Lusaka
Forget the name, this Indian restaurant is authentic as they come. There's a good choice of tandoori and North Indian creamy curries, and paneer dishes…
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Rio Muni
If you spend any time at all in Bata, you will gravitate to this friendly bar and restaurant. Set on a crossroads, the terrace is surrounded by plants…
Antananarivo
Not content with having one of the loveliest locations in town (just 100m from the Rova, with great views), Grill du Rova serves delicious food, including…
Harare
Your typical relaxed Harare cafe, where you can enjoy a good choice of breakfasts, toasties and burgers, or heartier mains such as steaks and curries. Its…
Ait Ben Haddou
Seek out Brahim's place for fantastic ksar (fortified village) views from the rooftop terrace or the pisé (rammed-earth) salon, complemented by a set menu…
Tunis
In an area densely packed with ice-cream shops, Il Gelato stands out not just for its range of flavours, but also for its dairy- and sugar-free options …
Johannesburg
The Whippet Coffee's bright interior, with a view of the leafy patio area outside, provides a pleasing backdrop for a leisurely brunch. Meals feature…
Agadir
A black-and-purple colour scheme and Victorian light fixtures reinforce the Gothic chic at this restaurant, considered one of Agadir's best. Score a table…
Sea Point to Hout Bay
Book for the Sunday jazz brunch (11am to 2pm; R320), where live music and a glass of bubbly will greet you in the century-old Winchester Mansions Hotel's…
KwaZulu-Natal
Ask for a restaurant recommendation in the area and the answer is overwhelmingly this Italian option. It has a popular meaty and pasta-heavy menu,…
Alexandria
Need a change from shawarma and kebabs? Atop the Cecil Hotel, this restaurant serves decent Asian flavours complete with lovely service, dangling lanterns…
Durban
A seafood encounter of the most novel kind. On the Phantom Ship in uShaka Marine World, your dining companions are fish with very large teeth – the…
Southwestern Uganda
When you tire of all-inclusive lodge meals, come to this adorable cafe with tables in the backyard and chickens running loose. Service is slow but the end…
Pretoria
Offering style and substance, Pacha's is looking good in its new digs at the spiffy Club Centre. It's a pleasant modern restaurant with a small aquarium…
Melilla
With its small plates and gourmet tapas, the sophisticated resto-bar inside Hotel Melilla Puerto is a scrumptious way to spend an afternoon or evening…
Madagascar
This cafeteria is one of the busiest in town, with reason: reliably tasty, great-value Malagasy staples such as vary' aminana (rice soup served for…
Rabat
Known for its friendly waiters and fresh Moroccan food, this small restaurant offers an array of daily specials, tajines, brochettes (kebabs), briouates …
Khan El Khalili Restaurant & Mahfouz Coffee Shop
Cairo
The tranquil Moorish-style interior of this cafe-restaurant, with its strong air-con and tarboosh-hatted waiters, is a popular haven from the khan’s…
Cairo
At this thronged fast-food operation, pantalooned men work the shawarma skewers, folding meat slices into huge pieces of Syrian-style saj flatbread. It's…
Taghazout
Expansive windows with brilliant Atlantic Ocean views and chunky wooden furniture both feature at this coolly hip cafe behind Surf Maroc's shop. The menu…
Casablanca
Tucked in to and named after the ochre walls of an 18th-century fortified bastion on the edge of the old medina, this pretty garden restaurant is a…
Lusaka
A popular cafe with a small, stylish dining room and pleasant outdoor seating. There's an impressive selection of Western-style creations such as pastrami…
Dakar
This popular, breezy spot draws a mix of expats and locals, who come for a meal and perhaps a swim in the pool. There's a wide range of appetizers and a…
Tunisia
In summer, you can dine in the open-air courtyard of this historic house near the Great Mosque; in winter, the ornately decorated salons come into their…
Zanzibar Town
This local restaurant is tucked away on the lane that leads to the beach from the bottom of Kenyatta Rd, with a terrace next to the spot where traditional…
Cape Town
With decades of experience in Canada and the UK, chef Steve Duke has opened an easygoing eatery in the back of a secondhand book shop in his native Cape…
Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle
This colourful restaurant is tiny – blink and you'll miss it. Inside, it's all about Lebanese mezze: feast on hummus, fattoush salad (made of toasted…
Kigali
This sassy cafe in a modern shopping mall is worth visiting for its wholesome dishes and tempting selection of coffees, teas and smoothies. Stop in…
Tunis
Endearingly old-fashioned, this local institution first opened its doors in 1935 and ever since has been serving reliably prepared classics such as steak…
La Digue
Given it's still thriving despite the nightclub it's set beside having long since deceased says everything you need to know. Order a tasty, budget…
Cape Town
Hallelujah! Table Mountain finally gets the café it so deserves. This self-serve place offers tasty deli items and meals, compostable plates and…
Cape Town
You'll receive a hospitable welcome from Yusuf and Nazli and their staff at this spectacularly located restaurant, high up in the Bo-Kaap. The panoramic…
Accra
This South African coffee chain has proved to be a hit in Accra – it's a popular lunch spot for the office crowd, and the free wi-fi makes it a good place…
Zimbabwe
Yes, US$12 is outrageous for a slice of cake but Tony's can justify it. The white-chocolate cheesecake with edible flowers is divine; enjoy it indoors by…
Mauritius
Occupying an enviable position along the seafront promenade on the south side of town, Les Copains d'Abord serves tasty Mauritian dishes of fresh seafood…
Cape Town
This building dates from 1862, which has been sensitively adapted into a pleasant restaurant and bar with a broad balcony, atrium and plenty of potted…
Réunion
A long-standing institution, Chez Noë is almost a rite of passage in Cilaos. It churns out invigorating Creole favourites such as sausage with lentils and…
Mahé
The impressive thatched canopy, the sand floor and the endless turquoise bay in front of you help the switch to 'relax' mode. The location outshines the…
Swakopmund
Very central and convenient and open all weekend, this is a self-proclaimed bakery-deli-bistro-gelateria (though 'bistro' might be stretching it...) It’s…
Sea Point to Hout Bay
Sip excellent coffee at this rustic cafe-roastery, occupying an 18th-century extension to the original 17th-century woodcutters' cottage at Hout Bay. The…
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