White House Tajine

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   Christine

   VIP

   Houston

   19 reviews

   5.0

   19 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We really enjoyed our lunch. The food was superb and service excellent - thank you!
   

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   Eliel

   VIP

   Atlanta

   7 reviews

   4.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 23 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Dining here was a blast. The owner and staff are extraordinarily engaging, warm, friendly and attentive. The food was delicious...fresh and creative. The portions are smaller than average for American standards and the dining space is small.. A true gem!!! We will be back.
   

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   Melissa

   VIP

   Philadelphia

   26 reviews

   3.0

   26 reviews

   Dined on 23 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   While looking for a celebratory restaurant to celebrate 2 birthdays, I came across White House Tajine. I made the reservation and then read several reviews where couples were turned away on Valentine's Day even with reservations, so I called to triple check we were on the list and remind them in person we were celebrating 2 birthdays. When we got to the restaurant, we walked into the main dining room but were ushered upstairs. In that small dining room, the walls are draped in fabric with the decor seeming to be a little tired. We started with a small mezze which was an okay size for four although we could have used more pita bread. The 5 dishes in the mezze were a good variety, and I especially enjoyed the baba ghanoush. My husband had the Kefta Tagine which he said was good although a little under seasoned. I liked the Chicken Tagine as it came out hot and juicy although it too could have used more seasoning. One of our friends was not happy with his chicken cous cous while his wife had the lamb kabob. She said it was good although dry. Because we were upstairs, the servers had to constantly run up and down the stairs, so they kept opening the front door. As our table was right next to the stairs, throughout the meal I kept jumping up from my seat to dash down the stairs in order to close the door since they kept leaving it open. No one seemed to care the cold air was blowing in through the open front door, and I kept having to ask the servers to please close the door. It also took a long time to get our entrees, and people who were seated after us appeared to get theirs well before us. At the end of the meal, there was not one acknowledgment for the real reason we were there--to celebrate 2 birthdays. Overall, interesting food and a money-saving BYOB, but just an okay experience.
   

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   GS

   VIP

   Philadelphia

   25 reviews

   3.0

   25 reviews

   Dined on 22 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Food is delicious ! Staff is gracious. This restaurant has a very small kitchen. Be prepared to wait.
   

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   Cecelia

   Philadelphia

   17 reviews

   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined on 21 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Love this restaurant! Wish it was larger! Food is excellent and the service is excellent too!
   

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   george

   VIP

   Philadelphia

   59 reviews

   4.0

   59 reviews

   Dined on 21 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Our first time. A party of 2 we were seated at a table that was maybe 24" round. Good that we are not big eaters for it was a little tight and the tables in general are tightly packed-in. A nice feature is the chilled glassware for your BYOB fare. The owner/waiter was extremely friendly, genuinely and or humorously interacting with diners. The seating does feel a little cramped if that is something that would bother you. We had a Mezze sampler platter and an order of grilled Shrimp cabobs. Everything was quite yummy and for us that was enough food. If a group of 4, I would recommend the large Mezze platter but for two medium was fine. Definitely need a reservation. More than 4 will be difficult and more than 6 near impossible. Asked if we wanted desert we declined. The owner/waiter said the Baklava was the best in the world. Amused and I love the stuff but try not to eat it for waistline reasons, I said we would take an order to go. When it shortly arrived to the table he said: compliments of the house and gave the check without baklava charge; the check is computerized. Very efficient. We were each given a 2" square, diamond shaped actually, serving. Once home, we sample one piece. Very light and flakey, super flavorful nuts, and not smothered in honey. The latter mostly only in the base crust. Not sure about best in the World but for sure it was a worthy contender, especially if heavily honey-socked versions are less to your liking. We will go again, probably with another couple so as to have a bit larger table space. Anxious to try the goat Tanjine next time. G
   

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   Tom

   VIP

   Philadelphia

   89 reviews

   4.0

   89 reviews

   Dined on 17 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was delicious, though the portions are smaller than average for American standards and the dining space is extremely small.
   

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   DavidB

   VIP

   New York City

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 16 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Wow- the food at this place was surprisingly great. Looking forward to going back soon!
   

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   Edward

   VIP

   Philadelphia

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious food and the Mohammed is the best host!
   

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    Josh

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1

    They overbooked reservations and we ended up waiting outside for over an hour. There were more than a dozen people waiting outside who had reservations. No apology or acknowledgement that we were waiting outside in the cold for a long period of time. A complete waste of time! Ended up leaving and not eating here. The food and ambiance looked good but unfortunately our poor experience did not allow us to try anything. If you make a reservation on a busy night, keep in mind that you might not be able to get in the front door.
    

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