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Cairo - Eating

There is a limitless array of international cuisine to choose from in every price range in Cairo. This is definitely not a place where you need to worry about going hungry! There are several different neighbourhoods in Cairo, hence the neighbourhood location for each restaurant is listed after the address. This will be important to know when taking a taxi.

Justine’s

An elegant, formal French restaurant, with delightful cuisine, widely considered one of the best in the city.

  • Address4 Hassan Sabry, Zamalek
  • Phone+20 2 341 29 61 / +20 2 736 29 61

El Morocco

Housed on the Blue Nile Boat, moored off Zamlalek, this exclusive restaurant/club serving sumptuous North African cuisine. Boasts stunning views of the city from an outdoor lounge.

  • Address9 Saray El Gezirah, Zamalek
  • Phone+20 2 735 31 14

Abou el-Sid

A sumptuous, languorously sensual Oriental inspired décor with equally impressive food. Home-style Egyptian cuisine dominates the menu, with authentic dishes that are difficult to find elsewhere.

  • Address157 Sharia 26th of July, Zamalek
  • Phone+20 2 735 96 40
  • SubwayMetro to Nasser
  • Webwww.abouelsid.com

La Bodega

An excellent restaurant serving unique Middle Eastern dishes as well as creative international cuisine set in a lavish décor. The elegant cocktail lounge has its own cigar humidor.

  • Address157 Sharia 26th of July, Zamalek
  • Phone+20 2 735 05 43 / +20 2 735 67 61
  • Webwww.labodegaegypt.com

Flux

One of Cairo’s most chic and trendy restaurants. Unique, inventive cuisine that is a Middle-Eastern/Pacific Rim fusion, served in a stylish atmosphere.

  • Address2 Sharia Gameat al-Nasr, Mohandeseen
  • Phone+20 2 338 66 01

L’Aubergine

Eternally one of Cairo’s most popular restaurants. The menu changes frequently, but is always inventive and a reliably good mixture of western and Egyptian cuisine.

  • Address5 Shar’a Sayed al-Bakry, Zamalek
  • Phone+20 2 340 65 50

Felfela Restaurant

A buzzing restaurant equally popular with locals and tourists. Funky décor make for a lively environment and all-Egyptian food make this eatery well-deserving of its popularity.

  • Address15 Sharia Hoda Shaarawi, Downtown
  • Phone+20 2 392 28 33

Egyptian Pancake House

One of the few easily accessible eateries in the Islamic area of town. As evident by the name, this restaurant specializes in the delightful Egyptian style, flaky pastry-pizzas.

  • AddressMidan Hussein, Khan al-Khalili
  • Phone+20 2 5746 5465
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