Restaurant
Khufu’s
Chef Mostafa Seif's contemporary Egyptian restaurant inside the Giza archaeological site, named the best restaurant in the Middle East and North Africa in 2026.
Andrea El Mariouteya
A family-run Giza courtyard restaurant known for decades for its charcoal-grilled chicken, quail, mezze and freshly baked bread.
At a glance
- Type
- Egyptian charcoal grill
- Area
- New Giza, Cairo, Egypt
- Price
- $ · Budget
Good to know
- Courtyard seating
- Pyramid views
- Lunch and dinner
- Family-friendly
Why we recommend it
Andrea has been run by the same family for more than 60 years and is a long-standing Cairo favourite for weekend lunches on the Giza side of the city. The name is linked to the Mariouteya canal area near the pyramids, where the original restaurant made its reputation, and the family now also serves its famous chicken at a branch on New Giza Road, listed by the Middle East and North Africa's 50 Best Restaurants guide.
The star of the menu is chargrilled chicken, cooked over charcoal until the skin is crisp and fragrant with oregano. It can be ordered bone-in, boneless or on skewers. Quail is prepared with the same care and is worth trying if you have not eaten it before. Meals usually start with a selection of mezze, served with warm homemade bread that is part of the reason people come back. Portions are generous and well suited to sharing.
The restaurant suits families, groups of friends and travellers who want honest local food without fuss. It is lively at weekends, when Cairene families gather for long lunches in the open-air courtyard. The atmosphere is informal and children are welcome. Prices are low for the quality, making it one of the best-value grill meals on the Giza side of the city.
Andrea serves lunch and dinner every day. Booking is not usually essential on weekdays, but it is wise to call ahead or arrive early on Fridays and Saturdays. Allow about an hour and a half for a relaxed meal. Dress is casual, though covered shoulders are sensible in any local family setting. Payment arrangements vary, so carry some cash just in case.
New Giza is a western suburb along the Cairo to Alexandria desert road, a short drive from the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Giza pyramids, which makes Andrea a convenient lunch or dinner stop on a day around the plateau. A taxi or ride-hailing car is the easiest way to get there, as public transport is limited in this part of the city. Afterwards you can continue to the museum or head back towards central Cairo. Weekday lunchtimes are the calmest time to visit.
Andrea El Mariouteya FAQs
What is Andrea known for?
Charcoal-grilled chicken with crisp, oregano-scented skin, as well as quail and mezze.
How long has it been open?
The same family has run Andrea for more than 60 years.
Is it expensive?
No, it is good value for a grill restaurant.
Is it family-friendly?
Yes, families are common, especially for weekend lunches.
Do you need to book?
Not usually on weekdays, but call ahead or arrive early at weekends.
When is it open?
It serves lunch and dinner every day.
How do you get there?
By taxi or ride-hailing car, as it is in New Giza near the desert road.