It’s like a quick portal to somewhere warm and fragrant; we found a glowing gem of a Moroccan restaurant called Tatie, just steps from the Frankfurt Central Station.
The restaurant ambiance is awash in a warm, golden light, with decor mixing Middle Eastern mystique and Mediterranean warmth. The golden, almost cinematic glow is said to be a classic element of traditional Moroccan design, meant to mirror the warmth of the desert and the luxury of a riad.
The menu is a spectacular fusion—a crossroads of Berber, Mediterranean, Arabic, Spanish and even subtle Greek influences. It’s a cuisine famous for its flavorful spices, its slow-cooked stews, and its ability to balance sweet, savory, and sour flavors. The overall quality at Tatie is stellar; we didn’t have a single dish that missed the mark.
Restaurant Profile
🏷️ Name of the Restaurant: Tatie Restaurant (incl. menu)
📍 Adress: Am Hauptbahnhof 18, 60329 Frankfurt am Main
🍜 Style: Moroccan Cuisine – Soups, Salad, Stews, Grills etc.
💰 Price: approx. 20–30 € per person (including drinks and tip)
Here’s a taste of our highlights.
🍃 DRINK
A Sip of Moroccan Mint Tea
Let’s start with its symbol of hospitality: a pot of Moroccan tea. It’s a delicate brew—mildly sweet, with a gentle, herbal tea base with a fresh mint flavor. It’s soothing and refreshing.
If you’ve been to Morocco, you’ve probably seen how they pour the tea from high up. It isn’t just for show; it aerates the tea, creating a light foam and blending the flavors. It’s also a symbol of friendship and welcome.
🥣 STARTER
Harira with Lentils, Chickpeas & Veal
This is a traditional soup filled with lentils, chickpeas, and minced veal so tender it’s almost melting.
The broth is soothing and complex—not too salty, with a gentle warmth from ginger and a bright, subtle sourness from lemon.
You’ll find soft noodles drifting in the silkily simmered harmony, and occasional sweet dates add indulgent surprises.
Hearty and wholesome, it’s a soup that settles warmly in your stomach and makes you instantly at ease.
🔥 MAINS
Tatie Special Pinchito (Mixed Grill Platter)
“Pinchito” is a term borrowed from Spanish cuisine, meaning small skewers or grilled bites—basically mini kebabs. Grilling is super popular in Morocco. The Moroccans love mechoui (slow-roasted lamb), brochettes, and flame-grilled meats seasoned with cumin, paprika, and herbs.
This platter attests to their passion for grills, featuring a glorious mix of succulent saffron-marinated chicken, tender lamb, a deeply savory and rich beef patty, and a juicy, herb-packed beef sausage. It’s served with a crisp salad dressed in a mild, sweet, and fragrant honey sauce, and comes with a side of creamy, sour, herbal, and slightly spicy dip (similar to a sophisticated, spiced mayo). Each element is a hit in its own right.
Pinchito Fish Mix (Mixed Seafood Grill)
It’s a treat for seafood/fish lovers.
The perfectly charred salmon fillet, its skin crackling-crisp giving way to a soft, juicy interior, is drizzled with a green sauce of fresh parsley, herbs, and a kick of fresh chili. Beside it are plump, juicy shrimp and iridescent shark fillets. This freshwater catfish tastes firm, mild, and delicately sweet with a clean, oceanic flavor that isn’t the least bit fishy.
It’s a beautiful and delicious dish, accompanied by fresh salad and the same creamy, herbal dip from the grilled meat platter.
Pinchito Lachs (Grilled Salmon Fillet)
If salmon is your favorite from the mixed grill, you can order it separately. This dish includes two magnificent fillets; each grilled to perfect succulence. The skin is crisp, sealing in the incredible juiciness of the flesh. Cut into it, and you’ll find that gorgeous, fatty layer just under the skin, which melts in your mouth, releasing a rich, oceanic flavor.
Tajine Marocain (Veal Stew with Saffron & Cumin)
Now, for the iconic Moroccan cuisine: the tagine. A tagine is both the name of the conical clay pot and the slow-cooked stew simmered within it. This method traps steam, circulating condensation to create unbelievably tender meat and deeply infused broths. Moroccan stews are legendary!
This veal tagine is a great example. The broth is deep, beefy, and soothing, with a clean, natural veal flavor that’s mild and slightly sweet. The veal itself is fall-apart tender, juicy, and lightly peppery.
The stew is full of contrasts: the sweet depth of dried plums and dates, the lemony sour notes, and the spicy surprise of a red chili. A boiled egg and toasted almonds add rich texture. If you switch to rice (from fries), let it soak up all that saffron-cumin goodness for an ultimate comfort bite.
Tajine Poulet (Chicken Tajine)
This chicken tajine is another winner.
A half poussin is stewed until it’s impossibly tender, its mild meat having soaked up all the warm, aromatic flavors of the ginger-saffron sauce.
The thick, herbal sauce, lightly sweet and sour, is studded with briny olives, tangy capers, sweet raisins, and nutty almonds —not spicy at all, but complex in every way.
The meat of the young, lean bird is delicate, subtly sweet, and remains surprisingly juicy.
The skin, wrinkled and slightly crisp from slow cooking, is a flavor bomb of ginger, saffron, and sweetness.
Grilled Dorado
A whole, beautifully grilled fish, impressive in size and flavor. The skin is crisp and savory, while the flesh is unbelievably soft, flaky, and juicy—so moist it practically glistens. It is served with a fresh, herbal green sauce (a classic Moroccan chermoula, made with parsley, cilantro, garlic, and lemon) that offers a light, veggie-bitterness to cut through the richness.
The side salad, with its sweet, fragrant, honey-based dressing, provides a fresh counterpoint. This dish is one of the absolute highlights.
If your stomach is already rumbling, Tatie’s allure only deepens from here. This place is widely praised for its authenticity, which surely stretches beyond what we’ve shared here. While these dishes seem to be super popular, we’re also eyeing their meatballs and lamb liver for the next visit.
Tatie is a great gateway into Moroccan cooking, showing its diverse spice cabinet – turmeric, paprika, anise, saffron, and cumin – and a reliance on natural olive oil. They make the dishes rich, but not heavy, all while offering the great health benefits of its wholesome ingredients.
Thanks for the recommendation — this place is a total hit!
Leckeres Essen, fairer Preis, Service okay