The best restaurants Brazzaville

Located behind the main post office, this fast-food restaurant, one of the first in the capital, attracts Congolese families and young people with its original vintage decor, relaxed atmosphere and hearty homemade burgers. The menu isn't exhaustive, but the choice is varied, from the dozen or so burgers to the chicken wings and side dishes (fries, fried bananas and crudités). It's also a great place for a snack of crêpes and a tasty milkshake. Service can sometimes be a little slow, but the quality is there.

Also known as Chez Reda, after the French chef of Algerian origin, this restaurant will delight the taste buds of meat lovers. Angus beef fillet, grilled zebra aiguillettes, pan-fried ostrich medallions, crocodile carpaccio... You won't know which way to turn! The meats are of the highest quality, all from South Africa. And the prices reflect this. Nice wine cellar with wines from South Africa, Australia and France. Few options for vegetarians. Very good home-made desserts. Elegant setting with subdued lighting. Pleasant garden.

A steep, narrow staircase leads up to a pleasant, airy terrace overlooking the Rue de la Paix: an ideal vantage point for observing the avenue's incessant hustle and bustle. As its name suggests, the restaurant focuses on Senegalese cuisine. The menu features dishes such as mafé, yassa and thiep, as well as couscous and other Congolese grills. An address to discover without hesitation.

In this popular capital institution, open for over 30 years, African specialties take pride of place: hearty yassa, thieps with various sauces, as well as couscous, stews and broths. The menu also includes fine grills, European dishes such as sole meunière and grilled beef, pizzas and fresh salads. You can sit under a roadside straw hut, in the small garden out of sight, or in the air-conditioned dining room. Continuous, attentive service: an address to be recommended.

Hidden from view, a small villa houses a traditional French restaurant with a hint of local exoticism. The chef is Michel Perron, who worked for ten years at La Galiote and then at Phare du Large, a gourmet restaurant in Libreville. A regular at the table of heads of state, it's only natural that high society should flock here to sample his bistronomic cuisine based on fresh produce, with a variable à la carte menu and flexible suggestions. Even if the bill is a little steep, it's still a tasty experience.

On the ^30th floor of the new twin towers, this restaurant offers a unique experience in the Congo, combining top-flight gourmet cuisine with incredible panoramic views over the capital and Kinshasa. What makes it special? Throughout the meal, the restaurant rotates 360º, revealing superb panoramic views. The menu features inventive fusion cuisine, concocted with the country's finest local produce. Prices may be high, but the experience is well worth the detour.

Apache is a brightly-colored canteen where you can eat chicken beans or salted fish in a local atmosphere. Back in the day, it was known for its strategic location between Avenue Kibangou and Matsoua, two of the city's hottest nightspots. Today, this little restaurant is less lively, but the neighborhood atmosphere is typical, and the manager will welcome you warmly with a big smile. It's also a great place to meet and chat with the locals. A pleasant stopover during the day.

Every cab driver knows Irène Banda, and you'll have no trouble finding this restaurant, which is isolated from the hustle and bustle of the avenue by a wide wall concealing a vast terrace, or a more discreet, airy room. No à la carte menu, just a few dishes that change daily, such as a wild eggplant broth or grilled meats whose scent will tickle your nostrils all meal long. Of particular note are the fast service and the original presentation of the dishes. Everything is good and cooked fresh daily. An authentic address that we highly recommend.

The restaurant enjoys a privileged location on the banks of the majestic Congo River. The view of the rapids and the city of Kinshasa in the distance is breathtaking. Guests come here for an afternoon or evening, to enjoy typical Congolese cuisine (fish, chicken, saka saka) and relax with a cold beer, in a green and peaceful setting. Service depends a little on the day, but with a bit of luck it'll be quick. A must for all those who want to contemplate the beauty of the river away from the hustle and bustle of the capital.

Set back from the road, opposite the bustling Square Charles de Gaulle, Kojack is a Bacongo classic: it's good, it's reliable, and the menu is varied, with the focus on opulent, delicious broths and grilled fish. The grilled meats are just as good, as are the homemade hamburgers. You can choose to dine on the airy terrace or in one of the two small, reddish-orange rooms. Fast but attentive service, a mixed clientele and a very pleasant atmosphere.

The terrace, set right on the sidewalk, offers one of the best braised chicken dishes in the capital. The menu doesn't stop there: Loïc offers kebabs and fish, with different accompaniments (French fries, rice, manioc), as well as several homemade sauces, often spicy. The plates are tasty and generous, and the prices are modest. Staying at Loïc's for a meal means enjoying the lively atmosphere of the Bacongo district. The ngandas next door can provide the beer to accompany your lunch or dinner.

The setting is charming and relaxing, both outside on the leafy terrace and inside in the air-conditioned dining room. You'll enjoy well-executed bistro-style cuisine. The menu is tempting, from gourmet tapas to homemade hamburgers, pizzas and dishes with flavours from here and abroad. The chef's suggestions are just as appetizing. Service could be a little warmer. Games are available for children. Parking facilities.

Opened in 2017, this Italian restaurant is renowned in the capital for its excellent wood-fired pizzas. The air-conditioned dining room is decorated in modern Italian colors, with tables made from recycled pallets. The menu offers a wide choice of pizzas, with a crème fraîche or tomato sauce base, as well as vegetarian pizzas and calzones. Try the 4 fromaggi, the Carnivora or the Capricciosa, all very popular with customers. The service is fast and the welcome pleasant.

Typical little restaurant tucked away at the end of an alley. The neighborhood atmosphere is pleasant and friendly. In the evening, the restaurant is lit by small loupiotes. The food is very good, and the chicken yassa and kidneys are delicious. Auntie Clara is a friendly lady who knows how to build customer loyalty. Don't hesitate to order in advance, as the wait can be long. For an authentic experience and mouth-watering home cooking!

Formerly located in the Bacongo district, this restaurant specializing in Afro-Caribbean dishes has relocated near the French Institute. The menu is tempting: colombo, acras, West Indian black pudding, as well as more classic Congolese dishes such as salted fish. Service can be long, but the flavor of the products is well worth the wait. The welcome is pleasant, and the plates are copious and very good value for money. A few rum and fruit cocktails are on the menu. A highly recommendable address.

Patou has been running this neighborhood restaurant since 1983. The red-and-black decor is meticulous, and the atmosphere warm. Patou's good humor is contagious. In the evenings, this guinguette brings together the local notables, with jokes flying and laughter heard from afar. The Congolese-style cuisine is delicious. The menu features dishes such as braised rib, yassa chicken and braised fish. New specialties are added to the menu every month. A very good address with generous dishes and low prices.

This restaurant opened in 2017 is very pleasant. We come for breakfast, lunch, a snack or simply to drink a juice or beer. Apart from the classic dishes of good quality, burgers, salads, pizzas, etc. There are some rare gourmets in Brazzaville: pancakes, cakes, churros and homemade smoothies.