The best restaurants Owando

This small neighborhood restaurant is located on the outskirts of Mère Yvet's plot. This smiling Congolese woman serves home cooking, simmered with love. Local specialties include fish and meat broths, saka-saka and salted fish with eggplant. All served with manioc, bananas or rice. Also good grilled meat and fish. Generous portions and a warm welcome. For those not passing through Owando, Mère Yvet has opened another restaurant, in Brazzaville, near the Hotel Marina.

Next to the little harbor, thatched-roof wooden paillotes are scattered around a flowery garden, some overlooking the Kouyou River. The setting is very pleasant and makes you feel right at home. Maman Elise serves local and river cuisine according to the daily market. Good grilled meat and fish dishes are also available. The portions are generous and the prices very attractive. Maman Elise runs her little troupe of boys like a whip, guaranteeing a warm family atmosphere. A peaceful and friendly lunch stop.