Tangierino Restaurant
(617) 242-6009
83 Main St
(at Harvard Street)
Charlestown,
MA
02129
42.3739
-71.0628
Neighborhoods: Thompson Square / Bunker Hill, Charlestown
Hours:
Daily 5:30pm-12am
Price:
$$$
Last updated 7.05.09
What People Are Saying About Tangierino Restaurant
The Editor
Linda Clark
Citysearch
Lavishly appointed with rich tapestries, heavy drapes, bejeweled chandeliers and filigreed hammered brass, Tangierino oozes both opulence and decadence. It’s not just romantic--it’s downright sensual! Despite the division into old world and new world, the menu actually fuses New England foodie culture with Moroccan cuisine throughout. Plates exhibit sophisticated towering layers and swirls of sauce. But the specialties are hearty and familiar: fluffy couscous--try the seven vegetable--is naturally featured. As are the tangine dishes--so named for a clay cooking vessel that’s used for tender meats and, surprisingly, salmon, too.
User Reviews
nottheartslady
February 08, 2009
I really wanted to like this restaurant. I had heard SO much about it, and good Moroccan in a funky atmosphere is not exactly easy to find in Boston. But our experience last night left our party strangely dissatisfied and wondering what was up with this place. Valet service was friendly and attentive, but it all left off at the door. Although we had informed the restaurant we were bringing a birthday cake, there was a lot of confusion at the front desk -- the hostess was flustered and clearly put out that we asked them to deal with a cake. Not sure what the big deal was. Other restaurants do it all the time -- much more graciously and without the exorbitant $3 per slice cutting charge. After placing our cocktail order, we had an inexcusably long wait before receiving our drinks. The menu itself is well-varied and provided something for everyone. An appetizer of Sahara Shrimp was tasty enough but failed to deliver on the proffered spice. My husband ordered the Couscous Royal, which he enjoyed but thought the couscous itself was a bit dry. A half hour later, when we were nearly finished, the waiter arrived with the sauce for the couscous. We remarked that it was a bit too late, but he offered no real apology. l had the Crisp Lemon Chicken Tagine, which was delicious, but not crisp. Oddly, it comes with pommes frites, which were only average, and seemed ill-suited to the dish. But the strangest part of the evening came immediately after the cake, when the manager appeared, bill in hand, and said "I understand that you would like the bill now." In fact, we had not requested it. We did ask to move on to the hookah bar, but were abruptly informed it was completely full for the evening. The waiter did not offer tea or coffee, but brought the bill again, and at that point we decided just to leave. It all felt uncomfortable and disappointing. The atmosphere is great and the food is fine, but they need to up their overall game. In this economy, there is no excuse.
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MissAngel1
December 21, 2008
Food was okay, had better. Valet was really nice! Also disappointment in mgmt, for additional charges on bill. Went for a friends bday (brought our own cake which we cut ourselves) got charged "CUTTING FEE" of $40. $3 per person plus tax & 18% gratuity. We were NEVER informed and we've been to higher class restaurant than this and was NEVER charged a fee on a cake we purchased (cake cost the same as the cutting fee). It's unbelievable! Also, we would of missed the charge since it was in the middle of the bill and our bill was LONG!! That put a DAMPER on the night and ruined the mood. MAKE SURE TO DOUBLE CHECK YOUR BILL FOR ANY ADDITIONAL CHARGES BEFORE YOU PAY
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NazaninF006
November 11, 2008
The BEST around!!! Love love love this place, awesome food and drinks, warm exotic ambience, professional attentive service....worth the extra miles.
read full reviewThe Details on Tangierino Restaurant
The Extras:
The restaurant's Casbah Lounge is one of the area's few indoor places where patrons can smoke. Ornate hookahs, cigars and international cigarettes are available.
When to Go:
Attention night owls: There's food at the bar until midnight, and drinks are served until 1am.
Save Money:
Free valet parking on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday with dinner receipt.
Save Money:
Free valet parking on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday with dinner receipt.
Look Good:
VIP membership and cigar lockers in the walk-in humidor are available to the discerning regular.
Know Before You Go:
There's an invitation to smoke, at either the cigar bar or the shisha salon, and a state-of-the-art air circulation system ensures clean, easy breathing for everyone.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Date Spot, Bar Scene
