Cairo’s urban centers may boast numerous fine dining establishments, yet family-run establishments also provide comforting classics like baladi bread, feteer (flaky pastry with layers of flaky layers and stuffing), and molokhia. At these hearty eateries you can relish familiar favorites like these as well.
Experience home-style cooking, market fresh food and an intimate setting at this cozy, home-cooked market-fresh eatery in downtown Cairo’s Khan el Khalili market. Braving its crowds may be tough, but you will definitely feel rejuvenated after indulging in an incredible menu including hamam mahshi, koushari and stuffed pigeon!
Koshary Abou Tarek
Koshary Abou Tarek, located on Maarouf Street near Champollion Road and easily reachable via both public transportation and private vehicles, offers authentic Egyptian dining. Seating a large number of patrons at once, Koshary Abou Tarek also provides takeout services to provide convenient meals on-the-go.
At this eatery, guests can choose from an extensive menu featuring popular dishes like the popular Koshari. This delicious combination consists of rice, macaroni noodles, lentils, chickpeas and fried onions in a special tomato sauce and is served in various sizes with various topping options to customize it further. Guests may also order additional side dishes and beverages to complete their experience.
Apart from koshari, this restaurant also provides an assortment of Egyptian and Middle Eastern cuisine. Their food is delicious and the service prompt. This makes for an enjoyable dining experience with friends or family; and is often chosen as a tourist hot spot.
Are you craving traditional Egyptian cuisine? Look no further. This restaurant offers reasonably priced meals at budget prices, with various delivery options and guaranteeing food arrives hygienically packed for delivery. Additionally, Google users have given this establishment high marks; plus online reservations make booking a table easier than ever!
Sobhy
Sobhy Restaurant serves traditional Egyptian cuisine. Their menu features dishes like hummus, falafel and shish tawook; in addition to desserts and coffee. Sobhy has received many positive reviews and their website offers photos showcasing both their food and atmosphere as well as information about its history and location in Riyadh Saudi Arabia where Motaz Sobhy works as both visual artist and filmmaker with an interest in using culture to transform cities and communities through art and cultural interventions.
Zitouni
Zitouni Restaurant at Nile Plaza provides a luxurious dining experience. Situated within Four Seasons Cairo and featuring stunning city skyline views, it serves an international gourmet menu featuring steak, seafood and vegetarian/gluten-free options – plus elegant interior design and friendly and professional staff members.
This restaurant’s strange name translates to “Olive-like Colors” in Arabic, giving the eatery an exotic Mediterranean vibe that complements its cuisine. On offer here are authentic Egyptian dishes such as Koshary, Ful Medames and Taamiya as well as Mediterranean fare such as pizza and pasta; dining here can also be deliciously affordable but parking may prove challenging.
Not only does this establishment serve authentic Egyptian food, it is also well-renowned for its exceptional service and stunning ambience. Furthermore, they are one of few restaurants in Egypt offering Lebanese cuisine; making this establishment perfect for romantic dates as well as family meals – or to commemorate any special occasions!
Indira Restaurant serves delicious dishes featuring fresh ingredients and aromatic spices, making their dishes tantalizingly delectable. Indira is also famed for their aromatic curries which are an absolute must-try for vegetarians or anyone interested in Indian cuisine.
