Tara Kitchen

Fabulous lunch tasting as great as if I was in Fés! Awesome little cosy place. We had the lentils with dates and lemon and the chicken and dates soup. Highly recommend!!!

Tasty food, very non chalant on a weeknight for a nice bite to eat. They do a good job pairing the seasonings to the dish.

I got the apricot and prune sauce chicken. Nice sweet and savory flavor to it.

Do not miss a chance to come here and get a fantastic dinner!! The food is a step above most local restaurants and moderately priced. Everything is wonderfully spiced and the food comes out piping hot. We had the 3 sauce appetizer,, 2 chicken dishes and a spicy vegetarian dish. We ate it all because it was so good. We will definitely be back:)

I was in Schenectady for work for the week and some locals told us we had to check out Tara kitchen and I'm so glad we took the chance! It is very unassuming from the outside but the food is out of this world delicious! I will definitely pick my hotel to be close to here when I come back for work!

I came across this hidden gem on my way to Canada. A cozy Moroccan cuisine with big flavor. The eggplant appetizer dip and chicken vegetable are absolutely delicious. The vegetable is cooked to perfection, fresh, sweet and subtly tangy. Their pita is thicker than store bought pita, which gave a dense texture.

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Came to this place second time a year later and the food is delicious as expected.

Cannot say enough good things about this place! I went on my birthday and enjoyed a delicious fish with preserved lemons and olive tagine. I sat on the back patio and enjoyed the beautiful weather and delicious food. Highly, highly recommend this place to others!!

We went on a Thursday night during prime dinner hours. There was a 20 min wait but with no reservations that was ok with us. Food was amazing and the service was great!! Well worth the wait! We were kindly greeting with water, their house green tea and menus by our server. We decided to get signature drinks - flying fig martini and the Moroccan sunrise - both very well made and tasty. We got the Moroccan ‘cigars’ for an appetizer which were very good and the sauce on it made it even better. For the entrees we selected the lamb meatballs w/ spaghetti in a special house made sauce which was very good and meat balls were big! And we got the Chicken Tagine with tomato jam, Harissa, almonds and figs - this dish was outstanding!! Both came with a side of seasoned rice and warm pita bread. We also order the charred broccoli with garlic and that was perfectly charred and very yummy. The portions were good sized we ended up wrapping the rest of our meals and ordered desserts to go. We got the cheesecake- topped with a berry sauce and crushed pistachios and baclava- delish! Definitely will go back!!

The food and service at Tara Kitchen is second to none. You'll discover incredible flavors and unique dishes that never disappoint. I love ordering a variety of their appetizers and turning that into my meal. It's always the first place I think of when out of towners ask for recommendations.

Visited last evening for an early supper before a show at Proctor's. The meal was superior to the show. The dining room was not yet open so I sat at the bar. Cozy. One of the best tagines I have ever eaten. Hearty, rich, well seasoned. Perfect for a cold, windy winter evening. Worth the money. Generous portion that I get to enjoy again today at lunch time. Will visit again.

Came here on a Wednesday before a show at proctors. We arrived at 5:10 and were seated promptly. By 5:30 the entire restaurant was full! Nonetheless our food came out promptly and was quite delicious. I had the eggplant tagine and it was perfectly spiced, savory, flavorful and sweet. I could have eaten the whole thing but wanted to save room for the baklava which i highly recommend as well! Despite the whole restaurant being full our server was prompt and attentive. I appreciate that they were aware we needed to be on time to the show. We sat near the door so i could see that even as busy as it was the maximum wait time for anyone who didn't sit at the bar instead of getting a table was about 15 minutes. Id give more than 5 stars if i could because its not easy to have such amazing food and amazing service despite being packed!

So glad I stopped in. From out of town, i was wandering Schenectady admiring the old houses. I was looking for a unique restaurant in a fun location. My first time having Moroccan good and I loved it. All of the servers and staff were super friendly. The food was delicious. I had a spicy dip appetizer and there lamb stew with spinach and onions. So good.

Morrocan food in Schenectady in practically unknown but thanks to Chef Aneesa Waheed, Tara Kitchen has become The Electric City's best kept secret. They serve up their tagines and lunch buffet with a side of great atmosphere, good food and great service.

We had a party of nine people and we all loved the foods we got. I can't wait to go back and try something new. Very friendly and helpful service. Food was very delicious as well

Amazing food and hospitality. At their (great) recommendation, I ordered lamb with apricots and prunes. It was a perfect blend of bold flavors, sweetness, and a hint of spicy. Do not miss the warm baklavah. The mint and honey tea they offered was also a nice touch when I sat down. Very cozy space and a nice feel. There people there were all very friendly.

Overall, a great experience!

I've been coming to Tara Kitchen for years because they have so many delicious and unique veg options. I would have never thought apricots and prunes in savory sauces would be so amazing. Got delivery for the first time and they did it contactless which was so wonderful!! And everything was perfect. The pita was especially delicious and the best take out I've gotten this year. The dishes really hold up well to travel! Would recommended 10/10

When you come here be prepared for one of the best dining experiences you've ever had. The dining room is super cozy. Everything on the menu is absolutely amazing! Honestly, I can't recommend anything specific on the menu because everything is fantastic.

There is nothing negative to say about this restaurant. I came from out of town, was greeted with a warm ambiance and amazing smells in a family run setting. I was given thorough information about each dish I inquired about. The food itself was perfectly cooked and well seasoned and I was provided with generous portions of the wine, lamb meatballs, and spicy fig tagine I ordered. The restaurant owner was training a new chef in the kitchen. She was patient, thorough, and consistent which I am certain translates to quality and consistency of each prepared dish. The food heightened my overall experience of Schenectady and I encourage those who are able to try it to do so.

This is a find not to be missed! Truly excellent food. Had a unique salad to start with, then lamb with pomegranate and spices, followed by the best bakalva I've ever had. I lovely spot with a great feel to it! The other diners around me are as cheerful too.

Food was on point! This place was PACKED like I've never seen a Schenectady restaurant packed.. I felt like I was in some cool new NYC restaurant, packed in like sardines. But despite the crowd the food and service was top notch. I'd never had Moroccan food before this visit to Tara Kitchen and it reminded me of Indian/Middle Eastern flavors for any other newbs out there. I'll definitely be back!

This little Moroccan restaurant was delightful. Cozy and so fragrant, I could hardly wait for my meal to arrive. The Chicken Tagine with tomato jam, spicy harisa, almonds, fig, olives, onions, and raisins was fantastic. It came with pita, rice and green tea. The waitstaff are warm and attentive and the bill only came to $40 for two of us. I highly recommend this lavender little gem.