Must-see restaurants in Africa

  • Coffee House

    Western Cape

    Simple sandwiches are on offer, plus some pretty delicious cakes. Try the lemon meringue.

  • Pot & Barrell

    Northern Cape

    Serves basic pub grub such as burgers and snack baskets and has a decent beer selection.

  • Tereru di Kultura

    Cabo Verde

    Tereru di Kultura has a lovely oceanfront terrace and small menu of seafood and pizzas.

  • Checkers

    Windhoek

    If you're keeping a tight budget, Windhoek is a grocery paradise for self-caterers.

  • Central Market

    Mozambique

    The Central Market in the town centre is the best place to buy fruit and vegetables.

  • London Way

    Mauritius

    The modern London Way supermarket is on the main road heading towards Pointe d'Esny.

  • Café Atlântida

    Mozambique

    Inexpensive cafe offering pastries and simple local meals in a rather drab interior.

  • Restaurant La Medina

    Southern Tunisia

    Fair and cheap but unsurprising Tunisian standards are served up in this restaurant.

  • Restaurant Les Sources

    Southern Tunisia

    A a small, modern restaurant with Tunisian standards, grilled chicken and the like.

  • Takeaway Shakista

    Northern Mozambique

    This place has a few Indian Gujarati options among the chicken-and-chip standards.

  • Mwahingo Canteen

    Northern Tanzania

    Located at headquarters, Mwahingo Canteen does chicken, pilau, and beans and rice.

  • FC Nouadhibou

    Mauritania

    Named for the city's football team and considered to have the best pizza in town.

  • Pop Inn Hotel

    Northern Kenya

    This zebra-striped building has decent Kenyan staples and is popular with locals.

  • Uchumi

    Nairobi

    Once the main supermarket chain in town, Uchumi still has a good range of items.

  • Metro Supermarket

    Sharm El Sheikh

    This large supermarket is handy for travellers staying in the Hadaba area.

  • Africa Cafe

    Pemba

    A basic place with simple meals, such as meat or fish with rice and chips.

  • Village Supermarket

    Dar es Salaam

    Pricey, but with a wide selection of Western foods and imported products.

  • Restaurant

    Western Cape

    At the rest camp, the restaurant serves a selection of mostly meaty fare.

  • Town Centre Market

    Lusaka

    The various food stalls in the market are a good option for local meals.

  • Restaurant Du Sud

    Southern Tunisia

    Basic eatery serving grilled meat, chapattis, sandwiches and couscous.

  • Right Choice

    Serekunda & Atlantic Coast Resorts

    Load up on provisions at this well-stocked supermarket on Kairaba Ave.

  • Kako

    Malindi

    Chicken, chips and chapattis from this shiny hole-in-the-wall joint.

  • Oudewerf

    Limpopo

    Sit among the antiques while you have a coffee, tea or light snack.

  • Supermarés

    Maputo

    A large mall with a supermarket, as well as ATMs and many shops.

  • Gelaterie Aisha

    Djerba

    The gelato served at this cafe near the marina is the real deal.

  • Shoprite

    Mozambique

    Mozambique's default supermarket is heaven for self-caterers.

  • Valley Cave

    Southwestern Uganda

    This popular eatery is a good spot to grab some local food.

  • Shoprite

    Lilongwe

    A well-stocked supermarket. Gateway Mall is off Mchinji Rd.

  • Choppies

    Botswana

    Cheaper-than-average supermarket along the main street.

  • SD Supermarket

    Northeastern Tanzania

    A good stop for self-caterers; it's behind the market.

  • YMCA

    Dar es Salaam

    The YMCA canteen serves inexpensive, tasty local food.

  • Winners

    The North

    One of the best-stocked supermarkets in the north

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