Maroosh in Oude Stad

Ordered takeaway and the food was absolutely incredible! It genuinely took me right back to my grandparents' house on Friday nights. Authentic, delicious, and made with love. Will definitely be coming back!

Even though there’s a food market right next to it, I stopped by here, because of the aromas of the spices. Had rice with three different toppings (eggplants, chickpeas, veggies) and yogurt sauce on top. All very clean and well balanced. Other things (hummus, yogurt sauce) looked good too, but I was by myself and couldn’t eat that much. Feels like homemade and fresh.

One of our must-visit spots when we're in Amsterdam. This delicious and generous Mediterranean cuisine alone is worth the trip to Haarlem. We always look forward to our lunch break when we come by bike. We'll be back!

I don't understand why Maroosh scores a review rating of 4.9/5 when you only see scores of 5/5 passing by. I'm going for a score of 6/5 because the ladies and the team know how to put together special meals and present them with a smile as well. Near the Botermarkt, step inside, order, and enjoy. You will definitely come back.

Uniquely delicious and special.

Delicious food, very tasty and exceptional treat. Super!

3 things - Good food - Ridiculously small portion sizes - At high price points 🤷🏽‍♀️

I was in a holiday in the Netherlands and was looking for a cozy spot to have lunch at, and I found this great magical place. I felt home, the moment the Chef welcomed us with her warm smile, great character that you can feel in the entire spot. She apologized that only rice and chicken were left (that was not her fault, we arrived late and everything was almost sold out) , she then informed us: don’t worry I will prepare something for you , we took a seat, i literally saw her chopping tomatoes and vegetables preparing a salad for us, she poured some great lintel soup for us with some hummus and yogurt-dry mint salad, and a very fresh delicious bread. Afterwards, she brought us the rice, chicken, and the salad she just prepared for us. The way how she serves food, made me almost on tears as this reminded me of my homeland, my sister where she used to make and prepare food with passion and care just like how the chef did. She kept asking if we need something, and afterwards she asked us what to drink .. and I said Chai , Iraki Chai .. and I was watching her how she is breaking the cardamum into pieces, how she is doing everything with love in front of us .. and then she asked if I would like sugar in my tea, and I replied no thank you, then she said “you are not Iraqi if u don’t drink tea with sugar” and she won, it was the best tea cup I had in years, I really didn’t want this late lunch experience to end, the Chef has taught me a lesson in how simplicity can be the most luxurious thing ever if u treat it personally, with passion and love. I feel sad I left the Netherlands and returned to Germany… but I believe I will comeback again for this spot in particular, for the Chef, as she made me feel home even I’m 3500 kms far away from there. Thanks a million!

We enjoyed a delicious vegetarian lunch today at these super sweet people's. We regularly go to Haarlem for a day trip, so this is definitely worth repeating!

Incredibly sweet people who make the most delicious dishes with love.

Literally one of the best, truly authentic Arabic dishes. Love the food, the amazing staff, and the atmosphere.

Amazing food and amazing customer service. Keep up the great work. God bless you all :)

Had a delicious meal! Highly recommended!!

The best food and service, always consistent and always fresh. Thank you so much for everything. 👍❤️

I really love stopping by Maroosh. Their mezze and spreads are always super fresh and have so much flavor—you can tell everything is made with care. It’s the perfect place to grab some healthy, delicious food when you're walking through the center. The owner is also a huge reason why I keep coming back. They are incredibly kind and always make you feel welcome the moment you walk in. It’s just a great, local business with a really friendly atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit if you want something authentic and tasty!

This place is the real deal. The hummus is crazy smooth and the baba ganoush has that perfect smoky flavor. But honestly, the falafel steals the show—totally fresh, super crispy on the outside, and fluffy inside without being greasy at all. You get fresh-baked bread to scoop everything up with, and they have a great selection where you can grab amazing olives to go. Super friendly staff and great whether you sit down for a quick lunch or just grab takeout. New favorite spot!

An honest, wonderful, lovely place that enriches Haarlem with culture and taste❤️

Highly recommended for vegans! Delicious homemade food. Very friendly owner and staff.

Best food ive had in a long while

We found this restaurant during our visit to Haarlem. What a treat! We discovered the true flavors of the Middle East. I even got to try bamya (okra in sauce). The meat and all the other dishes were delicious. I highly recommend the homemade lemonade to accompany your meal. The manager was very welcoming. A must if you're in Haarlem!

