Where to eat in Egypt
Restaurant picks from every Egypt Info city guide in one place, from street food to fine dining.
Every Egypt Info city guide includes a short list of places to eat, and this page collects them, sorted by region. They range from koshari and ful stalls to seafood restaurants and smart hotel dining. Our picks favour places that are popular with locals and have stayed reliable over time. Restaurants open, close and change their menus often, so check opening hours, prices and current reviews before you go, especially during Ramadan, when many places change their hours. If a place has closed or a new favourite deserves a mention, please let us know.
163 restaurants and cafes in the city guides
Cairo and Giza
Cairo 12
Abou Tarek أبو طارق
The city's best-known koshari house, serving the national dish of rice, lentils, pasta and spicy tomato sauce for decades.
Felfela فلفلة
Long-running, quirkily decorated restaurant that is a classic first stop for foul, falafel and grills.
Zooba زوبا
Colourful chain reinventing street food such as taameya, hawawshi and koshari with fresh ingredients.
Abou Shakra أبو شقرة
Historic kebab and kofta house founded in the 1940s, known for charcoal-grilled meats.
Kazouza كازوزة
Casual sandwich chain with a retro look, serving local favourites in bread with a modern spin.
Naguib Mahfouz Cafe مقهى نجيب محفوظ
Air-conditioned, ornately decorated restaurant and cafe in the bazaar, a comfortable break during a souk visit.
El Fishawy Cafe مقهى الفيشاوي
Centuries-old coffeehouse with mirrors and brass tables, ideal for mint tea and people-watching.
Sequoia سيكويا
Open-air Nile-side restaurant and lounge serving mezze, grills and shisha with river views.
Taboula تبولة
Cosy, lantern-lit Lebanese restaurant with a long mezze menu.
Fasahet Somaya فسحة سمية
Tiny, homely spot with a short daily menu of traditional dishes; it fills up quickly.
Le Pacha 1901 لو باشا 1901
Moored Nile boat housing several restaurants and bars under one roof.
Sobhy Kaber صبحي كابر
Famous local grill house for kebab, kofta, stuffed pigeon and traditional sides.
Giza 5
9 Pyramids Lounge 9 بيراميدز لاونج
Terrace restaurant inside the pyramids site, with views of all nine pyramids.
Khufu's خوفو
Fine-dining restaurant at the plateau serving a refined Egyptian tasting menu facing the pyramids.
139 Pavilion (Marriott Mena House) 139 بافيليون - مينا هاوس
Hotel terrace restaurant with direct views of the Great Pyramid.
Andrea El Mariouteya أندريا المريوطية
Garden restaurant famous for rotisserie chicken, grilled meats and fresh bread baked on site.
Banha 4
El Wansh Grills مشويات الونش
Hugely popular grill house known for kebab, kofta and grilled meats by the kilo.
King Farouk Grills مشويات الملك فاروق
Well-known grill restaurant serving kofta, kebab and grilled chicken with Egyptian sides.
Koshary Hend (Banha branch) كشري هند - فرع بنها
Banha branch of a popular koshari chain, a quick and cheap local meal.
Jamie's Chicken & Shake جيميز تشيكن آند شيك
Casual fried-chicken and milkshake spot popular with younger diners.
New Administrative Capital 2
Al Khedewy (The St. Regis New Capital) الخديوي - سانت ريجيس العاصمة الإدارية
Upscale Egyptian restaurant with medieval-inspired design, indoor and outdoor seating and a VIP room.
Montego (The St. Regis New Capital) مونتيجو - سانت ريجيس العاصمة الإدارية
All-day dining restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows over the hotel's main pool.
Alexandria and the North Coast
Alexandria 10
Mohamed Ahmed محمد أحمد
Alexandria's legendary breakfast spot for foul, falafel and fresh bread.
Fish Market فيش ماركت
Choose your fresh fish from the counter and have it grilled or fried, with sea views from the dining room.
Kadoura قدورة
No-frills seafood institution where you pick your catch and pay by weight.
Zephyrion زفيريون
Seafront fish restaurant open since the late 1920s, a classic excursion from the city.
