Although you can get fairly cheap North African cuisine in Amsterdam, Noara's (noara means flower in Arabic) is an upmarket restaurant that scores high marks for originality, décor and service. Chef Jamal Darkaoui has created intriguing lunch and dinner menus that combine the best of traditional Moroccan dishes with classic French influences. The interior is warm and cosy, yet elegant and uses just the right amount of Arabic elements to create an exotic ambience. We tried the grilled tuna, vegetable and cumin tagine and were not disappointed. A Moroccan high tea is also available on Sundays.