Tunis
Located close to the Instituto Italiano de Cultura, this hybrid restaurant and lounge bar keeps its neighbours happy with good-quality Italian cuisine,…
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Addis Ababa
If you’re craving something sweet or sour, this central Chinese restaurant, just around the corner from Meskal Sq, is the most convenient place in town…
Luxor
A lovely place to stop for for dinner on a warm evening or for lunch while seeing the west bank sights – you can sit in the courtyard under the huge trees…
Addis Ababa
This Indian-run restaurant specialises in tandoori dishes – with more than 150 menu items to choose from, it's difficult to know where to start, but…
Tunisia
If you like seafood, you’re in for a treat at this restaurant near the port: grouper, red mullet, sole, sea bass, sea bream, calamari, prawns, crab and…
Maputo
This is a Maputo institution, where you can mix and mingle with the crowds as you wander amid dozens of small bars and restaurants set inside a large,…
Botswana
The dining room at the Kalahari Arms is Ghanzi’s only real sit-down restaurant, and you won’t exactly be spoiled for choice. The menu has all the usual…
Cape Town
Hang with the De Waterkant style set at this spiffy cafe serving coffee with ‘microtextured milk’ (it’s only heated to 70°C) and bistro-style dishes such…
Eastern Cape
When all the elements of breakfast (from R35) at this large eatery-cum-deli-cum-gift shop are laid out, half a picnic table is occupied. For lunch or…
Durban
This classy restaurant looks unassuming inside, but assume that you will get seriously good modern Mediterranean fusion food here. Tapas including stuffed…
Cairo
The Greek Club is a Downtown institution and a popular hangout with liberal Egyptians, artists and foreign residents. A cold beer on the outdoor terrace…
Cabo Verde
As the drinks flow, afternoons quickly slip through to evenings at this stylish outdoor restaurant-lounge bar. Meals revolve around sandwiches, salads,…
Zanzibar Town
This waterfront kiosk in Forodhani Gardens serves a simple menu of grilled chicken and fish, kebabs and wraps. Outside seating makes it perfect for people…
Tunis
The tables at this friendly, central and cheap place fill a narrow alley by the Zitouna Mosque. The simple daily menu offers couscous, grilled fish, roast…
Cape Town
Here's a nifty idea. All halal beef, chicken or vegetable broths served either in a cup as a tasty savoury drink, or with a mix of other items such as…
Cairo
There’s no menu here, just select your fish from the iced-down display, and then retire to your table to admire the view and tuck into a spread of salads…
Cairo
Tucked away below street level, Le Bistro is a surprisingly fancy outpost Downtown. The food may not quite match its European ideal, but Cairenes love it,…
Cape Town
Thanks to its popularity in the city centre, El Burro opened a second branch in the buzzing Dean St Arcade. The restaurant is decked out in tasteful…
Southern Ethiopia
Caribbean cuisine in Shashemene? Yes, it's possible at the Bolt House. Run by a Jamaican couple, this colourful eatery about 100m off the main road (it's…
Kampala
Doubling as a stylish wine bar, this upmarket Italian grill is a spot to see and be seen. Think steak with rustic potatoes, flame-grilled lamb chops and…
Réunion
One of the better (and slightly quieter) restaurants on this seaside strip, with an inviting terrace that affords lovely sea views. High marks go to the…
Makush Art Gallery & Restaurant
Addis Ababa
Containing vivid paintings and woodcarvings from the 70 artists this gallery-restaurant supports, and staffed by attentive waiters and your genial host…
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Chefchaouen
Zakaria moved to Chefchaouen with his young daughter for the 'easy life', stirring up hot chocolate and baking delicious pastries from his native Belgium…
Pretoria
An old favourite with hungry locals, this brasserie never fails to satisfy the requirements of its loyal punters. The key to its success is an eclectic…
Mpumalanga
With its blue corrugated-iron facade, stoep gazing down the street and large garden courtyard, Barberton's default option for a bite attracts everyone…
Réunion
The street entrance is rather discreet, but the French chef has received much attention since he opened his restaurant. Whether in the flowery garden or…
Arusha
Le Patio follows a tried-and-tested eastern-Arusha template: a large garden beneath shady trees, an open fire at its heart, a lounge bar and outdoor…
Sousse
The interior here is reminiscent of a 19th-century French auberge (inn), which, although slightly out of place in Sousse, is not unpleasant. There's a…
Johannesburg
Serving authentic German schnitzel, bratwurst, eisbein, and beer, Die Kneipe (which means 'The Pub' in German), is a great place to go for a drink and…
Réunion
This well-oiled machine near the main roundabout is known for its kilometre-long menu featuring lots of salads, burgers, pizzas, pasta dishes, crêpes,…
Kenya
The full buffet here (when numbers permit) is an impressive piece of work, with some tasty mixed-grill options done up in a satisfyingly fancy fashion…
Durban
Marking a resurgence of beachfront dining, Surf Riders has tables alongside the promenade where surfers, travellers and hip locals meet to chomp on…
Mediterranean Coast & the Rif Mountains
This lively family-run seafront restaurant has a terrace that juts out onto the sand, with a fun playground for kids. It can become a real party out there…
Cabo Verde
Calerom's open-air courtyard makes a laid-back setting for grilled meat and seafood dishes. It draws locals on game days – note the murals of Messi and…
Western Desert
This small, friendly place is a carnivore's favourite. It serves roast chicken and kofta (mincemeat and spices grilled on a skewer) accompanied by modest…
Réunion
The food looks as good as it tastes at this surprisingly upbeat cafe-bistro on the main road. It serves winningly fresh dishes prepared with local…
Boa Vista
A great-value Italian-owned place serving up some of the best seafood dishes in Sal Rei. Grab a seat on the breezy terrace above the street and enjoy fish…
Northern Mozambique
This modern restaurant in the small Monica shopping centre offers well-prepared Mozambican-Portuguese fusion food on a pretty terrace or in an air…
Réunion
If you’re toying with the idea of doing a beach picnic à la gourmet, it’s worth stopping in here for some salads, pastries and well-prepared sandwiches…
Walvis Bay
If you’re feeling nostalgic for Swakopmund (or Deutschland, for that matter), take comfort in knowing that Probst specialises in stodgy German fare: pork,…
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