Oasis Palace Cafe

Luxor


A rather charming and intimate cafe-restaurant set in a building dating back to the early 20th century, with high-ceilinged salons that still cling on to some of their original plaster lintel details. The menu is an all-round pleaser with shawarma plates, grilled meat and fish dishes, omelettes and even jacket potatoes. Service is attentive and friendly.


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