Sharm El Sheikh
This supermarket has everything a self-catering traveller could need, and also stocks plenty of imported European brands.
Must-see restaurants in Africa
Western Tanzania
The biggest and broadest menu in town, with primarily local dishes. Though it won’t wow you, the food is pretty good.
Khartoum
Locals are fond of this tidy pizza outlet with a colourful façade, which serves arguably the best pizza in Khartoum.
Mozambique
Don't judge a book by its cover: this rather bare-looking bakery knocks out super-fresh, melt-in-your-mouth pastries.
Sudan
This unpretentious joint near the market makes bulging shwarma and some of the best kebabs in town. Excellent value.
Southwestern Uganda
Sometimes with wi-fi, this cute cafe with patio seating offers satisfactory light meals, snacks and espresso drinks.
Cabo Verde
A delightful (if unimaginatively named) bakery with fantastic chocolate-covered doughnuts and a few outdoor tables.
Al Hoceima
This freshly renovated patisserie is the town favourite, with great home-baked bread and tons of different sweets.
Northern Cape
This popular coffee shop serves buffet lunches, cooked breakfasts and traditional meals such as bobotie and offal.
Sierra Leone
An air-conditioned space above Adnams Supermarket, this restaurant serves grilled meat, burgers, pizza and pasta.
Funky Squids Beach Bar & Grill
Bagamoyo
This bar-restaurant serves a good selection of appetising meat and seafood grills on a large beachfront terrace.
Northeastern Tanzania
Tasty Indian snacks and meals, including some vegetarian selections, and local ambience. Overall good value.
Stellenbosch
This Italian-food stalwart of Stellenbosch’s dining scene has a shady patio next to the botanical garden.
Northern Mozambique
In a town without much competition, this is probably the best place to eat. Fish is the obvious highlight.
Winelands
A particularly family friendly farmers market with craft, foodstuffs and carriage and pony rides on offer.
Dar es Salaam
Pricey but tasty pub fare and other meals at this upmarket sports bar at the Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel.
The East
This rustic little place right in the centre serves well-prepared Creole dishes to eat in or take away.
Mozambique
Modern, large supermarket for self-caterers. Located on the main road 1km east of Chimoio town centre.
Cape Town
Meat lovers might want try this classy premium steak restaurant, which also has a branch on Kloof St.
Ceuta
This cavernous market is the local spot for fresh meat and produce, and a vibrant experience as well.
Western Desert
Fresh-from-the-oven sweet or savoury fiteer (flaky pizza), made to order by a friendly crew.
Sudan
This unfussy cake shop–cum-cafeteria serves a variety of delectable sweets as well as fruit juices.
Restaurant Mirana/Chez Bernard
Fort Dauphin (Taolagnaro)
This single room off a narrow side street is an insider spot known for its pizza, seafood and beef.
Southern Tunisia
This is a small, modern place done up in Italian-Tunisian decor. It's cute, and the pizzas are good.
Western Desert
Popular restaurant selling excellent fresh fish – unlikely in the middle of the desert, but true.
Lilongwe
Shoprite in Old Town has the city's best range, with all sorts of food and even camping supplies.
Tunis
This much-loved hole-in-the-wall pâtisserie sells delectable fruit and chocolate tarts.
Réunion
The food is a crowd-pleasing mix of Chinese dishes, Creole staples and métro classics.
Réunion
A prime spot for morning pastries, midday sandwiches and healthy salads, and afternoon snacks.
Arusha
This unassuming place has a good-value all-you-can-eat lunch buffet and a large snack counter.
Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch's original farmers market features lots of artisanal produce as well as crafts.
Nosy Be
This well-regarded place offers a traditional French menu upstairs on an open roof terrace.
Accra
A branch of the popular South African supermarket, with plenty of expat-friendly produce.
Senegal
This small, charming bakery churns out decent croissants, pastries and other temptations.
Northern Tunisia
Near the main town roundabout, L'Escale serves great roasted chicken, stews and couscous.
Rio Muni
Large, well-stocked supermarket. Vendors of African souvenirs have stalls outside.
Northeastern Tanzania
Seafood and mixed-grill dishes in an attractive setting overlooking the water.
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