Dahab
A slice of the subcontinent complete with direct beach access and sun-loungers. All mains are served with rice, salad, raita, and pappadams, making for a…
Must-see restaurants in Egypt
Siwa Oasis
On the roof of the hotel of the same name, this might just be the most romantic dining spot in the oases. Moodily lit in the evenings, it’s practically…
Cairo
This soothing, wood-panelled space is a favourite with wealthy Cairenes. Grilled foods don’t have the proper char, but other preparations, such as whole…
Dahab
This place adds flair to its seafood selection with some inspired menu choices. Great service, comfy sofas to lounge on, stylish lanterns and twinkly…
Cairo
Delicious ice cream to cool you down on a hot day. For the young (and young at heart) there are fun flavours like banana milk and butterscotch, while…
Luxor
An excellent addition to the east bank dining scene is this authentic Thai. It's a tiny place tucked away east of Sharia Khalid Ibn Al Walid, but worth…
Siwa Oasis
Roasted on a hand-turned spit over coals in an old oil drum, the chickens at Abo Ayman are the juiciest in Siwa. They’re well seasoned, and served with…
Alexandria
Very pleasant seaside terrace at the edge of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, serving excellent coffees and good salads and sandwiches, as well as desserts. A…
Western Desert
Yep. It's a crêperie in Al Kharga. And the crêpes are rather good too. Choose from a plethora of ingredients (from chocolate to sausage and everything in…
Siwa Oasis
This popular hang-out, in a palm grove opposite Shali Lodge, has shady tables and plenty of tea and games on hand for those who just want to while away…
Cairo
In an alley off Sharia Al Azhar, this place is legendary for its pigeon, available stuffed or grilled. It doesn’t look like much – just plastic chairs…
Northern Nile Valley
Excellent Egyptian and international pastries and ice cream in an offshoot of an upmarket Cairo patisserie. The kunafa (vermicelli-like pastry over a…
Alexandria
Visiting this old-fashioned taverna is like stepping back in time. We love the intimate atmosphere, complete with chequered tablecloths, friendly service…
Western Desert
Owner Said is on to a good thing here: grilling up a nightly meat-centric feast to a dedicated following of hungry locals. The shish kebab is the thing to…
Western Desert
Samir's is the most atmospheric choice of Farafra's admittedly few dining options. Set meals of grilled meat and chicken are the same as the other…
Cairo
Roast, stuffed pigeon is the star of the show here – just tell the waiter how many birds you want, and they arrive crisp and hot, along with salad and all…
Northern Nile Valley
Some of the best fuul (fava bean paste) and ta’amiyya (falafel) in town from this takeaway beside the old Palace Hotel. Grab a bag-full and sit in the…
Western Desert
If you're pining for a change from grilled meat and salad, make a beeline for this little place that rustles up some of the best fiteer (Egyptian flaky…
Northern Nile Valley
A popular, no-nonsense, reliable kebab and grill restaurant for when you need a meat fix, El Khalil is something of a legend in Minya. Kebabs (LE250 a…
Western Desert
On the main road into town is Ahmed Hamdy’s popular place serving delicious chicken, kebabs, vegetables and a few other small dishes inside or on the…
Cairo
A cafe selling sushi and pasta shouldn't work, right? But Makani does. The sushi, though, is the pick of the menu (which also includes sandwiches), with a…
Aswan
Popular restaurant with locals for its large quantities of succulent kofta and kebabs, and a mean stuffed pigeon if you need extra strength. Sister…
Cairo
Favoured by families and ladies who lunch, this cafe is a relaxed spot for coffee and cake. The menu is European sandwiches plus salads, omelettes, pasta…
Sharm El Sheikh
Thanks to a great slice of beach out front (home to one of Sharm's best snorkelling spots), lovely views from the terrace, and decent pasta and pizza on…
Western Desert
This busy joint gets the thumbs up from Al Kharga locals for serving simple but tasty Egyptian feasts of grilled meats, salads, rice and vegetable dishes…
Mediterranean Coast
Locals swear that this is the best restaurant in town. In a clean and cool 1st-floor room, it serves kofta (mincemeat and spices grilled on a skewer) or…
Cairo
Middle Eastern food made the Syrian way. Simply the best place in Heliopolis for shawarma and ta'amiyya (Egyptian variant of falafel). Look for the light…
Cairo
This is our go-to branch of Egypt's favourite fast-food restaurant for shawarma because they always seem to taste better here. It's also usually less…
Cairo
This small high-end supermarket has excellent fresh produce, bakery and deli sections, and stocks plenty of international products. It also makes its own…
Mediterranean Coast
This simple restaurant does a roaring trade in grilled chicken and kebabs. Follow your nose at the intersection with Sharia Alexandria and you can’t miss…
Mediterranean Coast
The best fuul (fava bean paste) and falafel joint in town, this is the spot vegetarians – or anyone looking to fill up cheaply – should seek out.
Aswan
Nasr Ad Din Abduh Es Sitar runs this beautifully restored Nubian house as a cafe-restaurant and Nubian crafts centre. Henna tattoos are also available.
Aswan
Popular Egyptian restaurant serving all the classics, including delicious stuffed pigeon, spread over various restaurant rooms in a side alley.
Aswan
The most popular kushari place (a mix of noodles, rice, black lentils, fried onions and tomato sauce) in the souq.
Sharm El Sheikh
This supermarket has everything a self-catering traveller could need, and also stocks plenty of imported European brands.
Western Desert
Fresh-from-the-oven sweet or savoury fiteer (flaky pizza), made to order by a friendly crew.
Western Desert
Popular restaurant selling excellent fresh fish – unlikely in the middle of the desert, but true.
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