The best restaurants Dolisie

Mess Gaps is one of Dolisie's finest restaurants, specializing in missalas sautéed in cognac or pastis. Above all, it's a meeting place where Gérard Athané, a.k.a. Gaps, and his wife Martha hold a salon and welcome visitors as guests rather than customers. Mess Gaps also offers well-maintained, fully-equipped, air-conditioned rooms with TV, hot water and a small swimming pool. Ask to visit the owner's collection of masks and fetishes, probably one of the finest private collections in the Congo.

Nestling on the edge of a pond, this restaurant enjoys a privileged natural setting. The menu features Niari specialties such as missalas, the region's typical large shrimp, freshwater fish such as catfish, and bushmeat, depending on the day's hunt. European dishes such as lasagne and pizza are also available. Menus can be ordered in advance. Adjacent to the restaurant, the villa, which can be fully rented, has three fully-equipped bedrooms. Fishing, fireside evenings, sightseeing...

Close to the stadium, this restaurant is a good option for lunch on the go. It's renowned for its generous cuisine and lively, authentic atmosphere. People come here to eat and relax with friends. The cuisine is local and the specialties on offer are, of course, missalas and freshwater fish or meat broths. It's also not uncommon to find bushmeat on the menu, as hunters come and offer it directly to the restaurateur. For the more adventurous, it's an opportunity to try new flavors.