krisek's travel recommendations

The intriguingly named Restaurant Marmite, just off Avenue Habib Bourguiba, in a small parallel alley, Rue Remada, was a somewhat upscale place. It looked as though it catered mainly for local businessmen. The three tourists of us were a bit of a sensation there, it felt. The service was very professional, but excruciatingly slow. I think we waited over five quarters of an hour for our main dish. When it came, it was a shock! The very strong, cheese tasting fish in couscous put me off considerably. I have never ever tasted fish like that. I really struggled to consume it. I had to leave a fair bit of it on my plate, unfortunately. Yet their garlic appetiser and the lemon sorbet, both on the house, were superb and unexpected! I would highly recommend the place for everyone, who has plenty of time, does not eat fish, and appreciates yummy freebies. There, I tried the very drinkable Chateau Mornag 2006, another local wine, which was reasonably priced at TND15.

Address: 8 Rue Remada Sousse Sousse Tunisia Phone: + 216 (73) 226 728 Price: mid range