cheese with walnuts and onion confit) all delicious. We followed this with a lovely chocolate...mousse. The ambiance is paired back with a cool modern vibe. It must be good because it was full of French diners on each occasion and they are very discerning.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed November 19, 2023

Looking for up scale atmosphere and sophisticated flavours in the heart of the Médina this is the place

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed November 4, 2023 via mobile

Exquisite - the restaurant has been refurbished with immaculate taste - warm, minimalist and textured. It feels like it’s giving you a hug in terms of decor and design. The food - outstanding (coming from a former restaurant owner and life foodie). Every dish delivered...in taste, presentation and natural, not over processed food. The gnocchi where the best we’ve ever tasted - fluffy pillows from heaven. The celery steak - something so new and delicious. Try it! Crab roll on perfect brioche… the list goes on. A perfect evening, delightful hosts….get a table if you can. You can thank me latter!More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed October 25, 2023

A contemporary style restaurant with great staff . Food was tasty but well over priced for what you got .

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed October 20, 2023 via mobile

Great restaurant with modern but cozy interior and excellent food & wine. We came without reservation and the place was booked, yet the very affable Moroccan owner eventually found us a table—and it was worth it.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed October 16, 2023 via mobile

Went there just yesterday with my boyfriend and a couple of friends, we had an amazing time. Food was delicious, included both Moroccan dishes and some international ones as well. We also had some wine which was good too. The place is very cosy, very...chic but also laid back. The staff was great and we also chatted with the owners who were super friendlyMore

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed October 15, 2023

We really enjoyed our dinner here. The space is a peaceful oasis carved into a space along the wall of the medina. It's modern, and sophisticated, yet casual and relaxing. The service was professional, knowledgeable and attentive. But the best part - the food. It...was innovative, flavourful and beautifully presented. In particular, we loved the lamb cooked for 7 hours, the celeriac steak and the chocolate mousse. Well done.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed October 9, 2023

Excellent in every way. The food was gourmet, the wine exquisite, the atmosphere welcoming, the restaurant beautiful. There are not enough superlatives. Undoubtedly the best restaurant in Essaouira. So sorry that we are not staying another night so we could eat here again.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed October 8, 2023

Absolute perfection. The welcome was warm and gracious, like being invited into someones home for dinner. Wine selection was excellent, dinner was delicious and the space itself was beautiful, simple and elegant. I would eat here every night of my life if I could.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed October 3, 2023 via mobile

Excellent food. Best place to eat in Essaouira. Interior is cosy. It's quite a small restaurant, so be sure to make a reservation. You will not be dissapointed. Seafood and desserts are excellent, and good service

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed September 28, 2023 via mobile

Umia was recommended by our hotel so went there tonight expecting a nice meal and had our minds blown. The chef is a genius! We had the specials, a grilled watermelon with feta and a large platter of Iberico ham. Absolutely delicious! I got talked...into ordering the grilled celery with pesto, it sounded odd, but it was exquisite. I could not stop eating it and raving about it. The gnocchi with spinach was light and delicious. We ended with the crab roll, too full to eat the bread, we ate the crab filling and avocado. It was outstanding! I haven’t been this full in a very. Long time but it was hard to stop eating. The service was attentive, the waiter fun as well as professional and we may return tomorrow. It’s that good.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Umia is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5