favourite Maghrebi (North African) resto - Montréal?

[lagatta]

A friend has been disappointed with couscous and tagines she has eaten here. What are your favourites? Ideally in areas around Petite Italie/Villeray/Plateau - Mile-End/Outremont. Could go afield to Saint-Michel (Petit Maghreb) but do want somewhere we can drink wine so no strictly halal places.

Thanks!

[mangoannie]

I went to La Khaima (Fairmont, west crosstreet Waverly) and for 12.50$ festival lunch menu there were 4 selections, chicken tagine, veal tagine with dates, and 2 vegetarian meals. He also offered the option of large casserole with all 4 selections +couscous which I took, liked it all , less so vegetarian ones,but veal tagine stood out.. Tasty green tea with mint, and refills. Owner was gracious and attentive in waiter role despite resto being completely full. Larger than looks from outside with open kitchen on side. BYOB.

www.lakhaima.ca For this special as part of Highlight Festival I really enjoyed the meal.

Also enjoyed very much the chicken tajine with dried fruits at Rumi yesterday where I would go back with guests as liked the variety of cuisines presented as well as ambiance.

[hala]

When I went to La khaima with a big group we ordered some meats but mostly vegetarian stuff. The veggies were so popular the plates were licked clean. Meats were so-so we ended up with lots of leftovers. Like you said, owner was pretty attentive.

[williej]

Salon Mogador is excellent.

[estilker]

I always wanted to try Salon Mogador.

[hungryann]

I really enjoyed the couscous with lamb and a lamb soup at Couscoussiere d'Ali Baba. The decor is kitschy and there is belly dancing on the weekends but I was pleasantly surprised by the food.

[karela]

Would also be interested in knowing about Maghrebi restaurants, even if they have no wine (I have a baby, so wine is on the backburner for the moment). Alas.