Lakeside Restaurant & Beach Bar
Rwanda
This hip and classy lakefront resto-bar is as adept at serving up light bites as it is heartier meals. The menu is eclectic and inventive, and the breezy,…
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Gauteng
Stavros Vladislavic, the larger-than-life patron of this place, sits by the door welcoming guests and keeping the staff on their toes as they dish out…
Sharm El Sheikh
This old-fashioned restaurant, sprawling over both sides of the road, is our top dining spot in Sharm Old Market. There's a huge range of kebabs but also…
Rwanda
Conveniently located opposite the Bisoke car park, this small cafeteria arranged around attractive gardens dishes up simple meals and sells soft drinks…
Lilongwe
Soundtracked by a gurgling fountain, Blue Ginger serves some of Lilongwe's best Indian food (as well as Chinese), attracting local movers and shakers. Its…
Mombasa
A great Indian restaurant steeped in Mombasa history: the owner first opened the doors in 1962 to serve arriving and departing railway passengers. The…
Réunion
Walls saturated in cheery coloured accents and other fancy decorative touches – some are covered with flip-flops – set the tone at this zinging joint…
Oujda
Wall-to-wall with wooden crates, trendy CuiZine has a hefty menu of pizzas, loaded potatoes and Moroccan staples. It also has 'fitness' foods like jam…
Réunion
Stylishly decorated in a hip bistro style, this local treasure entices with simple yet inventive offerings that spoil your taste buds without spoiling…
Flic en Flac
It's well worth planning your visit to Casela around lunchtime to grab a bite at the on-site restaurant. This charming open-air cafe has photogenic views…
Western Cape
This homely restaurant has been serving the same three traditional dishes since 1998 – bobotie (a lightly spiced mince dish), chicken pie and lamb. There…
Victoria
This charming oasis of a 1st-floor cafe rises above the din of downtown Victoria. It serves smoothies and fresh juices, good coffee, and light meals such…
Cape Town
By day, grab a table on the balcony for a lunch special with a view of Table Mountain. By night, the singing bartenders serve classic cocktails between…
Khartoum
This lively eatery on the main drag to the airport sells filling and seriously scrumptious local dishes, such as roast meat, shwarma, shish kebabs, kota …
Eastern Cape
Occupying a beautifully renovated trading post in the heart of Nieu Bethesda, this atmospheric venue specialises in well-executed South African dishes,…
Meknes
There's a nice atmosphere at this petite restaurant, with chatter from the family kitchen upstairs and the chef's son bustling about at the tables…
Johannesburg
Cremalat is a delightful Italian deli and cafe in an unlikely location: inside an industrial complex on the east side of Johannesburg. Cremalat offers a…
Ghana
As well as freshly baked goodies and Italian coffee, this popular joint serves up tasty Lebanese dishes, burgers and pizzas on an expansive terrace just…
Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle
Breezy Kawa brings a touch of Ibizan cool to the Jardin Majorelle area. The decked terrace attracts a see-and-be-seen crowd who sip detox smoothies and…
Réunion
You wouldn't guess it from the outside, but L'Épicurieux is a gourmand's playpen ensnared in a tropical garden complete with a small pool. A mix of local…
Rio Muni
Part of the Hotel Finisterre San Pedro, this restaurant is set in a shady terrace and offers good pastries and omelettes for breakfast (but no coffee)…
Mauritius
Well-prepared Italian dishes like homemade pasta and osso bucco are a virtual trip to the mother country. There are a few nods to local ingredients, such…
Algeria
With daily specials that, depending on the day of the week, can include fish couscous or prawns served fried or grilled and with a range of different…
Réunion
No plastic chairs at this zinging spot, but teak furnishings and an agreeable terrace. Villa Vanille has the most eclectic menu in town. Choose from…
Cairo
Young Cairenes tap on their laptops while sipping coffee or munching on pasta, pizza and filling sandwiches, amid creaky wood-floored rooms rimmed by…
Cape Town
Based on the ground floor of the Speaker's Corner building, Victoire is a charming spot from which to watch the goings on in Church Sq. Aligned with the…
Cabo Verde
The friendly Maria Augusta churns out delicious bread and pastries from the giant wood-burning oven inside what looks like a garage. Look for an orange…
Eastern Cape
This trendy 'roastery and culture stop' serves excellent coffees, breakfasts, light meals, fruit juices, scones and cakes in a shady courtyard. The…
The East
About 400m southeast of Coopérative de Vanille, Le Ti' Piment is a popular place serving French and Creole dishes in a pleasant, convivial space that…
Mauritius
Drop down off the main road at the western end of Souillac for a lovely waterside eating experience. The food (the usual mix of Mauritian staples and…
Réunion
This breezy fish restaurant, set within arm's reach of the crashing waves, is one of the best options around for a relaxed meal. The seafood dishes use…
Cape Town
Serving as the anchor restaurant to the artsy Palms centre, Bones is a friendly place serving unpretentious and perfectly seasoned food. Steaks are the…
Mwanza
No longer open-air, the Breeze restaurant has little in the way of character, but is known for producing decent Indian food. There are also Chinese,…
Agadir
Agadir's smartest and most popular cafe, with indoor and outdoor seating and a comprehensive menu of salads, pizza, panini, pastas and burgers. The cactus…
Sunshine Coast
Great sea views and white stucco walls give this airy restaurant a Mediterranean island feel. It has an informal yet upmarket atmosphere and is known for…
Port Elizabeth
This roadhouse-cum-beach bar is an excellent spot for a sundowner, with a breezy interior and beachfront decks. Dishes include gourmet pizzas, burgers,…
Meknes
This elegant old restaurant-cafe doesn't look like it has changed much since the first Gambrinus rolled into town from Czechoslovakia in 1914 – although…
eSwatini (Swaziland)
Grilled eisbein (pig knuckle) and escargots bourguignons (Burgundy snails) in eSwatini? Yes, it's possible. German and French cuisine are the incongruous…
Southern Ethiopia
Right on the main drag, this popular place has won accolades for its eclectic menu, which includes Ethiopian classics – think shiro (chickpea purée) and…
Cape Town
Sheila Mahloane and her daughter Monica have been so successful with their delicious African buffets (which include plenty of vegetarian dishes) that they…
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