Moltaqa is a Michelin Recommended halal Moroccan restaurant in Yaletown, Vancouver — a place where people come together over food, culture and authentic flavour. Our dishes are made with passion, blending influences from Berbers, Arabs, Andalusians, the Mediterranean and the French. We serve healthy, flavourful cuisine full of aromatic spices, with vegan and gluten-free options available. Alongside our dishes, we offer BC and international wines, beers on tap, and handcrafted cocktails.
Fine food, handcrafted cocktails, and the kind of hospitality that stays with you.
Cooked fresh daily. All tagines are slow-braised in clay pots with imported Moroccan spices blended in-house — our signature Ras El Hanout, housemade harissa, and fresh semolina bread baked each morning.
Poached eggs slow-simmered in spiced tomato and roasted pepper sauce. Served with warm semolina khobz bread.
Eggs · Vegan OptionTraditional Moroccan semolina crepes, argan honey butter, fresh seasonal berries, and rose-water syrup.
Pancakes · VegetarianMoroccan square flatbread soaked in rose-water custard, griddled golden, finished with warm spiced honey syrup.
Pastry · Chef's PickVancouver's only exclusive Tonino Lamborghini espresso. Bold, layered, and crafted to linger over — just like the meal itself.
Coffee · ExclusiveSlow-roasted eggplant puree with Moroccan spices, fresh cilantro and a drizzle of olive oil. Served with warm semolina bread.
Starter · VeganCrispy warqa pastry filled with spiced confit duck, toasted almonds, and cinnamon dust — Morocco's most celebrated dish.
Signature · HalalSlow-braised in a clay pot with preserved lemon, Moroccan olives, saffron, and our housemade Ras el Hanout spice blend.
Most Popular · HalalTender slow-braised lamb shoulder, caramelized onion and raisin Tfaya, toasted almonds, Moroccan spices. Deeply warming.
Main · HalalForester Bourbon infused with Moroccan spices, fresh lemon, egg white, and Agadir white cherries. Our most requested cocktail.
Signature · BestsellerElderflower, ginger and orange zest infusion with Veuve du Vernay. Bright, floral, and the perfect aperitif to start the evening.
Sparkling · SignatureOrganic ruby pomegranate juice, sparkling water, fresh figs, cinnamon, and rose syrup. Entirely non-alcoholic.
Non-AlcoholicGunpowder green tea, fresh spearmint, cane sugar — poured tableside from height in the traditional Moroccan style. A ritual, not just a drink.
Traditional · Ceremony
At Moltaqa, we believe exceptional food should never come at the cost of your values. Every meat on our menu is 100% halal-certified, hormone-free, and antibiotic-free, prepared with care and inspired by authentic Moroccan tradition in the heart of Yaletown.
"A halal dining experience in Yaletown that feels elevated, warm, and genuinely memorable."
Moltaqa Moroccan Restaurant — recognised by the MICHELIN Guide in 2023, 2024, and 2025 — and a two-time Vancouver Magazine award winner for Best African & Diaspora Restaurant.
Included in the MICHELIN Guide Canada three consecutive years — a distinction awarded to restaurants offering consistently high-quality cooking worthy of a special stop on any discerning diner's journey.
View on MICHELIN Guide"Yaletown's Moroccan hot spot scores gold. Our judges praised Moltaqa for its charming environment and its deeply, but subtly, spiced cuisine." — Vancouver Magazine, 2025
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Honoured once again by Vancouver Magazine's prestigious judges — Moltaqa takes the top spot for Best African & Diaspora Restaurant at the 37th annual Restaurant Awards, affirming its place as Vancouver's definitive destination for Moroccan cuisine.
Read the AwardMoroccan dining elevated by live performance — every week in Yaletown
Live Performance
Every Saturday at 9:30 PM
An immersive belly dancing experience bringing the spirit of Morocco to Yaletown every Saturday night. A performance unlike anything else in the city.
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Oud Music Nights
Every Friday & Sunday — 7:30 PM / 6:00 PM
Mouhannad Loth, professional oud musician, performs live every Friday and Sunday — a soulful Arabic music experience alongside our full halal menu.
Find out moreOur musicians and performers are available on special request for private occasions — birthdays, anniversaries, corporate dinners and celebrations. Enquire with us to arrange a bespoke experience.
We're tucked into 1002 Mainland Street in Yaletown — one of Vancouver's most vibrant downtown neighbourhoods. Whether you're heading to a game at Rogers Arena or BC Place, spending the afternoon in the area, or simply looking for the best restaurant in Yaletown, Moltaqa is a short walk from it all. We've become a favourite for locals and visitors alike — for a long weekend brunch, a proper date night, a halal fine dining experience, or just a place to slow down over great Moroccan food and a well-made cocktail. Dinner, brunch, or a night out — we're open Monday to Sunday, and there's always something worth coming back for.
Experience the rich and diverse flavors of Morocco at Moltaqa Moroccan Restaurant. Open from Monday to Thursday 11:30 AM to 11:30 PM & Friday to Sunday 11:00 AM to 12:AM, we’re here to serve you the best in Moroccan cuisine. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, make sure to stop by and discover why we’re one of the best restaurants in Yaletown Vancouver BC. Explore our Yaletown dining guide to find out what makes this neighbourhood worth visiting.
