Skip to content

Best Restaurants in Africa (2026)

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

174 places · Updated November 12, 2026

Restaurant

162. Pizza Roma.it

Italian, pizza and pasta$Awameya, East Bank

A small, unpretentious Italian restaurant on the East Bank serving generous pizzas and pasta made with fresh ingredients, with bring-your-own wine allowed.

View details — Pizza Roma.it

Restaurant

163. Proud Mary

All-day eatery and wine bar$$Rosebank

Proud Mary is a mid-century-inspired all-day eatery and wine bar in The Bank building on Cradock Avenue, Rosebank, open from breakfast until midnight every day.

View details — Proud Mary

Restaurant

165. Chilli Ji

Indian and Indo-Chinese$$Osu

An Indian restaurant in Osu's Forico Mall cooking South Indian dosas, biryani, Chettinad curry and Indo-Chinese favourites, served hot and in generous portions.

View details — Chilli Ji

Restaurant

166. 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.

View details — Circa Lagos

Restaurant

168. El Zaeem

Koshari$City centre, East Bank

A no-frills koshari shop in central Luxor, popular with local people for Egypt's classic dish of rice, pasta and lentils with tomato sauce and crispy onions.

View details — El Zaeem

Restaurant

169. Jnan L’Fassi

Moroccan with live music$$$Ville Nouvelle

The Moroccan restaurant of the Fes Marriott Hotel Jnan Palace, open for dinner Monday to Saturday with live music in a casual setting.

View details — Jnan L’Fassi

Restaurant

172. Snack Amine

Budget Moroccan snack restaurant$Centre Ville

A no-frills snack restaurant on Rue Chaouia in the city centre, popular for cheap tagines, fish, grilled chicken and sandwiches served with bread, olives and harissa.

View details — Snack Amine