Al Hoceima
The terrace at this cute Italian bistro thrust out into the chaos of Place du Rif is a great place to people watch and have some pizza, shawarma or salad…
Must-see restaurants in Africa
Mauritania
This place is as down-at-heel as it gets, serving up great quantities of rice, fish and Senegalese mafé. It's always busy, and the food piping hot and…
El Jadida
Head into the port and up the stairs to find this restaurant, which focuses on simple fish dishes and views over the harbour. It's one of the few…
Southern Morocco & Western Sahara
The Canalina, when it's open, is likely the best restaurant in town, featuring seafood, tortillas and other Iberian fare. Unfortunately, hours are…
Essaouira
This icon of Essaouira opened way back in 1928, and its cafe with attached semihidden courtyard has many loyal regulars. Sadly, service can be as chaotic…
Lomé
This little eatery with a pavement terrace is a great spot to catch local vibes and nosh on unpretentious yet tasty African staples. The braised fish of…
Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle
Carnivores unite. From Atlas Mountain snails to lamb shank and a divine calf's liver doused in a luscious garlicky sauce, Loft is a meat-lover's paradise…
Middle Atlas
Come night-time, happy customers – including lots of families and women – spill out the door of this packed corner joint with Moroccan music joyously…
eSwatini (Swaziland)
While slightly dishevelled compared to the Maguga Dam Lodge, this restaurant has a nice deck overlooking the dam and also offers several viewpoints…
Aswan
Small but popular fish restaurant, a short walk from the train station into the souq. It serves fish from Lake Nasser and the Red Sea, chosen from a…
La Digue
A Jack of all dishes, master of none, this casual restaurant overcomes its average (at best) dishes with the sheer variety of tastes it accommodates. This…
Conakry
Le Damier started over a quarter of a century ago as a simple, French-style patisserie and today still sells by far the most authentically French breads,…
Madagascar
The local branch of this national chain is a good option for breakfast: the viennoiseries are impressive and the spacious dining room stocks the local…
Pretoria
You'll enjoy this place almost as much for the decor as the food, with nods to Paris and New York, dimly lit corner tables and plenty of mirrors adorning…
Cairo
You're here for the view more than the food. Eating on the terrace with the expansive lush greenery of Al Azhar Park spread out below you with the…
Malawi
With striking views of the mountains, this breezy alfresco courtyard is surrounded by a bakery (Bread Basket), a fast-food joint (Blue Savannah) and an…
Malabo
There's relaxed outdoor eating in the garden of the French Cultural Centre which is very popular with expats. Lunch options of pastas, sandwiches and…
Nosy Be
This very cool place with a fun ambience is an expats' favourite, even though it's now looking a bit frayed at the edges. It serves excellent wood-oven…
Marrakesh
First, the bad news: it's in a hilariously bad location next to a car park. Now the good: this scrubbed-up hole-in-the-wall cafe with its shady patio of…
Port Elizabeth
With low lighting, stacked logs, straw baskets and a terrace overlooking the beach, this Afro-rustic restaurant attracts a multicultural crowd. Burgers,…
Botswana
The restaurant connected to the petrol station and motel of the same name is a fairly simple place serving up uninspiring but filling meals such as…
Pretoria
Laid-back and stylish, this cafe is the perfect place to chill out in the middle of Brooklyn Sq with a latte and browse the magazines for a few hours, or…
Northern Cape
This Italian restaurant, its awning twined with fishing rope, serves seafood as well as pizza and pasta. It's a marvellous place to watch the sun dip into…
Durban
Basically a huge balcony overlooking the ocean, the location of this coastal spot gets rave reviews from travellers. Offerings include typical grilled…
Mombasa
There's nothing to bring on the blues at this cheap-and-cheerful fast-food (well, sometimes) diner. On the menu, there's a long list of sandwich options,…
Kampala
While you don't come here for fine dining or lightning-fast service, you do get cheap, tasty food in a laid-back, atmospheric environment. The fish dishes…
Nairobi
One of two branches in the city, this bakery has a mouth-watering selection of open sandwiches and French pastries on offer. The Black Forest cake and…
Zanzibar Town
Buni is a no-nonsense cafe serving toasted sandwiches, burgers, salads, cakes, smoothies, crepes, paninis, fresh juices and coffee. You can sit inside…
Kenya
Formerly Bomas pub, patrons are still afforded unadulterated views of downtown Embu, complete with acrid diesel fumes and views of the slightly depressing…
Tunisia
Centrally located and popular with locals, this restaurant has a plain and rather stuffy dining room, but it serves decent Tunisian fare: pan-fried fish,…
Mauritius
If you've spent any time in Mauritius, you'll know the deal here. Lying somewhere between a beach kiosk and a street food stall, Blue Bay Snack has rotis…
Midelt
There's a faint air of neglect hanging about this large cafe-restaurant site, but it still manages to draw in coach groups with its decent food, pleasant…
Benin
Fish lovers, you'll find nirvana here: Côté Pêche has a wide assortment of fish delivered daily from the harbour, including barracuda and grouper. The…
Réunion
This teeny outlet tempts you with its colourful array of Indian snacks and sweets, to eat in or take away. Perennial favourites include samosas, candy…
The North
This friendly all-day, no-frills cafe-restaurant behind the public beach offers uninspired grilled fish, curries, and steak and chips from an extensive…
Restaurant-Pâtisserie Pleine Lune
Mauritania
Speedy service, decent cappuccinos and a good selection of pastries, make this place a popular, albeit poorly lit, spot for business meetings. At any…
Cameroon
An easy-to-miss upstairs restaurant (near the market on the road to the Catholic mission) with blue-green walls, a mosaic tiled floor, plastic flowers on…
Dar es Salaam
This informal eatery is a Dar institution. Choose from grilled chicken, fish or beef plus delicious sauces and sides, including green chilli, red chilli…
Constantine
The travel-mad owner of this restaurant will fill you up with steaks, red lentil soup and the local speciality of chachoukha (think: chopped pasta with a…
Essaouira
Communal bar-style seating gets you friendly with your fellow diners. The menu is limited to pasta, including gluten-free options, and choices are simple …
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