Must-see restaurants in Africa

  • Hansa Hotel Restaurant

    Swakopmund

    It’s hard to top history, and the Hansa Hotel is steeped in it. In the main dining hall at this classic colonial spot, you can indulge in culinary…

  • Kuriftu Diplomat Restaurant

    Addis Ababa

    Feel on top of the world and enjoy the views over the city at this 5th-floor restaurant inside the Boston Day building. The menu, which takes in Ethiopian…

  • Baissara Ansar

    Chefchaouen

    Little more than two tables, several chairs and Ahmed's friendly smile, this tiny soup joint with no sign serves just two things: bissara (bean soup with…

  • Coral Asia

    Mahé

    On an open-sided elevated platform above the beach at the Coral Strand Hotel, Coral Asia does excellent sushi. We especially love the sashimi and nigiri…

  • Pâtisserie Colbert

    Antananarivo

    Around since 1946, this excellent patisserie is a popular meeting place for local businesspeople and a great place for breakfast, a quick lunch or an…

  • Izakaya Matsuri

    Cape Town

    Genial Arata-san serves some of the best sushi and rolls to be found in Cape Town, along with other Japanese izakaya pub-grub including noodles and…

  • Churrasqueira Dragoeiro

    Cabo Verde

    Follow the scent of fresh barbecue and the wafts of smoke pluming overhead at this famous, open-sided grill-house in Achada de Santo António. It's a very…

  • Café Pâtisserie Colombo

    Oujda

    This vintage cafe has been a popular option on Oujda's main strip since the 1940s. Classy waiters in bow ties and brown suit jackets serve delicious…

  • Shop Café @ Amanzi

    Harare

    In a land of carnivores, this vegetarian cafe is a welcome peculiarity. It's moved from its original Doon Estate locale to set up shop within Amanzi…

  • Le Salon Bleu

    Tangier

    This romantic cream and sea-blue restaurant winds up several rooms and rooftop terraces with idyllic views of the sea and kasbah below. Set menus include…

  • Gately on the Nile

    Jinja

    The restaurant on the back porch of the popular boutique hotel of the same name exudes the atmosphere of a Balinese garden. The fusion menu serving butter…

  • Hidden Garden

    Mauritius

    This very cool designer spot with a funky cocktail bar and poolside seating is one of the trendier eating experiences in the west. The tapas bar is open…

  • La Traviata

    Melilla

    When Melilla's locals have something to celebrate, they come to La Traviata, the fanciest restaurant in town. On the menu are fish caught 500 metres over…

  • Pierneef à la Motte

    Franschhoek

    Named for South African artist Jacob Hendrik Pierneef, whose work is on show at the on-site museum, this elegant restaurant serves modern takes on…

  • La Belle Créole

    Mauritius

    Excellent Creole cooking – such as venison or wild boar curry or seafood vindaloo – combined with an attractive lagoon-side, open-air setting (bring the…

  • Pointe

    Harare

    There's no shortage of authentic Portuguese restaurants in Harare, but the Pointe is one of the very best for peri peri charcoal meats. It's in a…

  • Estendera Vivier Beach

    Dakar

    A charming little eatery with tables overlooking the crashing waves, Estendera has a small, well-executed menu of seafood, grilled meats and Italian…

  • Habesha Cafe

    Durban

    Durbanites rave about this casual Ethiopian spot that serves up traditional platters of food with plenty of injera. Everything on the menu is incredible,…

  • La Fournil

    Grand Baie

    People come from all over the north for the pastries on offer here at this charming little patisserie-cafe. It does some bagels and sandwiches, as well as…

  • Casa Maracujá

    Santo Antão

    This charming open-air rooftop eatery with mountain views serves up some of the island's best cooking, with delicious, locally sourced ingredients…

  • VIP Cafe

    Northern Mozambique

    This clean, new, impossibly inviting nook in a glassy shopping centre draws you in with its shiny espresso machine and display case replete with fresh…

  • Café La Belle Vue

    Al Hoceima

    This modern cafe-restaurant gets its name from the terrace at the back overlooking the bay – it really does offer a splendid view. Great for breakfast,…

  • Yujo Izakaya

    Kampala

    In a gorgeous setting, this highly regarded, popular and friendly restaurant offers a slice of traditional Japan. Known primarily for its imported rice…

  • Café Müller

    Grand Baie

    This charming German-run option is a great place for cakes, crêpes, coffee and juices; from mid-September to mid-June, it also offers an excellent…

  • Le Pescatore

    The North

    Wonderfully light decor and a great terrace overlooking the fishing boats set the scene for a truly superior eating experience. Dishes such as grilled…

  • Iloli

    Casablanca

    This zen restaurant's ambition is to combine the best of Japan and Morocco and it works; the sushi, sashimi and dishes such as black cod with preserved…

  • Restaurant Khemir

    Northern Tunisia

    Simple and reliable seafood dinners from this long-established favourite. It doesn't look fancy, but what you miss out on in marina views, you make up for…

  • La Perle Noire

    Mahé

    The 'Black Pearl' scores high on atmosphere, with an eye-catching nautical theme and seafaring paraphernalia liberally scattered around the dining rooms…

  • Simien Lodge

    Simien Mountains National Park

    The best place for passing travellers to eat in the park, the restaurant at Simien Lodge does lunch set menus and dinner buffets most nights, with an…

  • Utonde Beach Club

    Rio Muni

    This is one of two beach resorts in Utonde and was about to open at the time of our visit. It's very stylish, with thatched umbrellas set around a large…

  • Jardine

    Stellenbosch

    Celebrated chef George Jardine of the long-established Jordan restaurant opened this small and very special spot in 2016. The emphasis is on local produce…

  • Tandoor

    KwaZulu-Natal

    Durban enjoys most of the glory when it comes to Indian food, but Tandoor helps Pietermaritzburg give it a run for its money. Takeaway is best as the…

  • Restaurant Farid

    Dakar

    Squeezed between grey inner-city walls, this little oasis serves the best Lebanese meze in town, plus quality grilled meat and fish. You'll also find…

  • Clay Oven

    Serekunda & Atlantic Coast Resorts

    In a converted house surrounded by gardens, the Clay Oven serves up excellent Indian food, with classics like palak paneer, chicken tikka massala and…

  • 95 at Parks

    Cape Town

    Portions are petite but the flavours are big at this restaurant offering some of the most authentic Italian cuisine in the city. The lamb shoulder ravioli…

  • Basilic

    Al Hoceima

    The huge glass-fronted restaurant at the entrance of the Basilic Hotel has a suitably huge menu, which includes 20 different kinds of breakfast, seafood,…

  • Chinese Whispers

    Arusha

    Consistently ranked among Arusha's best restaurants, this place is beloved by the local expat community for its extensive, predominantly Chinese menu with…

  • The Maharajas

    Mahé

    Our pick for the Seychelles' best Indian restaurant, Maharajas has views of the yacht harbour and the mountains of Mahé beyond. The cooking is assured,…

  • Mamboz Corner BBQ

    Dar es Salaam

    This streetside place is home to what many claim is Dar’s best grilled chicken, including spicy gujarr chicken, lemon chicken and chicken sekela (with…

  • Bosman’s Restaurant

    Winelands

    This elegant spot within the Grande Roche Hotel is one of Paarl’s top restaurants, serving multicourse gourmet dinners and more casual bistro-style…

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