Zanzibar Town
This great little place is tucked away on the small street behind the NBC bank. The strictly vegetarian menu features thalis and other dishes from the…
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Réunion
Generous scoops and about 40 flavours are the trademarks of this drool-inducing ice-cream parlour opposite the mosque. Also serves up snacks, well…
Sunshine Coast
This restaurant is the only one in town that is located on the canals, with heavenly views from the deck. It specialises in traditional Greek food, such…
Réunion
If you’re planning a picnic, stop at this mouthwatering bakery, which sells tarts, pastries, breads and other treats. You'll also find sandwiches and…
Kigali
This Ethiopian restaurant is a good initiation to the cuisine of Ethiopia, with all the classics, including vegetarian dishes. It has a laid-back…
Swakopmund
Recommended by some locals as the best place for a seafood meal in town. It’s a simple but clean setup inside and importantly the fish comes straight from…
Dakar
At this quirky, seashell-adorned place, waves lap at your feet while you enjoy a perfectly grilled fish. There's also brochettes (shish kebabs), paella,…
Sudan
This ramshackle place east of the centre is one of the best places to grab a bite in Atbara. The speciality is roast chicken served with rice. The menu is…
Garden Route
Close to the museum, Carola Ann's serves inventive breakfasts, delicious, healthy lunches and not-so-healthy slabs of cake. Grab a packet of the chocolate…
Rwanda
The cafeteria housed in the park visitor centre is a dream come true for coffee-lovers, with a choice of excellent Rwandan brews. It also serves cakes and…
Southern Ethiopia
One of the best spots to chill in Awasa, this lively eatery near the main jetty boasts an attractive setting, with a large, shady courtyard. Foodwise, the…
Chamarel
This restaurant with a honey-tinged facade is not what it was, but the Mauritian cooking is excellent, featuring palm-heart salad, octopus curry, smoked…
Santo Antão
A popular spot along the main road leading to the oceanfront from the square, this eatery mixes international classics and some local faves. Its small…
Kampala
Always crowded with locals, this restaurant features the best of North Indian frontier cuisine. Experiment a little with the tilapia (Nile perch) curries…
Port Elizabeth
In the vanguard of PE's modern restaurants, the esteemed Muse is a real find. The decor is soothing, the cuisine eclectic (think Asian, South African and…
Ouarzazate
With its red-and-white-checked tablecloths, Chez Nabil is a local favourite. Choose between quick and easy burgers, chicken skewers and merguez (spicy…
Oujda
An excellent choice if you're in the mood for fish fresh from the coast. Sardines are grilled on the barbecue outside, there's a fish tajine and a platter…
Victoria
The food is fresh and tasty at this appealing eatery, in the southwestern corner of the market (upstairs). Typical dishes include smoked-fish salad, tiger…
Mindelo
This open-air terrace restaurant perched above the street has a wide-ranging menu, from pizzas and burgers to grilled fish and some vegetarian options. It…
Réunion
There's sure to be a dish on the extensive menu that suits your palate. Very popular with weekending families. It's known for its palmiste (palm hearts)…
Harare
A contender for Harare's best pizza, this Italian restaurant has a cavernous space under a large thatch structure. Pizzas are thin crust and wood-fired. A…
Eastern Cape
Locals recommend this cheerful, intimate place next to the Bethesda Arts Centre. The menu features tasteful dishes that use local ingredients – try the…
Réunion
A favourite haunt of hungry walkers, this family-run restaurant serves up hearty local dishes such as smoked sausages and curries, as well as moderately…
Eastern Cape
A great little café with an alluring menu featuring salads, sandwiches, burgers, venison pie, homemade chips and meat dishes. The adjoining shop sells a…
Mozambique
Parked on Macuti Beach with a terrace overlooking the lighthouse and shipwreck, Nhumba specialises in seafood, selling grouper by the kilo and serving up…
Hermanus
Adjoining a shop selling natural cosmetics, this seafront bistro is all about fresh, local, organic ingredients. Try the 'famous' cheesecake and watch…
Ourika Valley
The aptly named Good View cafe certainly has a great panorama over the Ourika Valley to complement the excellent tajines on offer. There's no menu, so…
Essaouira
At this tiny hole-in-the-wall restaurant, the Moroccan owner learnt to rustle up top-notch pasta from the former owner, an Italian chef, and then he…
Cape Town
Whether you just want to graze on a few tapas-style dishes or cobble together a full meal, this super-relaxed venue is the business, serving inventive if…
Zanzibar Town
Contemporary food in a contemporary setting. Glass walls and vast picture windows provide views of the ocean or the establishment's impressive wine…
Grand Baie
Pastas (including a few gluten-free options), grills and sandwiches make up a fairly generic international menu here, but the waterfront location makes it…
Diani Beach
This roadside crowd-pleaser is your one-stop shop for anything from good coffee and banoffee pie to daily specials such as baked oysters and BBQ pork ribs…
Sunshine Coast
Fill up at this great little den before (or after) heading to the beach. Come for excellent breakfasts, gourmet burgers, well-presented salads and…
Mediterranean Coast & the Rif Mountains
You can't miss this restaurant shaped like a boat on the Corniche. Boughaz serves burgers, pizzas, tajines and, of course, fish. The terrace out to the…
Zanzibar Town
On a dusty courtyard just off Kenyatta Rd, this relaxed place serves lunch and dinner, offering curries, fresh juices, burgers, chapati wraps, salads,…
Garden Route
In the one-time town administration building dating back to 1848, this long-standing restaurant is known for its excellent steaks and ever-changing game…
Diani Beach
Want to give the overpriced tourist restaurants a miss? Want to eat where the locals eat? Coast Dishes ticks both of these boxes and, if you’re sensible,…
Tunisia
This clean and friendly fast-food joint opposite the Central Market serves the usual range of sandwiches, pizzas and milkshakes. You can eat either in the…
Victoria
Order roast chicken, smoked fish with rice or other wholesome Creole staples at this crazily popular takeaway outlet smack-dab in the centre. Perfect to…
Melilla
This bistro with outdoor seating has extremely friendly staff and tasty tapas; the spicy chorizo is a standout. For something a little more filling, the…
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