Must-see restaurants in Africa

  • Perron

    Johannesburg

    Tex-Mex cuisine is wildly popular in Jo'burg, and Perron is one of the best examples. Located on a prominent Melville corner, Perron is decorated with a…

  • Seabreeze Fish & Shell

    Cape Town

    With a street-side patio and breezy decor that invokes a day at the beach, Seabreeze is a hip spot for a plate of seafood. The menu changes depending on…

  • Lord of the Wings

    Accra

    This restaurant is part of a worldwide chain specialising in chicken wings and many other fast food favourites such as burgers and nachos. This branch,…

  • Bounty of healthy treats on offer at Fresh Earth

    Fresh Earth

    Johannesburg

    Vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Jo'burg are few and far between, making Fresh Earth a breath of fresh air on the city's dining scene. From tofu…

  • Zeitoun Cafe

    Marrakesh

    Tajine options don't vary much among restaurants in Marrakesh, but Zeitoun Cafe offers up lesser-known options, such as tajine makfoul with tomato and…

  • Café Kessabine

    Marrakesh

    Snuggled in the northeastern corner of Djemaa El Fna, with terraces across two different sites opposite each other, the Kessabine may not have the…

  • Blanko

    Cape Town

    Smart and stylish, Blanko offers Italian dishes that go far beyond the standard pizza and pasta offerings. The lamb dishes are very good and there's…

  • Le Tobsil

    Marrakesh

    In this intimate riad near Bab Laksour, a maximum of 50 guests indulge in button-popping, five-course Moroccan menus with aperitifs and wine pairings, as…

  • Earth Café

    Marrakesh

    Now for something completely different. The Earth Café, right in the heart of the souqs, is small, but its veggie culinary ambitions are great. You'll…

  • 6 Spin St Restaurant

    Cape Town

    Robert Mulders brings his personable restaurant skills and famous double-baked cheese soufflé to the elegant surrounds of this Sir Herbert Baker–designed…

  • Maison Thomas

    Cairo

    A little slice of the Continent, with loads of brass and mirrors, and friendly waiters in long white aprons, Maison Thomas has been serving up Cairo's…

  • Breizh Bistrot

    Tunis

    Excellent galettes (savoury buckwheat-flour pancakes) and crêpes can be enjoyed in this friendly, attractively designed cafe whose comfortable sofas and…

  • Solly's Corner

    Johannesburg

    Solly's Corner, a legendary cafe in Fordsburg serving Indian-style comfort food, is most famous for its masala-seasoned fish and chips. But the menu…

  • Haandi Restaurant

    Nairobi

    Widely regarded as the best Indian restaurant in Kenya, Haandi rises above its nondescript shopping-mall location. The expansive menu includes wonderful…

  • Gaia

    Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle

    Gaia does a great job of using organic produce to create 100% vegetarian dishes at this little Gueliz cafe. Dishes are bold, colourful and imaginatively…

  • Leopard

    Johannesburg

    Chef Andrea Burgener is known for her excellent take-out deli food, which includes a changing rainbow of eclectic dishes such as taro-leaf masala, and…

  • Afro's Chicken

    Cape Town

    This Durban institution has brought its simple concept to Cape Town: a bright, minimalist fast food joint serving tasty chicken strips, burgers, wraps and…

  • Picadas

    Cape Town

    Argentinian owner Juan brings some family recipes to the table at this laid-back bar-restaurant above House of Machines. Try a portion of Juan's mom's…

  • XO Sushi Restaurant & Bar

    Accra

    There are plenty of Asian eateries in Accra, but this chic restaurant in the booming airport area is unique in that it offers such a variety of Pan Asian…

  • Nyama Mama

    Nairobi

    Nyama Mama is a small Afro-fusion restaurant chain, characterised by its colourful decor. This restaurant draws a young, urban clientele. Favourite dishes…

