Cairo
A cafe selling sushi and pasta shouldn't work, right? But Makani does. The sushi, though, is the pick of the menu (which also includes sandwiches), with a…
Must-see restaurants in Africa
Mwanza
Don't expect Italian-class fare, but this is a relaxed and popular place for pizzas and snack-style food (omelettes, sandwiches and breads) with a good…
Sunshine Coast
This cool culinary outpost is a surprise in little Bathurst. Chef Lara cooks up elegantly presented dishes using local produce. The concise menu is…
Western Desert
On the main road into town is Ahmed Hamdy’s popular place serving delicious chicken, kebabs, vegetables and a few other small dishes inside or on the…
The North
This basic but sweet place has a pleasant outdoor feel, with lots of tables on the terrace (although, sadly, it's on the rather busy Trou aux Biches Rd)…
Dar es Salaam
Burgers, steaks, a salad bar, birthday celebrations, yummy desserts, fast service and a children's play area with video games make this place a favourite…
Aswan
Popular restaurant with locals for its large quantities of succulent kofta and kebabs, and a mean stuffed pigeon if you need extra strength. Sister…
Madagascar
This hotel restaurant, which is full of old clocks, serves a mix of Malagasy and French classics and is the best place to eat in town. If there's a tour…
Réunion
Service is casse-pas-la-tête (unfussy) and the decor is unpretentious at this friendly fast food joint on the main drag. Fuel up with wholesome daily…
The East
If you're looking for a quick food fix, check out the options at this family-run eatery opposite Notre Dame des Laves church. It specialises in tasty,…
Kampala
Serving an extensive menu of northern and southern Indian cuisine, this casual garden restaurant delivers. There's sufficient spice and great value in the…
Mozambique
The best of several pioneering Indian restaurants in Tete, this one leans towards southern Indian cuisine and serves an excellent masala dosa (thin crepe…
Stellenbosch
A large indoor-outdoor market with fresh produce, plenty of crafts and clothing as well as wine by the glass, draught craft beer and a host of food stalls…
Djerba
Hearty portions of pasta (many vegetarian) are served here with an unusual amount of elegance and attention to detail, and pizzas are most definitely a…
Maputo
O Escorpião, in the Feira Popular, close to the entrance, is a classic Portuguese family-style restaurant offering a wide selection of well-prepared…
Rodrigues
Traditional Rodriguan flavours are what you'll get at this friendly guesthouse hidden in the hills. Dishes always feature an assortment of vegetables…
Eritrea
A bright airy dining room combined with a simple selection of basic Eritrean and fast-food options make this a pleasant place to break up a day of…
Winelands
There's something to keep everyone entertained here – wine tasting, a microbrewery, sweetie pairings for the kids and an excellent jungle gym. The menu…
Sal
The oceanfront terrace is the highlight of this simple, always-buzzing restaurant that dishes out reliably good seafood fare. Live music makes it even…
Western Cape
A spade's throw from the beach (but without sea views), the only eatery in the village serves burgers, salads, steaks and seafood, and the adjoining shop…
Cape Town
Talk about the Great South African Bake-off. The fabulous female team here make – as they say – ‘mucking afazing’ cupcakes and other baked goods. Their…
Réunion
Coming from La Nouvelle, this cool venture appears like a mirage at the entrance of Marla. Bliss! It serves sandwiches, carris (at lunchtime) and drinks…
Cape Town
This old dame of the Long St scene has kept her looks and the vibe remains relaxed. The breakfasts, including sweetcorn fritters and eggs Benedict, are…
Masai Mara
Just 400m from the Sekenani Gate, this casual roadside shack has a few tables out the back where they serve up breakfasts, home-baked bread, vegetables…
Windhoek
A quality seafood restaurant with a twist of Angolan here and a hint of Portuguese there; the food may not be squirming on your plate but our overall…
Western Cape
This charming roadside store on a dairy farm sells light breakfasts and lunches, tapas, cake, coffee and a smorgasbord of local produce, including cheese,…
Accra
Not to be confused with Asanka Local in Osu, this friendly and rather upmarket joint serves fantastic Ghanaian food, including groundnut soup, red-red …
eSwatini (Swaziland)
Inside Mantenga Lodge, but open to nonguests, this restaurant with a raised wooden deck has a fabulous outlook over the trees. The grilled meats are quite…
Northern Mozambique
The outdoor restaurant at this hotel 7km outside town serves tasty versions of all the standard Mozambican dishes (grilled fish, chicken and pork) in…
KwaZulu-Natal
Find refuge in the garden cafe and cosy, corrugated-iron restaurant, complete with real fireplaces and candles – easily the standout in Eshowe’s culinary…
Southwestern Uganda
This cute little deli offers all-day breakfast, Turkish coffee and healthy wraps featuring hummus, spinach and avocado or falafel. Don't skip the fresh…
Arusha
Part of the Njiro Hill Shopping Complex southeast of the centre, this place is one of Arusha's best-stocked supermarkets. There's a decent open-air food…
Kinshasa
This superb restaurant is the toast of the town, and understandably so – its Italian food is wonderfully realised and the whole place buzzes with the…
Sierra Leone
Popular with the expat crowd, the place to come for burgers, grills, pizzas and breakfast, or just to drink a cool beer in the courtyard. It's all for a…
Garden Route
Stylish decor combines with home-grown organic produce, free-range meats and lots of vegetarian options at this delightful place. There's a coffee…
Cairo
Favoured by families and ladies who lunch, this cafe is a relaxed spot for coffee and cake. The menu is European sandwiches plus salads, omelettes, pasta…
Sharm El Sheikh
Thanks to a great slice of beach out front (home to one of Sharm's best snorkelling spots), lovely views from the terrace, and decent pasta and pizza on…
Hermanus
Found within the Marine hotel, this is the place for a special breakfast with ocean views – try the croissant French toast with maple syrup and bacon,…
Hermanus
This long-standing restaurant is still going strong, popular with both locals and tourists as much for its superb sea view as for its menu. Seafood is the…
Tunisia
Sfaxoises rich and poor head to this clean and air-conditioned place for fast and filling dishes including roast chicken, savoury brik (flaky pastry),…
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