Knysna
Inside, it’s a stylish place to dine on sushi, steak and seafood; outside, it’s a laid-back bar with wood-fired pizzas and a range of Mitchell’s beers…
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Malawi
This breezy Italian-owned cafe has a mezzanine and a quiet garden for enjoying the small menu of pizzas, lasagne, paninis, pastas and salads.
Libreville
This large place buzzes every day of the week when people drop in for the extensive breakfast menu or lunch (plat du jour CFA8000). In operation since…
The Wild Coast
Off the main drag, this popular shack serves wood-fired pizzas with predictably wacky names, eaten with fingers and accompanied by sweeping beach views…
Mauritius
Pasta, South Indian curries and ceviche (raw fish marinated in lemon and garlic) all appear on this varied menu, which can be enjoyed with fine views on…
Sousse
Filled chapatis, sandwiches made with tabouna bread and pizza are the fast-food staples sold at this popular stand just off Ave Habib Bourguiba. Eat at…
Mirleft
Cosy Ayour is one of Mirleft’s better standalone restaurants. Prices are a little inflated, but the tajines, fish and other meals here are a smidge better…
Harare
Portuguese owner Paula pulls in the punters with authentic spicy grilled meats cooked on a charcoal braai (barbecue). It's a large space decked out with…
Plettenberg Bay
Enjoy a good cup of coffee and a freshly baked pastry in the courtyard or on the balcony overlooking Plett's main road. There's also a small lunch menu,…
eSwatini (Swaziland)
With gourmet sandwiches, comfy couches, good coffee, cold beer and a deck offering fine Mbabane views, eDish is a worthy place to spend an hour. Best of…
Cape Town
Pause at this convivial gourmet deli on your way from climbing up or down Table Mountain or Lion’s Head. The French toast with grilled banana is yummy,…
Garden Route
Although no trains ply the tracks any more, this cafe filling the old station building is still a nice spot for salads and sandwiches. In the evenings,…
La Digue
Zerof is a great spot to savour a variety of traditional Creole meals, particularly on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday evenings when it lays on an excellent…
Lusaka
One of the better Chinese restaurants in Lusaka, bizarrely situated at the back of a warehouse at the Showgrounds. Despite this, there's a nice ambience…
The Wild Coast
This funky restaurant has a fabulous view of Second Beach and the sea, and an eclectic menu that includes a recommended mezze platter, delicious shwarma,…
Madagascar
Part of a small national chain, this enticing place produces its own fabulously rich and delicate handmade chocolate. Although prices are by the kilo, it…
Ghana
The place to come for huge and delicious platters of fresh seafood. There are steaks and other grills for carnivores. The wood panelling and model ships…
Limpopo
A pretty garden setting, a range of snacks and international dishes such as burgers and consistently good reviews from travellers – Seringa is a fine…
Mozambique
Opposite the uglier of Quelimane's two cathedrals, Nara has the most international menu in town, with Indian, Middle Eastern and Mexican flavours…
Khartoum
If you think life is unbearable without a scoop of chocolate, vanilla or banana, bookmark this popular hole-in-the-wall. There's no seating – punters…
Kampala
To pack a gourmet picnic or just hang out, visit this fashionable foodie enclave, home to Quality Cuts Butchery for meat and cheese, the superb La…
Franschhoek
Serves original dishes inspired by the Cape's varied cultures and using herbs from the on-site indigenous garden. A handy glossary on the menu helps you…
Pemba
Burgers, seafood and meat grills, and hearty breakfasts are offered at this place in the baixa (old town), with views over Pemba Bay and one of the world…
Arusha
A bigger-than-average selection of simple but hearty local food, with chicken curry, beef pilau and ugali (a maize or cassava-flour staple) roast beef…
Zanzibar Town
For no-nonsense food at budget prices, it's worth searching out this place in the small side streets off Malawi Rd. Expect pilau and biryani, plus chicken…
Malawi
Situated in a garden off the main road, this local eatery serves simple dishes such as chicken, beef and veggie curries, chambo and omelettes. Eat within…
Eastern Cape
This popular venue, in a quaint, A-frame house with a lovely, shady outdoor eating section, serves flavoursome veggie dishes, breakfasts, salads, pizzas,…
Serekunda & Atlantic Coast Resorts
Famed for its piping-hot croissants and other bakery items, La Parisienne also serves up great coffee and snacks (pizzas, salads, sandwiches). The terrace…
Senegal
On the main road leading into town (and about 200m from the waterfront), Flamant Rose is a reliable local favourite for hearty Senegalese dishes. You can…
Dakar
Very confusingly named, this is one of Dakar's favorite restaurants, especially among the local expat community. Pizzas come with a huge diameter, a thin…
Réunion
No misprint – mains cost no more than €6 at La Case Dic, which occupies a small booth inside the market. Not your average fast food outlet, it spins…
Réunion
No points for decor at this large, modern outfit, but the tempting menu and the terrace more than make up for it. Choose from daily specials, Creole…
Réunion
This typically Creole venue, right in the centre, whips up lip-smacking, dirt-cheap meals. Grab a dish from the daily specials, add a salad and you're…
Northern Ethiopia
This attractive restaurant is a good place to break up the Aksum–Mekele journey with a good mix of Ethiopian and European dishes. When things are busy, it…
Lilongwe
This garden cafe at Land & Lake Safaris' headquarters, off Laws Ave, serves croissants, bagels and English breakfasts, light lunches from quesadillas to…
Kinshasa
A great spot for fresh pastries, tasty sandwiches and a range of salads and other light meals, this Parisian bakery chain has taken Kinshasa by storm with…
Serekunda & Atlantic Coast Resorts
With its ocean-facing terrace and hammocks strung between swaying palms, Leybato is favourite meeting spot for expats. Good daily specials, satisfying…
Cape Town
You can always rely on this atmospheric Turkish joint that’s a little piece of Istanbul in Cape Town. Make a meal out of their delicious meze, both hot…
Conakry
This tucked-away spot offers a cool, quiet respite from the searing sun and noise outside. It serves a range of Lebanese starters and mains that fuse…
Western Cape
An eclectic menu featuring African meat with Asian influences is served in an intimate candlelit setting. Among the more unusual offerings are crocodile…
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