BAROMETRE MARRAKECH — Restaurant in Marrakesh Prefecture

This was an outstanding dining experience. We were greeted with warmth and buoyant enthusiasm. For starters, we had Avocado Petals (perfectly ripened avocado and large, succulent prawns), Jardin Marin (delicious crab meat with a dash of Marie Rose), Seabass Ceviche (outstandingly balancing the creaminess of the fish with the sharpness of the lime, and just the right amount of chilli to give the dish a kick, without being overpowering), Burrata (the quality of the ingredients was exceptional: the burrata fell apart on slicing to create a rich buttery sauce; delicious balsamic vinegar provided sweetness and sharpness, and, something of a shock, one of the best aged Parmesans I have eaten – my partner is Italian, and struggled to remember when they had tasted one so good). However, the unexpected highlight was the octopus – a lightly fried crisp coated braised meat that melted in the mouth – something I have never experienced. So delicious, we ordered a second serving. The mains, beef filet and lamb shank, were both tender, with inventive accompaniments to add interest – candied onion and lemon, respectively. All the desserts hit the spot. The citron was sharp and tangy – again, speaking to the quality of the lemons. The apple pie was delicious – the flavour of the apple shone through. We were hesitant about ordering the chocolate tiramisu with whisky – we love our tiramisu. However, no need to be concerned. The mascarpone mix was superb, and the double black whiskey, warm and peaty, as always, worked unexpectedly well in combination. We enjoyed two superb bottles of wine. In Morocco, wine producers and the year are rarely provided on the list, and so, you are never sure of the offering unless you ask to see the bottle. The restaurant’s Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Champ-Canet was a 2017 vintage, produced by Boillot. This is nothing short of a superb example of the wine – delicious is a ridiculous understatement – think butter, vanilla, oak, pear, peach and apricot balanced by minerality and a touch of stone. It’s the most expensive wine on the restaurant’s list (most wines are £6 - £10 by the glass), but I would need to pay £115 in the UK to secure a bottle at retail price. The restaurant had run out of the Bordeaux I was after, but found a bottle of Pommard (also produced by Boillot). Lighter than I would normally drink, but excellent and similarly advantageously priced. The cocktails were creative and delicious in equal measure. And, finally, the venue. Located at a low-key address, Google maps was invaluable, as was the presence of a doorman outside. Descend into what can only be described as an inventive, industrially themed, but very comfortable, speakeasy. Importantly for some, the space is clearly divided between smoking and non-smoking areas, with a corridor running between the two. The vibe (and music) moves between very chilled and a lot of fun! The diners were a mixture of locals and tourists, which added to the cosmopolitan feel. The staff were delightful. Simo was a complete star – dynamic, welcoming, and attentive to the point of showing us to our taxi where he negotiated a good price for the trip back to our riad. This is my 8th trip to Marrakech. I have eaten in the majority of the city’s celebrated restaurants. The owners of our riad (Anne & Laurent – more to follow on their superb establishment – recommended Baromètre, as one of their favourite venues – I had no idea). A survey of the reviews on Tripadvisor confirmed their choice. We loved this place! We’re in Marrakech for 8 days, and, fortunately, will have the opportunity for a second outing (for our final night) before we depart. Baromètre is worth every ounce and more of its 5* rating. Love,...

We had a very poor experience at this restaurant and, unfortunately, would not recommend it. Despite having a booking, we were initially shown to the bar area rather than the restaurant. When we queried this, we were told the restaurant was over capacity — yet several tables were clearly empty. After some insistence, we were eventually seated in the main area, though it seemed to cause inconvenience to the staff.

Once seated, it quickly became clear that there was only one waiter serving around 40 people. While he was polite and tried his best, the service was painfully slow. It took 40 minutes just to receive bottles of water, and drinks were served inconsistently — cocktails arrived at very different times, making it impossible to toast together. The cocktails themselves were creative but overpriced, and the wait between drinks was excessive.

We also had an issue with the wine service — the bottle we ordered was placed on the service station rather than brought to our table. When we asked for it, we were told to wait because the waiter was on his own.

Most concerning of all was how a serious allergy was handled. A member of our group has a citrus allergy, which we clearly communicated when ordering. When the dishes arrived, the waiter couldn’t confirm which items were safe, and after checking, he told us that none of them were suitable. There was no effort to accommodate this allergy or offer an alternative, which was extremely disappointing and could have had serious consequences.

While the food itself tasted nice, it did not make up for the frustrating delays, poor service, and lack of care. The staff were friendly, but having just one person serving an entire restaurant is completely unacceptable for the prices charged. Overall, what should have been an enjoyable meal was instead stressful, disorganised,...

This is a tricky review. In terms of local cocktail bars, well, it's a 4 because there really isn't an alternative.

However, on a more macro level, it just doesn't stack up. Yes, they try, but it falls short. The smoky entrance though the 'bar' is a turn off. I get it, locally, you still smoke in bars. But, this is something new and ' different ' for the area, so make it different and ban smoking or at least offer an entrance without a walk though the smoking section which I can only compare to 90's NYC night clubs and bars. Uck-

The service was ok, but nothing exceptional.

The drinks. We came for the drinks and I haven't I say we left disappointed. You're trying, but you're leaving something out. Perhaps we chose the wrong drinks. However something as classic as a Poloma shouldn't be hard- especially in one of the top citrus producing countries. It was dull, not exceptional.

Barometre, you can do better. Focus on the Moroccan produce and create cocktails that are influenced by the region, the spice, the history.

As a side note, any drink that has a syringe in it is kitchy well gross. Heroin use is an issue in most of the West. Seeing a syringe glued into a glass is not cool, yes, it sure beats seeing a needle in a users arm on a street or in a station, but... Not necessary

Yes first world...