Cairo
The atmosphere here is fun – it’s all big groups of Cairenes celebrating birthdays around giant communal tables, with lots of cocktails to go around…
Must-see restaurants in Africa
Algiers
This gorgeously renovated old building, with its star-studded roof, Andalucian-style tiled walls, Moorish arches and an interior stage that was once…
Flic en Flac
Chez Pepe is a lively spot serving up Italian favourites like pizza, seafood spaghetti and rustic Tuscan meats, as well as local specialities like smoked…
Eritrea
A simple restaurant with a simple menu, just ful and omelettes, but filling and tasty and open early enough to stop by on your way to the Monday markets…
Lusaka
The new location for this successful Italian-owned pizzeria is a little bit out of town, but worth it for one of the city's best thin-crust wood-fire…
Cape Town
A grand old Dutch building is the setting for this casual bistro and wine bar with offering above-average meals and a large range of wines by the glass…
Chinese Northern Foods Restaurant
Johannesburg
In the heart of Jo'burg's main Chinatown area, this simply decorated restaurant serves up some of the city's most authentic Chinese fare. The handmade…
Kampala
Kampala's premier Thai restaurant is a classy affair stylishly set in an immense open-air thatched hut. All your favourite Thai classics (plus a few pan…
Santo Antão
This artsy hideaway behind Hotel Paul Mar is the local hipster hang-out. Run by a young musician and his wife, it serves yummy snacks, traditional dishes…
Kigali
If satisfying pasta dishes, wood-fired pizzas or well-prepared meat dishes make your stomach quiver with excitement, slide into this buzzy eatery in…
Rabat
The menu at this old-school restaurant is classic French with occasional forays over the border into Spanish territory, and the result is popular with…
Mwanza
Quiet during the day, this cheap Indian joint transforms into a hive of buzzing activity in the evenings. This is when people grab a streetside table and…
Nosy Be
A modern, hip place with seating inside and out, Casa Mofo is a bakery with great snacks (samosas Ar700, quiche Ar5000, scoop of ice cream Ar4000). It's…
South Coast
We know, we know. It's a chain, but it's Kenyan and it's a good one. Java House's coffee always goes down a treat, and we're big fans of its BLT…
Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle
If you're in need of a coffee break while touring Gueliz, this French-influenced update on a Moroccan patisserie shop is a good bet. We defy you to resist…
Cape Town
This is the debut restaurant of local chef Matt Manning, best known in Cape Town for his private dining events. Food is based on familiar bistro fare,…
The Wild Coast
Half-hour tours of this brewery in a converted barn on a working farm include tasters of the four ales. The bar-restaurant serves food to complement the…
Eastern Cape
This stylish, centrally located restaurant has large windows with sea views as well as an outdoor deck for dining. The Italian-born owner has helped…
Sidi Bou Saïd
French-style gâteaux, macarons, calissons and a huge range of jewel-like Tunisian pastries made with almond, hazelnut, pistachio and pinenut tempt those…
Victoria Falls (town)
Under a large thatched hut, looking out to a sparkling pool, this relaxed open-air eatery has a menu of warthog schnitzel, crocodile curry and impala…
Johannesburg
Students, hipsters, moms and pops: everyone dives into this busy steakhouse for a rockin’ feed. Get messy with slow-pit-smoked ribs, slabs of juicy steak…
Nairobi
One of a number of Seasons outlets around the city serving Kenyan and Western dishes. This branch has a popular bar and beer garden, where you can bring…
The East
At this respected venue, the menu roves from Creole dishes and métro classics to pizzas (evenings only) and Chinese specialities at prices that are more…
Sudan
Lap up a reviving soft drink and scoff a grilled fish at this ramshackle eatery overlooking the fishing harbour, and you'll leave with a smile on your…
Mauritius
One of the better options in Belle Mare beyond the all-star line-up of hotel restaurants, Symon's serves up a variety of Indian and Mauritian and Chinese…
KwaZulu-Natal
Look past the declarations, which are a bit cutesie, and you'll be treated to a nice little cafe that serves tasty lunches and incredible home-baked…
Imlil
Well-located above the Imlil Bridge, this cafe has a bit of everything: pizzas, brochettes (kebabs) and cakes. Head up to the roof deck for superb…
Hammamet
Perched high on the medina walls, Le Barberousse is one of Hammamet’s more upmarket eating choices. The menu traverses the Mediterranean, though…
Kampala
In a candlelit garden setting under a jackfruit tree, this popular Korean-owned restaurant offers up a selection of Korean and Japanese dishes. Bibimbap …
Alexandria
This branch of the popular Alexandria seafood institution serves up great fish dishes in an air-conditioned dining room, but the original restaurant is…
Mahé
This open-air restaurant overlooking the marina at Eden Island provides an agreeable dining experience with mostly Italian food. Everything's pretty good,…
Zambia
Living up to its name, this bar is plonked directly on the shore of Lake Tanganyika. The food menu is limited to grilled meats on the braai, but a full…
Cabo Verde
Two blocks from Nova Sintra's main square, this casual place serves up some of the best meals in town, with changing daily specials – like oven-baked…
Réunion
This surprisingly atmospheric restaurant at the northern end of town features an open-air dining room, a lounge area and a swimming pool, which will help…
Réunion
This trendy bar-restaurant has a peerless position right on the beach. Enjoy well-prepared fish and meat dishes as well as excellent homemade desserts. Le…
Antananarivo
This cheerful little restaurant in the heart of Isoraka serves hearty Malagasy meals such as pork with greens, zebu stew and omelettes. It's also a good…
Lagos
This place labels itself primarily as a patisserie, but it also serves up proper meals throughout the day. Breakfasts of pancakes or bacon are good, as…
Cabo Verde
For a special meal, make dinner reservations at Tortuga B&B, where Italian owner Roberto cooks up innovative seafood dishes based on his father's old…
Limpopo
A mountain pub well worth ducking into, this place attracts every expat and eccentric in the mountains. The Pot ‘n Plow is an essential stop for pizza,…
Tunisia
Its distinctive peppermint-green interior resembles a wedding cake decorated with lurid marzipan icing, but don't let this put you off, as Segni is the…
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