La Rose des Sables — Restaurant in Rouen

Arriving to Rouen at close to 10pm on a Sunday night, our options were food were rather limited. Following a quick search of the available options, we were tempted by the idea of Moroccan food and so decided to stop by La Rose des Sables.

The restaurant is located on the outskirts of Rouen's old city and by the time we entered there was only one other table dining. Informed the kitchen was closing soon, we opted for a variety of dishes as suggested by the owner. We also had the opportunity to try a Moroccan bottle of wine, a first for me, which delighted with fruity notes and was excellent priced at less than 20 euros.

Our dishes began to appear, starting with a brik and then a variety of tagines, couscous and a few skewers of grilled lamb. Across the board, the dishes tasted freshly made, with homey and comforting combinations. I was a particular fan of a lamb tagine, stewed for enough time that the lamb simply fell apart. An olive and chicken combination was simple, fresh and tangy, and well made couscous was a great pairing.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my meal at La Rose des Sables and the delightful and colorful spread of well made and homey dishes we were presented, especially at a price point of less than 25 per person even with a...

La Rose des Sables est un restaurant qui propose des spécialités nord-africaines toutes plus alléchantes les unes que les autres dans un cadre convivial. Pour notre soirée, c’était couscous … maison, du chef ou végétarien, c’est un régal : semoule fine à souhait, des viandes variées, agneau, poulet, boulettes, merguez ou bœuf bien mitonné. Des légumes de saison (il y avait de tout) cuits parfaitement dans un jus épicé comme il faut. Le patron est jovial et prêt à faire plaisir à sa clientèle, tout est à volonté et apprenant qu’il s’agissait d’un anniversaire, il a offert le plateau de pâtisseries orientales et là… encore une bonne surprise, elles sont sucrées (évidemment) mais sans pour autant écraser les saveurs. Goûtez les pâtes d’amande… top ! La prochaine fois, nous choisirons les tajines. En plus de tout cela, c’est propre et … les WC sont nickel donc on sait que la cuisine l’est...

The place although small has an authentic vibe and owner’s hospitality makes you feel welcome. The menu offers good choices of meats but the two main heroes are the tagines and the couscous. Both are incredibly tasty and well worth the visit. Don’t forget to have the home made pastries...