Rif Mountains
The best of the fish restaurants along the corniche, the Aramar does a tasty platter of poisson friture (fried fish) for Dh85. With little to do in Oued…
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Senegal
This eatery at the Gîte du Lac is the best restaurant in the area, with French-inspired cuisine that showcases high-quality, local ingredients. Three…
Mediterranean Coast
Locals swear that this is the best restaurant in town. In a clean and cool 1st-floor room, it serves kofta (mincemeat and spices grilled on a skewer) or…
Western Desert
This busy joint gets the thumbs up from Al Kharga locals for serving simple but tasty Egyptian feasts of grilled meats, salads, rice and vegetable dishes…
Cape Town
Few proprietors work as hard as Chris Lazari to be friendly to their customers – who, understandably, are a loyal bunch. It’s buzzy, gay-friendly and…
Northern Mozambique
This small, chic, Italian-run place has espresso, a selection of pasta, pizza, soups and sandwiches, and a rooftop terrace for sundowners, plus live music…
Pemba
A step up from the standard basic eating house, the Times' menu promises pizza and chicken curry, as well as staples like fish and rice. If you plan to…
Sierra Leone
You can eat at plastic tables on the casual patio, or in the rather more glamorous upstairs dining room. Either way, you'll get a view over Lumley Beach…
Knysna
There’s an outdoor deck overlooking the lagoon and ocean, lots of fish and seafood, plus a few vegetarian dishes. It's a very popular spot so expect to…
Lagos
Vegetarians suffer a lot in Nigeria, but this Indian restaurant really comes to the rescue. With tasty and filling portions at good prices, the Sherlaton…
The Wild Coast
What nightlife there is in Chintsa centres on this casual and surprisingly trendy bar-restaurant where backpackers and locals mix. Burgers, pizzas and…
Réunion
This slick modern eatery does a brisk business with office workers – always a sign that you've found a good bargain. It speedily serves tasty wraps,…
Kigali
This homely restaurant set in a villa surrounded by an enticing garden offers a great opportunity to sample Rwandan food at its finest in a congenial…
Réunion
This unfussy little kiosk could hardly be better situated: it overlooks the saltwater pool at Puits des Anglais. The menu concentrates on composed salads…
Maputo
This faded but classic place in the baixa is a Maputo landmark, with a large selection of well-prepared pastries, plus light meals, a large seating area,…
Melilla
A considerable walk along the corniche down the beach, this plant-filled sushi restaurant is deservedly trendy. Sushi boats are loaded with creative…
Lusaka
Around the back of Foxdale Court shopping centre, this small outlet makes delicious homemade gelato using fresh ingredients, with 26 flavours to choose…
Eastern Cape
Views from the outdoor balcony of this stylish 1st-floor restaurant and cocktail bar extend from the car park to the ocean. The large menu runs the gamut…
Mozambique
Something of a social hub in sleepy Quelimane, this dark but vaguely arty pub-restaurant doesn't exactly advertise itself, but the meat and fish dishes…
Essaouira
This long-standing favourite is under new management but still serving the home-style traditional Moroccan cooking that garnered it a loyal following…
Mindelo
A buzzing little cafe, Morabeza is a fine spot for pastries (like the Portuguese pastel de nata), espressos and a bit of people-watching (plus there's wi…
Mauritius
Simple meals, friendly service and an occasional sea breeze – the recipe here is time-honoured with no frills and no complaints from us. Expect rice and…
Winelands
Based within Temenos Retreat but open to all, this quaint dining room offers a small but varied menu featuring homemade ravioli, fish 'n' chips, curries…
Sierra Leone
You could be anywhere in the world inside this stylish spot. A mostly expat crowd come for the delicious brunches, burgers and coffee, and there's free wi…
Réunion
This well-run option in an appealing Creole house concentrates on a plain and simple menu – tacos, burgers, sandwiches and salads – but does it really…
Madagascar
Everything from the soups and pastas to the zebu kebabs or the poulet coco (chicken in coconut sauce) is cooked just right at the convivial Le Grenat. It…
Tunis
Resembling a bijou, violet-coloured boudoir, this branch of the national chain sells traditional Tunisian pastries, biscuits and macaroons that are packed…
Oujda
One of a handful of modern black, glass and chrome cafes in Oujda, Trocadero has two floors and a pavement area. The food is good and the menu has more…
Syrian Castle Restaurant and Cafeteria
Khartoum
This humming venue adjoining the Regency Hotel churns out shwarma that will leave you a drooling mess. There are some good salads, which will gladden…
Brazzaville
This cheap and cheerful Chinese noodle place in the centre of Brazzaville is a great place for a good-value meal. We recommend the excellent beef noodles…
Cabo Verde
In a blue-and-white building behind the beach, Hamburg serves up satisfying grilled seafood and changing daily specials such as feijoada, seafood rice and…
Cape Coast
Though not as impressive in size as its next-door neighbour (Cape Coast Castle), this wooden bar-restaurant is a charmer. The fare (a mix of Ghanaian and…
Mozambique
This new locally run place offers a Mozambican take on fast food, with burgers, wraps, samosas and desserts served in a small, bright four-table cafe or…
Garden Route
It doesn’t look much from afar – a restaurant tucked down the side of a petrol station – but Girl's gets rave reviews. Try the venison fillet or the fresh…
Mauritius
Part of the Orchid Villas complex, this roadside restaurant doesn't have sea views, but the food and service are both surprisingly good and the menu is…
Mauritius
Patrick's is popular with locals and tourists for its unpretentious atmosphere and authentic Creole cooking. There's everything from octopus curry to…
Cape Town
Travellers with kids will love this place: it features a kitchen where little ones can make their own pizza, cookies, cupcakes or gingerbread figures (R55…
Sidi Bou Saïd
Tasty mana'ich (Lebanese-style flat bread) is grilled on a saj (convex griddle) and stuffed with savoury fillings at this busy food stand on the main drag…
Mozambique
The Jardim is clean and modern but perhaps a little bland. The comprehensive menu mixes Mozambican favourites and experimental Chinese dishes, which can…
Winelands
The menu changes regularly, but always features a few traditional South African dishes and plenty of local ingredients. The attached gift shop is aimed at…
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