When I want to treat myself, celebrate something on my own, or just crave something truly delicious, I eat a wonderful plate here, prepared with so much love. The service is exceptionally top-notch, the food unrivaled, and the atmosphere very intimate and authentic. A little gem on the Botermarkt. Thank you for your delicious food that warms my heart.

Food for the soul. Incredible food and very warm and welcoming service.

When we travel to Haarlem, we try to go in and eat the delicious food. We are originally from the Middle East and I don't remember eating anything close to this delicious taste! The food is excellent and the price is definitely reasonable, the employees are kind. Highly recommended.

Absolutely great experience. Lovely people and delicious food. Thank you for everything ❤️

Excellent food. Very friendly and attentive service. We felt right at home. Highly recommended.

A very authentic experience with super delicious home made food. The place is so warm like the lady opened her kitchen and hosted us. If I ever come by again I would definitely come again. I thank the owner for her kindness ☺️

Delicious food, lovely staff. What more to say?

So good, so tasty, staff is very kind 👍 I would be so appreciative if you have an ayran or something similar next time ☺️

We had such an amazing experience! The staff was lovely and the food is truly amazing. We shared this lunch for two people and it’s the perfect size for a lunch on their terrace. 100% recommend!

Simply delicious, fresh, and healthy. The staff is very kind, too. Great for lunch or takeaway!

Delicious, varied Syrian food. Friendly staff. The small scale creates a cozy atmosphere. Lots of variety for takeout.

One of the best places in Haarlem

Super good place! The food is delicious and the people are great!! The lentil soup is 10/10

They serve delicious Middle Eastern food with a great variety of options. I know how difficult it is to cook all of this fresh every day, so the prices are very fair. The dips are to die for, and the sarma/dolma is always fresh and absolutely amazing.

Incredibly kind people who give you a warm welcome, and the food… truly delicious. You can taste the love and care in every dish. A gem you'll want to come back for.

Maroosh is one of the best spots in Haarlem Tasty flavors and a lovely atmosphere Highly recommended

Truly amazing! Taste, atmosphere, and service. These people are passionate about their business and love their guests.

Food quality here blows my mind every single time 🤯

This place came across our search with lot of good reviews and we decided to try. It was even better. First of all the service was outstanding ! The lady was so sweet to us and had the patience to explain us everything. Then the food was everything we were expecting! Rich in flavor, the chicken was probably one of the best in a very long time. I absolute recommend to come here if you are passing by haarlem! Those ladies deserve! Thank you for the experience

I've had both takeout and catering experiences, and both have been excellent. I've never had a better meal than at Maroosh.

BEST BEST BEST. nothing to add. Go there, whenever I can.

Amazing vibes and the food is honestly some of the best in town. The owner is so generous and kind. Lovely place!

If you have a taste for authentic Middle Eastern cuisine you should go to Maroosh! We've had the amazing Middle Eastern food from Chicago, also authentic, but the rotating menu, personable service, and the fact that you can taste the passionate cooking in each bite made this us visit multiple times during our stay in Haarlem. We trusted her to make the bowl we'd like, and she delivered! We also requested the warm ginger and lemon tea; perfect drink for an autumn day in Holland! (No picture of the food because we gobbled it up too fast!)

We thoroughly enjoyed it; the dishes were fresh, full of flavor, deliciously seasoned, and the atmosphere was cozy. Highly recommended.

Delicious food! 😋Unfortunately, the opening hours coincide with my work hours, so I can't get there as often as I'd like.

What fantastic (vegan) food! We picked up a variety of dishes and ate them with friends that evening. It's a real party on the table.

The food is amazing here. Service super Nice. The atmosfeer is very comfortable as a home. Very recommended. ❤️❤️❤️

Best place to eat Middle Eastern food. The owner is very nice and generous. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ I recommend this place.

Unfortunately, almost everything was sold out when we arrived around 1:00 PM, but it smelled fantastic, and the other guests' food looked delicious. If the shop hadn't been closed the next day, we would have driven back to Haarlem. Anyone who likes oriental food will certainly not be disappointed here.

If you are exploring the city and need a break, this is the place to do it. Lovely part of the city, super friendly people and just all around great food. We will come back!

Every time we go on a city trip, we look for a Lebanese restaurant. We've already eaten Lebanese in Brussels, Berlin, and Malaga ;-) Now in Haarlem, and it was delicious! We had lunch here; they offered a four-course menu, along with falafel and homemade lemonade. Really delicious, fresh, and pure flavors. The service was very friendly. Seating is limited, but we managed to snag a nice spot on the bench in front. Maroosh is worth the detour!

