The best restaurants Egypt

What a little jewel of skill! This two-storey restaurant has a magnificent terrace fully furnished in the old Arab and Ottoman style: carved wooden chairs and tables, dark metal chandeliers and a palm leaf roof. The menu is just as enchanting: a large choice of hot and cold mezzés, traditional dishes such as pigeon or stuffed duck, and of course the very classic fresh fruit juices and shishas with a variety of flavours. For gourmets, the 8 mezze tasting plate is an excellent option.

Koshari, foul, taamia, foul-taameya sandwiches, roasted sweet potatoes... Zööba offers everything traditional in a young, funky and above all clean setting. It surfs the "Clean Street Food" trend with great success. Around a table, you can taste local and refined food. You can even buy vacuum-packed take-away portions or have them delivered. The bread, prepared on the spot, is delicious and a perfect accompaniment to brunch at the weekend. It should be noted that the restaurant offers many vegetarian specialities à la carte.

Nostalgic atmosphere, stone walls, checked tablecloths: Chez Gaby is the most pleasant al dente restaurant in Alexandria. Delicious antipasti, variety of pasta and pizzas, good dishes of the day and homemade ice creams to become gourmet. In addition to the quality of the cuisine, this address has other advantages: it takes orders until late in the evening and serves good wines (you can also bring back a bottle for a corkage fee). Roxane, the owner, is a charming hostess and, what's more, she speaks French.

Another of Luxor's English addresses. A rare enough fact to be noted: here vegetarians have their own menu! A clever mix of English and oriental classics make up the menu, which is sure to please expatriates as well as locals. The dishes are copious. The restaurant is a bit off-centre, but it's a small one that's worth it. The owners have opted for an Art Nouveau decor. The staff is very friendly and takes great care. The only downside is that no alcohol is served.

One of the best seafood restaurants in Alexandria, in a one-storey hut on the seafront. Choose the catch of the day and its price will be calculated according to weight (if you are fond of shrimps, they are just delicious!). Your choice will be seasoned and grilled with taste. Bread, salads, hummus, rice: the side dishes are also very good. Clean establishment, fast service, very cheap price: this is the kind of "bon plan" address that you recommend to your friends for its quality and freshness.

This Louis Farouk-style establishment is hidden behind a heavy, studded copper door. Like the company's other restaurants, it serves delicious Egyptian and Oriental specialities of the highest quality: tajines, stews, molokheyas, grilled meats... Shisha smoking is also available. Reservations are essential, as the place, a victim of its own success, fills up fast. This is the place to go for good Egyptian food in a subdued yet friendly atmosphere. Refined service. 200% recommended!

It was on the basis of Chinese luck that the Four Seasons chose to name its restaurant of Cantonese specialities. With a modern and elegant decoration, impeccable service and dim sums sums concocted by a chef straight from Shanghai. True connoisseurs of Chinese cuisine may be a little disappointed because the dishes are good but not all of them are excellent. In the Egyptian capital, the 8 remains nevertheless the best address for Chinese cuisine, with the added bonus of a majestic view of the longest river in Africa.

Open to all, you have to book and be dressed correctly to maintain the level of this place where the sommelier serves you in frac. The jacket is mandatory for gentlemen, but if it was not included in your luggage, don't worry! The staff will get you one for the evening! The chef is French and the menu highlights oriental and Mediterranean inspirations. The restaurant is located on the terrace of the luxurious Sofitel Hotel. The name of the restaurant corresponds to the date of its construction, by the English.

Here you can choose to eat either in a typical souk alley or on the incredible roof terrace of the Nefertiti Hotel. From the roof terrace, you have a front row seat to admire the Avenue of the Sphinxes and the Temple of Luxor. The menu offers traditional Egyptian dishes, served by a smiling and dynamic staff. Don't miss your chance to taste the famous Camel Burger. Fans of strong meat will probably find this sandwich delicious. A restaurant that guides you to new Egyptian discoveries.

