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Pasta Baladin

Rue Derb Laalouj 48, Essaouira 44000, Morocco
+212 (0)6 424 481 36
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Ranked #20 of 144 restaurants in Essaouira
Price range: $5 - $13
Cuisines: Italian
Good for: Child-friendly, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Dunblane, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
36 reviews 36 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

It was nice to have a break from Moroccan food, as nice as it is. The service here was quick and efficient and it was nice to have the door open as I love people-watching and seeing how the local kids still enjoy simple play in the streets. I got a good portion of pasta and the sauce with the... More

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Wemmel
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23 reviews 23 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

The room is small and not partcularly inviting. Nevertheless the pasta is ok and the prices are fair. Survival food for tired travellers. The staff could be friendlier but you can not ask for much more.

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Tel Aviv, Israel
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30 reviews 30 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
68 helpful votes 68 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

Upon paying my bill at Baladin I was encouraged by the owner to make a review at TA, I am happy to do this as I feel they are offering a good value and good quality product. From a tiny kitchen, three ladies produce dish after delicious dish of perfectly al dente pasta and 12, yes 12, stunning sauces! When... More

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New York City
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60 reviews 60 reviews
34 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

......But it really works.....Wonderful choice of sauces..Carbonara incredible..fantastic attentive staff..four pasta choices...five star chef..all at extremely reasonable prices...great place for lunch or dinner..never fails...

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Dublin, Ireland
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86 reviews 86 reviews
64 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

We had a very enjoyable pasta dinner at this modern decor pasta place with high stools and a long central counter top. This is a good place to meet other nomads and exchange info. And the pasta is very good too!

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Velez-Malaga, Spain
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9 reviews 9 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

Lovely little corner restaurant that is quite informal, but nice, neat and very very smart! Neat and cleaned place on one of the main streets in Essaouira! Very nice food, only pasta, and very nice staff. Highly recommended for something different! Quality food at very low prices. Takeaway available

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013 via mobile

The two of us popped in for some pasta (for a change) tonight, and enjoyed it very much! The food was really nicely prepared, the staff were quick and pleasant, the place was clean and felt friendly! Might not be your perfect restaurant in Essaouira, but great value (145MAD for two with drinks) for a simple and delicious meal! Tempted... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013 via mobile

Very friendly staff, a limited selection of pastas and sides but what there is is done very well and it's a great alternative when you just can't eat any more tagine! The kitchen is open which I always like so I can see the cooking take place. I had a delicious Gorgonzola Penne and the Caprese salad was also tasty.

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turin
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3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2013

it's not home made paste, just packed. and the noodles are ok, but they're cheaper in italy. so I rather have a couscous or a tajine in a morocan place for less money.

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Pavlinova, Manager at Pasta Baladin, responded to this review
26 January 2013

Dear guests of Pasta Baladin This comment does really surprises us: We do serve more than 10 different HOMEMADE pasta dishes from Italy (our self produced pasta "Pastaio di Gragnano") for a very decent price: between 4 and 6 Euros ONLY per plate! From simple "Napoli" (just tomato sauce with olives) to "Frutti di Mare" (mixed Seafood) and the salad... More

yorkshire
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2013

After a week in Morrocco, having sampled its legendary native cuisine every evening, I actually found the choice a bit monotonous in the budget restaurants, and I had a craving for some quality Eurpoean food. This place was recommended by some Moroccan travellers staying in our Riad, who cam back one evening raving about it. I was hungry, so we... More

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