Crispy phyllo pastry stuffed with shrimp, calamari, fish, and vermicelli, iconic to coastal Casablanca.
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Housed in an 18th-century Portuguese bastion, this restaurant offers a sensory immersion. Their pastilla is celebrated for its exceptionally crisp warka pastry and the use of high-quality Atlantic white fish and calamari, served in a lush Andalusian garden.
📍 Boulevard des Almohades, Casablanca 20250, Morocco · View on Maps
Considered the gold standard for heritage recipes in Casablanca, Al Mounia provides a 'fairytale' entrance through a lantern-lit courtyard. The pastilla here is noted for its perfect sweet-savory balance and generous portions of premium shrimp.
📍 95 Rue du Prince Moulay Abdellah, Casablanca 20000, Morocco · View on Maps
While famous for its cinematic connection to the 1942 film, the kitchen delivers a refined, upscale version of the pastilla. The atmosphere—complete with a live pianist and 1940s decor—makes the meal feel like a step back in time.
📍 248 Boulevard Sour Jdid, Casablanca 20250, Morocco · View on Maps
Located steps from the Central Market, this no-frills spot is where locals go for the freshest catch. The pastilla is packed with seafood sourced directly from the market stalls that morning, offering unbeatable value.
📍 19 Rue Chaouia, Casablanca 20000, Morocco · View on Maps