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La Couscoussière de Fontenay

Our Specialties

Mixed Brick (Tuna - eggs)
Brick mixte (Thon -œufs)
Crispy brick pastry filled with tuna and egg. A light and golden fried starter, typical of Maghrebi cuisine.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Egg Brick (eggs-herbs)
Brick aux œufs (œufs-herbes)
Fried brick pastry filled with a runny egg and fresh herbs. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
€5 ≈ $6.00
Oriental Brick (Tuna-spices)
Brick Orientale (Thon-épices)
Crispy brick pastry filled with tuna, spiced with oriental spices. Flavorful and aromatic.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Algerian Tchektchouka
Tchektchouka Algéroise
A type of ratatouille made from stewed peppers and tomatoes. Enjoyed hot or cold, often with bread.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Shrimp Brick
Brick de crevettes
Fried brick pastry filled with shrimp. A crispy seafood version of the traditional specialty.
€7 ≈ $8.00

Our Aperitifs

Kir Royal (Champagne) 14cl
French aperitif cocktail with Champagne and cassis cream. Sparkling and slightly sweet.
Ricard 2cl
Anise liqueur served with fresh water. A classic aperitif from the South of France.
€5 ≈ $6.00
Pastis 2cl
Refreshing anise aperitif. Usually mixed with water.
€5 ≈ $6.00
Anisette
Anise-flavored liqueur, sweeter and more sugary than pastis. Served chilled.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Port 6cl
Porto 6cl
Portuguese fortified wine. Rich, sweet, and fruity flavor.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Martini (Red or white) 6cl
Martini (Rouge ou blanc) 6cl
Italian vermouth served on ice. Red is herbaceous and sweet, white is drier or floral.
€6~ ≈ $7.00
Ambassador 6cl
Ambassadeur 6cl
Aperitif based on wine flavored with orange and vanilla. Sweet and slightly bitter.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Suze
Aperitif based on gentian. Characteristic bitter taste with earthy and floral notes.
€5 ≈ $6.00
Kir (White wine)
Kir (Vin blanc)
Classic cocktail made with white wine and cassis cream. Fresh and fruity.
€5 ≈ $6.00
Whisky (J-W, J-B, Label-5, JD)
Selection of whiskies. Served neat or with ice.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Gin
Juniper berry spirit. Botanical and fresh aromas.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Vodka
Neutral and clear eau-de-vie. Served chilled.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Malibu
Rum liqueur flavored with coconut. Sweet and tropical taste.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Champagne (by the glass)
Champagne (la coupe)
Prestigious French sparkling wine. Served by the glass.
€7 ≈ $8.00

Our Tajines

Lamb, prune, almonds
Agneau, pruneau, amandes
Sweet and savory stewed dish with tender lamb, prunes, and crunchy almonds. Cooked in a tajine pot.
€17 ≈ $20.00
Lamb, potato, carrot
Agneau, pomme de terre, carotte
Stewed lamb ragout with melting vegetables. Rich flavors and creamy sauce.
€17 ≈ $20.00
Chicken, prune, almonds
Poulet, pruneau, amandes
Chicken tajine with sweet and savory notes from prunes and almonds. The meat falls off easily.
€15 ≈ $17.00
Chicken, raisins, onions
Poulet, raisins, oignons
Chicken slow-cooked with raisins and caramelized onions. Sweet and fragrant.
€15 ≈ $17.00
Chicken, olives, lemons
Poulet, olives, citrons
Classic preserved lemon and olive tajine. Tangy and flavorful.
€15 ≈ $17.00
Kefta (Meatballs, peas and eggs)
Kefta (Boulettes, petits poid et oeufs)
Meatballs stewed in tomato sauce with peas and eggs. A family and comforting dish.
€14 ≈ $16.00

Our Starters

Vegetable Salad
Salade de Crudités
Plate of fresh and crunchy raw vegetables (tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, etc.). Light and refreshing.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Asparagus with cream or vinaigrette
Asperges à la crème ou vinaigrette
Tender asparagus served cold with a choice of sauce.
€6~ ≈ $7.00
Egg Mayonnaise
Œuf Mayonnaise
Classic bistro starter: hard-boiled eggs topped with mayonnaise. Simple and delicious.
€5 ≈ $6.00

