Libreville
This is a pleasant place for breakfast, serving coffee, croissants and cakes. It's large inside, and has a few tables and bar stools outside, too. The…
Must-see restaurants in Africa
Mediterranean Coast & the Rif Mountains
This restaurant next to the lighthouse is popular on weekends. Set over a couple of buildings with a lovely garden in summer, it serves good juice,…
Cabo Verde
Locals flock to this simple Portuguese-run restaurant for the amazing grilled tuna belly (barriga de atum), skewered and served with potatoes on a…
Pretoria
Harrie's Pancakes is renowned for its delicious pancakes. Where else could you savour a pancake stuffed with biltong and mozzarella? Or dark-chocolate…
Lamu Island
The best of the Shela cheapies. Hidden away in the alleys behind the shorefront mosque, this tiny greeny-turquoise cafe does the usual stews and ugali (a…
Northern Kenya
With a wooden fenced-off terrace, this place is the height of Marsabit style. There is no menu, so just ask what the special is for the day. The owner is…
Hammamet
One of several ice-cream shops lining the street south of L’Angolo Verde, Mongelli has a large range of flavours but is most notable for its gluten-free…
Erfoud
The speciality is crispy-crust pizza Italian-style, along with the usual tajines, brochettes (kebabs) and omelettes, that you can eat alfresco in the…
Luxor
Maxime's stands out on the tourist strip for serving good quality food at a reasonable price. The menu is large and includes plenty of chicken and…
Johannesburg
This sweet little spot just off the street has gained a die-hard following for its appetising sandwiches, creative salads, excellent coffee and friendly…
Aswan
Just off the souq in front of the train station, El Tahrer Pizza is a popular cafe serving pizza and fiteer (sweet or savoury flaky pizza) at rock-bottom…
Middle Atlas
When you need a breather after clambering over all those Roman ruins, this cafe overlooking Volubilis is perfect. There's plenty of shade, cold drinks and…
Fort Dauphin (Taolagnaro)
The place to come for no-frills fried rice and other Chinese-Malagasy approximations, but it also keeps locals happy with simpler Malagasy rice staples…
Cameroon
This market at Kribi's marina grills the day's catch over coals. From crab and lobster to massive barracuda, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better and…
Cairo
This good ta’amiyya (Egyptian variant of falafel), fuul (fava bean paste) and salad place has been around for nearly a century. You can eat at pavement…
Cairo
Handily placed for dinner when you're drinking at El Horreya (you can bring food into the bar), with all the shawarma and ta'amiyya sandwiches you need.
Dar es Salaam
Mishikaki (marinated, grilled kebabs), plus chipsi mayai (omelette mixed with French fries) and other local staples, and a mix of local and expat…
Western Cape
This appealing tearoom had the honour of serving Nelson Mandela in 1999. In an old Masonic lodge with shaded outdoor tables beside the Koornlands River,…
Hurghada
This branch of the popular fast-food restaurant is always bustling with customers feasting on falafel and shawarma. There's another location on Sharia…
Southern Rift Valley
This quaint old diner does the usual chicken and choma plates, plus Indian variations. Outside on the pavement terrace, you'll sit on shabby blue parlour…
Cape Town
Tripe curry and grilled meats are among the traditional dishes served at this pleasantly decorated and spacious restaurant and bar at the base of Lookout…
Cairo
The relaxing setting beside Al Azhar Park's little lake is a bonus though the surly staff and so-so dishes are a bit of a downer. The simple, typical…
Jinja
Locals like this friendly laid-back Nepali-owned restaurant, the last word in authentic South Asian food, from Indian thalis to dhaal bhaat, with some…
Lesotho
Pioneer Mall's only independent eatery is a no-frills affair, offering meal deals every day and dishes from breakfasts and sandwiches to stir-fries and…
Cameroon
The best and most stylish takeaway patisserie and boulangerie (bakery) in town, founded 1968. The wood-lined interior is decorated with carnival masks…
Western Cape
Beaufort West doesn't have much of a dining scene but you'll get a decent burger here. The lamb curry is also recommended. Grab a table outside if you can…
Fort Dauphin (Taolagnaro)
Near the taxi-brousse station, this friendly neighbourhood institution offers traditional Malagasy fare, but is well above a hotely (small roadside place…
Malawi
Grab a chicken-tikka pizza to go from Parvez and the guys in this snack bar at the foot of the Karonga road. Indian food, burgers and chambo are also on…
Mauritius
The proud owner of this no-frills Chinese joint above a faded supermarket refuses to sell his land to the hungry developers of the Balise Marina project…
eSwatini (Swaziland)
If you think life is unbearable without a chocolate éclair or a scone, bookmark this snazzy bakery. Also serves up snack options, including salads and…
Algeria
Right next to the entrance gates to the ruins, the cheery owner of this cosy cafe with local textiles hanging on the walls will whip you up an after-ruins…
Conakry
Le Gentilhommière Plus doesn't look all that much from the outside, but the bamboo, thatch and calabash interior invites you to stick around a while, as…
Mozambique
Just down from the Castelo Branco hotel, unassuming Vapor has good pizzas. Go left when exiting Castelo Branco, past the market area; take the first left,…
Tunisia
Grilled seafood and couscous are the in-house specialities at this restaurant just west of the medina on the Corniche. The 2nd-floor terrace has medina…
Malawi
This alfresco food court is popular with families for its play area and bouncy castle. The fast-food outlets here include a pizzeria (Jungle Pepper), ice…
Gauteng
This enticing crêperie, one of a small local chain, has a bumper selection of gourmet crêpes and substantial salads. The outdoor tables occupy a prime…
Serekunda & Atlantic Coast Resorts
Aside from its cultural offerings, the restaurant of the Alliance Française does cheap, tasty meals of the day. For coffee or a drink, the bar stays open…
Northern Mozambique
With diner-style tables and a cheap menu, this place is probably OK if you get a snack attack or need a quick caffeine fix. Where the 'new' came from, who…
Southern Tunisia
Across from the local bus station, Essendabad has a range of grilled chicken, couscous and the like, though it’s filled as much with people waiting for…
Tangier
A trendy and popular fast-food joint, Mix Max serves up decent paninis, shawarma (sliced meat, cooked on a spit, and stuffed in a flatbread) and other…
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