Food & Drink
FOAM
A hidden garden café tucked inside the Italian Cultural Institute. Expect excellent specialty coffee, a tasty brunch menu, and a peaceful outdoor setting.
Garden Promenade Café
Set in the gardens of the Marriott, the former 19th-century Gezira Palace.
Zööba
Modern, fast-casual Egyptian street food done well, including foul, ta'meya and koshary. They have a secondary location at the GEM.
Granita
A lively favorite set in a church courtyard. Get the hibiscus granita and the shakshuka, and come in the evening for the live piano.
Crimson Bar & Grill
A Nile rooftop with steaks and cocktails. Reservations are required.
Ratios Underground
A semi-open, underground garden space with excellent pastries and breakfast. Reservations are required.
El Mohamady
Classic Egyptian food on the Nile Corniche. Its traditional breakfast and lunch or dinner grills taste even better with the view of the river. Reservations are suggested.
Lokali
Creative dishes built from local Egyptian cuisine, with indoor and outdoor seating.
Koshary Abou Tarek
A legendary koshary spot, with over 44,000 Google reviews, spans five floors. The most authentic spot on our list.
Tabkha Space
A tiny, cozy spot with a menu that changes daily. Closed Fridays and Saturdays.
