Tunisia
This wonderfully authentic medina favourite is where shoppers come for lunches of lamb brochette, the fatty meat grilled to order in an ashy pit and…
Must-see restaurants in Africa
Sierra Leone
Eternally popular Bliss offers an eclectic menu (curry, Thai, Sierra Leonean, lasagne...) in a peaceful garden setting just off busy Wilkinson Rd. A hit…
Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle
There is something endearing about this old-fashioned trattoria-style Italian restaurant that has a loyal following of local families. The reasonably…
Gauteng
A seductive setting complete with a breezy terrace is the draw at this well-regarded joint up the top of Vilakazi St. The chef prepares a colourful…
Kampala
Billing itself (perhaps unshockingly) as Uganda's first crêperie, this spot perched on top of Kololo Hill has sweeping views of Kampala. The main reason…
Réunion
This laid-back eatery is set in a small Creole house along the main road (not so peaceful), but there's outdoor seating across the road – a few plastic…
The East
Le Beauvallon is well known to everyone in the area, not least for its location beside the mouth of the Rivière des Roches and its seasonal, scrumptious…
Mahé
As much lounge bar as cafe, this upstairs cafe in Bliss hotel has beach beds to go with the tables and good views over the beach and out to Silhouette…
Kilifi
Jetties and boats, fresh crab and fries, salty air…there's nothing better than a long, lazy meal at the Boatyard, especially when it involves fresh…
Flic en Flac
The pick of the food vans just back from the beach (the places selling fresh pineapple give it a run for its money), Jeanno's serves up good burgers,…
Ouarzazate
After a week of desert dining, you may find yourself sleepwalking to this French bistro opposite the Berbère Palace. Here, in cosy nooks lit by a mellow,…
Cape Town
There are splashes of Lebanese and Italian cooking on the menu here – the tahini cauliflower is excellent. There's a particularly cosy whisky bar in the…
Johannesburg
A self-described gastropub in Melville's 27 Boxes complex, the Countess is a cavernous, steampunk-style restaurant with two floors and a large patio. It's…
Giza
Mena House's long-running Indian restaurant specialises in tandoori dishes and mild North Indian–style curries with a good range of vegetarian dishes too…
Johannesburg
Not your average eatery, Bambanani is a concept restaurant that caters for families. Picture this: at the back is a huge deck and garden area with a…
Cairo
Although we'd prefer a more liberal hand with the spicing, this is probably Cairo's best Indian restaurant. The menu mostly focuses on tandoori, but there…
Essaouira
When you’re tired of tajines, head to this popular Italian-run restaurant in the heart of the medina. Owner Pinot Silvestro’s not afraid of a clashing…
Port Louis
The Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel boasts this cool and classy brasserie serving up salads, bagels, pasta, casseroles and prime cuts of steak. There's…
Arusha
Unpretentious al fresco spot serving two menus: Ethiopian and Continental – ignore the latter and order injera (Ethiopian bread) soaked in beef, chicken…
Addis Ababa
Having moved to a tranquil location in the grounds of Addis' Alliance Française complex, this classy Mediterranean eatery does a creative menu of Beirut…
Johannesburg
Attached to the Wits Art Museum, this is one of the most popular cafes in Braamfontein – a slick, modern, design-led eatery with large picture windows…
The North
A wildly popular addition to the Trou aux Biches eating scene, Souvenir does everything from bog-standard Mauritian fried noodles to steaks. The food is…
Maputo
A Maputo classic dating from 1938, this beachside place – now under new management – draws the crowds on weekend afternoons. There’s seating on the large…
Tunisia
Established in 1963, this friendly restaurant holds fast to its heritage, serving Sfaxian specialities including seasonal fish à la Sfaxienne (baked with…
Southwestern Uganda
This 2nd-storey open-air cafe with comfortable divans provides respite from dusty Kabale. A curbside blackboard announces the daily specials, though your…
Northern Cape
Wear closed shoes and smart-casual dress to eat among Rhodes memorabilia in the one-time gentlemen's club he founded, now a boutique hotel. South African…
Antananarivo
Sucett's popularity has somewhat slipped recently, but it's still a good choice. The Malagasy and Creole (a blend of African, Asian and European…
Cape Town
There's lots of atmosphere at this upmarket Asian eatery, with its bare brick walls and tables tucked away in multi-level nooks and crannies. The menu is…
Réunion
Les Jardins d'Héva rocks a superb setting: central Hell-Bourg at your feet, the jagged peaks of the Cirques in the distance, and a luminous dining room…
Pretoria
Since 2002, stylish Carlton Café and its associated deli Delicious (you'll find it next door) have been keeping Pretorians happy with gourmet treats. It's…
Jinja
A magnet for expats seeking reliable wi-fi (not free but cheap and fast), this attractive cafe does excellent French-press coffee, baked goods and…
Tangier
On Tangier's brand new marina with views of the yachts and sea, this cafe bakes flaky and irresistible pastries, perfectly dipped in a creamy Spanish…
Réunion
Can't stomach one more morsel of carri poulet (chicken curry)? Then opt for this eatery where cuisine is predominantly fishy: crab, shrimps, fish, octopus…
Alexandria
This local spot is deep in the heart of the souq. Sit outdoors under the awning or inside the air-conditioned dining room to feast on perfectly cooked and…
Nairobi
There's nothing all that special going on here, but that's partly the point. It's all about good, honest local cooking, with dishes like fried tilapia –…
Johannesburg
The best spot in Maboneng to start the day. The Israeli breakfast – omelette, toasted pita, diced salad, pickled cabbage and cottage cheese – is the…
Lilongwe
At this stylish and traditional steakhouse, you can sit in the old-world restaurant with a relaxing sports bar attached, or outside beside an ornamental…
Agadir
A shining beacon among Agadir’s many pizzerias, Mezzo Mezzo offers a good range of pizzas and wines by the glass. The kitchen also turns out pasta and…
Hurghada
People rave about Moby Dick's succulent steaks, but the restaurant also serves pasta and seafood and does a fine line in crispy, fresh salads. And there's…
Harare
This attractive, relaxed garden restaurant is a good spot to sample traditional Zimbabwean cuisine. You'll get a choice of grilled meats (such as…
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