Moltaqa Moroccan Restaurant

Moltaqa Moroccan Restaurant brings traditional Moroccan cuisine to Yaletown in downtown Vancouver. Recognized by the MICHELIN Guide and awarded Vancouver Magazine Gold for Best African & Diaspora Restaurant in 2025 and 2026, Moltaqa combines Moroccan hospitality with an intimate, richly decorated dining room.

Its kitchen is known for slow-cooked lamb and chicken tagines, hand-prepared pastilla, couscous, Moroccan salads, grilled kebabs and mint tea. According to the restaurant, all meat is halal-certified, hormone-free and antibiotic-free. Vegan and gluten-free choices are also available.

Guests can book a table for date nights, family celebrations and corporate gatherings. The restaurant advertises live belly dance performances on Fridays at 9:00 PM and Saturdays at 8:30 PM. BC Place and Rogers Arena are within walking distance.

Halal dining note: Moltaqa states that its meat is halal-certified; however, the restaurant also serves alcoholic beverages, including wine, beer and cocktails. Diners can contact the restaurant for further details about halal sourcing and preparation.