Tara Kitchen - Troy (NY)

5 /5 Jacky Lam: Tara Kitchen is one of the best restaurants in Troy! The Moroccan food is bursting with flavor—every dish feels authentic, fresh, and made with care. The tagines are a highlight, cooked to perfection with rich spices. On top of that, the atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and the staff is always warm and attentive. A must-visit spot if you’re looking for something unique and delicious!

5 /5 Claudia Isabelle Smithie: We love Tara’s kitchen, and this was our first time eating at this location. The food was delicious as usual. However, after dinner, our car unfortunately broke down, but the staff were so kind, allowing us to sit in the restaurant while waiting for AAA and letting us charge our phones even after they closed. Would highly recommend Tara’s to anyone visiting the area - it’s easily one of the best restaurants around and we will be back to their Troy location next time we’re here!

3 /5 Jun Simons: Edit: After recent visits have had worse quality, I no longer recommend Tara Kitchen as a must visit restaurant in troy, though its still an okay dinner spot. Months ago i visited and had poor service (which i understand was due to a new waitress, but yikes it was bad). Most recently, the menu has been changed removing the spicy options (including the spicy date sauce) and many of the best dishes. The lamb with smen also was worse during my last visit. I dont think the food at the troy location was ever up to par with Schenectady, but this seems like a disappointing direction. If i enjoy my next visit more, then I will update my review accordingly. — my original review below — Have been to the schenectady location many times, and am happy to discover the troy location is also delicious and flavorful, with the same tea, rice, pita, and menu options. I love the tagines, particularly the lamb with smen, chicken with oranges and spinach, and the spicy date sauce which is quite spicy. Always also order the eggplant dip Ive only come here for lunch once and it was good but the dinner selection is better. The staff were kind and helpful, and i like the larger open space in the Troy location. The food is also presented beautifully.

5 /5 Kevin Zeng: P Alright, gather round, folks, because Ive found a place thats practically a portal to another culinary dimension. My last visit there was nothing short of a revelation. The food? Oh. My. Gosh. Its not just good; its mind-blowingly amazing and unlike anything else youll find in the area. You can taste the high quality, the love, and the sheer effort poured into every single dish. Seriously, its like tiny edible works of art. And the service? Top-notch. Theyre like ninjas of hospitality – attentive without being intrusive. Plus, I remember a glorious Thursday special with buy one get one. Im crossing my fingers its still valid, because a deal like that on food this good is practically a public service. Now, lets talk about the ambiance. stepping in feels like youve been whisked away to a vibrant marketplace. The Moroccan design is absolutely stunning. Its so pretty, youll probably spend half your meal just admiring the intricate details. So, if youre looking for an incredible meal in a beautiful setting, stop reading this and go. Now!

5 /5 Heather Rolland: We ate dinner here on a crazy busy night and were so impressed with the food and service. Friendly and professional staff took wonderful care of us, and the warm dog salad was outstanding. We’ve tried a few tagines and had the Cous Cous for this meal. Generous portions and delicious flavors. We’ll be back!