Brazzaville

La Mandarine

lebanese: ice cream! the best patisserie in town. also a great brunch place

Le Missala
40, avenue lieutenant-colonel Lukusa

fine dining located at the olympic palace. italian chef presents a continental menu with flare. expensive, elaborate, excellent.

Les Bougainvillers

Av. de l'amitie centre ville

Mami Wata

continental right on the congo river, $30 sunday night buffet, pizza, seafood, pasta, and salad.

Chef David

there are several in town. this is the best pizza in town, and the best one is near city center. they also do carry-out.

L'orchidee

french is one block up from the roudabout in front of the ministry of finance. great lobster.

Eat at Mami Wata great pizzas in the afternoon, enjoy the Kinshasa view over the Congo river or Nenuphar great steaks.For Muslims there are very few places to go out for eating like La Mandarine, one of the Lebanese Restaurants in the city. On the Avenue Foch are few restaurants and cafes where you can get dinner, snack, caffe. But at all the Lebanese restaurants one can find Halal food.

There are several great restaurants in Brazzaville. Any taxi driver can take you to one of these nicer places 5000 - 15000 CFA. Most places are closed on Sundays. Expect beers to be overpriced here 1000 to 2000 CFA.

Noura I and II

lebanese hotel de ville are. known for chicken shwarma.

Hassan Burger

lebanese, avenue e.p. lumumba, hotel de ville area between fespam headquarters and belgian embassy. phone: 81 2334 or 666 2004.

Le Jardin

french soft bread, lovely t-bone, great outdoor ambiance, sometimes live music first class place

Pizzeria Royale aka River Bar

On the corniche next ot the brazza mausoleum. good pizza, cheap drinks, great view of the congo river.

Le Renouveau

Located at the corner across from the roundabout at pharmacie mavre. serves local, fast food and some grilled dishes. has a well stocked small bar inside.

La Pyramide

lebanese located about 6 blocks west of park n shop. wonderful tabouli!

Le Bambino

congolese and french close to exotic palace.

Pizzeria Centrale

Across from le renouveau, close to the roudabout at pharmacie mavre. serves grilled dishes as well. make sure to go a bit late after 20:00 or be prepared to wait a while for the pizza.

L'Sympathique

french down the street from pharmacie mavre. good value, lunch and dinner.

Etoiles de Jade

moroccan: great tagine, vegetarian dishes, sometimes they don't have everything on the menu

Street food is mostly limited to beignets and manioc in the downtown area. Egg sandwiches, and avocado and salami sandwiches are found at random. At night there is meat on a stick.