The most beautiful point of view, at the water's edge, of the old port and the fort of Qaïtbay. Excellent fish a little more expensive than elsewhere, but the view is to die for. You choose your fish from the crushed ice stall and we prepare it for you at your convenience. You can also opt for an à la carte dish: soups, salads, paella, pasta and a few suggestions for carnivores. It is one of the must-see restaurants in Alexandria, the service is friendly although it sometimes seems outdated! No doubt about hygiene.

Indoor restaurant for lunch and dinner. Nightclub after midnight. Always a popular address. The enormous guitar and the dome of the restaurant act as an oasis and invite all desert dwellers to have a good time. The establishment is located in the centre of Naama Bay, where all the development in recent years seems to have been built around the Hard Rock Cafe. Inside you will find a pyramid full of rock'n'roll souvenirs. Count about 60 LE for appetizer, 160 LE for a meal. and 100 LE for dessert to share.

Restaurant Daniela is located in the hotel of the same name. Accessible by road, 3 km from the monastery. The hotel is surrounded by the Sinai mountains. Isolated from the hustle and bustle of city life during the vacation season, it's the ideal place for travelers looking to relax and dine in almost monastic silence. Breakfast is buffet-style and reasonably priced. So you can have lunch or dinner here. A satisfying option if you don't want to eat in the village...

If you only go to the restaurant in Aswan once, go in front of Egypt Air, along the cornice, to take the shuttle that will take you to the small island. After a fire in 2017, the site was completely rebuilt and the Nubian atmosphere restored, from the decoration to the plate. Prefer the terrace to the hall, the setting is magical. You will find Nubian specialities: grilled meat, tajines, mezze, salads, rice... Service somewhat overwhelmed in high season.

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An unlikely place: a reconstructed fortified castle, a zoo and a restaurant. Sea-side kitchen with a selection of fresh fish and seafood that can be prepared at your convenience. The fishing is of quality and the cooking perfect, all orchestrated by a friendly service. The room is kitschy as you wish, ask to be installed in their open space where the view is splendid. Perfect address for families, children have a space with attractions to keep them occupied if dinner is too long.

In Egyptian, it is pronounced "Azaz". One of the best Egyptian fast-food restaurants in Cairo where you can bite into a sandwich of foul or ta'amiyya (falafels) for a ridiculously low price. The shawarma, not much more expensive, is excellent. Famous all over the capital for its lentil soup, perfect to warm you up during the short Cairo winter. The place is very popular with the Egyptians, so expect to be waiting in line, especially if you order take-out. This is surely the best option, the room upstairs is not really charming.

All of Dahab's cafes and restaurants offer fairly hearty breakfasts, but Ralph's menu is undoubtedly the most varied. A wide range of freshly baked traditional Bavarian pastries. Comfortable seating to meet friends and relax. German salami and black bread are available as a bonus. The atmosphere is very pleasant. The terrace fills up very quickly during the holiday season. This place is a victim of its success. The breads are delicious. It is also possible to have lunch here.

Chinese, Italian, European, mexicain : all the dishes are concocted at this reputable address. The service is impeccable and the menus very clear. Open early in the morning until late in the evening, you can have breakfast there after a sleepless night at the marina, eat on the go throughout the day or settle in for lunch and dinner. Although not gastronomic, the cuisine is of high quality and you will visit at least once during your stay. Note that the Bulls restaurant provides a delivery service throughout Hurghada.

Le Pacha 1901 is both a place to eat and a place to be entertained. Originally a turn-of-the-century merchant ship, Le Pacha has been transformed into a nostalgic and magical place. Moored along the banks of the Nile, alongside the island of Gezira, the ship features 10 restaurants and 2 function rooms offering delicious international cuisine. Service is impeccable, and you can enjoy spectacular views of the Nile. You'll also be able to enjoy top-quality home service.

The house of the koshari in Cairo where one comes almost as a pilgrim. Amusing mention on the front: " We have no other branches " (we have no other addresses)... The place thus marks its unique character, conscious of its success in the capital. This three-storey building is not often empty. Every nook and cranny has a photo of Abu Tarek, the creator of this institution. Many young couples and groups of Egyptian friends and families can be seen there. The atmosphere is very friendly and the service very satisfactory.