The Top Restaurants in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo
The Republic of Congo’s capital Brazzaville, also known as ‘Brazza la belle’, is the busiest city in Congo. Filled with high-end restaurants serving spectacular dishes, street food cafes, and luxurious dining venues, it has a fantastic array of venues to suit any need. Here’s our pick of the best spots in town. Did you know – Culture Trip now does bookable, small-group trips? Pick from authentic, immersive Epic Trips, compact and action-packed Mini Trips and sparkling, expansive Sailing Trips.
Restaurant Noura
Located in the heart of the city of Brazzaville, Restaurant Noura is the perfect place for an early morning breakfast or a quick afternoon snack. This restaurant offers basic snacks such as hamburgers, French fries, and salads, or you can opt to satisfy your sweet tooth by grabbing one of the pastries on the menu such as pain au chocolat, croissant, or even a nice refreshing glass of ice cream with a sprinkle of chocolate chips.
Hotel Pefaco
Malewa restaurants
If you are in Brazzaville and would like to try an authentic restaurant experience, grab a bite at one of Brazzaville’s local restaurants known as ‘malewa‘. Set outdoors where customers can grab a quick bite on the go, these restaurants offer mostly sandwiches or grills – some even offer local meals such as rice and pondu with grilled chicken and pepper. Malewa restaurants are pretty much scattered all over Brazzaville and are very affordable, with friendly staff and delicious meals.
La Mandarine
La Mandarine is located within the city center of Brazzaville. This Lebanese owned restaurant is a French-style venue which combines French dishes with traditional Lebanese delicacies for a delicious and diverse dining experience. The restaurant is a great place for an early morning breakfast. With tasty French pastries on the menu such as croissants and pain au chocolat, or Lebanese-inspired sandwiches for lunch such as shawarma, there is a wide selection of tasty meals on the menu.
Mami Wata
Mami Wata, which means ‘mermaid’ in Lingala – a local Congolese language – is the name of one of Brazzaville’s upscale African-style restaurant located at La Corniche right next to the Congo river. The indoor seating offers a cozy and well-lit setting in which customers can enjoy great food, and gives a fantastic view of the neighboring country the Democratic Republic of Congo. This restaurant remains top ranked on most people’s list, with a delightful menu offering s a variety of tasty local meals such as pondu, grilled fish, fried plantains and more.
Brazza Burger
Although this restaurant has only been recently opened, it is definitely making its mark among the best restaurants in Brazzaville. With a hint of bold African-inspired decor, this venue is an elegant space in which to enjoy some extremely tasty fast food. The menu offers a diverse selection of dishes, from French-inspired delicacies to amazing cocktail options, alongside top-quality decor and friendly staff.
Le Feu des Saveurs
Set in the most luxurious Radisson Blu hotel, Le Feu des Saveurs brings flavor and taste to the African dining experience. Diners can savor a majestic view of the Congo river while enjoying traditional grilled dishes with a local touch. There is a variety of meals to choose from, including mouthwatering T-bone steak with pepper sauce and piri piri potato wedges, grilled capitaine fish with plantain chips, and sausages with mashed sweet potatoes and spinach. The venue is set outdoors within the luxurious Radisson Blu hotel garden.
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