Very tasty food with very kind people serving.

This is my family’s favorite food place in Haarlem. It is quite small, it has two little table inside and two or three more outside. However, the food dishes are delicious, with chicken and beef choices, vegetables, rice, stuffed peppers and aubergine, amongst others. You can normally get a small plate with 4 choices, or the big plate with 6 choices. The big plate is quite generous, while the small plate suffices for a child. We really enjoyed the watermelon home lemonade they served us and the saffron tea with ginger and rose buds. The staff were really friendly and they sat us at the tables inside and offered us some rose buds when we left to have for tea at home. While the place is normally for take away, if you find one of the tables free is nice to eat in as well

So tasty! I’m left craving to go back!

Very good and diverse food, friendly staff, it felt like home. There are multiple dishes available and you have the choice between 4 or 6 food, they mix it in one plate and you can eat in or take away

Amazing, freshly made food in really nice place in Haarlem. Be on time to avoid q’s. Come in open minded and let them decide on what to take..:-)

If you want to eat healthy and incredibly tasty, this is the place to be, because there is a top chef in the kitchen who does wonders with herbs. Even as a vegetarian, you will be very happy here. Compliments!

Delicious food and a super sweet owner

Tasty food, amazing experience, highly recommended!

Great little restaurant with delicious, fresh food and very friendly people! Thank you very much

I came here for some rice (I already had meat myself). I left with 2 black containers that, when weighed with the container and rice, had a total weight of 750 grams. In other words, about 600 grams of rice, briyani, filled with a single almond. What did I pay? 30€! I thought it was a mistake, but no, it was right. I then said that rice was €2 per kg raw. And it absorbs 2x its own weight in water, so the cost was less than €1, to which she very cleverly replied "no, our rice is €4/kg", of course this didn't make it much more logical. At Mabrouk next door you can get 3 whole roasted chickens for the same amount, really very sad.

Oh my my my. I give this cozy spot 5 stars without a doubt. For the friendliness of the owner and for thinking along about food/drink because the mezzes I wanted were gone, for the deliciousness of the food and the tasty drinks (homemade ice tea & saffron/ginger tea) and for their son who helped so much! Salesman in the making. There are a few places to sit and I saw that many customers also come for take away. The owner had made a plate with different mezzes so that we could taste everything. And wow, that falafel...totally different than what you often get served elsewhere. A thin super crispy layer around it. Delicious. Not in the photo: Lebanese bread and the ginger saffron tea. Chicken tastefully seasoned (and well heated... sometimes you get lukewarm chicken that you have to send back), vine leaves surprisingly tasty and actually the rest of the mezzes too. You felt that this food was not filling but nourishing. For the rest of the day, all the tasty snacks or ice cream that tempt you along the way were no longer interesting 😅😅. Sukran for the great service 🙏 we will come back!

Delicious fresh food and most friendly and attentive owners. Highly recommended

AMAZING middle eastern food that you can see and taste that is made with love. We came here for the first time when we were under the weather and wanted comforting and nutritious food, which is exactly what we good. Ever since we came two more times, each time getting more dolmas (they are the best). There are a lot of vegan options which is great, and just in general a terrific place, the hummus is very good, the falafel and pita is super tasty, the lentil soup I can eat a full pot of!

The food is incredible, best tabbouleh I've ever had. So friendly and kind - A true pearl of a place - If I could I'd give it 10 out of 5

One of those places where you keep coming back. Food is fresh & delicious and the owners are very friendly. Every single dish is worth trying. Great job!

Quite possibly one of the most welcoming and warmest restaurants ever. Incredible food and service. Don’t think twice. Just go.

Amazing small place with super delicious food. I can fully recommend this.

Authentic, high quality and delicious. An explosion of beautiful Middle Eastern flavors. The dolma and stuffed peppers are great, and the harira soup is excellent. Handy prices for the combination. This could definitely become one of my favorite lunch spots. Authentic, high quality, and delicious. A burst of beautiful Middle Eastern flavors. The dolma and stuffed bell pepper are amazing, and the harira soup is outstanding. Convenient prices for the combo. This might definitely become one of my favorite lunch spots.

