Occo offers a glimpse of Morocco

23rd July 2008, 4:24pm

Occo Restaurant and Bar on Marylebone Street offers a glimpse of Morocco to Eat Out viewers.

Arranged over several levels and seating a total of 250 guests, Occo is comprised of four separate spaces, each with its own unique style, décor, lighting and atmosphere.

The ground floor accommodates the main restaurant and bar area, along with the space of the Boudoir – a furnished room with dim lighting and padded walls. The conservatory is located on a half level between the ground floor and the basement, and the basement is home to Mim – a subterranean candle lit space featuring a private entrance, bar, low sofas and DJ decks.

The materials, colours, lighting and fabrics were all sourced and imported directly from Morocco.

Main Bar/Dining Room

A bright, airy and modern space with windows on two sides of the room. A curved copper plated wall separates the bar area from the restaurant, and the handmade serving counter comprises highly filed and polished bone fragments inlaid in silver to create an unusual mosaic effect.

The key feature of this room is the ceiling lights which are suspended from one central point, echoing the lines and style of a traditional Moroccan tent.

Boudoir

Also known as the red room. This is a smaller, more private space adorned with red padded walls, low level seating, scattered cushions and a view out over the conservatory area. The Boudoir provides the space for an intimate drink or private functions and holds up to 25 people.

Conservatory

The Conservatory is a private dining area which is packed with natural light during the day and candle lit by night. The space, decorated in muted shades, features an array of padded banquet style seating and chairs along with scattered cushions for lounging on.

Mim

Situated in the basement of Occo, Mim is a miniature club space and a candle lit den which can accommodate up to 50 people. Decorated in rich purples, the space provides guests with their own separate entrance from the street, private bar and low level sofas.

Key dishes served up from the tapas menu includes Shrimp, Sardine and Tuna Fritters with a little Chilli, Deep Fried and served with a Garlic and Parsley Yoghurt Dip. Another popular choice is the Beef Kefta Skewers served with Flat Bread, Hummus, Moroccan Salad with Radishm Picked Cucumber and Onion.

Favourites from among the appetisers include Pigeon, Prune and Almond Cigars with a Pomegranate Olive Oil and Honey Dipping Sauce. Specialities in the mains include Roast Marinated Duck Breast with Honey, Coriander and Ginger, served with Mango, Mouli, Dates and Pomegranate Julienne Salsa Salad.

And vegetarians can tuck into the Risotto flavoured with Thyme, Tumeric and Grated Pumpkin, served with Roasted Baby Carrots, Courgettes and Asparagus topped with Shaved Parmesan and Pistachios. Also a hit is the Sesame coated Tuna Fillet, lightly chargrilled and served with Fresh Mint and Pumpkin Couscous, Tomato Salsa and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds.

Weblink:

www.occo.co.uk