Must-see restaurants in Asmara

  • Da Fortuna Gelato Italiano

    Asmara

    Creamy gelato in a variety of flavours, served up in a quiet diner setting south of the city centre. Ask the friendly waitstaff for tips on what's the…

  • Roof Garden

    Asmara

    The only Indian restaurant in Eritrea, this upmarket joint on the 5th floor of the Nice Insurance building is praised for its lip-smacking biriani and…

  • Ararat Restaurant

    Asmara

    The bistro-esque atmosphere is convivial, the menu full of Italian and grilled-meat favourites, and the lasagne particularly mouth-watering. There's also…

  • Dankur Restaurant

    Asmara

    Tucked inside a passageway across the street from the cathedral (in the same building as Pensione Pisa), this unassuming restaurant serves up a wide range…

  • Sun Pizza & Fast Food

    Asmara

    Friendly owner Nancy prepares excellent pasta dishes, scrumptious pizzas, hearty breakfasts, and a range of local cuisine from a large menu – and all this…

  • American Bar

    Asmara

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

  • Napoli Pizzeria

    Asmara

    Italian-style pizza in a cosy parlour, with warm staff and cold beer. This is comfort food in a comfortable setting, with no pretensions to being…

  • Spaghetti & Pizza House

    Asmara

    This sophisticated trattoria-like venue gets top marks for its flawlessly prepared Italian pastas and cosy candle-lit interior.

  • Cathedral Snack Bar

    Asmara

    An inviting spot almost opposite the Catholic cathedral, serving a small food selection and a range of drinks (nfa8).

  • Mask Place

    Asmara

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

  • Alba Bistro

    Asmara

    Uninspiring but inoffensive Italian fare in a small bistro two blocks north of Harnet Ave, across from the entrance to the post office. A better choice…