Our Couscous Dishes

House x2 people
Maison x2 pers.
02 skewers - 02 lamb chops - chicken - 2 merguez - 2 meatballs
Large couscous dish to share for two. Complete assortment of grilled and stewed meats with semolina and vegetables.
€38 ≈ $44.00
Lamb Mechoui
Mechoui d'agneau
Friday, Saturday
Couscous served with whole roasted lamb (mechoui). Very tender meat and crispy skin.
€22 ≈ $25.00
Royal
Chicken, merguez, beef, 1 skewer, meatball
The royal version with a varied mix of five different meats. Hearty and rich in flavor.
€20 ≈ $23.00
Grilled Lamb Chops (3 pieces)
Côtes d'Agneau grillées (3 piéces)
Couscous with grilled lamb chops.
€18 ≈ $21.00
Berber
Berbère
1 lamb chop-skewer-1 merguez-Chicken
Traditional combination of four grilled and roasted meats on a bed of semolina and vegetables.
€19 ≈ $22.00
Fontenay
merguez-skewer-chicken
Couscous served with three types of meat: spicy sausage, skewer, and chicken.
€18 ≈ $21.00
Parisian
Parisien
merguez-chicken
Simple version with chicken and merguez.
€15 ≈ $17.00
Mixed
Mixte
skewer+2 merguez
Couscous garnished with a meat skewer and spicy merguez sausages.
€15 ≈ $17.00
Skewers (2 lamb skewers)
Brochettes (2 brochettes d'agneau)
Couscous served with two grilled lamb skewers.
€17 ≈ $20.00
Chicken (1/4)
Poulet (1/4)
Couscous with chicken, served with a quarter of roasted or stewed chicken.
€14 ≈ $16.00
Lamb (stewed)
Agneau (mijoté)
Classic couscous with lamb pieces stewed in vegetable broth.
€17 ≈ $20.00
Beef (stewed)
Bœuf (mijoté)
Couscous served with tender beef, slow-cooked.
€14 ≈ $16.00
Merguez (3 pieces)
Merguez (3 piéces)
Couscous served with spicy red sausages (beef and lamb).
€14 ≈ $16.00
Meatballs (beef in sauce)
Boulettes (de bœuf en sauce)
Couscous with meatballs cooked in sauce.
€13 ≈ $15.00
Vegetarian Couscous
Couscous Végétarien
Semolina served with a variety of stewed vegetables (carrots, zucchini, turnips) and chickpeas. No meat.
€11 ≈ $13.00
Semolina Supplement
Supplément Semoule
€3 ≈ $3.00
Meat Supplement
Supplément Viande
€4 ≈ $5.00
Skewer Supplement
Supplément Brochette
€5 ≈ $6.00

Our Garnished Grills

Mechoui
Friday – Saturday
Lamb roasted on a spit, served with garnish. Available on weekends.
€20 ≈ $23.00
Mixed Grills
Grillades mixtes
Lamb chop-skewers-Chicken-merguez
Generous plate of assorted grilled meats, served with vegetables or fries.
€20 ≈ $23.00
Grilled Lamb Chops (3 pieces)
Côtes d'Agneau grillées (3 piéces)
Three grilled lamb chops, cooked over wood fire or on the grill. Tender and flavorful.
€18 ≈ $21.00
Lamb Leg Skewers
Brochettes de Gigot d'Agneau
Marinated lamb leg pieces grilled on a skewer.
€17 ≈ $20.00
Merguez (3 pieces)
Merguez (3 piéces)
Generous plate of grilled spicy sausages, served with garnish.
€12 ≈ $14.00

Wine List

Algerian Wines

Saint-Augustin (Red)
Saint-augustin (Rouge)
Robust and fruity Algerian red wine.
€10~ ≈ $12.00
Cuvée de Tlemcen (red-rosé)
Cuvée de tlemcen (rouge-rosé)
Wine from the Tlemcen mountains appellation. Available in red or rosé.
€15~ ≈ $17.00
Koutoubia (Red-rosé)
Koutoubia (Rouge-rosé)
Wine from the Mascara region, famous for its hillsides.
€10~ ≈ $12.00
Mascara (red-rosé)
Mascara (rouge-rosé)
Algerian wine with AOC, renowned for its quality.
€9~ ≈ $10.00
House Wines by the Pitcher
Vins de Table en Pichet
House wine served in a carafe.
€6~ ≈ $7.00

Moroccan Wines

Boulaouane (grey)
Boulaouane (gris)
Moroccan grey wine, light and pale, very refreshing.
€10~ ≈ $12.00
Boulaouane (red)
Boulaouane (rouge)
Popular Moroccan red wine.
€10~ ≈ $12.00
Sidi-Brahim (red)
Sidi-Brahim (rouge)
Full-bodied and spicy red wine from the Atlas mountains.
€10~ ≈ $12.00
Sidi-Brahim (rosé)
Moroccan rosé wine, fruity and smooth.
€10~ ≈ $12.00

French Wines

Côte de Provence
Cote de Provence
Wine from the South of France, usually pale rosé, dry and fruity.
€15 ≈ $17.00
Côte du Rhône
Wine from the Rhône Valley, often red with notes of red fruits and spices.
€15 ≈ $17.00

