Must-see restaurants in Côte d'Ivoire

  • Bushman Café

    Abidjan

    This rooftop terrace restaurant is number-one for gastronomic delights in Abidjan, drawing locals from across the city to come and dine under the stars…

  • Le Nandjelet

    Abidjan

    Tucked away in Blokosso (opposite the cemetery), this enchanting local spot offers good kedjenou (slowly simmered chicken or fish with peppers and…

  • Le Mechoui

    Abidjan

    In an elegant setting that overlooks the lagoon, Le Mechoui serves fantastic Lebanese food. All the ingredients are fresh, the taste is top-notch, and the…

  • Aboussouan

    Abidjan

    Take Côte d'Ivoire's best maquis dishes, ask top chefs to prepare them and add fine, innovative touches – that's Aboussouan. Foodie heaven, and there's an…

  • Le Voile Rouge

    Côte d'Ivoire

    A fantastic little place on the waterfront in Assinie Mafia, serving up Ivoirian specialities such as chicken kedjenou (slowly simmered chicken or fish…

  • La Maison des Combattants

    Abidjan

    Next to the war memorial, this restaurant housed in a renovated colonial building has a great range of dishes, including escargot, sauce feuille (manioc…

  • Le Plein Air

    Côte d'Ivoire

    A simple maquis (open-air restaurant) in Taï town. You can get the usual grilled chicken or fish with aloco (ripe bananas fried with chilli in palm oil)…

  • Allocodrome

    Abidjan

    Brochettes (kebabs), beer and beats: this fantastic outdoor spot, with dozens of vendors grilling meats, sizzles until late. Once you arrive you'll be…

  • Le Marlin Bleu

    Abidjan

    An upmarket, yachting-orientated seafood restaurant (ignore the hotel!) that has fresh fish and luxurious seafood offerings. Popular with the expats. In a…

  • Maquis Flamboyant

    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 Cafe

    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.

  • Mille Maquis

    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.

  • Drogba Beach

    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.

  • Le Brennus

    Côte d'Ivoire

    Part of Le Brennus hotel, this restaurant offers anything from simple omelettes to steamed lobster.

  • Hippopotamus

    Abidjan

    French bistro chain Hippopotamus provides Le Plateau's business population with steak frites, cocktails and decent burgers.

  • Maquis le Jardin

    Côte d'Ivoire

    More upmarket and expensive than the other maquis clustered by the lake – the excellent food here makes it worthwhile.

  • Mille Maquis

    Abidjan

    An excellent local strip of maquis (rustic open-air restaurants) serving Ivoirian dishes in a jolly, lively atmosphere.

  • Des Gateaux et Du Pain

    Abidjan

    This patisserie offers exactly what it says: great, freshly baked breads, chocolate puddings and divine fruit-topped cakes.

  • Hypermarché Sococé

    Abidjan

    At this vast supermarket in Les Deux Plateaux you can get anything your heart desires. Food-wise, anyway.

  • La Route de la Cuisine

    Côte d'Ivoire

    The chef here throws the day's catch on the grill – sometimes it includes swordfish and barracuda.

  • Cash Center

    Abidjan

    A well-stocked supermarket from the Cash Center chain. More can be found around town.

  • A La Bella Pizza

    Côte d'Ivoire

    Serves great pastas, crêpes and local fare, as well as its namesake pizzas.

  • Cash Center

    Abidjan

    A well-stocked supermarket, one of several in Abidjan.

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