Italian Restaurants in Casablanca for Different Dining Plans

Italian restaurants in Casablanca suit several kinds of meal: Garden Eataly for a casual pizza at the Parc du Vélodrome, Le Petit Italien for a stop in Gauthier, and Il Ferrarino for a broader Italian menu in Maârif. Choose the part of the city that fits your day, then compare the dishes and the full bill.

A restaurant that works for an unhurried dinner may be an unnecessary detour when you only need lunch between visits. These three options give you distinct starting points without treating every Italian meal as a special occasion.

Choosing Italian restaurants in Casablanca around your plans

Start with the meal you want to have. A pizza and water, a pasta lunch with colleagues, and a three-course dinner have different costs and timing, even at the same address.

For a quick shortlist:

• Choose Garden Eataly when pizza, an outdoor setting and straightforward menu prices are the priorities.
• Consider Le Petit Italien when your plans already take you through Gauthier and you want a neighbourhood Italian restaurant.
• Look at Il Ferrarino when your group wants to choose among pizza, pasta, seafood and meat dishes.

These are choices by use, rather than a ranking. A restaurant’s setting does not establish how quickly the kitchen can serve you, so mention any firm departure time before ordering.

Italian food can also provide variety during a longer stay. Leave space elsewhere in the trip for local dishes; the Moroccan food guide explains options beyond the familiar tagine and couscous.

Garden Eataly for pizza at the Parc du Vélodrome

Garden Eataly is at the Parc du Vélodrome in Casablanca. Its terrace beneath the trees and focus on wood-fired pizza make it a candidate for a relaxed lunch or a casual evening with family or friends.

The published menu puts a marinara at 55 MAD, a Margherita Verace at 70 MAD, and a vegetable pizza at 80 MAD. Pasta choices include penne with tomato sauce at 65 MAD and lasagne at 80 MAD. A 50 cl bottle of water is listed at 18 MAD.

Using those prices, a margherita and that bottle of water total 88 MAD. Adding a 60 MAD dessert brings the example to 148 MAD. This is a specific order, not an average bill for everyone.

The restaurant publishes daily hours of noon to 11 pm. Its contact number is +212 667 422 603. The Garden Eataly menu is useful for comparing toppings and prices before deciding.

When this option fits

Put Garden Eataly on the shortlist when the food itself is uncomplicated and the group wants to sit down without planning a formal dinner. A pizza menu gives people a clear way to choose their own topping combinations.

For children, check portion sizes before ordering several full pizzas. If your group needs a high chair, step-free access or a particular table, ask about that directly. A family-oriented setting does not establish the availability of every facility.

An outdoor table also makes weather relevant. Ask about covered seating if rain or wind would change your plans. Requesting a terrace is different from having one confirmed.

Le Petit Italien for a meal in Gauthier

Le Petit Italien’s Gauthier address is 41 Boulevard Hassan Souktani. It offers Neapolitan-style pizzas, pasta and panozzo sandwiches, giving you options for a pizza meal or something different within the same Italian format.

The branch contact number is +212 522 222 044. Specify Gauthier when making an enquiry, especially if you are looking at a delivery listing or another branch under the same name.

This is a useful starting point when your accommodation, errands or afternoon plans are already in Gauthier. Choosing a nearby restaurant can leave more of your break for eating and conversation.

What to establish before going

Ask for the current dine-in menu if the cost matters to your decision. Delivery-platform prices may include different offers, packaging or service arrangements, so they are not a dependable quotation for a table meal.

For a group, compare how people intend to order. One person choosing a sandwich and another ordering starters, pasta and dessert can produce very different bills. Agreeing whether starters are shared avoids an awkward calculation at the end.

If you want a quick lunch, ask what the kitchen can prepare within your available time. A neighbourhood location and familiar dishes do not guarantee immediate service during a busy sitting.

Il Ferrarino for a wider Italian dinner menu

Il Ferrarino is at Boulevard Massira al Khadra and Rue du 4 Août in Maârif. Its menu extends from pizza and pasta to fish and meat, making it worth considering when several diners want different kinds of main course.

Published examples include the Pizzica pizza at 160 MAD, a four-tomato paccheri dish at 190 MAD, and seafood pasta at 250 MAD. Tiramisu is listed at 120 MAD; bottled water appears at 60 MAD.

A 190 MAD pasta and 60 MAD water therefore make a 250 MAD example before any starter, dessert or other drink. A pizza followed by tiramisu totals 280 MAD for food alone.

