Asmara Restaurants

  1. Alba Bistro

    Brimming with good cheer, this place is an excellent refuelling stop, with pasta, meat and fish dishes, as well as tempting ice creams.

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  2. American Bar

    This snazzy fast-food joint serves up decent burgers and explosively fruity cocktails. The streetside terrace allows for a dash of people-watching panache.

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  3. Blue Nile Bar & Restaurant

    One of the best restaurants in town, with both traditional and Western-style food. The servings are voluminous, so bring an empty tum.

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  4. Casa degli Italiani

    It's the setting that's the pull here, more than the food. Think atmospheric courtyard that is a perfect spot for a relaxed feed at lunchtime or a tipple any time of the day.

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  5. Hidmona

    An eclectic mix of restaurant, café, bar and live-music venue, Hidmona is one of the best places in town for traditional food and décor.

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  6. Mask Place

    A good-value stomach filler for those in need of some honestly prepared burgers and snacks.

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  7. Roof Garden

    The only Indian restaurant in Eritrea, this upmarket joint on the 5th floor of a modernish building is praised for its lip-smacking biriyani and tandoori dishes. Recommended if you feel the time has come to give your tastebuds something new to sing about.

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  8. Spaghetti & Pizza House

    This sophisticated trattoria-like venue gets top marks for its flawlessly prepared Italian specialities.

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  9. Sun Pizza & Fast Food

    Nancy, the English-speaking owner, prepares excellent pasta dishes and scrumptious pizzas. And all this within a warm setting that wouldn't be out of place in Rome.

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  10. Sweet Asmara Caffe

    This sleek pastry shop is a treasure-trove for the sweet tooth, with a tempting array of diet-busting little treats.

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