Must-see restaurants in Africa
Cap Bon
One of the medina's cheapies serving couscous and brik (savoury pastry, usually with a runny egg and seafood), tucked off the main pedestrianised souq,…
Tangier
Decent made-to-order bocadillos (sandwiches). You can’t go wrong here with half a baguette filled with kefta (meatballs) and salad to eat on the go. One…
Malawi
In a leafy part of town, Domino's is fun for a beer with its mix of African carvings and British football memorabilia, plus its thatched terrace, lushly…
Tunis
Popular with tour groups, this grand traditional restaurant in a 17th-century mansion is located just off the Souq Al Attarine. While service is friendly…
Benin
This unpretentious maquis, with no more than a couple of wooden benches, is famous for one thing and one thing only: porc grillé sauce sang (grilled pork…
Burkina Faso
With an open-air terrace, great prices and a wide-ranging menu specialising in African dishes, Mandé is an excellent deal. If you just eat riz sauce (rice…
Northern Kenya
Not just cold drinks but also, according to locals, the finest eating experience in all of Turkana country, which sadly might actually be true. It's a bit…
Burkina Faso
Sister restaurant to Mandé, Dankin serves a loyal base of local customers, who come for the simple West African dishes – riz gras or riz arachide (rice…
Tunisia
Under the same friendly management as Hôtel Les Pins, this is the only 'proper' restaurant in Le Kef, serving up the Tunisian standards of fish and lamb…
Agadir
Shaded and cool, the plastic-covered tables at K Moon are perennially popular with locals, predominantly men. Meaty mains will set you up for the…
Agadir
This unlicensed restaurant, with sidewalk tables shaded by jacarandas, occupies an atmospheric location. Red pleather upholstery and a mural of a grinning…
Dakhla
Located on a busy shopping street, Gladys serves up well-priced tajines to a loyal band of locals. Aside from the food, it's a great place to check out…
Chefchaouen
Once one of the finest places in town, La Lampe Magique, aka Casa Aladin, has dropped off a cliff, dishing out subpar and dare we say inedible Moroccan…
Sidi Ifni
In addition to the fish market, produce market and surrounding cafes, look out for the courtyard of smoking grills. In this atmospheric outdoor spot,…
Agadir
If you find yourself hungry along the strip of tourist restaurants on the busy Blvd de 20 Août, Le 20' (formerly Le Petit Dôme) is a fine option. Its…
Côte d'Ivoire
A fantastic little place on the waterfront in Assinie Mafia, serving up Ivoirian specialities such as chicken kedjenou (slowly simmered chicken or fish…
Anti Atlas Mountains
Located on the edge of the souq at the southern end of Tata's main drag, Oasis de Rêve has a friendly, welcoming owner with a smidgen of English and the…
Malawi
Sit inside or outside under an awning at this popular local hangout, with an Afro diner feel and a menu spanning pizzas, burgers, steaks, shawarmas,…
Tunisia
Restaurant Panorama is a cheap, kid-pleasing spot where pizzas, panini, grilled meats and couscous take up equal space on the menu. The food won't knock…
Northern Cape
In a small mall on the western side of town, this cafe is one of few alternatives to the various fast-food chains. The long menu includes burgers, quiches…
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