Dar El Jeld
دار الجلد
A famous Tunisian restaurant housed in an 18th-century mansion in the Medina, renowned for its courtyard setting, refined traditional cuisine, and rooftop seating overlooking the city.
Housed in an 18th-century mansion near the Medina's government district, the restaurant's painted wooden ceilings and tiled courtyard are its main highlights, with traditional music playing during certain hours. Common dishes include brik, lamb or fish couscous, and onion-raisin couscous, with makroudh and mint tea for dessert. Reservations are highly recommended several days in advance for dinner, especially on Fridays and Saturdays; rooftop tables are very limited and must be booked ahead. Expect to spend around 100 TND per person, which is on the higher end locally; some diners have noted it is expensive or that service can be slow. It is within walking distance from the Kasbah area of the Medina.
Opening hours
Mon-Sat 12:00-15:00 (from 12:30 on Fri), 19:30-23:30, Closed Sun; dinner closing times may vary slightly across platforms
Nearby sights
- Medina of Tunis
- Al-Zaytuna Mosque
- Dar Ben Abdallah
- Sidi Mahrez Mosque
- Tourbet el Bey
- Cathedral of St. Vincent de Paul
- Avenue Habib Bourguiba
- Belvédère Park