Le Cafe Des Delices, Sidi Abou Said, Tunisia

Rating: 67/100

Welcoming:6/10

Menu Choices: 6/10

Food Presentation: 5/10

Food Temperature: 6/10

Food Taste: 14/20

Service: 5/10

Ambiance/Music: 9/10

Architecture/Interior: 7/10

Air Quality: 9/10

Total: 67/100

More about: Cafe des DelicesLe Cafe Des Delices or Sidi Chabaan is located in Sidi Bou Said, one of Tunis’s little cliffs, over looks Tunis Bay and marina. A whole hill is transformed into a cafe/restaurant where tourists and locals pass by to enjoy one of the cities most beautiful views. But don’t expect the best service, as it’s non existent, just go an enjoy the experience of a place I would describe as the Africa’s Santorini -White houses, blue windows and an outstanding view.

Le Cafe Des Delices, Sidi Abou Said, Tunisia

Authentic in its concept, simple in its design, Le Cafe Des Delices, made famous by Patrick Bruel’s song is a very important stop for all tourists coming to the area. Just a couple of minutes after we sat down, hot tea was served. Sit back and enjoy the beautiful view – and you will feel ready to get on the go again.The place is packed. Other customers came and used our table, while we were still sitting. This is how it goes all day. An amazing turnover that builds a fortune. Although a few dinars each time, but when added up it’s something.The architecture is simple, relaxing and pleasant: simple concrete benches organized in corners around blue wooden tables. In other spaces, long blue branches covered with the typical Tunisian Hassira and Margoum (carpets) from different Colors: blue, yellow, green and purple all organized on the brick painted floor. Every customer has the same extraordinary view especially during sunset.

It doesn’t stop here as blue parasols and long palm trees add a plus to this majestic setting, with an overall white ambiance – you feel you’re on a direct flight to Santorini.The menu choices:

Cold Starters
Brik
Grilled Fish
Grilled Meat
Couscous
Chicken
Pizza
Supplements

Don’t forget to order Shisha while sipping on their signature green tea that comes with pine nuts as you calmly enjoy the view – as no music is playing in the background.

Le Cafe Des Delices Lyrics:

Tes souvenirs se voilent
Ça fait comme une éclipse
Une nuit plein d’étoiles
Sur le port de Tunis
Le vent de l’éventail
De ton grand-père assis
Au Café des Délices

Tes souvenirs se voilent
Tu vois passer le tram
Et la blancheur des voiles
Des femmes tenant un fils
Et l’odeur du jasmin
Qu’il tenait dans ses mains
Au Café des Délices

Yalil yalil habibi yalil yalil yalil habibi yalil
Yalil yalil habibi yalil yalil yalil yalil

Tes souvenirs se voilent
Tu la revois la fille
Le baiser qui fait mal
A port El Kantaoui
Les premiers mots d’amour
Sur des chansons velours
Habibi habibi

Tes souvenirs se voilent
Tu les aimais ces fruits
Les noyaux d’abricot
Pour toi, c’étaient des billes
Et les soirées de fête
Qu’on faisait dans nos têtes
Aux plages d’Hammamet

Yalil yalil habibi yalil yalil yalil habibi yalil
Yalil yalil habibi yalil yalil yalil habibi yalil
Yalil yalil habibi yalil yalil yalil habibi yalil
Yalil yalil habibi yalil yalil yalil habibi yalil

Tes souvenirs se voilent
À l’avant du bateau
Et ce quai qui s’éloigne
Vers un monde nouveau
Une vie qui s’arrête
Pour un jour qui commence
C’est peut-être une chance

Yalil yalil tu n’oublieras pas
Yalil yalil ces parfums d’autrefois
Yalil yalil tu n’oublieras pas
Yalil yalil même si tu t’en vas

Une nuit plein d’étoiles
Sur le port de Tunis
Et la blancheur des voiles
Des femmes tenant un fils
Le vent de l’éventail
De ton grand-père assis
Et l’odeur du jasmin
Qu’il tenait dans ses mains
Au Café des Délices