Luxor
Mohammed’s is an old-time Luxor throwback, a simple, family-run restaurant attached to the owner’s mud-brick house, where charming Mohammed Abdel Lahi…
Must-see restaurants in Africa
Luxor
A small British-run Indian restaurant in neutral colours with plain wooden tables and chairs. On the menu are European versions of Indian dishes such as…
Luxor
Laura and Mahmud have survived the tourist downturn by offering traditional Egyptian food using organic vegetables from their farm, as well as British…
Blyde River Canyon
The Forever Resort's bar-restaurant should be a pleasant lunch stop with its cavernous, air-conditioned interior and Three Rondavels terrace views…
Ifrane
Go ahead and rub your eyes, because you won't believe you're in Morocco once you've crossed the threshold of this upmarket cafe-patisserie. First there's…
Mauritania
From the thick menus, smoky interior, heavy decor and equally weighty Spanish tortillas, Nomada is traditionally Iberian throughout. Service is friendly …
Dar es Salaam
This large compound is a favourite evening spot for local Indian families, with reasonably priced Indian veg and non-veg meals (thali, chicken biryani and…
Agadir
Take a seat at this simple stall and you won't even need to order: c'est la soupe. La soupe in question is harira, a brothy, tomatoey affair with oregano,…
Southern Tunisia
A cheery restaurant with brightly coloured wood panelling and fun art on its blue walls that come as a pleasant surprise in such an unassuming location…
eSwatini (Swaziland)
This large, boma-shaped restaurant with thatched roof has a massive menu with all the favourites – grills to pastas – and is within the grounds of Timbali…
Mpumalanga
Prawns are the speciality of this guesthouse restaurant, which draws the locals with its seafood dishes, including interesting selections such as crab…
eSwatini (Swaziland)
Despite its location in a strip mall, gourmands saunter here for well-prepped Portuguese-inspired dishes with a twist, a respectable wine list, efficient…
Cairo
The snug, white-walled, candlelit restaurant downstairs offers a decent choice of vegetarian pasta dishes including gnocchi with blue cheese and spinach…
Malawi
On the lane opposite Thumbi View's gate, this cafe serves light meals and snacks such as vegetable curry, spaghetti Bolognese, lasagne, fish, burgers and…
Cairo
One of several Sudanese restaurants and cafes in this alley, this is the tidiest and perhaps serves the most delicious dishes. Try salata iswid (‘black…
Mirleft
The restaurant and bar at the Hôtel Abertih puts a social after-dark spin on Mirleft. Round tables host diners for an ever-changing menu of seafood and…
Antananarivo
This tiny red-brick bistro, spread over three floors from cellar to mezzanine, scores high on homey atmosphere and hearty French food. There is a tasty…
São Tomé
Located in two colourful waterfront shacks on a swampy peninsula, this is an excellent stop for creative seafood, above and beyond the normal plates of…
La Digue
A restaurant of two parts, La Digue Pizzeria is both a takeaway joint and formal sit-down restaurant. The latter opens after 6pm and serves decent seafood…
Northern Madagascar
Ramena is a fishing village so it’s hardly surprising that seafood is plentiful. Right on the beach at Le 5 Trop Près (pronounced like St Tropez, a wink…
High Atlas Mountains
On the southern side of the Tizi n'Test pass, the van-cum-pottery shop embedded into the hillside is your cue for a pit stop at this cafe. The balcony…
Benin
Highly original is this appealing eatery set in a tata somba house with superb views of Nati and the Atakora Mountains. Book ahead for the house…
Zanzibar Town
This straightforward eatery has been a popular lunch spot for Zanzibari office workers for many years. Today tourists mingle with the locals to enjoy…
Mombasa
Mombasa’s dilapidated ‘covered’ market is packed with stalls selling fresh fruit and vegetables. Roaming produce carts also congregate in the surrounding…
Libreville
Take a taxi to this Libreville institution (all cab drivers know the place). It isn't particularly atmospheric but Marie herself is a character. Her…
Alexandria
This central branch of Egypt's favourite fast-food vendor is cheap-eats heaven, and people flock here day and night. It serves a huge range of filled…
Middle Atlas
This enormous three-floor restaurant prepares the usual tajines and brochettes, fast food such as burgers and pizzas, and is soon to have a Chinese option…
Algeria
Right outside the entrance to the ruins, this little place is normally busy with locals glued to the football on the TV, busying themselves with endless…
Cairo
Break the routine of eating heavy Egyptian breakfasts with this quaint bakery, which boasts the best Greek yoghurt bar in the neighbourhood. Pick out your…
Cameroon
With hands down the best location in town, overlooking the dramatic coastline and Park Hotel Miramar, this place offers a fairly standard selection of…
Nairobi
This is the spot for all your cheesy needs. Established in 1979, the family-run Brown’s Cheese has opened a small shop in the new wing of Village Market…
Malawi
With shaded palapa (palm-leaf) shelters in a garden facing the lake, this is a cool spot to chat in the friendly bar or chill outside and take dinner.
Cairo
This fluorescent-lit place has all the ambience of a car showroom, but it does have great authentic Yemeni dishes, served without cutlery, and huge rounds…
Aswan
Biti is a popular air-conditioned restaurant that serves good Western-style pizzas. Even more recommended are the delicious sweet and savoury fiteer …
Cairo
Mince feeds big appetites with loaded nachos, crunchy onion rings, melt-in-your-mouth burgers and frothy milkshakes. It's a favourite after-class hangout…
Cairo
Start with terrine de foie gras as you peer at the Pyramids from the 41st floor. By the time your filet d’agneau with tomato confit and a sweet garlic…
Sidi Bou Saïd
This upmarket choice scores big on atmosphere: its large sea-facing terrace is filled with cloth-draped tables and comfortable wicker chairs, and the rear…
Cairo
Maadi locals worship it, but even other Cairenes have yet to discover this hidden boutique restaurant. Villa Belle Epoque is an elegant eatery that will…
Anti Atlas Mountains
Messaoud and his family dish up simple Moroccan fare, like tajines and omelettes, as well as a wide variety of cold sodas and juices. You can eat on a…
Safi
You'll sit next to a tiled fountain under an orange tree and a fig tree if you choose to enjoy a simple Moroccan meal, glass of mint tea or fresh juice at…
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