Abidjan
An upmarket, yachting-orientated seafood restaurant (ignore the hotel!) that has fresh fish and luxurious seafood offerings. Popular with the expats. In a…
Must-see restaurants in Africa
Middle Atlas
On the ground floor of the hotel, the Dauphiné serves up the usual range of Moroccan standards, plus a handful of Continental dishes. The dining room is…
Conakry
The large garden is a favourite for family parties and live concerts. The menu is made of fast-food staples, but the garden space is pleasant and as good…
Guinea
It's hardly haute cuisine but the Petit Dakar, which doubles as a corner shop, stands out for its friendly vibe. Food is of the burger and greasy-fried…
Burkina Faso
This maquis (open-air restaurant) on the main street is a Pô institution, with regal service and delicious daily specials (grilled chicken, couscous,…
Ziz Valley & the Tafilalt
Pop by for a good tajine served on a big terrace or to watch the sports on TV. There's a scruffy garden in back. It's on the main road, a 10-minute walk…
Benin
Locals swear by this restaurant, just south of Pl Kokoyé. It's not an attractive place (bare concrete walls), but the mashed yam is excellent and the…
Tunis
Pizzas, grills and seafood are served in this busy, smoke-filled place. The set three-course meals offer great value. The clientele is largely male and…
Côte d'Ivoire
You can find great attiéké (grated cassava) – a slightly bitter, couscous-like dish – and brochettes (grilled meat or fish cubes) in this low-key eatery.
Abidjan
This Plateau dining hall has a good French menu, featuring everything from local grilled fish to fois gras and créme brûlèe infused with Nutella.
Diego Suarez (Antsiranana)
A tiny place serving just five simple dishes marked up on a blackboard, this is an ideal place to stop off for a fruit juice (Ar6000) while shopping on…
Burkina Faso
One of the town's better maquis, right in the centre of town; expect the usual rice or tô (millet- or sorghum-based pâte) with sauce.
Abidjan
Don't miss this energy-infused local strip of different maquis (rustic open-air restaurants) offering fresh Ivoirian dishes served with a side of banter.
Benin
This is a bit of a mix of African and European fare. Decent schwarma, basic rice and beans plus a fish of the day is served up in this friendly little…
Southern Mozambique
Next to Motel do Mar, with seating under thatched umbrellas scattered around a shady lawn and a selection of samosas and other snacks, plus standard fare.
Côte d'Ivoire
A nice and simple maquis on the beach, popular with local families at the weekends. Rustic Ivoirian food is served at the simple wooden terrace.
Djerba
Chow down on custom-filled pita sandwiches, shawarmas and fries at this fast-food-style restaurant next to the police station. Opening hours are erratic.
São Tomé
It's a bare affair, with a few pastries and passable coffee, but this is the only downtown cafe with wi-fi and ai-rcon, making it a lifesaver at times.
Botswana
For a quick bite, these pies make a nice if unexciting break from the fast food that dominates things along the main road through the centre of town.
Central Tanzania
This little wood-panelled place is Dodoma’s version of an old-fashioned candy store and soda fountain. It also serves veggie burgers and pizzas.
Tafraoute
Tafraoute's main fruit and vegetable market, located in the lanes near Place Moulay Rachid, is a good place to grab fibrous produce for a picnic.
Eastern Cape
An American drive-in-style diner complete with a big screen, where burgers and sandwiches are delivered to your car or to outdoor picnic tables.
Sidi Ifni
This well-stocked supermarket is a good place to re-up on toiletries and snacks, or to snag an ice cream bar to take the edge off the Ifni sun.
Taghazout
Juices, smoothies and great espresso with up-close beach views make this hole-in-the-wall a perfect spot to kick off another day in Taghazout.
Lomé
You'll find all the usual Togolese favourites served in hearty portions at this informal joint right in the centre. It has outdoor seating.
Malawi
The town's main Peoples Supermarket sells food and other goods, much of it imported from South Africa or Europe and sold at similar prices.
Côte d'Ivoire
Part of Le Brennus hotel, this restaurant offers anything from simple omelettes to steamed lobster.
Maputo
Located off Avenida Acordos de Lusaka, just outside the city centre and en route to the airport, with ATMs in the same shopping complex.
Cotonou
The bread, croissants, éclairs and cakes from this little bakery next to the Air France office can rival those of any French bakery.
Northern Mozambique
In the town centre, this supermarket has a good selection of basics and is convenient for stocking up before the train ride to Nampula.
Abidjan
French bistro chain Hippopotamus provides Le Plateau's business population with steak frites, cocktails and decent burgers.
Burkina Faso
Meals and cold Brakina beer are available in a lovely garden setting. It's a great place to meet local people over food and drinks.
Côte d'Ivoire
More upmarket and expensive than the other maquis clustered by the lake – the excellent food here makes it worthwhile.
Abidjan
An excellent local strip of maquis (rustic open-air restaurants) serving Ivoirian dishes in a jolly, lively atmosphere.
Lomé
This basic supermarket has a wide variety of options. It's a solid spot to stock up on picnic supplies and other essentials.
Abidjan
This patisserie offers exactly what it says: great, freshly baked breads, chocolate puddings and divine fruit-topped cakes.
Livingstone
There's nothing fancy about this bakery cafeteria, but it has a good local flavour, sells cheap pies and has free wi-fi.
Botswana
Ghanzi's best-stocked supermarket, Spar is in the heart of town, across from Gantsi Craft and the Kalahari Arms Hotel.
Harare
A popular family pizza parlour with cheap red wine and unpretentious pizzas (the type you ate when you were a kid).
Liberia
Bobby's tea shop does the best breakfasts in town: think beans, spaghetti, instant coffee and greasy egg baps.
