La Couscoussière de Fontenay

La Couscoussière de Fontenay

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Our Specialties
Our Aperitifs
Our Tajines
Our Starters
Our Couscous Dishes
Our Garnished Grills
Wine List
Desserts
Drinks
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

Kir Royal (Champagne) 14cl

French aperitif cocktail with Champagne and cassis cream. Sparkling and slightly sweet.

Ricard 2cl

Ricard 2cl

Anise liqueur served with fresh water. A classic aperitif from the South of France.

5
$6.00

Pastis 2cl

Pastis 2cl

Refreshing anise aperitif. Usually mixed with water.

5
$6.00

Anisette

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~

Ambassador 6cl

Ambassadeur 6cl

Aperitif based on wine flavored with orange and vanilla. Sweet and slightly bitter.

6
$7.00

Suze

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)

Whisky (J-W, J-B, Label-5, JD)

Selection of whiskies. Served neat or with ice.

7
$8.00

Gin

Gin

Juniper berry spirit. Botanical and fresh aromas.

6
$7.00

Vodka

Vodka

Neutral and clear eau-de-vie. Served chilled.

7
$8.00

Malibu

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~

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

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

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

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

Saint-Augustin (Red)

Saint-augustin (Rouge)

Robust and fruity Algerian red wine.

10~

Cuvée de Tlemcen (red-rosé)

Cuvée de tlemcen (rouge-rosé)

Wine from the Tlemcen mountains appellation. Available in red or rosé.

15~

Koutoubia (Red-rosé)

Koutoubia (Rouge-rosé)

Wine from the Mascara region, famous for its hillsides.

10~

Mascara (red-rosé)

Mascara (rouge-rosé)

Algerian wine with AOC, renowned for its quality.

9~

House Wines by the Pitcher

Vins de Table en Pichet

House wine served in a carafe.

6~
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

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~

Mystery

Mystère

Meringue heart coated with vanilla ice cream and hazelnut pieces.

5
$6.00

Banana Split

Banana Split

Banana cut in half served with three scoops of ice cream, hot chocolate, and whipped cream.

7.50
$9.00

Café Liégeois

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

Perrier

Perrier

French sparkling mineral water.

3
$3.00

Coca-Cola

Coca-cola

Cola soda.

4
$5.00

Orangina

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

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~
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Contains Dairy

Peanut Allergy

Contains Fish

Contains Shellfish

Gluten Free

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