Maputo
This large, amenable place has indoor and garden seating, views from the escarpment over the bay, a children’s play area, reasonably priced snacks and…
Must-see restaurants in Africa
Pemba
The pricey but well-stocked Procongel is attached to Wilson’s Wharf in the baixa, with produce, imported cheeses and gourmet items.
Hermanus
Based within the plush Marine hotel, the focus here is perfectly prepared seafood dishes, plus a few meaty options and some enticing desserts.
Tozeur
Make like you're in the palmeraie with the plaster palm tree decor at Le Soleil. The couscous is good here, along with the stews a la jarre (baked in a…
KwaZulu-Natal
The best burgers in the South Coast are served in this large, airy restaurant in Ramsgate. If you come for breakfast make sure to treat yourself to one of…
Sierra Leone
Just across the river from the Sankofa Complex, Africa Point's wooden tables and sunloungers make a worthwhile alternative for lunch – with fresh fish and…
Western Cape
Based in an old fishing cottage, this local favourite has a menu that showcases local, seasonal ingredients. It's best known for seafood, though the lamb…
Cairo
This is our go-to branch of Egypt's favourite fast-food restaurant for shawarma because they always seem to taste better here. It's also usually less…
Mombasa
The legendary, decades-old Moi Ave eatery has migrated to a new location, but the shish kebabs are as flavourful as ever. The coconut prawns and fruit…
Lesotho
Hotel restaurant serving salads, steaks, burgers, good pizzas and more elaborate dishes, such as chicken with peppers in white-wine sauce.
Santo Antão
This Italian-run spot with a covered patio churns out the island's best pizzas as well as a decent lasagne. It's a short walk away from the coastal strip,…
Mozambique
At this newish restaurant just off the Praça da OMM roundabout it's all about the chicken, which some have claimed is the best in Mozambique. There's only…
Cabo Verde
Serves some of the best grilled seafood in town, with tables set on an open-sided thatched roof terrace overlooking the crashing waves. The dish of the…
Southern Ethiopia
This is usually where tourists have lunch after visiting the markets. It's a modest affair, with a very limited menu featuring a few Ethiopian dishes and,…
Knysna
Restaurants seem to come and go in Knysna, but this pizza joint has been around a while. You'll also find burgers, pasta and some salads, plus a pleasant…
Franschhoek
Based in the grounds of the church, this market has a real country fete vibe. Shop for crafts and lunch on a range of light dishes, or buy a bag of…
Cabo Verde
A favourite among expats, this cosy Italian trattoria serves up excellent thin-crust pizzas, as well as delicious housemade pastas and heartier grilled…
Madagascar
Expect well-presented French dishes with a Malagasy twist in the classy glass-fronted dining room of this historic hotel. Classical music plays in the…
Tozeur
This recommended restaurant serves up pasta, grilled meat and couscous dishes in a brick-walled dining room complete with a working coffee pot–shaped…
Cape Town
Bollywood chic rules at this colourful South Indian culinary outpost serving decent dosas (lentil pancakes) and thalis (set meals with a variety of…
Zagora
Just off the main plaza, this top-notch bakery whips up fresh bread as well as sweeter concoctions such as caramel cakes and mille-feuilles, plus…
Cape Town
Free range chicken roasted to juicy perfection and served with home-made gravy and a full range of sides. Eat within the historic surrounds of Heritage…
Mwanza
This odd time warp serves some of Mwanza’s best Indian food, though oriental decorations and menu items are holdovers from its previous incarnation as a…
Cabo Verde
Famed for its pastries, the ever-popular Pão Quente also serves up hot sandwiches, pastas, salads, savoury tarts, omelettes and other light fare. The…
Zimbabwe
Well worth a stop en route to Mutare is this supermarket/bakery that does the best pies in Zimbabwe; go the steak-and-onion and grab a bag of its prized…
Port Elizabeth
Occupying a former workshop, this cheery cafe has a high-quality menu. Choices run from excellent salads and wraps to a variety of burgers and sandwiches…
Maputo
Enjoy sushi and snacks on the upstairs deck or seafood grills in the breezy waterside dining area downstairs. It's located at Clube Naval, Maputo's long…
Grand Baie
Toasted sandwiches, wraps, salads and a few fresh-flavoured mains like burgers, pizzas and smoked marlin with crusty bread, go nicely with the coffees in…
Cairo
This small high-end supermarket has excellent fresh produce, bakery and deli sections, and stocks plenty of international products. It also makes its own…
Cabo Verde
Cabo Verdean and European food is dished out at this funky spot inside a blue container fronted with a tree-shaded terrace, just up from the main square…
Ouarzazate
Tasty pizzas (of varying authenticity) make this place popular among a young local crowd, and in the evening tables spill out onto the sidewalks on both…
Dar es Salaam
This French-run bakery-cafe has a tempting selection of freshly baked breads, pastries, light lunches, paninis, banana crêpes and Middle Eastern dishes,…
Zanzibar Town
This genuine Italian place just off Shangani St serves pizza and homemade pasta, as well as cakes and ice cream in traditional and local flavours like…
Maputo
This waterside place is popular for dinner and Sunday lunch, with a large menu of well-prepared seafood platters, plus meat grills and continental fare,…
Dakar
Dakar's classic fast-food haunt keeps on turning thanks to the undying love of the Senegalese. Serves the whole fast-food range: kebabs, shwarmas and…
Lamu Island
This craft-shop-cum-cafe serves the tastiest samosas in Lamu – spicy, flavourful triangles with vegetable, prawn or meat filling. Wash them down with a…
Limpopo
The village pub has a warm country atmosphere made even better by a new beer garden. Decent pub menu and braai (barbecue) options are available; venison…
The East
This attractive venture located upstairs in the covered market serves a modern, creative fish and meat menu as well as Creole classics. Not all the dishes…
Rwanda
Hands-down the trendiest spot in Musanze, Migano serves up salads, burgers, pasta, chicken dishes and pizzas, as well as excellent breakfasts and luscious…
Sunshine Coast
Seafood and grills, available on hefty platters, are served alongside sweeping harbour views and arty, nautical-themed decor. Locals rave about the…
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