Abou Ashraf أبو أشرف
Popular local fish restaurant known for stuffed bass and seafood rice.
Balbaa Village قرية بلبع
Large, family-friendly local favourite serving grills, seafood and Egyptian staples.
Sea Gull سي جل
Castle-like seafood restaurant on the western shore, known for its setting as much as its fish.
Trianon تريانون
Elegant Art Deco cafe from the early 20th century, linked to the poet Cavafy.
Délices ديليس
Historic Greek-founded patisserie famous for cakes and pastries.
Athineos أثينيوس
Old Greek cafe overlooking the eastern harbour, full of period atmosphere.
North Coast and El Alamein 1
Marassi Marina restaurants مطاعم مارينا مراسي
Cluster of Cairo restaurant brands that open seasonal branches on the marina, busiest from June to September.
New Alamein City 3
Andrea Grill & More أندريا جريل آند مور
First branch of a Mediterranean grill concept, opened in summer 2025, good for families near the beach.
NI Café إن آي كافيه
Trendy, relaxed cafe with creative drinks and light snacks, popular with younger visitors.
Gewan Resort New Alamein restaurants مطاعم منتجع جيوان العلمين الجديدة
Five-star beachfront resort with a main restaurant, pool bar and cafe.
Marsa Matrouh 1
Hamo El Temsah حمو التمساح
Well-known local seafood restaurant serving fresh grilled and fried fish.
The Nile Valley
Luxor 7
Sofra سفرة
Traditional dishes served in a restored old house with a rooftop terrace.
Al Sahaby Lane الصحابي لين
Rooftop restaurant close to the temple, popular for tagines and grills.
1886 (Sofitel Winter Palace) 1886 - فندق وينتر بالاس
Formal dining room in the historic Winter Palace hotel; smart dress expected.
El Kababgy الكبابجي
Nile-side terrace restaurant serving grilled meats and Egyptian classics.
Pizza Roma.it بيتزا روما
Well-liked Italian spot for pizza and pasta when you want a change from local food.
Restaurant Mohammed مطعم محمد
Simple family-run garden restaurant near the Colossi of Memnon serving home-style dishes.
Marsam Hotel Restaurant مطعم فندق المرسم
Quiet garden restaurant at a historic mud-brick hotel near the Theban monuments.
Aswan 7
1902 Restaurant (Old Cataract) مطعم 1902 - فندق أولد كتراكت
Grand domed dining room in the legendary hotel; book ahead and dress smartly.
Panorama (Movenpick Aswan) بانوراما - موفنبيك أسوان
Tower-top restaurant with sweeping views over the Nile and the islands.
El Dokka الدكة
Island restaurant offering Nubian dishes with river views.
Salah Eddin صلاح الدين
Multi-level terrace restaurant on the Nile, good at sunset.
Nubian House البيت النوبي
Terrace restaurant overlooking the First Cataract, serving Nubian food.
Al Masry المصري
Local favourite for kofta, kebab and pigeon at modest prices.
Chef Khalil شيف خليل
Small fish restaurant where you choose fresh fish to be grilled.
Abu Simbel 1
Eskaleh إسكالة
Nubian eco-lodge whose restaurant serves home-grown, traditionally cooked Nubian food.
Qena 5
Puccini's Restaurant & Cafe مطعم وكافيه بوتشيني
Cosy restaurant-cafe for pasta, burgers and pizza, often recommended after visiting Dendera.
Royal Fish مطعم رويال فيش
Fish restaurant open from early afternoon until late evening.
Al Albeet Restaurant مطعم البيت
Local restaurant known for stuffed pigeon and home-style dishes.
Sicilia سيسيليا
Cafe and pastry shop for coffee and sweets.
Pizza Home بيتزا هوم
Casual pizza place with WiFi.
Sohag 4
Ahmed Osman Fish أسماك أحمد عثمان
Sohag's best-known fish restaurant, serving fried and grilled fish.
Koshary Abn Ezz كشري ابن عز
Top-rated koshari shop for a cheap, filling local meal.
Koshary Goha كشري جحا
Local koshari chain open around the clock.
Planet Restaurant & Cafe بلانيت
Restaurant-cafe open until late with a varied menu.
