Must see restaurants in The Gambia

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Despite the unfortunate location on the highway, Sea Shells is well worth a visit for its creative and beautifully prepared dishes. Pop by at lunchtime…

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Much-loved Calypso serves delicious grilled fish, snacks (such as prawn spring rolls), panini and an African dish of the day, plus a full English…

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Driss, the Moroccan celebrity chef (and TV star), fires up some of the best cooking in The Gambia at this elegant eatery with terrace seating on busy…

Mama's is a long-running institution in Fajara, with a huge menu of satisfying comfort food: brochettes, grilled fish, schnitzel, spaghetti, salads and…

This hidden oasis tucked one block south of the Atlantic Blvd is best known for its delectably prepared grilled meats (grilled T-bone, barbecue ribs),…

One of the best eateries in the Senegambia area, El Sol spreads a Latin feast, with enchiladas, quesadillas and fajitas, plus a first-rate grilled red…

In a converted house surrounded by gardens, the Clay Oven serves up excellent Indian food, with classics like palak paneer, chicken tikka massala and…

A song of praise to Italy and its culinary achievements. The pasta is al dente, the pizzas (widely hailed as Gambia's best) are deep-dish and everything…

One of Gambia's most renowned restaurants, this has always been the top address for sumptuous and lovingly presented meals; the service and sea-view…

Gabriel, the talented chef and owner serves up classic Gambian dishes at excellent prices at this cosy open-sided spot in Cape Point. Traditional hits…

This inspired restaurant is built around the concept of an Asian grill, meaning you have the rare treat of choosing the raw ingredients for your…

On the edge of Kotu Beach, Sailor's is a classic oceanfront spot that serves excellent seafood (including big mixed seafood platters). It has a separate…

Arty, veggie, healthy and organic, this is an unlikely addition to Senegambia's loud and boisterous food stations. The airy sculpture garden with its…

One of Cape Point's best-known spots, Happy Corner – also known as Mr Bass and Bendula Bar – serves up decent grilled fish (including a respectable…

At the northern end of Kololi beach, this breezy roundhouse serves excellent grilled fish in a buzzing, youthful atmosphere. As light and sunny as the…

Everyone knows Ali Baba's, so it's as much a useful meeting point as a commendable restaurant. A fast-food joint during the day, it serves dinner with a…

This lively open-sided eating and drinking spot on Senegambia serves good thin-crust pizzas – and a wide mix of other fare. Friendly and unpretentious…

Creamy plates of hummus, spicy grilled meats, satisfying shwarma and many other perfectly turned out dishes draw in the crowds to this artfully designed…

On Bakau's busy main road, this very casual spot serves up inexpensive sandwiches, salads, grilled fish and beef curry. There's free wifi, and you can…

Famed for its piping-hot croissants and other bakery items, La Parisienne also serves up great coffee and snacks (pizzas, salads, sandwiches). The terrace…