Must-see restaurants in Africa

  • Savanna Cafe

    Madagascar

    With lovely views from the terrace, a warm welcome from the Cameroonian owner Paul Roger, Savanna Cafe is a terrific choice at any time of day. The…

  • L'Hostaria

    Malawi

    In an atmospheric old house with black-and-white floors and a large veranda overlooking a lawn, L'Hostaria offers Italian recipes and fresh produce that…

  • Nomad

    Diani Beach

    One of the best restaurants in Diani, Nomad benefits from stellar sea views from its terrace and a talented chef who cooks up such culinary magic as…

  • Côté Jardin

    Lomé

    Hands-down the most atmospheric eatery in Lomé, Côté Jardin has an exotic pleasure garden replete with tropical plants and woodcarvings. The supremely…

  • Ancre Terre et Mer

    Réunion

    A hop and a skip from the seafront (but no views), this attractive garden restaurant has a seductively cosy terrace and serves up delectable burgers,…

  • Main Street Cafe

    Damaraland

    Quiche, hazelnut cheesecake, white-wood furniture...what's not to like about this fine little lunch and breakfast spot that makes a priority of fresh…

  • Karoux

    Winelands

    Well known for its gourmet cuisine and attentive service, this is one of the Western Cape's best small-town restaurants. The menu changes regularly but…

  • Lukmaan Restaurant

    Zanzibar Town

    Probably the best local restaurant for quality Zanzibari food. There's no menu: just make your way inside to the 1950s counter and see what's on offer…

  • Le Gris Gris

    Mauritius

    Rosy's place is a simple affair with a motley assortment of wicker and plastic furniture. The food, however, never misses the mark – locals and tourists…

  • Yuzu

    Port Louis

    Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese fusion cooking fuse seamlessly at this swish and sophisticated restaurant at Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel. The…

  • Hickory Shack

    Western Cape

    This smokehouse has quickly gained a huge following for its slow-cooked and perfectly seasoned meats and Texan-inspired sides like corn salad, baked beans…

  • Okorye Tree

    Ghana

    Attached to the Black Star Surf Shop, the Okorye Tree does a roaring trade in pancakes, burgers and great big burritos. Grab a table on the wooden deck,…

  • La Bas Ter La

    Réunion

    One of St-Paul’s top tables, La Bas Ter La is tucked down a quiet street not far from the seafront. It offers excellent French cuisine with a refined…

  • La Vielle Rouge

    Mauritius

    Fish and seafood cooked fresh or with a few Asian inflections make Le Vielle Rouge one of the standout options in town. Service is friendly and signature…

  • Café Patisserie Ben Yedder

    Djerba

    A prime people-watching spot, Djerba's best cafe offers an above-average collection of pastries and snacks, fresh juices and good coffee made with Cafés…

  • Roti Aka Vinoda

    Flic en Flac

    It's all very simple here - rotis or farata (Indian flatbreads) filled with whatever you like – fish, beef, chicken etc. The quality puts many Indian…

  • Restaurant Nacional

    Oujda

    A Oujda institution where people queue for tables at lunchtime (there’s a big, packed salon upstairs). Salads are great, and waiters rush with plates of…

  • Kyoto Garden Sushi

    Cape Town

    Beechwood furnishings and subtle lighting lend a calm, Zen-like air to this superior Japanese restaurant with an expert chef turning out sushi and sashimi…

  • Galani Cafe

    Addis Ababa

    Best known as Addis' coolest cafe, Galani also serves up fabulous food such as raw cauliflower salad, sweet and savoury crepes, tacos and the city's best…

  • El Refectorio

    Ceuta

    Considered by many to be Ceuta's best restaurant, El Refectorio has a good bar, and dining inside and out with magnificent sea views from the balcony. It…

  • L'Atelier des Saveurs

    Réunion

    Well-respected chef Gregory and his wife (and sommelier) Pauline opened this very special spot on the main drag in late 2018. The emphasis is on local…

  • Baobab Vegetarian Moringa Restaurant

    Cape Coast

    A tiny organic food bar with a wholesome touch, Baobab serves up great veggie stews and curries, black-bread sandwiches and refreshing juices, smoothies…

  • La Petite Colombe

    Franschhoek

    The award-winning Cape Town restaurant has opened a breezy sister branch here. The French-inspired menu comes in seven- or 12-course versions and you can…

  • Cafe Roots

    Grand Baie

    This fabulous little courtyard cafe with white-wood furnishings does gorgeous salads and antipasto, paninis and sandwiches, a few pasta dishes and a full…

  • Restaurant La Lune

    Southern Tunisia

    La Lune serves up healthy portions of pasta and pizza, but come instead for the rather good steak, beef stroganoff and excellent seafood. The candles on…

  • La Guingette

    Senegal

    Tucked down a small lane near the entrance to Saly, La Guingette earns rave reviews for its delectable, market-fresh cuisine and its colourful garden…

  • Mesón El Cortijo

    Ceuta

    A classic neighbourhood gathering place that's heavy on tapas, cerveza (beer) and friendliness. Catch up on football, gossip and practise your español.

  • Asham Africa

    Eastern Ethiopia

    It's all about tasteful African chic in this respectable hotel restaurant with an airy feel and unsurpassed lake views. Bounteous wood-fired pizzas are…

  • Rust en Vrede

    Stellenbosch

    Expect innovative dishes like rabbit-leg wontons or beetroot chocolate fondant at this stylish winery restaurant. Book ahead.

  • O's Pasta

    Cairo

    A few years ago, Cairo was a-tizz with new sushi joints; now all the newbie restaurants are Italian and O's Pasta is our pick of the bunch. Squeeze – and…

  • Zööba

    Cairo

    Egyptian street food gets a modern makeover. Zööba has taken the country's classic cheap eats and given them contemporary twists. Whole-grain kushari (mix…

  • 4Roomed eKasi Culture

    Cape Town

    As gourmet as it gets in Khayelitsha with the lovely Abigail Mbalo, a self-taught cook and former contestant on SA's MasterChef TV show, in charge. Expect…

  • PepeNero

    Marrakesh

    Housed in part of Riad Al Moussika, Thami El Glaoui's one-time pleasure palace, this dreamy Italian-Moroccan restaurant is one of the finest in the medina…

  • Restaurant El Mansourah

    Cap Bon

    On a small headland south of Mansoura beach, this smart place has tables set out on rocks in the sea, overlooking crystal-clear rock pools. It's perfect…

  • Mohammed Ahmed

    Alexandria

    The perfect lunch stop to scoff fuul (fava bean paste) and falafel. Mohammed Ahmed is the undisputed king of spectacularly good and cheap Egyptian…

  • El Fardous

    Red Sea Coast

    A no-nonsense waterfront restaurant serving the best fish in Al Quseir, El Fardous has half a dozen tables, big windows onto the sea, a big cooler where…

  • At Tabei Ad Dumyati

    Cairo

    The takeaway section out front does a roaring trade in shawarma (meat sliced off a spit and stuffed in a bread roll with chopped tomatoes and garnish) and…

  • Sabaya

    Cairo

    Delicious Lebanese food in a sumptuous but relaxed atmosphere. There's plenty of grilled meat mains, but the mezze here is the real star of the show…

  • No.7 Restaurant

    Lesotho

    Attached to the NGO Kick4Life and its hotel, No.7 pumps its profits back into Kick4Life’s charitable work and the team includes young locals training for…

  • Le Repaire

    La Digue

    Le Repaire stands apart by serving incredibly well-executed Italian classics. The Italian chef imports some key ingredients from his homeland, so the…

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