Asyut 5
Bahia Restaurant مطعم باهية
One of the city's best-rated restaurants, known for oriental dishes, grilled meats and generous portions.
Talaat Restaurant مطعم طلعت
Well-reviewed local grill house serving kofta, kebab and grilled chicken.
Happy Dolphin El Nile مطعم هابي دولفين
Open-air restaurant right on the Nile bank with a long menu from soups to pizza and a family section.
Kerry's Cafe كيريز كافيه
Busy cafe-restaurant popular with students and families for pizza, sandwiches and drinks.
Asmak Al Hamd أسماك الحمد
Local fish restaurant serving Nile and sea fish grilled or fried to order.
Minya 5
Bondokah Restaurant مطعم بندقة
Well-known upstairs restaurant serving grilled meats, poultry and salads, a local favourite.
Qasr El Orkeed قصر الأوركيد
Popular Nile-side restaurant for grills and Egyptian dishes.
C-Boat (El Dahabeya) سي بوت - الذهبية
Moored boat restaurant on the Nile, open from morning until midnight.
Freekeh فريكة
Busy Syrian restaurant for shawarma and grills.
El Khaleel الخليل
Fish restaurant on the Corniche.
Beni Suef 5
Sidi Abdel Rahman سيدي عبد الرحمن
Well-rated restaurant for grilled meats and Middle Eastern dishes on the east bank of the Nile.
Sultan El Sham مطعم سلطان الشام
Syrian restaurant serving shawarma, grills and mezze, popular for takeaway.
Koshary El Bakry كشري البكري
Long-established koshari house and one of the busiest cheap eats in town.
Menton منتون
Restaurant-cafe with grills, pizza, pasta and sandwiches, open late.
Chef Khamis مطعم الشيف خميس
Local grill restaurant serving kebab, kofta and chicken.
Faiyum 2
Lazib Inn لازيب إن
Boutique eco-resort restaurant with garden and lake views.
Zad El Mosafer زاد المسافر
Rustic eco-lodge restaurant serving home-cooked village dishes.
The Red Sea coast
Hurghada 7
El Hajja الحاجة
Home-style Egyptian cooking at local prices.
Felucca فلوكة
Marina seafood restaurant with harbour views.
Lophelia لوفيليا
Upmarket seafood restaurant on the marina.
Star Fish ستار فيش
Long-standing, reasonably priced fish restaurant popular with locals and visitors.
Halaka حلقة السمك
Simple fish-market-style restaurant where you pick fresh fish and pay by the kilo.
Da Nanni دا ناني
Well-known pizzeria serving wood-fired pizza and pasta.
White Elephant وايت إليفانت
Thai restaurant on the marina, a good break from Egyptian and seafood menus.
El Gouna 5
Pier 88 بير 88
Fashionable restaurant on a floating platform in the marina, best booked for sunset.
Zia Amelia زيا أميليا
Homely Italian restaurant known for fresh pasta.
Tamr Henna تمر حنة
Square-side restaurant serving Egyptian classics and grills.
Kandahar قندهار
Indian restaurant offering curries and tandoori dishes.
Moods موودز
Relaxed beach-side spot for casual food and drinks.
Marsa Alam 1
Port Ghalib Marina restaurants مطاعم مارينا بورت غالب
The main independent dining strip in the area, since most visitors eat at their all-inclusive resorts.
Ain Sokhna 4
Abu Haneen Fish Restaurant مطعم أبو حنين للأسماك
Popular roadside fish restaurant where you pick the day's catch and have it grilled or fried, well reviewed for freshness.
Estakoza El Dawly استاكوزا الدولي
Casual seafood spot serving fish, shrimp and calamari with quick service, handy for beach-day lunches.
Cataplana (Mövenpick Resort El Sokhna) كاتابلانا - موفنبيك السخنة
The resort's main restaurant, open to outside guests by reservation, with sea views and an international menu.
IL Monte Galala Promenade ممشى إل مونت جلالة
A one-kilometre mountain-top promenade lined with cafes and upscale restaurants overlooking the Gulf of Suez.
Sinai
Sharm El Sheikh 6
Farsha Cafe فرشة
Bohemian cliff-top lounge with cushions, lanterns and sea views, best at sunset.
