Must-see restaurants in Democratic Republic of Congo

  • Au Bon Pain

    Goma

    The opening of this lifeline marked the beginning of a new era in Goma – and if that sounds like an exaggeration just look at the lovely pastries, the…

  • Le Chalet

    Goma

    Ten minutes north of Goma's centre by moto-taxi, Le Chalet is a tranquil oasis of tropical gardens and calm, lakeside dining. The interesting menu runs…

  • Orchids Safari Club Restaurant

    Bukavu

    This smart restaurant inside the Orchids Safari Club hotel sees a scramble at lunchtime to bag one of its few lake-facing tables, and the views are well…

  • Chez Bronzetta

    Eastern DRC

    A genial and laid-back place run by a Québécois and his Congolese wife, Chez Bronzetta is perennially popular with local expats. Here you can dine outside…

  • Nyumbani Lounge

    Goma

    With a menu that's more inventive than most you'll find in Goma, plus Levantine decor, comfortable banquettes and a large terrace that's perfect for al…

  • Chez Flore

    Kinshasa

    If you're looking for a Congolese restaurant with a local crowd and laid-back vibe, this is it. The friendly staff will explain the large menu, which is…

  • Patisserie Nouvelle

    Kinshasa

    Located next to the French Embassy, this is the less-central but far-nicer venue for Kinshasa's most popular bakery. It's a great spot to get coffee,…

  • Fusion

    Kinshasa

    This sophisticated place in the middle of down town Kinshasa offers a choice of Indian, Chinese and European cuisine in its stylish main room. The US$24…

  • Patisserie Nouvelle

    Kinshasa

    A great breakfast choice, this trendy bakery does a range of set breakfasts as well as gorgeous pastries and good coffee. This is the best-located outlet,…

  • A Casa Mia

    Kinshasa

    A very refined option that is hugely popular with Kinshasa's foreign community, A Casa Mia has a gorgeous ornamental pool on its front terrace, and a…

  • Limoncello

    Kinshasa

    This superb restaurant is the toast of the town, and understandably so – its Italian food is wonderfully realised and the whole place buzzes with the…

  • Eric Kayser

    Kinshasa

    A great spot for fresh pastries, tasty sandwiches and a range of salads and other light meals, this Parisian bakery chain has taken Kinshasa by storm with…

  • Karibu

    Bukavu

    This fun and friendly bar and restaurant has a decidedly hip feel, with a crowd of locals around the pool table, a garden decorated with empty beer…

  • Petit Paris

    Goma

    A charming and rightly popular place right in the middle of Goma's Quartier du Volcan, Petit Paris has busy main dining room, several smaller private…

  • Village Fatimata

    Goma

    This is a good place to go for a taste of Congolese food and to escape the expat bubbles. Locals who come here for the grilled chicken, fish and goat ribs…

  • Le Petit Bruxelles

    Goma

    Anything less like Brussels is a challenge to imagine, but this courtyard restaurant on a muddy street off Goma's central traffic roundabout does have a…

  • Restaurant Al-Dar

    Kinshasa

    There's a reason why this large, canteen-like Lebanese place is always full to bursting, and that reason is price. The food is classic Lebanese fast food…

  • Riviera Restaurant

    Eastern DRC

    A rainbow of greens greets you as you enter this compact but rather charming restaurant, where an old-world spirit somehow still prevails. Choose from…

  • Le Palais

    Kinshasa

    This smart place overlooks a pool and serves up some of the best Lebanese food in Kinshasa. Order some sharing plates and feast on excellent hummus,…

  • Greek Club

    Democratic Republic of Congo

    Officially known as the tongue-twisting Taverna Communaute Hellenique, but the Greek Club to you and I, this is the place to try Hellenic specialities as…

  • Planet Holly-Bum

    Democratic Republic of Congo

    The comical name aside, this is one of the best restaurants in town, serving French, Belgian and Italian food.

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