Must-see restaurants in Africa

  • Chez Malet

    Réunion

    One of a number of popular eateries along the river, this ramshackle venture has a good terrace for a sandwich, a takeaway curry (from €6) or a beer. It's…

  • Field & Fork

    Western Cape

    Locals rave about this stylish place based in the Old Gaol building. The small menu features intricate dishes that use local ingredients such as springbok…

  • Indingilizi Gallery & Restaurant

    eSwatini (Swaziland)

    Indingilizi is that easy-to-miss 'secret spot' that locals like to recommend. This small outdoor cafe is at the back of an art gallery and offers…

  • Cattle Baron

    Eastern Cape

    At the reception complex for Tsitsikamma National Park, this busy place has a wide selection of seafood and meat dishes at reasonable prices and superb…

  • Est Bento

    Réunion

    Satisfy those pangs for bento and other Asian treats at this popular restaurant. Here you can tuck into specialities that are hard to find elsewhere – a…

  • Patisserie Nouvelle

    Kinshasa

    Located next to the French Embassy, this is the less-central but far-nicer venue for Kinshasa's most popular bakery. It's a great spot to get coffee,…

  • Casa de Loco

    Sunshine Coast

    Delicious tapas, nachos, tacos and fajitas in Grahamstown? Yes, it's possible. Not your average place to eat, Casa de Loco adds a touch of exoticism to…

  • Seghen Restaurant

    Eritrea

    In the same colonnaded arcades that house the Hotel Savoiya, the outdoor seating here is popular for breakfast and dinner when the mercury is manageable…

  • Ali Baba

    Dahab

    This place adds flair to its seafood selection with some inspired menu choices. Great service, comfy sofas to lounge on, stylish lanterns and twinkly…

  • Bel Punto

    KwaZulu-Natal

    With a large terrace overlooking uMdloti Beach, Bel Punto attracts the weekend crowds from Durban. There's a focus on delectable seafood dining – try the…

  • Bay Pasta Co

    Sunshine Coast

    If satisfying pasta dishes, wood-fired pizzas, satisfying salads or well-prepared tramezzini (sandwiches) make your stomach quiver with excitement, slide…

  • Rigoletto

    Cairo

    Delicious ice cream to cool you down on a hot day. For the young (and young at heart) there are fun flavours like banana milk and butterscotch, while…

  • Tropical Club

    Cabo Verde

    Just up from the main square, this cheerful restaurant with a palm-shaded terrace has an extensive menu of mainly seafood dishes; try the delicious Fogo…

  • Al Moringa Garden Restaurant

    Sudan

    Sure, Al Moringa is a bit out of the way, but this enticing garden restaurant is well worth the short taxi ride (about £10) from the centre. Clued-up…

  • Chicha

    Sea Point to Hout Bay

    Tapas here is of an international nature rather than the traditional Spanish ilk. On the menu you'll find tandoori chicken pot stickers, squid with…

  • La Placette

    Djerba

    The first upmarket restaurant in Erriadh, 'the Plot' has been welcomed with open arms since opening in 2016. Geared mainly to tourists, it offers a set…

  • Pâtisserie La Bienvenue

    Essaouira

    Head to this small salon de thé (tea room) to sample some of the best Moroccan pastries in town, paired with a cup of tea or coffee. The cornes de gazelle…

  • Crown Bakery

    Sierra Leone

    This cool, air-conditioned space provides welcome respite from the hectic streets of central Freetown. Popular with local office workers, expat and…

  • Dizzy Lizzie's

    Ghana

    This chilled beach-front restaurant a short walk down the sand from Big Milly's serves a mix of international and Ghanaian food. There's live music on…

  • Chez Georges

    Fort Dauphin (Taolagnaro)

    This popular local eatery and adjoining bar enjoys a laid-back surf atmosphere in cabins overlooking Libanona Beach. Catch of the day and crab farci are…

  • South China Dim Sum Bar

    Cape Town

    No frills, and the service can be very slow, but the food – succulent dumplings, savoury noodles, spring rolls and home-made iced teas – is authentic and…

  • Gina's

    Sierra Leone

    Frozen yoghurt fans (or fans of lime green and purple colour schemes) will be very happy here. Sugar-laden waffle fans won't do too badly either. For…

  • Le Soleil de Saly

    Senegal

    The buzzing new favourite in town has a central location on the main drag and serves up tasty grilled meat and fish dishes, with live music three nights a…

  • Marco Pizza

    Western Madagascar

    This friendly joint with street seating churns out excellent – and absolutely huge – pizzas with a variety of meat, fish and vegetarian toppings. It’s a…

  • La Perla

    Sea Point to Hout Bay

    This eternally stylish restaurant, with its waiters in white jackets, has been a fixture of Sea Point’s promenade since 1969. Enjoy something from the…

  • Bocca

    Cape Town

    Superb Neopolitan-style softer-crust pizzas with creative toppings (kimchi, pork sausage and ginger on the Lady Zaza) fly out of the brick oven at this…

  • Canteen

    Johannesburg

    One of the best spots to chill in the 'hood, this lively eatery inside hip Arts on Main boasts a lovely setting, with a large, festive 'garden party'…

  • Tinkabell Restaurant

    Harare

    In a town where there's fierce rivalry over who does the best peri peri charcoal chicken, Tinkabell gets the local vote as number one. It's totally out of…

  • Solomon's Beach Bar

    Serekunda & Atlantic Coast Resorts

    At the northern end of Kololi beach, this breezy roundhouse serves excellent grilled fish in a buzzing, youthful atmosphere. As light and sunny as the…

  • Asada

    Port Elizabeth

    A 5m long firepit to one side and fresh seafood on ice to the other – this trendy restaurant in Richmond Hill offers one of the most diverse dining…

  • Millstone

    Cape Town

    This rustic cafe and farm stall specialises in organic produce, hand-crafted breads, preserves and jams. Kids will love the tree house in its garden and…

  • Fusion

    Kinshasa

    This sophisticated place in the middle of down town Kinshasa offers a choice of Indian, Chinese and European cuisine in its stylish main room. The US$24…

  • Fisherman Local Restaurant

    Zanzibar Island

    True to its name, this place is run by an enthusiastic group of locals and specialises in seafood. Drinks and other meals are also available. It's on a…

  • Restaurant Central

    Djerba

    This excellent locals’ restaurant opposite the louage station heaves at lunchtimes. There are huge and filling portions of couscous and the like for a…

  • La Voile Rouge

    Libreville

    The most popular of several beachside restaurants along Au Bord de Mer, La Voile Rouge is busiest for Sunday lunch. There are tables inside and on the…

  • La Rougaille Créole

    Grand Baie

    Tucked away off Royal Rd behind the Sunset Boulevard shopping centre, but well signposted, this friendly place does local dishes extremely well without…

  • Sweet Coffee

    Dakar

    Handy spot in Les Almadies for coffee, snacks, wi-fi and people watching from the palm-fringed terrace in front. They offer plenty of reasons to linger,…

  • Ziway Tourist Hotel

    Southern Ethiopia

    Towards the southern end of town, the Ziway is the lunch stop of choice for those on their way to or back from the south. It serves juices and draught…

  • Restaurant Touta

    Northern Tunisia

    A popular alcohol-serving restaurant in the marina – look for the old French 2CV parked outside. There are a few tables outside but mostly its fresh…

  • Restaurant Le Minar

    Northern Tunisia

    This popular restaurant on the edge of the marina serves good seafood, including a 15DT set menu with brik (flaky savoury pastry), a meat or fish main and…

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