El Masrien المصريين
Old-school local grill house famous for kofta and kebab.
Fares Seafood فارس للمأكولات البحرية
Popular seafood restaurant serving shrimp, calamari and fresh fish.
Sinai Star سيناء ستار
Simple, good-value fish restaurant where you choose your catch.
Pomodoro بومودورو
Established Italian restaurant on the bay serving pizza and pasta.
Little Buddha ليتل بوذا
Stylish restaurant and lounge serving Asian dishes and sushi.
Dahab 5
Ralph's German Bakery مخبز رالف الألماني
Favourite breakfast stop for bread, pastries and coffee.
Lakhbatita لخبطيطة
Quirky, eclectically decorated seafront restaurant known for homemade pasta.
King Chicken كينج تشيكن
Cheap and cheerful local spot for grilled chicken and Egyptian sides.
Blue House البيت الأزرق
Rooftop Thai restaurant with sea views and well-regarded curries.
Shark Restaurant مطعم شارك
Long-running, budget-friendly restaurant with large portions.
St Catherine 3
Rest House الاستراحة
Village favourite with friendly staff, outdoor seating and traditional Egyptian food at fair prices.
Catherine Plaza Hotel restaurant مطعم فندق كاترين بلازا
Hotel restaurant with buffet meals, useful before or after the Mount Sinai climb.
St Catherine Monastery Guesthouse دار ضيافة دير سانت كاترين
Guesthouse dining room serving simple set meals to guests near the monastery gates.
El Tor 3
Abu Ali Restaurant مطعم أبو علي
Well-rated local restaurant serving Egyptian dishes and grills.
El Qenawy Restaurant مطعم القناوي
Simple local restaurant popular with residents.
Asmak Hassan مطعم أسماك حسان
Local fish restaurant serving Red Sea fish grilled or fried to order.
El Arish 1
Swiss Inn Resort El Arish منتجع سويس إن العريش
The town's main beach hotel, with a restaurant and a garden coffee shop. Check which outlets are open before you go.
The Western Desert and oases
Siwa Oasis 2
Abdu's Restaurant مطعم عبده
The oasis's best-known traveller restaurant, serving simple local food for decades.
Al Babinshal البابنشال
Rooftop restaurant in a traditional mud-brick building with views over the old town.
El Bahariya Oasis 3
Popular Restaurant المطعم الشعبي
Bawiti's best-known local restaurant, open from early morning for set meals of soup, rice, vegetables and chicken.
Rashed Restaurant كافيتريا أولاد راشد
Simple local restaurant and cafeteria on the main road.
Oasis Panorama Hotel restaurant مطعم فندق واحة بانوراما
Hotel restaurant with a terrace and bar, a comfortable option for dinner after desert trips.
El Farafra Oasis 2
Al Badawiya Hotel restaurant مطعم فندق البدوية
The town's main sit-down restaurant, in the oasis's best-known hotel, which also runs desert safaris.
Bayoumi's Popular Restaurant مطعم بيومي الشعبي
Long-running local eatery for simple Egyptian meals.
El Dakhla Oasis 4
Shahab Restaurant مطعم شهاب
Very local restaurant serving rice, soups, vegetables, chicken, kebab and kofta.
Abu Zeid Qalamouni Restaurant مطعم القلموني
Simple local spot for ful and taameya, open from early morning.
El Forsan Hotel restaurant مطعم فندق الفرسان
Hotel restaurant in Mut that is often recommended for decent, simple meals.
Desert Lodge restaurant مطعم ديزرت لودج
Eco-lodge restaurant on a hilltop overlooking the medieval mud-brick village of Al Qasr.
El Kharga Oasis 3
Sol Y Mar Pioneers Hotel restaurant مطعم فندق سول اي مار بايونيرز
Restaurant of Kharga's main tourist hotel, the most comfortable option in town and one of the few places that may serve alcohol.
Qasr El Bagawat Hotel restaurant مطعم فندق قصر البجوات
Hotel restaurant near the Bagawat Christian necropolis, convenient for sightseers.
