Restaurant
Dar El Jeld
A long-established restaurant in an eighteenth-century medina mansion near the Kasbah, serving classic Tunisian dishes in a candlelit tiled courtyard.
El Dar at The Residence Tunis
The Tunisian restaurant of The Residence Tunis resort, serving spiced Tunisian dishes, mint tea and shisha in a setting inspired by a traditional home.
At a glance
- Type
- Tunisian
- Area
- Gammarth, Tunis, Tunisia
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
- Official site
- cenizaro.com
Good to know
- Evening service
- Weekly belly dance show
- Garden dining in summer
Why we recommend it
El Dar is the Tunisian restaurant at The Residence Tunis, the beachfront resort on the Côtes de Carthage between La Marsa and Gammarth. Its name means the house, and the setting is designed to recall a traditional Tunisian home and the hospitality that goes with it. It is a good option if you are staying on the coast and want a Tunisian dinner without travelling into the medina.
The menu concentrates on the spiced flavours and aromas of Tunisian cooking, and the evening ends in the traditional way with fresh mint tea, with shisha available for those who want it. The restaurant publishes a downloadable menu on the resort's website, so you can check the current dishes before you book. Ask the staff to guide you through the dishes if Tunisian cooking is new to you.
There is entertainment once a week in the form of a belly dance performance. From July to September this takes place in the resort's gardens under the open sky, which makes summer evenings here particularly atmospheric. If the show matters to you, ask the resort which night it is held when you reserve.
El Dar serves dinner from 19:00 to 23:00, according to the resort's website, but the page does not state which days it opens, and the resort notes that some outlets operate seasonally. Contact the resort in advance, especially outside the summer season. Non-residents should book ahead. Smart casual clothing is a safe choice. Allow around two hours for dinner, and a little more on show nights, when the evening tends to run later.
The restaurant suits couples, families and groups staying at the resort or nearby in Gammarth and La Marsa, and visitors who prefer a calm, comfortable setting to the bustle of the old city. The Residence also has a Mediterranean restaurant, L'Olivier, a Chinese restaurant, a poolside café and a bar and lounge, so you can easily stay for a drink after dinner. A taxi from La Marsa or Sidi Bou Said takes only a short time, which makes it easy to reach for dinner even if you are staying elsewhere on the coast.
El Dar at The Residence Tunis FAQs
What does El Dar serve?
Tunisian cooking with traditional spices, finishing with fresh mint tea; shisha is also available.
What are the opening hours?
The resort's website gives 19:00 to 23:00; check which days it is open, as some outlets are seasonal.
Is there entertainment?
Yes, a belly dance performance once a week, held in the gardens from July to September.
Can non-residents eat there?
Yes, but book ahead through the resort.
Where is it?
At The Residence Tunis on the Côtes de Carthage, between La Marsa and Gammarth.
Is it suitable for families?
Yes, the setting is relaxed and comfortable for families and groups.
Are there other restaurants at the resort?
Yes, including L'Olivier for Mediterranean food, Li Bai for Chinese dishes and Le Salon bar and lounge.