Delicious food is plentiful in Cairo, be it on the streets bustling with vendors, or on the table in people’s homes. If you’re lucky enough to be invited over for a meal, be sure to grab the opportunity with both hands and get stuck in. Otherwise, you might want to consider booking a spot on our specially curated culture-rich trip to find Cairo Food & Nightlife which includes a home-cooked lunch in a local’s home, among many other immersive activities.
If you are visiting Cairo, you must try the authentic Egyptian Food. If you are a foodie, you are definitely in for a treat. You and your palate will be amazed by the variety and flavors of food.
Cairo Food Tours:
There are traditional eateries is you are interested in tasting local food flavors. It is the best choice…than to go for street food and end up in the loo. But you can enjoy the food you are comfortable and enjoy in Cairo too.
Traditional Eateries:
| Koshari Abou Tarek
Location: Choppin ln Champollion, Downtown, Cairo Food: Temple of kushari (mix of noodles, rice, black lentils, fried onions and tomato sauce) |
O’s Pasta
Location: 159 Sharia 26th of July-Zamalek Food: Vegetarian Egyptian Nice Location and Good Food |
| Gad
Location: 13 Sharia 26th of July, Downtown Food: Shawarma, Salads or European-style pizza. |
Felfela
Location: 15 Hoda Sharaawy Food: Eyptian Difficult location but good food |
| Hawawshi Al Refaei
Location: 87 El-Shaikh Rihan, As Saqayin, Abdeen, Cairo Food: Traditional Egyptian dish. |
Fatatry El Hussein
Location: El Hussein, Sq. Cairo Food: Feteer, is a flaky Egyptian layered pastry. |
| Maharaja Restaurant
Location: El-Nahda, Maadi, Cairo Food: Indian Food Restaurant |
Zooba
Location: 26th July Corridor Food: Egyptian Expensive but best |
| Cairo Kitchen
Location: 118, 26th July Food: Egyptian Kid-friendly and Inexpensive but Excellent food |
Abou El Sid
Location: 157 Sharia 26th of July – Zamalek Food: Egyptian Expensive but best |
| The Osmanly Restaurant
Location: Kempinski Hotel, Corniche El Niche Food: Excellent Turkish cuisine Expensive but Good |
Left Bank
Location: 53 End Abou El Feda Food: Egyptian Exclusive location but Expensive food but Good |
| Hardee’s
Location: Tahreer Food: Egyptian Fast Food Kid-Friendly and Good Food |
Ristorante Tuscany
Location: 16 Saray, El Gezira Street Food: Italian Excellent Food and Brilliant Service |
| Saigon Restaurant
Location: Fairmont Nile City Food: Egyptian Good Food and Entertainment |
Food Corner
Location: 74 Altari Food: Egyptian Food and Dessert Excellent Food with Delivery options |
| McDonald’s
Location: Marouf, Qasr An Nile Food: Classic Fast Food Chain Best fast-food and Ice-cream but Crowded |
Naguib Mahfouz Café
Location: 5 El Baddistan Lane-Khan el-Khalili Food: Authentic Egyptian & oriental restaurant |
Cairo Nightlife:
You can enjoy dinners at the high-end but group-friendly dining restaurants such as:
| The Osmanly Restaurant: Turkish Cuisines and Veg Options |
| Revolving Restaurant: No Alcohol but some best French options |
| Taboula Restaurant: Best food but difficult to get a seat |
| Night & Day: Best food and service |
| Pane Vino: Italian food selection and excellent service |
| Loft 21: Expensive but nice view |
| Le Pacha 1901: Great food and nice cocktails |
| Moon Deck: Good food and nice location |
| Maharaja Restaurant: Best Indian Food |
Our Food Tours In Cairo are the perfect tour for those who want to organizes specialty food and beverage tours for all visitors to Egypt especially food lovers all over the world, currently Nile Holiday can custom your food adventure tour anywhere in Egypt. Experience the local Egyptian culture, to eat at the places that only locals visit and to discover great historical sites that very few people get to see.
Our Cairo Food Tours with our knowledge of Egypt’s most beautiful, hidden natural treasures make our tours among the most exciting in the Mediterranean. Our Egyptian Food Trips offer unforgettable and amazing experiences in one of the oldest cultures and cuisines in the Mediterranean.
