The best restaurants in Egypt Cairo

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!

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.

At Oldish, you can enjoy Egyptian specialties just a stone's throw from Tahrir Square, in a really pleasant setting. Melokhia, moussaka or hawawshi... the great classics of Egyptian and regional cuisine are tastefully prepared. Desserts are not to be outdone either. You'll have a particularly pleasant time in the small courtyard set around a huge palm tree with its pretty brick walls. Oldish offers a peaceful atmosphere in the heart of a busy street. Unique in the neighborhood! We recommend it.

This gourmet restaurant offers an extraordinary view of the city of Cairo. From the ^42nd floor, the restaurant's walkway offers diners a unique view of the city and its river. However, this restaurant is not the most renowned for its cuisine. If you wish to sample the delights of Cairo, you may prefer another address... Reservations are required and smart dress is mandatory. Children are not admitted. The restaurant is closed during Ramadan. No alcohol is served, as in the rest of the hotel.

A very fashionable snack café in Cairo. A la carte, you can find light and balanced dishes, which remains quite rare! This is their niche, they offer a selection of "healthy" salads and sandwiches with even a breakfast: yoghurt, granola and seasonal fruit or avocado toast and poached egg. But the gourmands are not to be outdone with a good choice of pastries ranging from Carrot cake to chocolate cake and salted butter! The coffee is good, the smoothies also with the number of calories displayed for each composition as a bonus!

Two addresses in refreshing Al-Azhar Park. Studio Misr is located on top of a hill with a breathtaking view of the citadel and minarets of the Islamic city. To be recommended: "citadel" grills. In the evening, it's best to make a reservation. The second, Lakeside, located on the banks of an artificial lake, gives a panoramic view of the Ayyubid wall of the old city. Ideal to take a fresh chicha and oriental mezze, and only that: the rest is very mediocre. No alcohol served.

One of Cairo's most pleasant (and touristy!) eateries, with its original wood-panelled decor. It is located at the entrance to the eponymous street of one of the feminists who left her mark on her country's history, Hoda Sha'raoui. The atmosphere is reminiscent of Egypt in the 1920s. The tables are arranged lengthways, in a wide room with a very high ceiling. It's the ideal place to try the classics of Egyptian cuisine: pigeon specialties, kebab, molokheya and grilled fish, all at reasonable prices. The waiters are very friendly.

Very nice place in the center of the mall, First Mall. You will find the best French pastries of Cairo orchestrated by the pastry chef Benoît Loncle. The best bread as well, some French people in need of baguette or boule de campagne cross the city to stock up. Excellent cuisine also with some signature dishes: Fayoum duck with orange, seafood fricassee and a competition croque Madame! For fine gourmets and for those nostalgic for French cuisine.

Andréa is an oasis of freshness, with its flower-filled arbors giving the terrace a charm all of its own. The open-air barbecue grills large skewers of quail and chicken, while next door, in the stone oven, irresistible homemade bread is baked. The food is good, the meat tasty and the mezze perfectly cooked, all at an attractive price. If you're a vegetarian, don't bother, or come for the evening entertainment with live musicians and dancers. Smiling welcome and family atmosphere.

Zamalek's chic "delicatessen" offers excellent pizzas (with a really fine dough almost like in Italy!), salads and a delicious chocolate cake. You can eat on the spot, around a few rare tables. Friendly atmosphere. Take away permanently. One could also buy here some cold cuts (pork) until the population took the animal in the face! The best pizza is the simplest, the Margarita. You don't need anything else to continue your visits in joy and good mood. To discover.

Formerly a place reserved for Greek nationals, this club is now open to everyone. You will meet artists and writers who do not make the headlines, but who continue to maintain an intellectual atmosphere. Basic menu of small dishes (mezzé) to share. One comes here above all for its vast exceptional terrace and its authentic atmosphere where tourists, residents and Egyptians mix. The interior room is not unpleasant either, but one has to be tolerant of more or less inspired pianists and singers.

This Syrian restaurant opened in 1949 has kept all its charm, it is an authentic and tasty address. In this chic and slightly old-fashioned decor, a very good cuisine is served with some well-known specialties such as grilled escalopes, chicken livers and pigeon. One is almost touched by the efforts made in the kitchen to present the dishes nicely. The service is courteous and attentive. A classic very appreciated by the Heliopolitans, which is revealing! Alcohol served with a good local wine list.

It's a fun little trattoria in the Zamalek district, where you can have lunch for little money. The Didos al Dente serves delicious Italian specialities (the pasta is delicious...) made from top quality products. The portions are generous, and you get a full belly out of it. Lovers of fine pizza will not be disappointed, try for example the four cheeses, it is delicious. Attentive service and a relaxed atmosphere, an address with a good price-quality ratio, ideal for small groups.

Konoz Albahr is the place to go for excellent seafood and other fish dishes. Located on the second floor of the Chill-Out Mall, on Cairo-Alex Desert Road, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy the view of this lively district on the outskirts of Cairo. On the plate, seafood takes pride of place (which is rare in this type of neighborhood): butterfly shrimp in butter sauce, sea bream by weight, sole, red mullet and much more... A must for all seafood lovers!

The KMT House is one of the neighborhood's most popular venues. This former villa has been brilliantly converted. The large, shady garden is a great place to enjoy breakfast, coffee or lunch. A real bubble of air in the heart of Maadi, Cairo's usual horns seem far away in this haven of greenery... We particularly appreciate the delicious mocha or the hamburgers served with salad and fries. Note that KMT is also a co-working space, where numerous workshops (yoga, etc.) and events are organized.

The restaurant is located in a beautiful boutique hotel. Located in the heart of Maadi, the Villa Belle Époque offers the comfort and elegance of a bygone era, with all the comforts of today. Built in the 1920s and recently renovated, it occupies a 1,300^m2 plot. The patios are surrounded by lemon, mango, olive and guava trees, as well as century-old palms. On the culinary side, the Acacia restaurant is run by award-winning chefs, offering a range of authentic, carefully crafted flavors.

For a lunch or dinner cruise aboard a 2-storey boat with a capacity of 220 people. The decoration is in the colours of ancient Egypt and pays homage to the god Horus. Without being unforgettable, the buffet is quite correct with proposals of meat, fish and shrimps, mezze and pastries for dessert. In fact, one gets on board more for the experience of sailing the Nile and for the shows provided every evening by musicians and belly dancers. Very folkloric!

An address like home... Both buffet and self-service, the restaurant offers a wide variety of typical Egyptian dishes, fresh and served quickly. Their speciality is kochari, which they serve in different ways. It's simple, without fuss, and we love the decoration: falsely kitsch, neo-retro style! Very friendly staff and a light addition: it's the ideal address for a break before returning to brave the Cairo hustle and bustle. Try the thirst-quenching lemon-mint rosewater or the amazing hibiscus juice.

Refined card controlled by the French head of the establishment.