Oula, a pink-hued Tunisian café in Fitzrovia owned by French-Tunisian chef Boutheina Ben Salem, has earned a five-star recommendation from a recent review. The café, located at 93 Mortimer Street, celebrates matriarchal culinary traditions, reflected in its womblike interior and notably amiable service.
A Culinary Tribute to Matriarchal Traditions
Ben Salem created Oula as a celebration of matriarchal culinary traditions. The café's design and atmosphere echo this theme, with a pink color scheme and an interior that feels welcoming and nurturing. The service is described as extremely amiable, adding to the overall warmth of the experience.
The reviewer arrived before the lunch service, which runs from 12pm to 3pm, but Ben Salem kindly offered to prepare a brik. This dish is a half-moon parcel of golden filo pastry stuffed with tuna, potatoes, tangy capers, and an egg. It is fried to perfection and finished with a generous squeeze of lemon juice, making it a new favourite brunch item.
Coffee, Mint Tea, and More Menu Highlights
The coffee at Oula is good, but for a traditional experience, the mint tea is served with pine nuts. The rest of the menu includes kastrout, a beloved Tunisian street food consisting of stuffed baguette sandwiches, with bread sourced from Quince bakery. Another option is drô gourmand, a sorghum porridge topped with pumpkin seeds, coconut chips, and pomegranate.
Practical Information for Visitors
Oula is located at 93 Mortimer Street, Fitzrovia, W1W 7SS. The café is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, and open from Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 6pm. Given the positive review, it stands as a notable addition to Fitzrovia's dining scene, offering a unique taste of Tunisian cuisine in a distinctive setting.
