What are the best African restaurants in London?

TheFork users who ate in London have said really good things about Angle90 Restaurant & Bar, Shuq Cafe and Ge’ez. Maybe you should give them a try!

Where can I find African restaurants near Islington?

According to TheFork users, you can find some of the best African restaurants around Islington in London.

What are the best African restaurants near Central London?

Some of the more popular African restaurants in Central London according to TheFork users include Kebena Green , Gebeta Ethiopian Kitchen , and Merkato .

Are any African restaurants in London trendy?

Some of the more popular African restaurants that have been identified as being trendy in London according to TheFork users include: The Calabash, with a 6.6 rating Habesha Restaurant & Bar, with a 9.9 rating Lucy 1st, with a 8.3 rating

What are the best African budget-friendly African restaurants in London?

Some of the more popular African restaurants to eat on budget in London according to TheFork users include: Shuq Cafe, with a 9.3 rating Adam's Ethiopian Restaurant, with a 9.6 rating Waakye Joint Streatham, with a 8.8 rating

The 10 Best African Restaurants in London

African - Angle90 Restaurant & Bar, London

African

Angle90 Restaurant & Bar

Trafalgar Road, SE10 9TZ, London

6.8 / 10
8 reviews

Average price £34

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On A Budget

Ethiopian

Shuq Cafe

55 East Street, SE17 2DJ, London

9.3 / 10
41 reviews

Average price £12

20% off food

Fresh orange juice was spectacular and very cheap too

Tender beef in a rich, spiced dark sauce, accompanied by sweet carrots and green chili slices for added heat and color.

Sautéed beef in a rich, spicy sauce, accompanied by colorful bell peppers and onions, served on traditional injera flatbread.

Injera topped with sautéed beef, colorful vegetables, spicy red sauce, and fresh greens, offering a flavorful and communal dining experience.

Smooth, rich nut or seed sauce surrounded by a vibrant mix of fresh vegetables, including greens, orange and yellow peppers, and shredded carrots.

Sautéed beef with bell peppers and onions in a savory sauce, served with a fresh salad of lettuce, tomatoes, and onions, alongside soft injera flatbread.

Stylish restaurant interior with cozy seating, elegant gold-trimmed walls, framed artwork, and a modern bar area featuring dark tiles and green accents.

The restaurant's interior offers a cozy atmosphere with warm lighting, wooden furniture, and decorative potted plants, creating an inviting and elegant dining space.

Cozy restaurant interior with warm pendant lighting, modern color scheme, well-stocked bar, and strategically placed greenery, creating a welcoming atmosphere for casual dining and social gatherings.

Cozy seating area with a low table featuring a decorative tray with two patterned cups, a traditional teapot, and a bowl of popcorn, surrounded by plush botanical-print cushions.

The exterior of "GE'EZ" features a modern dark facade, decorative lighting, and a prominent restaurant name with an Ethiopian coffee pot icon, creating a welcoming atmosphere enhanced by greenery.

Cozy restaurant interior featuring muted walls, plush floral-patterned seating, a central wooden table, and soft lighting, creating an inviting atmosphere.

Polished brass teapot accompanied by four textured glass cups, presented on a decorative tray in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Cozy restaurant interior with warm lighting, decorative artwork, wooden tables, and a charming bar area.

A modern bar area featuring a sleek design, well-stocked shelves of spirits, and stylish black bar stools, creating a trendy atmosphere for socializing.

Cozy restaurant interior featuring a traditional tea service with elegant teacups, a brass teapot, and a golden bowl for snacks, complemented by plush seating and a softly lit bar area.

Cozy restaurant interior with dark walls, wooden seating, and a well-stocked bar, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Sautéed beef with cherry tomatoes and green onions, served with a fresh salad of shredded lettuce and rolled flatbread.

A rich red chili or tomato-based sauce served over a creamy white dairy product, creating a visually appealing contrast.

Stylish bar area featuring a decorative bowl of colorful fruits, including green apples and oranges, alongside shelves of assorted spirits and liquors, enhanced by natural elements and warm lighting.

Ethiopian

Ge’ez

152 Loughborough Road, SW9 7LL, London

Average price £20

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African - Adam's Ethiopian Restaurant, London

Ethiopian

Adam's Ethiopian Restaurant

86 Brixton Hill, SW2 1QN, London

9.6 / 10
39 reviews

Average price £18

Best Ethiopian food ever-- do get the lentil extra

African - Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant, London

A vibrant dish featuring seasoned lentils at the center, surrounded by yellow corn, fresh green beans, leafy greens with cherry tomatoes, red kidney beans, and a dark green herb mixture, showcasing a healthy and balanced meal.

Great Deal

Ethiopian

Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant

9 Cricklewood Broadway, NW2 3JX, London

9.8 / 10
4 reviews

Average price £24

50% off food - TheFork Festival

A large platter of injera topped with yellow split peas, rich lentil stew, sautéed greens and carrots, fresh tomato and onion salad, and spiced cabbage, showcasing a variety of flavors and inviting communal dining.

