Must-see restaurants in Africa

  • CKADO

    São Tomé

    Occupying a prime location on the edge of the bay, that unmistakable blue box is a surprisingly enormous supermarket.

  • Fayaz Bakery

    Mombasa

    Mombasa’s ‘Master Baker’ cooks up excellent cakes and muffins here, and in several other locations around town.

  • Palm Gate Centre

    Northern Cape

    There's a supermarket in this shopping centre, as well as a bar-restaurant serving pizza, pasta, burgers and steaks.

  • Edget Hotel

    Southern Ethiopia

    On the main roundabout, this is a basic place where you can fuel up with tibs and other Ethiopian staples.

  • Restaurant La Paillotte

    Mauritania

    Above-average seafood and more-standard meat and chicken dishes; located inside the Italian-owned Hotel Mauritalia.

  • Mac’Dor

    Southern Tunisia

    Like its American namesake, Mac’Dor is usually hopping, though the menu here is mostly hearty shawarma and pizza.

  • Pescaderia Bar

    Rio Muni

    One of the only places to eat in Rio Campo, the Pescaderia Bar has snacks and is in the southern part of the town.

  • Restaurant Chez Magic

    Douz

    A lunchtime favourite with locals, all tucking into speedily served dishes of couscous, soups, salads and grills.

  • Boulangerie de Gisenyi

    Rwanda

    This well-stocked supermarket across the road from the main market has cheese, meats, yoghurts and fresh bread.

  • Sea Point to Hout Bay

    Slick vegetarian and vegan place offering freshly pressed juices, smoothies, breakfast bowls, salads and wraps.

  • Café Atlântico

    Northern Mozambique

    At ground level in the rather ugly Centro Comercial, this thin cafe does burgers, pizzas and other light meals.

  • ShopRite

    Botswana

    One of the best supermarkets in the whole southern Kalahari region. It's in the main town, 3km off the highway.

  • Café de la Corbeille

    Southern Tunisia

    Take in the setting over a coffee at the Café de la Corbeille, which has a terrace overlooking La Corbeille.

  • Padaria e Pastelaria Zambeze

    Mozambique

    On the main road and near Millennium BIM bank, this place has samosas, burgers, yogurt and other light meals.

  • Marché Municipal

    Meknes

    A good place to shop in the ville nouvelle, with a variety of fresh-food stalls and some imported foodstuffs.

  • Restaurant El Jawhara

    Southern Tunisia

    Basic restaurant offering chapattis, briks (savoury flaky pastry) and so on. Decent but unexciting.

  • At Tabei Ad Dumyati

    Cairo

    Cheap and cheerful Egyptian fast food, in the downstairs food court of this very old fashioned central mall.

  • Buffelsbaai Waterfront

    Garden Route

    The only place to eat in Buffalo Bay serves burgers, steaks, seafood and salads and has great ocean views.

  • Wado

    Benin

    This eatery overlooking the beach has garnered high praise for its ultra-fresh fish and seafood platters.

  • King of Shawarma Café

    Banjul

    Friendly, fresh and happy to relax its opening hours, this place serves delicious meze and pressed juice.

  • Caffé Mario

    Knysna

    At the Waterfront, this is a good place for breakfast or coffee and cake. It also serves pizza and pasta.

  • Fish Stalls

    Agadir

    For ultrafresh, no-nonsense fish, try one of the many fish stalls at the entrance to the commercial port.

  • Mateam Bayatzana

    High Atlas Mountains

    This fast-food joint just north of the old kasbah dishes up respectable sandwiches and pizzas till late.

  • Café Acacia

    Maputo

    A tranquil garden setting with a children’s play area and bay views, plus tasty pastries and coffees.

  • Gables Shopping Centre

    eSwatini (Swaziland)

    This mall has a decent supermarket and a handful of chain restaurants – Ocean Basket is the best bet.

  • Wat General Agencies

    Uganda

    If you forget to pack anything in Kampala, this small supermarket on Commercial St will come in handy.

  • Nakumatt Supermarket

    Kenya

    The best grocery store in town. Go here to stock up on essentials if you are camping or self-catering.

  • Marché de Hell-Ville

    Nosy Be

    Hell-Ville’s market is a good place to pick up fruit and vegetables for picnics, as well as spices.

  • Inza

    Rabat

    This popular fast-food joint serves up wallet-friendly waffles, panini, pizza and sandwiches to go.

  • As You Like Chapati

    Southern Tunisia

    The name says it all at this lively fast-food-style joint – it’s good, tasty and very filling.

  • Restaurant El Baraka

    Southern Tunisia

    Cheap Tunisian standards of soup, chicken, and couscous, in a handy location for the bus station.

  • McMoody’s

    Arusha

    A perennial favourite for burgers of all sorts, as well as pizzas, kebabs and other light meals.

  • Peoples Supermarket

    Malawi

    For self-catering, the Peoples Supermarket on the main drag sells toiletries, biscuits and milk.

  • Chez Poulo

    Senegal

    A local favourite, Chez Poulo serves up Senegalese dishes in modest digs not far from the beach.

  • STC

    La Digue

    The best-stocked supermarket on the island. It sells almost everything self-caterers could want.

  • Fragata

    Mindelo

    One of several handy Fragata supermarkets in the centre. This one is particularly well stocked.

  • Sivy

    Sal

    Found on the square, this is a good old-fashioned cafe-bar that serves simple meals and drinks.

  • Delicioso d'Paõ

    Maputo

    This place with counter seating is popular with locals and good for a quick, inexpensive bite.

  • Dream Price Supermarket

    Mauritius

    Self-caterers will find most things they need here in this large, all-purpose supermarket.

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