The Il Ferrarino website provides the menu and reservation access. The restaurant’s contact number is +212 522 941 236.

When a longer meal makes sense

Consider this option when dinner is an activity in its own right and your group wants more choice than a pizza-focused stop. Read the pasta descriptions closely: the sauce, filling and finishing ingredients can matter as much as the pasta shape.

For two diners, decide whether to share a starter before choosing substantial mains. For a larger party, ask whether everyone can order individually or whether the restaurant proposes a group arrangement.

Reserve with the meal in mind. If you are celebrating, explain whether you want a quieter table, a particular seating area or a dessert message. Treat each as a request until the restaurant confirms it.

How much should you budget?

The published examples show why a single “Italian restaurant budget” would be misleading. At Garden Eataly, a margherita and small bottled water come to 88 MAD. At Il Ferrarino, the pasta-and-water example above comes to 250 MAD. The dishes, setting and order are different.

Build your own estimate from:

• The main course each person wants.
• Shared starters or side dishes.
• Bottled water, soft drinks or other drinks.
• Desserts and coffee.
• Any stated supplement or charge.

Prices here are examples from menus available when checked in November 2026. Confirm the menu for your visit, particularly for a group booking or a date with a special dining programme.

Ask how the bill can be divided if several people will pay separately. It is easier to settle that before the meal than after a shared order arrives on one bill.

Match the restaurant to the rest of Casablanca

Keep the meal in the same general part of the city as your other plans where possible. Gauthier, Maârif and the Parc du Vélodrome are different destinations; choose the exact address rather than asking a driver for an Italian restaurant by name alone.

If shopping is part of the day, compare your route with the shopping malls in Casablanca. A mall on the coast and a restaurant inland may require a separate journey. Leave room for that journey instead of treating lunch as a short stop between distant places.

For a sightseeing day, Visit Morocco Together’s Casablanca City Discovery can provide the city introduction. Use the agreed finishing point and time when choosing a separate restaurant reservation.

If you have a train or flight later, prioritise a convenient meal and a reliable departure plan. A reservation confirms a table arrangement; it does not guarantee that a multi-course meal will finish within a narrow transfer window.

Ingredients and dietary preferences

Italian dish names are useful clues, but read the full description. A tomato-based pasta may include cheese, while filled pasta can contain a meat reduction even when its main filling sounds vegetable-based.

At Il Ferrarino, for example, the published spinach-and-ricotta tortelloni description includes a meat reduction and hazelnuts. That is a reason to discuss the complete preparation rather than assuming the filling makes the dish vegetarian.

If you avoid pork or alcohol, ask about cured meats, cooking wine, sauces and desserts. If you need vegan food, explain whether cheese, butter, egg pasta and dairy-based finishes must all be excluded. Ask the restaurant which dishes it can actually prepare for you.

For an allergy, describe the ingredient and ask the team about preparation before committing to an order. Do not use an Italian dish name or a delivery filter as a guarantee.

Reservations and what to wear

For a casual meal, choose comfortable clothes appropriate to your day. If dinner follows a beach visit or you are arranging an occasion, ask the venue whether it has a dress requirement. The broader what to wear in Morocco guide can help you pack clothes that work across sightseeing and restaurant visits.

A useful booking message includes the branch, date, time, number of adults and children, and any important seating or dietary request. Give a reachable phone number and tell the restaurant if your arrival changes.

For a terrace, a large group or a celebration, get the practical details confirmed rather than relying on a booking comment alone.

Frequently asked questions

Which option suits a casual pizza meal?

Garden Eataly is a candidate for pizza in the Parc du Vélodrome setting. Its published menu also makes it easy to estimate a specific pizza-and-drink order.

Where can I find an Italian restaurant in Gauthier?

Le Petit Italien has a Gauthier branch at 41 Boulevard Hassan Souktani. Check that branch’s current dine-in menu and service arrangements before going.

Which restaurant offers more than pizza and pasta?

Il Ferrarino’s published menu includes fish and meat alongside Italian pizza and pasta dishes. It can suit a group whose diners want different main courses.

Can I assume these restaurants are halal or vegetarian friendly?

Check your exact requirements with the restaurant. Cuisine labels do not establish meat sourcing, the absence of cooking alcohol, or whether stocks and sauces meet your preferences.

Should I book lunch if I have limited time?

Contact the restaurant and explain your available window. Ask about both table availability and whether the kitchen can accommodate the meal within that time.