  • Venus Lounge, Bar & Grill

    Accra

    Tasty plates of shawarma, hummus and other authentic Lebanese dishes are served up at this all-in-one-venue in the heart of Osu. During the day, Venus…

  • Ankole Grill

    Nairobi

    Ankole is named after the iconic cattle of East Africa, so it's unsurprising that this trendy steakhouse is all about grilled meat (nyama choma). The top…

  • J's Fresh Bar & Kitchen

    Nairobi

    J's is one of Karen's most popular venues. The food that emerges from the open kitchen is excellent, from creamy risotto with beetroot, ginger and veggies…

  • Mezcal

    Cairo

    A Peruvian-Mexican fusion restaurant should be enough to keep a cook busy, but Mezcal also throws sushi in the mix, with something to suit all tastes. The…

  • Service Station

    Johannesburg

    In a far corner of Melville, Service Station is that easy-to-miss 'secret spot' that locals like to recommend. Come here for bountiful breakfasts…

  • Tropical paradise at Brian Lara Rum Eatery

    Brian Lara Rum Eatery

    Johannesburg

    Now you're on holiday – you've entered tropical paradise. When you're sipping a pina colada out of a real pineapple and enjoying old fashioneds made the…

  • La Villa Bleue

    Sidi Bou Saïd

    This hotel restaurant in Sidi Bou Saïd's upper village is a real treat. Set in a beautifully restored dar, the lavishly tiled dining room is a comfortable…

  • Il Giardino Degli Ulivi

    Johannesburg

    Inside the hip 44 Stanley precinct, Il Giardino feels like a charming old-world trattoria, its leafy courtyard the backdrop to nourishing dishes at…

  • Kechburger

    Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle

    Marrakesh’s best gourmet burgers are found at this small joint tucked amid a busy row of fast-food restaurants in northern Gueliz. Options range from…

  • Moka’s Resto Cafe

    Accra

    This new restaurant and café in booming Labone offers good options from breakfast until a late dinner. Choose between croissants and muffins, Italian…

  • Le Chargui

    Sidi Bou Saïd

    There's great budget dining at Le Chargui, where you can feast on brik (savoury filled pastries), tasty fish couscous, fresh salads or grilled merguez …

  • Abyssinia

    Nairobi

    Consistently good reviews from expats, locals and travellers alike make this an excellent choice for high-quality Ethiopian cooking. Aside from the rich…

  • Baha Taco

    Johannesburg

    Using the freshest ingredients and traditional cooking methods, Baha started as a food market stall. But it has grown into the Grant Ave institution that…

  • Marrakech Henna Art Cafe

    Marrakesh

    This charming cafe and gallery with rooftop terraces has a vegetarian- and vegan-conscious menu serving a mix of North African dishes, sandwiches, wraps…

  • Ragamuffin

    Cape Town

    Ragamuffin began life as a stall at a Cape Town market. It's now a quirky hole-in-the-wall serving excellent Durban-style curries. Try the fried chicken…

  • Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant

    Cape Town

    Perch at one of the dozen traditional woven mesob tables in this bright dining room overlooking Long Street. Sample the authentic cuisine with a combo…

  • Salt

    Marrakesh

    Authentic Moroccan cuisine is at the heart of this innovative restaurant in the Dar Les Cigognes riad and cooking school within the Mellah. Salt serves up…

  • Hokey Poke

    Cape Town

    Cape Town's first poke spot is a pleasing hole-in-the-wall with splashes of Asian-inspired kitsch livening up the white tiled walls. There are seven poke…

  • Copper and silver

    Khan Al Khalili

    Giza

    This casual restaurant at Mena House has huge windows opening on to the Pyramids – a great place to rest up for lunch after a morning of Pyramids…

  • Dar Anika

    Marrakesh

    Dar Anika is a luxury riad hotel, but its roof terrace, framed by palms and covered like a giant Berber tent, is all about formal candlelit dining set to…

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