Did you know that couscous has long been considered France’s favorite dish? Today it’s the poulet-frites that sits proudly at the top of the podium, but couscous still holds a special place in our hearts. For Sunday lunch with your partner or friends, or simply when you feel like it, here are our top 6 couscous restaurants in Toulouse. Enjoy fragrant semolina, tasty red sauce, vegetables cooked to perfection and the meat of your choice.
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Le Ksar and its couscous in a variety of forms
Le Ksar restaurant is a feast for the eyes and taste buds. Specializing in traditional Moroccan cuisine, the warm, intimate decor is just as exotic. Kefta kebab, simmered leg of lamb or beef meatballs… There’s something for everyone! Semolina (with raisins, onion confit and spicy sauce) is €13. Side dishes range from 4€ to 7€.
📍7, Rue Perchepinte – 31000 Toulouse
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Le cœur d’Amande, an ultra-gourmand Tunisian restaurant
Open Tuesday to Saturday from 11am to 3pm and from 7pm to 11pm, and on Sundays from 7am to 4pm, Le cœur d’Amande ‘s Tunisian couscous is well worth the detour. Located in Saint-Aubin, couscous prices range from €10 to €22. A real treat!
📍49, rue Pierre Paul Riquet – 31000 Toulouse
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Le Marrakech, one of Toulouse’s best couscous restaurants
Decorated like a palace from the Thousand and One Nights, at Le Marrakech get ready to enjoy authentic Moroccan gastronomy. And good news: at this couscous restaurant in Toulouse, the sauce and semolina can be served to taste! Prices for the different couscous dishes (Kefta, chicken, lamb…) range from €17 to €19. The vegetable couscous is €14.
📍19, Rue Castellane – 31000 Toulouse
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La Pente Douce, the best couscous in France
Couscous has been around for a long time, but the quality is always up to date. In 2020, a Toulouse restaurant was voted best couscous in France by the Paris Première TV channel. Still open, the La Pente Douce restaurant still offers takeaway couscous from Tuesday to Saturday! A great way to enjoy a meal at home that’s different from the ordinary.
📍6, Rue de la Concorde – 31000 Toulouse
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La Kasbah, an address to know in the pink city
There are plenty of reasons to love La Kasbah. First of all, you’ll appreciate its authentic, pleasant decor. Then there’s the warm welcome that makes you feel right at home. And what would this Algerian restaurant be doing in this ranking if not for its delicious couscous? Here, the dish is served with fine semolina and raisins and will cost you between €12 and €20. A real delight.
📍30, Rue de la Chaîne – 31000 Toulouse
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La Belle Saison, a culinary nugget at reasonable prices
High-quality Moroccan cuisine and popular couscous are the recipe for success at La Belle Saison. In a warm setting, you can enjoy a delicious meal without breaking the bank.
📍5, Rue du Puits Vert – 31000 Toulouse