Le Golfe

“I came here expecting the best restaurant in Tunis to act like it. Instead, I was met with confusion and carelessness from start to finish. I arrived without a reservation and was seated in what looked like a small dining area — tables were unset, no atmosphere, but nobody said a word. I assumed it was part of the restaurant. After fifteen minutes of sitting there with no menu, no drink, and no explanation, I finally demanded a menu. Still nothing, until I stopped another waiter myself — while the host kept walking past, making eye contact, and saying nothing. Only when someone came to pick me up and bring me to another table did I realise I had been sitting in a waiting area. Nobody had told me. If this was intentional, it was a strange and unwelcoming way to start a meal (no drinks offered for example). Once seated properly, things improved somewhat. The food was good, the kitchen clearly capable. My steak was tasty but unevenly cooked — too rare on one side, too well-done on the other. I had ordered fries, but it arrived with potato mash instead. Not the end of the world, but at this level, it shouldn’t happen. As for the red wine, the glass I first tried wasn’t bad — just a cheap option with no alternative by the glass. For the special occasion, I ordered a bottle instead. The waiter brought a completely different wine than what I ordered, assuring me it was the same. It tasted fine, so I let it go — until I checked online during the meal and saw it was a totally different (and cheaper) wine. When I pointed it out, the waiter shrugged. At payment, I showed him both labels on my phone; he silently took the bottle away, came back, and dropped it back on the table without a word. No apology, no explanation. I was offered to take the rest of the bottle home, which was polite at least, but the entire interaction felt careless and dismissive. For a place considered one of Tunis’ finest, the lack of communication, attention, and honesty is deeply disappointing. With proper service, this could be a great restaurant — but right now, it simply isn’t.”

“I usually don’t write reviews, but after two bad experiences at this restaurant in La Marsa, I felt I had to share. My first visit in January this year I came with my brother, and even though the restaurant was almost empty, the staff insisted on choosing the table for us. We were not allowed to sit where we wanted, despite many tables being available and no reservation signs anywhere. I ordered pasta and their “best seller” fish dish. Honestly, the fish was very disappointing — it smelled bad and tasted far from fresh. I could barely eat it and left the plate almost untouched. Then, just last week, I decided to give the place another chance. I arrived around 1 PM on Tuesday the 13th, and the restaurant was practically empty again. However, the manager/reception staff immediately told me: “Sorry, reservation only.” It honestly made no sense considering there were almost no customers inside. The attitude, inconsistency, and overall customer experience were very disappointing both times. A restaurant should make guests feel welcome, not uncomfortable or unwanted.”

“Delicious, absolutely delicious. And the setting is spectacular, very happy my Tunisian friend recommend it!”