Cape Town
Beatrice Holst seduces meat-loving Capetonians with her delicious raw and vegan repasts and drinks, including super vitamin-charged juices, a raw lasagne…
Must-see restaurants in Africa
Mombasa
A very welcome addition to the Old Town dining scene, Forodhani has an appealing terrace overlooking the ocean. The menu is a crowd-pleasing, extensive…
South Coast
You'll find salt-licked walls, white tablecloths and – if you eat in the intimate little cove at the end – breakers crashing beneath your feet at this…
Kumasi
Sit at plastic chairs and tables in a rustic garden while friendly waiters serve decent thin-crust wood-fired pizza . Walking here after dark isn't…
Northern Mozambique
Inhabiting a reed house in the square opposite the hospital, Sara's is a confirmed local favourite – small and scruffy, but salt-of-the-earth – where you…
Alexandria
Owned by Zizi Salem, the retired queen of the Alexandrian belly-dancing scene, Samakmak is one step up from the other fish eateries in Anfushi. The fish…
Franschhoek
Based at Vrede en Lust winery, this is a refreshingly unfussy place to eat in a region known for haute cuisine. You'll find salads, sandwiches and a build…
Johannesburg
Located at a prime corner on Norwood's vibey Grant Ave, Factory on Grant offers solid South African food with a friendly atmosphere and weekly jazz…
Libreville
The Bateau isn't drunken at all, in fact it's rather refined, with a huge glass window giving views over the open sea, a smart menu of sophisticated…
Nairobi
So many cool Nairobi venues and cafes are set in a garden, and The Arbor knows the formula well. The Southeast Asian cooking (think curries and laksas) is…
Marrakesh
Party in the Palmeraie’s restaurant and speakeasy, where swinging blues bands, acrobats and Latin carnival performers provide lively in-house…
Sierra Leone
Krio goes back to its roots at this no-frills Caribbean joint. Written up on the chalkboard outside you'll find a choice of two or three mains a day …
Alexandria
With only minor concessions made to hygiene, this uber-budget place is nonetheless a smashing find, whipping up micro-sandwiches with the scrumptious,…
Essaouira
Othman Chic has turned a labyrinthine building into a cool and creative hub, part cafe and restaurant, part shop and gallery, decorated with retro…
Dakar
Tucked down a sleepy street in N'Gor, Celine is the go-to place for excellent pizzas – cooked up in a wood-burning oven – as well as less outstanding…
Douz
Tej El Khayem has some of the better food in Douz, and you eat in a Berber-style tent or out on the sand, but it is heavily reliant on tour groups. The à…
Johannesburg
The hip crowd may have moved on, but this Maboneng classic still delivers a winning formula of rustic-chic decor, beautifully presented cuisine and…
Sudan
With its flashy sign (in Arabic only) and dramatic bright-orange facade and walls adorned with tacky posters, this unmissable joint on the main drag has…
Kigali
Proudly perched on the top floor of the Hotel des Mille Collines, Kigali’s most famous restaurant attracts its fair share of international scenesters, who…
Southern Rift Valley
Even if you're not staying at Roberts Camp, the Thirsty Goat is an institution worth visiting. Sip sundowners, listen to snorting hippos, grab a book from…
Cairo
Sometimes you just need steamed dumplings. Luckily when that craving hits in Cairo you can head to Peking. Order the delicious chilli cabbage, and a bowl…
Flic en Flac
We thought this place wouldn't last, with its faddish designer seating and lounge-bar atmosphere. The reason it has is that it's classier than other…
Pretoria
This historic, early-20th-century European bistro overlooking Church Sq is the ideal place to sip beer and watch the South African capital roll through…
Anchor Café – Islander Restaurant
Mahé
This family-run restaurant takes its cooking seriously. Its champion dishes include blackened fish, a range of Creole curries (including lobster curry),…
South Coast
Catering both to midnight and regular munchers, this round-the-clock fast-food joint has baffling decor (vintage red telephone box, menacing wide-angle…
Sharm El Sheikh
Hands down the best pizza in Sinai. A great spot for casual dining, Pomodoro has a modern, buzzy, friendly vibe and a menu stuffed with pasta and a fair…
Réunion
One of the best bakery-delis in St-Denis, with a tantalising array of brioches, croissants, macatias (a variety of bun), sandwiches, burgers and bagels…
Nosy Be
Right on the beach, this casual restaurant and bar is best known for its gargantuan Sunday seafood-buffet lunch (Ar65,000). Seafood also gets pride of…
Kilifi
Even if you're not staying here, join your distant relatives for dinner at this great, laid-back eatery atop Kilifi Creek. We rate the bacon-and-avo…
Casablanca
Occupying a charming 1930s villa in a leafy street near the Abderrahman Slaoui Foundation Museum, this upmarket restaurant is known for its modern French…
Southern Ethiopia
On the ground floor of Hawassa Lakeview Hotel, this buzzy eatery is a great choice for a quick bite in modern surrounds. The generous chicken wraps and…
Réunion
St-Paul's premier ice-cream parlour will leave you a drooling mess. It serves up an excellent array of classic and exotic flavours, all prepared with high…
Mahé
A west-coast veteran, Chez Plume can still hold its own among the new crop of places. It serves local specialities such as Creole black pudding, octopus…
Aswan
Popular with meat-eating local families, this place is famous for its excellent fresh kebabs and kofta, as well as stuffed pigeon. Mains come loaded with…
Réunion
Large, well-spaced tables and high ceilings put diners in the right mood to settle down for a big night sampling the ambitious dishes on offer – mostly…
Durban
Housed in the uShaka complex, Moyo is more novelty than quality cuisine, and makes for a fun (if noisy) night out. The concept is great – the decor…
Libreville
Ocean views, a great bar, and fabulous seafood, pastas and pizzas make this local institution within the bustling passenger port a Libreville favourite…
Cairo
A pretty place to rest up after a long stroll through Zamalek, this garden restaurant serves traditional Egyptian mezze to a soundtrack of Edith Piaf and…
Tunis
This branch of the upmarket pâtisserie (bakery) chain has an attractive and comfortable attached cafe space with indoor and terrace seating. Friendly…
Western Madagascar
This cheerful cafe-restaurant serves simple but well-prepared meals, including salads you can tuck into without hesitation and rotating plats du jour such…
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