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Best Restaurants in Nigeria (2026)

Places to eat at every budget, from street food and casual local spots to established restaurants and fine dining.

17 places · Updated November 12, 2026

Our top 3 restaurants in Nigeria

  1. Marks at the Park Japanese and Pan-Asian fine dining, Wuse 2Japanese and Pan-Asian fine dining in Twenty One Park, Wuse 2, known for sushi, robata grilling, signature cocktails and private dining rooms for celebrations.
  2. NOK by Alara Contemporary African, Victoria IslandOpened in 2015 in the garden of Reni Folawiyo's Alara concept store, NOK serves contemporary dishes from across Africa and its diaspora in an art-filled setting.
  3. The Burgundy by Chef Stone Pan-African tasting menuA reservation-only Pan-African fine-dining restaurant where Chef Stone serves a seven-course tasting menu drawing on the cuisines of 17 African countries, with wine pairings and live jazz.

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1. Marks at the Park

Japanese and Pan-Asian fine dining$$$$Wuse 2

Japanese and Pan-Asian fine dining in Twenty One Park, Wuse 2, known for sushi, robata grilling, signature cocktails and private dining rooms for celebrations.

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2. NOK by Alara

Contemporary African$$$$Victoria Island

Opened in 2015 in the garden of Reni Folawiyo's Alara concept store, NOK serves contemporary dishes from across Africa and its diaspora in an art-filled setting.

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4. Z Kitchen

Upscale international and Nigerian$$$$Victoria Island

Opened in 2018 in the former Westafco building, Z Kitchen is a Victoria Island restaurant with a courtyard garden, wine room and menu of grills and comfort classics.

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6. RSVP Lagos

American-inspired restaurant and poolside bar$$$$Victoria Island

Opened in 2014, RSVP is a Victoria Island restaurant with American-inspired food made in house, a strong cocktail list and a poolside bar and lounge for over-21s.

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7. Shiro Lagos

Pan-Asian$$$$Oniru, Victoria Island

Opened in 2017 in the Oniru estate, Shiro is a large pan-Asian restaurant and bar serving sushi, dim sum and teppanyaki, with cabanas and views of the Atlantic or city.

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8. Tar Tar

Asian and Nigerian fusion$$$$Wuse 2

A contemporary bistro in a quiet Wuse 2 close that blends Asian technique with Nigerian flavours, best known for seafood such as crab cakes, scallops and shrimp dumplings.

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10. The Ona

Modern Nigerian$$$Victoria Island

The Ona is a modern Victoria Island restaurant where chef Obehi Ekhomu reinterprets Nigerian and global flavours in dishes such as spiced goat bao buns.

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11. Tulip Bistro

Lebanese, Italian and Mediterranean$$$Wuse 2

A cosy Wuse 2 bistro on Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent blending Lebanese, Italian and Mediterranean cooking, from English breakfasts to T-bone steak, with a full bar.

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12. Yellow Chilli

Nigerian and pan-African$$$Victoria Island

Yellow Chilli is a long-running restaurant and bar serving Nigerian and pan-African dishes such as seafood okra and jollof, with branches on Victoria Island and in Ikeja GRA.

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14. Wakkis

Indian restaurant$$$Wuse 2

An Indian restaurant on Aminu Kano Crescent in Wuse 2 serving home-style dishes rooted in Indian tradition, open daily for lunch and dinner.

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15. Ilé Iyán

Pounded yam house$$Lekki Phase 1

Ilé Iyán in Lekki Phase 1 serves only pounded yam, wrapped in leaves and paired with egusi or efo riro, with Yoruba-themed service and decor.

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16. Amala Shitta

Amala buka$Surulere

Amala Shitta in Surulere is one of Lagos's most famous bukas, serving amala with ewedu, gbegiri and stew to hundreds of customers a day at budget prices.

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17. Circa Lagos

Restaurant and lounge$$$Lekki Phase 1

Opened in 2018 on a residential street in Lekki Phase 1, Circa is a restaurant and lounge mixing Nigerian and continental dishes such as asun, burgers and seafood pasta.

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