Casablanca

Casablanca restaurant

Once a popular restaurant on the West Bank, Casablanca has moved to the East Bank. It opened in September 2006 opposite Snobs, in the side road opposite the Lotus hotel and local swimming pool.

Casablanca seats about 26 in a rather regimented layout within a well-presented room, constrained by its small size.

The menu is promoted as seafood and oriental. There is indeed a good variety of seafood and, as well as oriental dishes, there are a few traditional options, such as pizzas and steaks, but no desserts.

Visitors to Luxor who are not too adventurous but wish to sample something a little different will be happy here. Egyptian flavours are blended with dishes that do not stray far from the western comfort zone. Bread is in the local style rather than western-type rolls.

Inside Casablanca

Service was excellent - although there were few guests so there was little pressure. The standard of food was very good but portions were rather smaller than we have enjoyed elsewhere. Prices are higher than the Maximes / Joan's levels and close to Snobs. Steaks are around LE35 and with one other course and a soft drink or water it is possible for two to eat for around LE100.

Definitely one to try but save it for when you are not too hungry.