Must-see restaurants in Africa
Johannesburg
Paul started making frozen delights for friends after receiving an ice-cream maker for his birthday. The popularity of his innovative flavours has…
Cap Bon
While the menu might seem a tad idiosyncratic, the dishes are innovative and make a nice change from the usual Tunisian offerings. ‘Couseila’, couscous…
Accra
This Mexican restaurant opened its doors in late 2016 and occupies the backyard of the Duplex club. A small, elegant dining area can be found inside or…
Cap Bon
Run by the crew from the restaurant Slovenia next door but with a dedicated Italian menu, Il Gusto offers light pastas that are a cut above red-sauce…
Cape Town
If you're seeking a lunch that is gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free or sugar-free, head to this bright cafe at the southern end of Loop St. On the menu…
Hammamet
This colourful spot is always buzzing and offers classic kid favourites, making it a good pit stop if you have little ones in tow. There's tree-shaded…
Cape Town
Fusion ramen is the order of the day here – lemon chicken broth or coconut cream miso meets Korean-style kimchi, Japanese braised pork belly and marinated…
Cape Town
Pronounced ‘always’, this stylish, relaxing place is fully vegetarian, and offers tasty choices such as soya-chunk and chickpea curry, creamy gnocchi and…
Johannesburg
As you've probably guessed from the name, BGR focuses on doing just a few things, but it does them right. Customise your burger (including veggie options)…
Cairo
This narrow restaurant, allegedly the oldest in Cairo, was the favoured drinking spot of the intelligentsia. It's gone to seed somewhat since then, though…
Nairobi
This family-run Greek deli is part of a new food hall in the Village Market shopping complex. The shelves are full of traditional Greek treats from…
Sidi Bou Saïd
Both the ridiculously romantic terrace and elegant dining room at this upmarket restaurant command amazing water views, although there is a nostalgic old…
Cairo
Definitely not part of the trendy Zamalek dining scene, this tiny Italian canteen with just a few formica tables has been kicking around for years. It…
Johannesburg
Rustic Mama Mexicana serves up all the Tex-Mex favourites, from nachos and quesadillas to soft- and hard-shell tacos and hearty burritos. The Hot Mama…
Cape Town
Perched above a designer clothing store, this tiny eatery is the latest in Cape Town''s string of single-dish restaurants. You can choose from half a…
Cap Bon
Bon Kif is a relaxed choice, with a pleasant, tiled courtyard that's perfect for a long lunch. It has the regular choices of pasta, seafood and Euro-style…
Sea Point to Hout Bay
You can grab dessert on the go at this tiny cafe specialising in soft serve and doughnuts. Ice cream toppings include peppermint crisp, Belgian chocolate…
Hammamet
This attractive garden restaurant, known for its seafood, makes for a lovely night out, with seating under fig trees decorated with white lanterns in a…
Tangier
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that this classy Mediterranean restaurant at the base of the Cesar Hotel specialises in seafood. In view of Plage Malabata…
Tangier
Chairs and tables hang from the ceiling and cocktails are served in glass lightbulbs at this trendy cafe in front of Plage Malabata. Fish, steak and pasta…
Johannesburg
Nothing too fancy here, just good, honest wood-fire pizza, delicious pasta – try the oglio with pecorino cheese – and reliable salads and starters on a…
Sidi Bou Saïd
Near Sidi Bou Saïd's train station, this place has a modern-diner design, music-video-pumping flat-screen TVs and a menu of fast-food favourites (burgers,…
Sidi Bou Saïd
Try a fresh fig-and-strawberry fruit whip or date smoothie to go from the friendly crew at the juice-and-sandwich stall El Khairat, or stay for a…
Cape Town
This spartan space on a busy road serves decent sushi and generous portions of noodles. There are also a couple of Korean ramyeon dishes on the menu.
Accra
A busy fast-food joint with an extensive menu of burgers, fried chicken, kebabs and other unhealthy delights.
Middle Atlas
Once the childhood home of a French minister, this 1920s farmstead is in a tranquil farm setting a five-minute walk from Volubilis. The affable owner…
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