Restaurant
Sofra Restaurant & Café
A much-loved Egyptian restaurant in a restored 1930s house in central Luxor, serving mezze, stuffed pigeon and clay-pot dishes on a shaded upstairs terrace.
Al-Sahaby Lane Restaurant
A lively lane-side and rooftop restaurant beside the souq, serving Egyptian, Bedouin and international dishes with views towards the Nile and the West Bank hills.
At a glance
- Type
- Egyptian, Bedouin and international
- Area
- East Bank, near Luxor Temple, Luxor, Egypt
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
- Official site
- nefertitihotel.com
Good to know
- Rooftop terrace
- Outdoor lane seating
- Vegetarian options
- Takeaway
Why we recommend it
Al-Sahaby Lane is one of the best-known restaurants in central Luxor, set in a narrow lane by the souq in the same building as the Nefertiti Hotel. Tables spill out into the lane at street level, while the rooftop terrace looks out over the town towards the Nile and the mountains of the West Bank. On a clear evening you can see across to the river and down towards Luxor Temple and the Avenue of Sphinxes.
The menu is long and covers Egyptian, Bedouin and international cooking, so it works for groups with different tastes. Egyptian classics sit alongside grills, salads and pasta, and the restaurant is known for more unusual choices such as camel burgers and a slow-cooked camel meat pot. Plates are often presented with a playful touch, arranged in the shape of fish or flowers. There are several vegetarian options, and staff can advise on dishes for particular dietary needs.
The atmosphere is relaxed and busy, with lanterns, Arabic hangings and colourful lights, and it is a popular stop with travellers who have been exploring the souq. The restaurant does not serve alcohol. Takeaway is available if you prefer to eat elsewhere, but the rooftop is the reason to come.
Al-Sahaby Lane suits families, solo travellers and groups who want a dependable, good-value meal in the centre of town. It is open through the day, which makes it useful for a long lunch between sights or an early dinner before an evening at Luxor Temple. The rooftop is especially pleasant around sunset, when the light over the West Bank hills changes colour.
The restaurant does not publish fixed opening hours, so contact the team for current times, menus and dietary requests. Tables can be requested through the hotel's online form, by phone, by WhatsApp or by email. To find it, head into the lanes off Karnak Temple Street near the souq; Luxor Temple, the Corniche and the ferry landing for the West Bank are all within a few minutes' walk.
The souq around the restaurant is at its busiest in the evening, so a meal here combines well with browsing the stalls for spices, scarves and souvenirs.
Al-Sahaby Lane Restaurant FAQs
Where is Al-Sahaby Lane?
On Al-Sahaby Street, reached via Karnak Temple Street, in the same building as the Nefertiti Hotel near the souq.
What food does it serve?
Egyptian, Bedouin and international dishes, including grills and camel specialities.
Does it have a rooftop?
Yes, the rooftop terrace has views towards the Nile and the West Bank mountains.
Does it serve alcohol?
No, alcohol is not served.
Are there vegetarian options?
Yes, there are several vegetarian dishes.
What are the opening hours?
Hours are not published; contact the restaurant for current times.
How do I reserve a table?
Use the online request form, phone +20 100 032 9991 or email [email protected].