Hawash Brost Restaurant مطعم هواش بروست
Local fried-chicken and fast-food restaurant a few minutes from the Pioneers hotel.
The Nile Delta and Suez Canal
Mansoura 4
Oregano أوريجانو
Often named among the city's best sit-down restaurants for dinner.
Steakout ستيك أوت
Steak restaurant with a long menu that also covers burgers, pasta and seafood.
El Baghl البغل
Local favourite for a traditional foul and falafel breakfast.
Ahl El Sham أهل الشام
Syrian restaurant popular for shawarma.
Tanta 1
Carlito كارليتو
Casual restaurant inside the Mall of Tanta.
Zagazig 4
Maxim Restaurant and Cafe مطعم وكافيه مكسيم
One of the city's busiest and best-reviewed restaurant-cafes.
Amwag Restaurant مطعم أمواج
Well-rated seafood restaurant for fish, shrimp and seafood soups.
Fool Rizk مطعم فول رزق
Much-loved spot for an Egyptian breakfast of ful, taameya and fresh bread.
Turkan Cafe & Restaurant توركان كافيه آند ريستورانت
Popular restaurant-cafe with a mixed menu of Turkish grills, pizza and Arabic dishes.
Damietta 6
Bab El Hara باب الحارة
Top-rated Syrian restaurant for shawarma, grills and mezze.
Abu Salah Restaurant مطعم أبو صالح
Well-reviewed local restaurant serving traditional Egyptian dishes.
Al Kelany Restaurant مطعم الكيلاني
Popular grill house serving kofta, kebab and grilled chicken.
Sea Door سي دور
Restaurant with seafood, Egyptian grills and an international menu.
Daadour دعدور
Long-established name in Damietta, famous for feteer and local savoury and sweet pastries.
El Badry Sweets حلواني البدري
Sweet shop known for meshabek, the crunchy syrup-soaked pastry Damietta is famous for.
Rashid 2
Royal Restaurant (Rasheed International Hotel) مطعم رويال - فندق رشيد الدولي
The hotel's restaurant is the most comfortable sit-down option in town.
Corniche fish grills مشويات السمك على الكورنيش
Stalls along the Nile Corniche grill fresh fish to order, a simple and local way to eat.
Damanhur 4
Molokhia Restaurant مطعم الملوخية
Well-loved local restaurant for molokhia, rice, stews and other home-style Egyptian dishes.
Sultan Ayub (Damanhur branch) السلطان أيوب - دمنهور
Highly rated branch of a grill chain known for shawarma, wraps and Turkish-style kebab.
Gandofli Seafood Restaurant مطعم جندوفلي للمأكولات البحرية
Seafood restaurant serving fish, shrimp and calamari Alexandria-style.
Pastry Masr حلواني مصر
Pastry shop and cafe for oriental sweets, cakes and coffee.
Kafr El Sheikh 3
El Hamady الحمادي
Seafood restaurant in a governorate known for its fish from Lake Burullus and the coast.
La Dolce Vita لا دولتشي فيتا
Smart Italian-style restaurant known for its seafood pasta.
Rove Sky Lounge روف سكاي لاونج
Rooftop lounge-restaurant with views over the city.
Shibin El Kom 4
El Malek Farouk الملك فاروق
Grill restaurant known for kebab and kofta.
Mawlana مولانا
Traditional Egyptian dishes in a casual setting.
Hathout حلواني حتحوت
Popular sweet shop for oriental desserts.
Saf Saf صفصف
Dessert and pastry spot that is a local favourite.
Port Said 2
Gendofly جندوفلي
Famous Port Said seafood house where you choose fresh fish and shellfish.
El Borg البرج
Large seafront fish restaurant popular with local families.
Ismailia 1
George's جورج
Old-fashioned Greek-founded restaurant serving seafood since the canal-company era.
Suez 4
Seaside Restaurant مطعم سي سايد
Corniche restaurant for seafood, grilled kebab and ribs with sea views.
Koshary Palace قصر الكشري
Popular koshari house in the city centre.
Alf Leila ألف ليلة
Fish restaurant at Port Tawfiq, near where ships enter the Suez Canal.
El Khalifa الخليفة
Local fish restaurant on the city's main dining street.