Johannesburg
Opened by one of South Africa's leading fashion designers, Congolese-born Papy Nakuw, Kafe Noir serves a simple Pan-African menu in a cool but…
Must-see restaurants in Africa
Kigali
At the back of a bookshop, this little charmer makes a great setting for a meet-up with a friend or a fine spot to linger over a light meal (gourmet…
Mwanza
The hub of Mwanza’s expat population and a magnet to passing tourists, the restaurant of the Hotel Tilapia has an attractive terrace overlooking the lake…
Moulay Idriss Zerhoun
Lunch or dinner on the Dar Zerhoune terrace is a treat with its inspiring views over the town and surrounding mountains. Choose a traditional three-course…
eSwatini (Swaziland)
Mbabane’s top choice for good cuisine and a buzzing ambience is a stone's throw from the golf course. It’s well worth the trip for an eclectic menu…
Marrakesh
This branch of Marrakesh's Earth Cafe is extremely compact, spilling out in front of Place des Ferblantiers by necessity. But if you're in the area and…
Cameroon
It's worth making a diversion for the nightly grill at this hotel; great kebabs, steaks, chicken, seafood dishes and juicy German sausage are all well…
Livingstone
Culture Cafe is a wonderful spot to sample traditional Zambian food. It's a basic, yet colourful little eatery, where you can take your pick from charcoal…
Cape Town
Dean Street is home to a cluster of popular restaurants and bars, with Patina being the fanciest place to dine. The lightly charred steaks are excellent…
Madagascar
A long-standing favourite, Manja serves big portions of traditional Malagasy food such as romazava (beef and vegetable stew), ravitoto (pork stew with…
Chefchaouen
Better known as Casa Hassan as it's part of the guesthouse of the same name, this restaurant serves the usual traditional dishes in a set menu (drinks and…
Malindi
Pictures of vintage celebrities deck the wall at this, one of the best Italian places in Malindi. There's a formal dining room, which is great for an…
Luxor
Al Moudira has the most flamboyant decor and most sophisticated (and expensive) food on the west bank. Come at lunch for great salads and grills, or at…
Marrakesh
Overseen by the fox-headed mannequin out front, this funky, fun cafe is run by a group of local artists as a means to support their work. Pull up an…
Cape Town
Muffins that could feed a small family and other delectable baked goods and desserts are the forte of this luxe-design cafe offering ‘beautiful food,…
Ceuta
This is the place to try all the Spanish food you've been dreaming of. Three shelves of pinchos (bite-sized snacks) line the bar at this traditional tapas…
Limpopo
How a slice of Italiana found its way to Hoedspruit we’re not sure, but this place serves up authentic and quality dishes from the motherland. Try the…
Mauritius
Two things make this popular pizza joint famous: the whisper-thin crust (you'll swear that you're just eating toppings) and the turtle-speed service (you…
Johannesburg
During the 1980s and '90s, Ba Pita was a popular late-night dining spot in then-artsy Yeoville. Twenty years later it's come back to life in Melville, a…
Cape Town
Although the food here is described as Indian tapas, the portions in the four-course set meal are very generous so you'll end up having quite a feast…
Gauteng
At the base of the Orlando Towers, this large shisa nyama (barbecue) restaurant is popular with locals and those needing a beer after leaping from the…
Tunis
Wildly fashionable, this upmarket choice offers two dining spaces: a formal restaurant at the front and a more casual (and noisy) wine bar in the larger…
Marrakesh
Blink and you'd miss it, but Roti d'Or is not a place to walk by if you're looking for a good-value alternative to Moroccan food close to the Djemaa. The…
Western Desert
Behind El Forsan Hotel (you can walk through the hotel to enter), this surprisingly lush patch of grass is home to a garden cafe that serves up mammoth…
Cairo
This temple to charcoal-grilled meat does excellent kastileeta (lamb chops) and tender moza (shanks) – good for gnawing. The moza fatta, with a side of…
The East
About 300m south of Notre Dame des Laves church, this colourful Creole house is your spot for Creole curries and stews as well as sandwiches. There's an…
Lake Naivasha
The country club is a bit of an institution in these parts, and is the place to be seen having lunch. The daily buffet here is very good, served inside…
Johannesburg
Chef Daniel Ribeiro, a South African of Portuguese heritage, honed his craft in the UK before returning home to open this charming cafe in 27 Boxes in…
Cape Town
Who doesn't love dinosaurs, especially when they come as part of dusky-pink, leafy green decor? You can tell from the get-go that LGBT-friendly Raptor…
Mauritius
Blue Bamboo has many charms: a cosy plant-filled cloister, delicious pan pizza, friendly owners and an inviting lounge on the 2nd floor. The upstairs bar…
Kampala
It's really hard to fault this place, a bright, spotless and roomy cafe in the middle of downtown Kampala. A huge menu takes in everything from delicious …
Mauritius
Styling itself as a lounge bar and restaurant, this place does cool very well, with its laid-back pool table and Saturday-night DJs. The food itself is…
Cape Town
A Columbian guy runs this pleasant, hidden-away cafe so you'll find a lot of South American–style items on the menu, including quesadillas, flour…
Why Not Esplanada & Restaurant
Mozambique
It's a little out of the centre in a residential area – and finding it might entail asking directions in Portuguese more than once – but other than that…
Southern Morocco & Western Sahara
A short walk from Tan Tan Plage's main square, La Scala is one of the town's best seafood restaurants. The friendly owner Abdellah is eager to please…
Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle
Fish and chips the Marrakesh way. The intersection of Rue Mauritanie and Blvd Moulay Rachid is packed with sidewalk stalls and restaurants serving up…
Lusaka
Housed in the colonial-era Lusaka Club with decor that probably hasn't been touched since the '60s, this wood-panelled favourite serves some of the best…
Johannesburg
In the heart of the mall, Walnut Grove is a handy spot for an affordable, uncomplicated, walk-in bite. Choose from tramezzini (small sandwiches on white…
Mauritius
Roadside Green Palm serves well-regarded Indian cuisine west of Souillac in the sleepy hamlet of Riambel. It's especially proud of its range of naan…
Diani Beach
Lymington's sits right on the beach, within Kenyaways Kite Village. Lounge on the sofas beneath the magnificent baobab tree or take a breezy table…
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