Must-see restaurants in Togo

  • Le Fermier

    Togo

    For excellent European and African food, try this low-roofed, intimate spot on the northwestern outskirts of town. You can't really go wrong – everything…

  • Côté Jardin

    Lomé

    Hands-down the most atmospheric eatery in Lomé, Côté Jardin has an exotic pleasure garden replete with tropical plants and woodcarvings. The supremely…

  • La Belle Époque

    Lomé

    One of Lomé's finest tables, La Belle Époque – all crisp white tablecloths and dimmed lighting – serves a refined, French-inspired cuisine. You can enjoy…

  • Centre Grill

    Togo

    An attractive place with a straw roof, wicker light shades and blackboard menus, Centre Grill serves divine Togolese food and good Western dishes. Try its…

  • Chez Lazare

    Togo

    Don't be put off by the unappealing concrete walls: Lazare cooks up excellent French specialities – how does a côte de porc à la dijonnaise (pork rib in…

  • Alt München

    Lomé

    A well-regarded restaurant just east of Hôtel Mercure-Sarakawa, offering a good selection of French and Bavarian specialities, including jarret de porc …

  • Le Sahélien

    Togo

    The downstairs maquis (an informal, street-side eatery) with its enormous grill and informal atmosphere does a brisk trade with the town's moto-taxis…

  • Big Metro

    Lomé

    This little eatery with a pavement terrace is a great spot to catch local vibes and nosh on unpretentious yet tasty African staples. The braised fish of…

  • Greenfield

    Lomé

    It's a bit out of the centre of the action, but this great garden bar-restaurant with a French owner has an original decor, with colourful lanterns and…

  • Bena Grill

    Lomé

    A nirvana for carnivores, this cheery restaurant in the market area is lauded for its top-quality meat dishes, including a sensational côte porc grillée …

  • Le Pêcheur

    Lomé

    The name gives it away: this is a fantastic seafood place where you'll enjoy fish fillet a la plancha (cooked on a griddle) and skewered gambas (prawns)…

  • Nopégali Plage

    Lomé

    You'll find no cheaper place for a sit-down meal in the centre. It's very much a canteen, but a good one, with friendly service and copious African dishes…

  • China Town

    Lomé

    Welcoming, reliable and in a good location at the Kodjoviakopé end of the Blvd Circulaire, this place offers a great selection of steamed dumplings and…

  • Cafeteria 2000

    Togo

    If you're not eating at your hotel, try this basic snack bar, where the menu spells out every possible combination of meat and side dish. It's BYO beer.

  • Brochettes de la Capitale

    Lomé

    This Lomé institution is somewhat suffering from its popularity and location on the increasingly polluted Blvd Circulaire, but it's still a cool place to…

  • Lomé La Belle

    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.

  • Leader Price

    Lomé

    This basic supermarket has a wide variety of options. It's a solid spot to stock up on picnic supplies and other essentials.

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