Serekunda & Atlantic Coast Resorts
In a converted house surrounded by gardens, the Clay Oven serves up excellent Indian food, with classics like palak paneer, chicken tikka massala and…
Must-see restaurants in West Africa
Sal
The island's best gelato draws big crowds most nights. There's outdoor seating in front, perfect for snacking on a cone of lemon, pistachio and strawberry…
Serekunda & Atlantic Coast Resorts
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…
Mindelo
This cosy cafe, under a straw roof inside the courtyard of the Alliance Française, has delicious salads, pastas and mixed seafood plates, plus tempting…
Sierra Leone
Decked out in Neopolitan colours, this airy space serves the most authentic pizza you'll find in Sierra Leone. There's also a deli stocked with a healthy…
Cabo Verde
Serves up excellent seafood and Italian cooking on the main drag in Porto Inglês. Stop in to reserve one of the outdoor tables for dinner. Brenda, who…
Senegal
A reliable local eatery that serves up tasty poulet yassa, thiéboudienne and other Senegalese classics. Friendly service and attention to details (and…
Sierra Leone
Ignore the no-frills interior – this tiny gem serves up delicious West African meals and cold beers. The yassa chicken (or fish) is excellent and it even…
Libreville
A very smart restaurant, Le Voilier is kitted out like a ship, with wood panelling and brass instruments, and has a small terrace in the front. The food…
Kumasi
One of the fanciest and best-loved restaurants in Kumasi, Moti Mahal is a formal place serving some of the country's finest Indian cuisine in elegant,…
Serekunda & Atlantic Coast Resorts
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…
Yaoundé
Concealed in a synthetic wooden cabin but founded way back in 1935, this is Yaoundé’s best bakery, selling scrumptious madeleines, palmiers and croissants.
Dakar
One of Dakar's best fish restaurants serves freshly grilled treats, such as amberjack and dolphinfish, that you'll find hardly anywhere else in the city.
Kumasi
Friendly waiters serve up huge portions of delicious Chinese and Indian food in elegant surroundings. There's also a swish hotel on the premises.
Accra
Stunning Japanese food, impeccable service and elegant decor make Santoku one of the best restaurants in the country.
Accra
This canteen style restaurant in the heart of Osu offers a vast selection of Ghanaian dishes: local fish, namely tilapia; and soups such as groundnut and …
Accra
This restaurant is part of a worldwide chain specialising in chicken wings and many other fast food favourites such as burgers and nachos. This branch,…
Accra
There are plenty of Asian eateries in Accra, but this chic restaurant in the booming airport area is unique in that it offers such a variety of Pan Asian…
Accra
Tasty plates of shawarma, hummus and other authentic Lebanese dishes are served up at this all-in-one-venue in the heart of Osu. During the day, Venus…
Accra
This new restaurant and café in booming Labone offers good options from breakfast until a late dinner. Choose between croissants and muffins, Italian…
Accra
The kitchen offers pizza, pasta and platters of Lebanese fare in this enclosed garden. There is a little wooden indoor pavilion for the hot afternoon…
Accra
You have two choices: tender chicken or whole grilled tilapia topped with onions and tomatoes. The small menu doesn’t make this Ivorian favourite any less…
Accra
Feather covered lamps hanging from its high ceiling and artworks by local sculptors make sure this brasserie oozes with a little glamour. However,…
Accra
Ghana's tourism authority named this spacious, high-end venue the country's Restaurant of the Year in 2016. Bistro 22 is a good choice at any time of the…
Accra
Despite Accra’s large population, you won’t find many real cafes here. That’s changing with the recent opening of this cafe inside the extravagant facade…
Accra
With a narrow ground floor terrace along the street, this restaurant is best visited in the evening. Watch life go by and feel the chilli in your nose…
Accra
The popular Café Mondo is one of the few spots in town to get croissants, pain au chocolat and other pastries that wouldn't look out of place in a French…
Accra
This lively little joint specialises in iced tea (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) served in hipster-friendly glass jars. There's also a small menu of…
Accra
The fierce air-con and candy-coloured interior provide cooling respite after browsing Osu's shops, as does the excellent gelato. If you're after something…
Accra
Come here for top-notch coffee, sandwiches, shakes and freshly squeezed juices, served up on a lovely covered terrace, full of plants and hanging baskets…
Accra
Escape the heat at this air-conditioned smoothie bar, or sit on the terrace overlooking the street. There's a long list of delicious smoothies, plus tasty…
Accra
Sushi, sashimi, teppanyaki, big juicy steaks from South Africa – the food at this swanky establishment is delicious. The roof terrace is popular with…
Accra
Duncan's is an example of the low-key, outdoor chop bars that manage to get it right. Fresh, grilled fish and simple Ghanaian dishes draw a mixed,…
Accra
Expats swear by the pizza here and the pretty outdoor garden dining area makes everything taste better. Spaghetti and kid-friendly chicken fingers are…
Malabo
A challenge to find as it has no sign, this stylish restaurant is worth seeking out, particularly for lunch. The fish is excellent: try the bilolá – a…
São Tomé
You never know what you might find on the menu at Xico's, but it's all good. This atmospheric restaurant/cafe/bar, dressed in 'plantation chic', offers…
Rio Muni
If you spend any time at all in Bata, you will gravitate to this friendly bar and restaurant. Set on a crossroads, the terrace is surrounded by plants…
Dakar
This popular, breezy spot draws a mix of expats and locals, who come for a meal and perhaps a swim in the pool. There's a wide range of appetizers and a…
Accra
This South African coffee chain has proved to be a hit in Accra – it's a popular lunch spot for the office crowd, and the free wi-fi makes it a good place…
Mindelo
This old-fashioned 2nd-floor restaurant hasn't changed in decades. The menu has good-value classics such as cachupa (beans and corn mixed with fish or…