The restaurant interior features warm yellow walls, dark chairs around wooden tables, framed posters, traditional woven hats, soft lighting, and potted plants, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere.

The restaurant interior features warm yellow walls, black seating, a small bar area with various beverages, and decorative artwork and plants, creating an open and inviting atmosphere for casual dining.

The exterior of Tsehay Ethiopian Restaurant features a bright sign in English and Amharic, large windows showcasing traditional Ethiopian dishes, and decorative elements like woven baskets and cultural artifacts, creating an inviting ambiance.

Ethiopian

Tsehay Ethiopian Restaurant

63 Willesden Lane, NW6 7RL, London

Average price £25

20% off food

Marinated beef strips coated in a rich spice blend, served with fresh tomato slices and thinly sliced onions for a savory and aromatic meal.

Fluffy, perfectly cooked rice mixed with diced carrots and green peas, offering a simple yet satisfying meal.

A diverse selection of dishes including a rich orange curry, spiced chicken and beef in red sauce, sautéed greens, a vegetable medley, and crispy fried plantains, offering a variety of textures and flavors.

A rich green stew made with leafy vegetables and tender chunks of meat, infused with spices and flecks of red chili for added heat.

A vibrant spread featuring fluffy white rice, a rich tomato-based stew, golden-brown fried plantains, jollof rice with vegetables, hearty seasoned beans, spiced rice balls, sautéed greens, glazed roasted chicken, and flaky meat pie slices.

African

JiL Fresh Cuisine

16 Coldharbour Lane, SE5 9PR, London

Average price £20

20% off food

Lulyana Eritrean & Ethiopian Café, London

Ethiopian

Lulyana Eritrean & Ethiopian Café

Forest Road, E17 4NB, London

Average price £20

30% off food

We also loved the Eritrean music

African

The Calabash

2 Stockwell Street, SE10 9JN, London

6.6 / 10
4 reviews

Average price £24

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Ethiopian

Abi’s eritrean restaurant

1 Glengall Road, NW6 7EL, London

Average price £20

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Tender chicken in a rich, tomato-based sauce, garnished with green herbs and served with flavorful, soft potato chunks.

Rolled cassava coated in a rich, spicy red sauce, garnished with sliced onions and served with fresh cucumber slices.

Tender meat in a rich dark sauce served with fluffy white rice garnished with fresh cilantro.

Grilled liver skewers with bell peppers and tomatoes, served with fresh cucumber slices for a crisp contrast.

Fluffy white rice topped with carrot and cucumber slices, served with golden-brown fried plantains and tender stewed meat in a rich sauce, enhanced by a mix of herbs and spices.

African

Kaybizz Dishes

219 Rye Lane, SE15 4TP, London

Average price £20

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Ethiopian

Kebena Green

5 Crowndale Road, NW1 1TU, London

9.6 / 10
15 reviews

Average price £24

Great service and recommendations from the host

Ethiopian

Moha lounge Habesha

443 West Green Road, N15 3PL, London

10.0 / 10
3 reviews

Average price £20

Amazing vibe, delicious food and great hospitality

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Top Rated

Ethiopian

Beza Ethiopian Food

8A Sayer Street, SE17 1FH, London

9.8 / 10
82 reviews

Average price £40

Lovely healing food and we left with full happy bellies

A communal dish featuring injera topped with colorful mounds of rich lentil and meat stews, including a spicy red sauce and a creamy mixture, complemented by fresh green vegetables.

A traditional Ethiopian platter featuring a variety of colorful stews and salads served on injera, including green beans with carrots, spicy lentil stew, minced meat with hard-boiled egg, mixed vegetable salad, and a robust ground meat or legume stew.

Cozy interior with a wooden counter, decorative woven hats, warm lighting, and comfortable seating, creating an inviting atmosphere.

Cozy restaurant interior with a decorative wooden wall, warm lighting, and a traditional Moroccan tagine at the center, surrounded by modern chairs.

Modern restaurant interior with elegantly arranged tables featuring Moroccan tagines, plush brown chairs, and dark walls, creating an inviting ambiance with cultural decor.

Traditional Moroccan tagine with a conical lid and colorful patterns, set in a cozy restaurant interior featuring comfortable seating and charming decorative accents.

Ethiopian

Habesha Restaurant & Bar

41 Camberwell Church Street, SE5 8TR, London

9.9 / 10
5 reviews

Average price £20

Eritrean

Elim Restaurant And Café

92 Shepherds Bush Road, W6 7PD, London

Average price £20

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Great Deal

Pineapple Xpress

57 Hackney Road, E2 7NX, London

8.9 / 10
89 reviews

Average price £23

30% off food

I cannot stress how much of a hidden gem this place is

African

Waakye Joint Streatham

440 Streatham High Road, SW16 3PX, London

8.8 / 10
11 reviews

Average price £15

Tender beef in a rich, spiced reddish-brown sauce, garnished with fresh tomatoes, onions, green chilies, and herbs for added flavor and heat.

