Must-see restaurants in Africa
Cameroon
In Rhumsiki make a beeline for Vegetarian Carnivore, at the entrance to the village. Here you'll be met by friendly, English-speaking Kodji, who runs one…
Mali
Our favourite restaurant in Timbuktu, Amanar has a mellow atmosphere with a soundtrack of Malian blues (think Ali Farke Touré and Tinariwen), chilled and…
Central Algeria
This is the best and most established restaurant in town. It has a very chic dining room – bright white walls with traditional arts and crafts on display …
Burundi
Located in the Hotel Botanika, this excellent restaurant offers delightful dining under the bougainvillea-coloured courtyard trestles. The food is a…
Mali
The décor here is charmingly African and the specialties are quality Malian dishes (the poulet au coco is especially good), which can take a while to…
Cameroon
Tucked away in a courtyard off the main drag (look for the small sign), this green-painted restaurant serves up a range of local dishes as well as the…
Niger
Hands down, this is the place for fine Italian fare. Enjoy a plethora of pastas, ranging from various raviolis to lasagne and even gnocchi dripping in…
Burundi
Funky art and garden fountains make this new Belgian-run restaurant a rising star among Buju's elite. The food is a mixture of French classics with…
Al Xayaat Restaurant & Fish House
Somaliland
Lap up a reviving fruit juice and scoff a grilled fish at this colourful eatery overlooking the bay, and you’ll leave with a smile on your face. While…
Nigeria
If you want to eat like a local, head here. The 'special plate' has a bit of everything in a serving, but also try northern specialities like miyan taushe…
Niger
Put aside your fear and grumbling insides to walk the plank out to this established boat restaurant. The views can't be beat, and the lemon chicken and…
Niger
The shady garden confines of this friendly restaurant, west of Palais du Congrés, are a perfect place to indulge in some of the Niger River's tastiest…
Niger
Slurp delicious Vietnamese pho (a noodle soup with coriander, bean sprouts and beef), sharpen your teeth on frog legs, or work your chopstick magic on…
Burundi
Slap on some insect repellent and head here for tasty brochettes (kebabs), excellent pizza (half price on Tuesdays and Thursdays) and fresh fish straight…
Mali
Top marks for this place. High-quality French cooking, French wines and a switched-on ambience ensure plenty of regular customers among the expat…
Northern Madagascar
You get two for the price of one here: Chez Joice is a tearoom serving cakes. It's the perfect place for breakfast, and later in the day it morphs into a…
Niger
With friendly service and great Italian, French and Lebanese fare, this restaurant is justifiably popular with expats, travellers and well-to-do locals…
Cameroon
For upscale dining, this is Maroua's best option, popular with the local French community. The restaurant has great French options, including a good-value…
Mali
Around the Grand Marché you can get coffee and bread in the mornings, and street food in the evenings (check out the excellent local sausages)…
Mali
In Bamako Coura, this is a fine, relaxed backpacker hang-out opposite the Mission Catholique; their spaghetti, couscous and ragout dishes contain the…
Burundi
Housed in a huge villa on the eastern extreme of Chaussée Prince Rwagasore, this French-inspired institution is one of the best restaurants in the city,…
Niger
This great Lebanese restaurant, with thatched garden pavilions and open-air ambience, has some of the best tabouleh and hummus in Niger. It's on the…
Cameroon
This pleasant spot by the main market has outdoor seating under a thatched roof, a friendly atmosphere and good food, including a nightly buffet. Check…
Democratic Republic of Congo
Officially known as the tongue-twisting Taverna Communaute Hellenique, but the Greek Club to you and I, this is the place to try Hellenic specialities as…
Nigeria
If you've been craving some vegetarian food, this fantastic Indian restaurant will answer your prayers (meat dishes are also served) and the owner loves…
Burundi
Proving the theory that every capital city in the world has a Chinese restaurant, the ‘Club’ brings the reasonably authentic flavours of the Far East to…
Burundi
This trendy internet cafe does decent light meals (toasted sandwiches, burgers and steaks), salads and soups in air-conditioned, classic Starbucks-esque…
Somaliland
Facing the bay, the Xeeb Soor enjoys pleasant outdoor seating. There are good rice dishes and a variety of tasty fishes straight from the fishing harbour.
Somaliland
A cheerful little place with a strikingly colourful facade. Good spot for a comforting breakfast (superb loxox!) or a quick meal later in the day.
Nigeria
Good meals can be found at Old Airport Junction – pull up a table and munch on grilled fish, Suya or masa (meals from N500).
Nigeria
This Chinese restaurant has a better-than-average selection of dishes, all cooked and served efficiently. Alcohol is served.
Democratic Republic of Congo
The comical name aside, this is one of the best restaurants in town, serving French, Belgian and Italian food.
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