Couscous Atlanta

Couscous offers Atlanta a new neighborhood restaurant serving fresh, international cuisine in a casual and inviting atmosphere. Located along the Atlanta BeltLine adjacent to Piedmont Park, the eatery plans to debuted to soft opening last week and is open now. Led by a diverse team of industry veterans, Couscous features a variety of innovative elements. Chief among them is the restaurant’s dual-c

hef-driven kitchen. Chefs Khaled Chebbi and Lotfi Chabaane collaborate on a menu of accessible, Mediterranean-inspired dishes that appeal to all palates. Tunisian-born Chebbi leads efforts as executive chef and infuses the traditional fare of his childhood into his recipes. Developing a passion for food at an early age, Chebbi honed his craft under culinary influencers across the globe. He has since worked in Atlanta with such prestigious entities as Mid City Cuisine, Carpe Diem and chefs Richard Wilt and Robert Phalen. A creative and passionate chef, Chebbi focuses on fresh, simple and organic ingredients at Couscous. As consultant chef, Chabaane brings extensive knowledge to the Couscous team. His international experience across Europe and with high-volume destinations, including stints on the Queen Elizabeth II and restaurants in Florida and Bermuda, gives him a unique perspective. Chabaane knows the business comprehensively, having served in every position in both front- and back-of-house operations. His finesse and seasoned approach are the ideal complement to Chebbi’s eye for innovation. The final piece of the Couscous culinary trifecta is owner and general manager Haykel Arfaoui. His financial background helps lead the restaurant’s infrastructure, and his success is evident in the operation of Perla Taqueria since 2010. A 15-year industry veteran, Arfaoui considers the business more than simply his career; it is his way of life.

“We really wanted to create a cozy café-style restaurant with quality cuisine,” said Arfaoui. “And with these chefs at the helm, we’ve got an interesting menu that is rich and diverse, without being intimidating. At Couscous, guests can enjoy global flavors without leaving the city – or breaking the bank.”

A welcoming ambiance greets diners as they enter the restaurant. Friendly servers guide guests as they then peruse the menu of urban, Mediterranean-American plates and a curated wine list featuring unique selections from around the world. Menu highlights include the signature couscous, served as an everyday pairing for the chefs’ creations. Other standout dishes include a classic BLT burger, traditional falafel and house-made mergez, a North African lamb sausage. Each meal incorporates fresh, healthy ingredients and aims to present authentic cuisine in a familiar way, making flavors accessible to every diner. Home to a picturesque patio, Couscous is located at 560 Dutch Valley Road, Suite 100. It is open Sunday through Thursday from 5pm to 10pm and Friday through Saturday from 5pm to 11pm. The restaurant serves Sunday brunch from 11am to 3pm, and the bar is open late nightly. Guests may enjoy complimentary onsite parking and may make reservations for parties of five or more.