Desserts

Gazelle Horn
Corne de gazelle
Maghrebi pastry shaped like a crescent, filled with almond paste and flavored with orange blossom.
€4 ≈ $5.00
Oriental Pastry (2 Pieces)
Pâtisserie orientale (2 Pièce)
Assortment of small sweet pastries with honey, almonds, or pistachios.
€5 ≈ $6.00
Fruit Salad
Salade de fruits
Mixture of fresh fruits cut into pieces, served in their juice.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Irish Coffee
Irish Coffe
Hot coffee mixed with Irish whisky and topped with fresh cream.
€7.50 ≈ $9.00
House Sundae
Coupe Maison
Special house ice cream sundae with toppings.
€7.50 ≈ $9.00
Ice cream 3 assorted flavors
Glace 3 parfums variés
Three scoops of ice cream of your choice.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Sorbet 3 scoops
Sorbet 3 boules
Three scoops of fruit sorbet, dairy-free.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Peach Melba
Pêche Melba
Dessert made of peach, vanilla ice cream, and raspberry coulis.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Homemade Flan
Flan maison
Caramelized egg flan, homemade recipe.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Colonel (2 scoops lemon vodka)
Colonel (2 boules citron vodka)
Lemon sorbet with vodka.
€7.50 ≈ $9.00
Sergeant (2 scoops mint get 27)
Sergent (2boules menthe get 27)
Mint ice cream with Get 27 mint liqueur.
€7.50 ≈ $9.00
Profiteroles
Choux pastry filled with vanilla ice cream and covered with hot chocolate sauce.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Orange or frosted lemon
Orange ou citron givré
Sorbet served in the frosted fruit rind.
€5~ ≈ $6.00
Mystery
Mystère
Meringue heart coated with vanilla ice cream and hazelnut pieces.
€5 ≈ $6.00
Banana Split
Banana cut in half served with three scoops of ice cream, hot chocolate, and whipped cream.
€7.50 ≈ $9.00
Café Liégeois
Coffee and vanilla ice cream with cold espresso, topped with whipped cream.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Chocolate Liégeois
Chocolat Liégeois
Chocolate and vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce, topped with whipped cream.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Chocolate Fondant
Fondant au chocolat
Chocolate cake with a molten center. Served warm.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Dame Blanche
Damme Blanche
Vanilla ice cream served with hot chocolate sauce and whipped cream.
€7 ≈ $8.00

Drinks

Cold Drinks 25 cl

Perrier
French sparkling mineral water.
€3 ≈ $3.00
Coca-Cola
Coca-cola
Cola soda.
€4 ≈ $5.00
Orangina
Orange soda with pulp.
€4 ≈ $5.00
Schweppes Citrus
Schweppes Agrume
Citrus-flavored soda.
€4 ≈ $5.00
Coca-Cola Zero
Coca-cola zero
Cola soda without sugar.
€4 ≈ $5.00
Lemonade
Limonade
Sweet sparkling lemon drink.
€4 ≈ $5.00
Nestea
Sweet iced tea.
€4 ≈ $5.00
Freshly squeezed lemon
Citron pressé
Fresh lemon juice served with water and sugar.
€4 ≈ $5.00
Freshly squeezed orange
Orange pressée
Freshly squeezed orange juice made to order.
€4 ≈ $5.00
Fruit Juice
Jus de fruits
Assorted fruit juices.
€4~ ≈ $5.00

Mineral Waters

Vittel
Still mineral water.
€3~ ≈ $3.00
Badoit
Naturally sparkling mineral water.
€3~ ≈ $3.00
San Pellegrino
San Pelegrino
Italian sparkling mineral water.
€4~ ≈ $5.00

Coffee, Tea

Coffee
Café
Espresso coffee.
€2.50 ≈ $3.00
Mint Tea
Thé à la menthe
Hot green tea infused with fresh mint and sugar. Traditional from the Maghreb.
€2.50 ≈ $3.00

Beer 25cl

Heineken
Light blonde beer.
€4 ≈ $5.00
Leffe
Belgian abbey beer.
€4 ≈ $5.00
1664
French blonde beer.
€4 ≈ $5.00

Digestifs

Champagne (Bottle)
Champagne (Bouteille)
Bottle of sparkling Champagne.
€45 ≈ $52.00
Boukha 4cl
Fig eau-de-vie, traditional Tunisian spirit.
€5 ≈ $6.00
Calvados 4cl
Norman apple eau-de-vie.
€5 ≈ $6.00
Armagnac 4cl
Eau-de-vie from the Southwest of France.
€5 ≈ $6.00
Jet27 4cl
Peppermint liqueur, very refreshing.
€5 ≈ $6.00

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