Cozy restaurant interior blending modern and rustic elements, featuring wooden and black accents, colorful plush chairs, decorative mirrors, and a chalkboard menu.

Cozy restaurant interior with a black leather couch, marble round table, black wooden chairs, textured brick wall, soft lighting, and greenery for a welcoming ambiance.

Cozy restaurant interior featuring plush seating in warm tones, dark marble tables, decorative mirrors, and a chalkboard menu, creating a modern yet inviting atmosphere.

Cozy restaurant interior featuring round tables with decorative cushions, plush warm-toned chairs, artwork on the walls, and natural light enhancing the ambiance with greenery from potted plants.

Eritrean

Sophe Cafe

269 Caledonian Road, N1 1EE, London

Average price £18

Tender beef cooked to a rich finish, garnished with fresh tomato slices and thinly sliced onions, enhanced by a sprinkle of seasoning for a flavorful meal.

Sautéed red and yellow bell peppers with caramelized onions served over dark pasta, creating a colorful and flavorful dish.

A central grilled fish garnished with tomato and onion, accompanied by a green vegetable stew, hearty meat dish in savory sauce, crispy fried plantains, fluffy seasoned rice, spicy pepper sauce, and leafy greens, showcasing a variety of traditional flavors.

Tender meat in a rich tomato-based sauce, topped with a fluffy egg and herb mixture, served with a smooth starchy side.

Tender lamb or goat simmered in a rich, spicy tomato-based sauce, garnished with bits of onion for added texture.

Refried beans topped with a rich sauce, accompanied by caramelized fried plantains for a sweet contrast.

African

AJ Restaurant & Bar

11 John Ruskin Street, SE5 0NS, London

Average price £20

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On A Budget

African

Le Wouri Restaurant

48 Woolwich Church Street, SE18 5NN, London

Average price £20

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Ramen with grilled chicken, rich broth, soft noodles, soft-boiled eggs, and seaweed.

Three dessert glasses filled with light brown mousse topped with whipped cream and garnished with blue straws, alongside a larger glass of golden-hued frothy beverage.

Crispy, sugar-coated dough balls served with fresh raspberries, blueberries, and a scoop of creamy ice cream.

Japanese

MoyoLondon

57 The Burroughs, NW4 4AX, London

8.6 / 10
17 reviews

Average price £18

Great mix of Japanese and Nigerian food...

Top Rated

Ethiopian

Addis Vegan Kitchen

244 Old Kent Road, SE1 5UB, London

9.8 / 10
138 reviews

Average price £13

Very well-decorated and calm vibe too

African

Dokis Restaurant

464 New Cross Road, SE14 6TJ, London

Average price £27

20% off food

Hearty lentil stew seasoned with spices, topped with fresh green chilies and red onions, served with warm flatbread.

Traditional Ethiopian platter with injera as the base, featuring a rich stew, yellow lentils, sautéed greens, cabbage and tomato salad, and a mix of legumes and vegetables.

A large platter of injera topped with yellow lentils, sautéed greens, chopped greens, creamy yellow split peas, and a medley of mixed vegetables, showcasing a variety of flavors and textures.

Whole fried fish with crispy skin, served with a fresh salad of cherry tomatoes, orange bell peppers, lettuce, apple slices, and lemon wedges.

Traditional Ethiopian platter with injera as the base, topped with spicy minced meat stew (doro wat) and surrounded by colorful vegetable dishes, including sautéed greens, carrots, and legumes.

Creamy hummus drizzled with olive oil, served with soft injera and fresh carrot sticks.

Hearty lentil stew with a creamy texture, garnished with yellow bell pepper strips, served with soft flatbread.

A traditional Ethiopian platter featuring injera at the center, surrounded by a rich lentil stew, yellow split peas, red lentils, a green leafy sauce, and fresh vegetables, emphasizing communal dining and diverse flavors.

Top Rated

Ethiopian

Agelgil

327 Caledonian Road, N1 1DW, London

Average price £20

Fantastic gem of a restaurant

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The 10 Best African Restaurants in London

Angle90 Restaurant & Bar

Shuq Cafe

Ge’ez

Adam's Ethiopian Restaurant

Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant

Tsehay Ethiopian Restaurant

JiL Fresh Cuisine

Lulyana Eritrean & Ethiopian Café

The Calabash

Abi’s eritrean restaurant

Kaybizz Dishes

Kebena Green

Moha lounge Habesha

Beza Ethiopian Food

Habesha Restaurant & Bar

Elim Restaurant And Café

Pineapple Xpress

Waakye Joint Streatham

Sophe Cafe

AJ Restaurant & Bar

Le Wouri Restaurant

MoyoLondon

Addis Vegan Kitchen

Dokis Restaurant

Agelgil

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