My favourite was lamb kofta but each dish was flavourful. Wish I could have more before leaving Haarlem

hearty and flavorful food (love the chicken, love the lentil soup), cute shop, warmest owner. i wish the tables were a bit taller so that it's easier to eat but they have their own charm!

Food is delicious and the owner is an angel.

Here, Middle Eastern cuisine is served in its purest form. Delicious! Every day you can choose from a varied range of fragrant dishes. Also vegetarian. You can eat it on the spot, but most guests take the food home. Don't be surprised when they are 'sold out' because I'm not the only one who likes to get something from Maroosh. Highly recommended!

Opening hours until 5:30 p.m. already closed at 5:03 p.m. thanks for nothing...

In love with this place, its food and its attention. Many people took the food to go, but we ate there with 2 and 4 year old children and what can I say, it couldn't be better. When you travel and find a place like this, the trip improves a lot.

I can’t believe I live in Haarlem for years and never been there before. The best babaganoush I’ve ever had, super friendly people and a lot of very good vegetarian options.

Regular (almost) weekly stop at Maroosh. The food is delicious and the service exceptionally good and friendly. Many vegan options available. Even though it's busy, there's always time for a quick chat! Recommended!! And tip: come early, maroosh sells out quickly!

Great food and Atmosphere!! Extremely tasty!!

Loved the food and she owner lady was super friendly ! You can pick what you want to add to your box, tried 5 selected box menu and all was very tasty. Salad was decent too 💕 Note: Very limited space to eat in, only 2 tiny tables for max 5ppl

I don't often eat Middle Eastern food, so just ordered a random selection - everything I got was delicious, and I'll definitely be back. Highly recommended

🥰 ❤ everything is delicious and made with love

ive never been there i just like the name🤪

Hele authentieke Arabische sfeer. De service is geweldig snel en aardig en het eten is geweldig ik heb een large box genomen en ik vond dat ik veel kwaliteit en kwantiteit terug kreeg.De beste zaak in heel Haarlem!!!!

مثالي، الله يرزقكم من واسع فضلة

Delicious, colorful, and authentic middle eastern restaurant served with a smile and made with lots of love. Definitely one of the gems of Haarlem! A must!

Amazing food and very good prices. There is a variety of choices and we loved every part of it. Great job👏🏻👏🏻

Geweldig!! Nog nooit zo lekker gegeten verser dan vers !!

Sympathieke plek voor een lekkere muntthee (met heerlijke dadelkoek). Enthousiast personeel.

Vandaag (te laat) terecht gekomen bij Maroosh. Het meeste eten was helaas op. We hebben nog een paar laatste dingen meegenomen. Dit was HEERLIJK. We komen hier zeker nog terug!

Haarlem heeft een goed eetadres erbij. Blij mee! Heerlijke verse gerechten en voortreffelijk van smaak. En ook fijn dat je zo vriendelijk wordt geholpen.

Wat een ontdekking! Heerlijk maar dan ook echt heerlijk broodje falafel gegeten! Jammer dat ze geen bezorg service hebben en niet altijd open zijn maar aan de andere kant houdt dat het ook wel weer speciaal :) ga er snel weer heen!

Food was absolutely delicious, staff super friendly, recommend 10/5

Superleckeres Essen, jede Komponente hervorragend gut. Dazu absolut freundliche Bedienung - Empfehlung!

Onwijs gastvrij en heerlijk eten!!

Zulke vriendelijke mensen en fantastisch eten!!

De kwaliteit is goed en de smaken zijn lekker, maar ik vind de prijs te hoog. Voor 1 persoon pilaf, limabonen en gewone boontjes voor 13euro vind ik persoonlijk te duur. Afhalen. Vegetarisch, geen vlees of vis. De portie was daarbij niet groot. Geen herhaling voor mij helaas

It's a very small but very friendly place. For 3 or 4 people to sit down and grab something to eat it's very appropriate. The food has amazing flavours, the owners are very friendly and warm. We enjoy the vibe and food.

Heerlijk kleine deli met lekkere verse producten geserveerd met een vriendelijke glimlach!

Amazing place! I always stop by when I'm in Haarlem, amazing food for the right price, friendly staff, and the atmosphere is amazing! The only downside is the small eating area on the inside, but during a sunny day it's perfect to eat on the benches they have in the front! Absolutely recommended I love you maroosh family ❤️

An amazing restaurant serving fresh, delicious, high-quality Iraqi/Mediterranean food. Very friendly host and hostess too. I'm so happy they are in Haarlem!