Réunion
This popular joint is worth visiting for its cheap and wholesome Creole staples. Snacks, salads, sandwiches and other nibbles are also available. Take…
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KwaZulu-Natal
One of the only reasonable restaurants in Ladysmith, this eatery does curries along with steak, chicken and seafood dishes at an unassuming location in a…
Mwanza
Sambusas (Indian pastry snacks stuffed with curried meat or vegetables), soft-serve ice cream and juice are all pleasers here, but it's the smell of…
Essaouira
Eating at these alfresco food stands is one of the definitive Essaouira experiences. Servers can be pushy but choose a stall that looks busy, pick out…
Mombasa
Right opposite the entrance to Fort Jesus, Mombasa's main sight, this excellent restaurant is an obvious place for a meal after your visit. The speciality…
Zanzibar Town
This restaurant is named for the enthusiastic Ethiopian owner and offers, of course, steak plus cuisines from around the world – Africa, Arabia, India and…
Port Louis
If the age-old rule applies that a good Chinese restaurant is full of Chinese diners, then First is a winner. Packed with large family groups enjoying…
Pretoria
Around the back of Brooklyn Mall, Chef Gita Jivan concocts first-class Indian dishes, fusing Indian flavours with European presentation. The huge menu…
Pemba
Located on the top floor of a modern concrete building, reached by an anonymous staircase, this no-frills restaurant serves evening meals, usually with…
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Imlil
Follow your nose to this tiny pastry shop hidden behind the main street for melt-in-your-mouth, almond-flavoured biscuits and honey sweets baked daily by…
Grand Baie
The clear favourite among Royal Rd's parade of restaurants, Coolen is often filled with locals. Customers are welcomed with a splash of rum while they…
Pemba
A good old South African–style steakhouse, 556 sits on the hill overlooking the port and bay. It serves up barbecued meats, plus chicken grills, pizzas,…
Réunion
Tucked away on a side street running perpendicular to the main road, 'Once Upon a Time' offers something different. There's no menu, just a selection of…
Mahé
Occupying one of a number of heritage Creole buildings in this complex of artisan stalls, the Pomme Canelle serves up a well-priced Creole buffet with…
Cape Town
Inspired by Japanese izakaya, Ding Dong serves cold snacks such as chilled edamame, swordfish sashimi with liquid kimchi or oysters with wasabi and lime…
Mahé
In a terrific location overlooking the seductive beach at Anse Parnel (although overhanging branches now obscure much of the view), Surfers Beach is a…
Cape Town
Buitenverwachting wine estate's cafe serves the Quaffee coffee roasted on-site, as well as cooked breakfasts and casual lunches such as fish and chips. It…
Réunion
Bring an empty tum: there's no à la carte dining here, but a mean buffet featuring all the Creole classics as well as salads. It's more honest than…
Rodrigues
On the road down to the beach in Pointe Coton, Madame Larose is a little local gem, with no-frills service and surrounds but good, honest cooking. Fresh…
Chefchaouen
At any given moment in the day, Chez Aziz is packed with locals devouring a pastry, chowing down on a pizza or panini or gulping back a za3za3 (avocado…
Sharm El Sheikh
Sala Thai is where we like to head for an extra-special treat in Sharm: sumptuous feasting on fiery curries and delicately spiced noodle dishes, personal…
Pretoria
This popular downtown business-lunch place is safe and welcoming. Spitting distance from Church Sq, this chain restaurant is popular with public servants…
Port Elizabeth
This crazily popular canteen-style joint has a tempting menu with plenty of simply prepared fish dishes as well as prawns and calamari. The setting (and…
Sudan
This place on the main drag thoroughly lacks any pretensions but is all the better for it. It specialises in chicken, served roasted or grilled on…
Réunion
A true alchemist, the French chef Benoît Vantaux has got the magic formula right, fusing French with Creole and Asian to create stunning cuisine,…
Franschhoek
Franschhoek's favourite son, celebrity chef Reuben Riffel, is behind this Asian fusion restaurant in a fabulous, light-filled space off the main road. In…
Franschhoek
If you want to go all-out on the French-inspired cuisine here, try the five-course menu with wine pairings (R595). Tastings (from R55) are available and…
Arusha
With a semi-outdoor setting, this restaurant and wine bar ticks many boxes. There are snacks, grills, pizza and pasta, but the real stars are the Spanish…
Pretoria
With influences taken from Cuba, Mexico and the US Deep South, Forkies is a cool spot for a tasty lunch. Alongside the nachos, burritos and brisket you'll…
Mpumalanga
With cheerful checked tablecloths overlooking the garden and jungle gym at Perry's Bridge, this deli, bakery, wine shop and general foodie hub is a treat…
Alexandria
This unusually tidy place serves good, filling kushari (a mix of noodles, rice, black lentils, fried onions and tomato sauce). Don't forget to douse your…
Nairobi
Situated in the eclectic new food hall of the Village Market shopping complex, Off The Rocks is the place to sip a cold glass of champagne and sample…
Kilifi
The picnic tables under the trees and the welcoming interior of this makuti (thatched-roof of palm leaves) cafe entice travellers to break their journey…
Cameroon
Bamenda's Pres Cafe offers rare finds in Cameroon: good local coffee including cappuccino, fresh salads, carrot cake and a wide range of natural juices…
Franschhoek
Loved by locals and recommended by travellers, this long-running restaurant marries South African ingredients with fine-dining techniques. Watch chefs…
Tetouan
This little snack bar has a Syrian influence and does good falafel and shawarma, as well as inexpensive pizzas, burgers and sandwiches. There’s a small…
Southern Tunisia
This restaurant-cafe has a prime position next to Ksar Ghilane's spring. It serves up couscous and grilled meats, or soup and brik (savoury flaky pastry)…
Dahab
A slice of the subcontinent complete with direct beach access and sun-loungers. All mains are served with rice, salad, raita, and pappadams, making for a…
Rodrigues
Hikers tackling a scenic east-coast jaunt can take a break at this casual, lunch-only affair with painted pastel tables. Savour the home-cooked seafood …
Harare
One of Harare's best cafes has a fairly uninspiring shopping centre location, but it does great Eastern Highlands coffee, gourmet burgers, hearty mains…
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