The best restaurants in United Kingdom serving African food

Just had a delicious Sunday lunch at Cleopatras bistro. It was very tasty, we will be returning very soon.

Amazing and authentic food. We got the share platter for two and was more than enough. The place felt authentic and the service was genuine and caring. A local gem

Really impressed with this place, great deal on cocktails from 4 to 7pm 2 for 1 cocktails, I had jungle juice and long island ice tea both were lovley. I ordered the jerk chicken with rice & beans, the chicken was two big leg's and it was juicy and tender, the sauce had a mild kick not to spicy and really flavourful, decent portion size filled my boots. Great service too very friendly. Would definitely recommend on an evening out!

¡GUAUU! ¡La comida, la compañía y el ambiente de Zoe en general me dejaron boquiabierto! Platos absolutamente detallados (pero no intimidantes), pequeños y grandes, bien pensados, creativos, de origen sostenible y deliciosos. Probé y aprendí sobre egusi (semillas de calabaza molidas), huevos de huerta (berenjenas redondas y dulces), frijoles bambara (como un garbanzo más carnoso) y muchos otros ingredientes. Los platos que probé tenían un buen nivel de picante (ajustable) que, para un malayo, es bastante clave. Memorable fueron los canapés de filete de tiras rellenos de plátano y mayonesa de cocodrilo, panza de cerdo glaseada y, de postre, chocolate blanco con panacotta de coco tostado encima de - OMG - nkatse con corteza de chocolate especiado. Otro comensal lo llamó "pastel de crack" y sí, ¡pedimos segundos y tercios! ¡MUY RECOMENDABLE! Echa un vistazo a los clubes de cena y entra en esa lista de espera lo antes posible.

excellent and distinct tapas - a whole range of flavours from the spicy to the sweet and all dishes are distinct and of high quality including more standard dishes like the meatballs. The drinks were distinctly nigerian as well - exceptionally friendly service. good portions. first taste of nigerian food and not the last

At the last minute, I found this Nigerian restaurant that serves vegan cuisine, as my friends were travelling from Germany and Bulgaria to explore London. The food and hospitality were exceptional. Nky and her staff have done a brilliant job serving great food, and I would definitely visit again and recommend the restaurant to those who want to know more about Nigerian food culture. My friends were so happy that they enjoyed the food with positive vibes :) Dalu

The food was lovely and delicious. Services was friendly and good. The person who served us explained the dish which was informative. Overall good experience.

Fantastic meal, And great service. Well worth the 15 minutes wander from Kings Cross Station think this was our sixth visit over many years and the standards are still excellent

What a hidden gem. We were staying overnight in Hope Street and decided to walk in and try the food. Staff and food were lovely and so reasonable. Would definitely recommend you try this lovely Bistro

Great food. Really good value. We had the first set meal for 2 which was £35 for two. Well away for the usual tourist route. Highly recommended👏👏👏

A authentic menu of traditional dishes served in large plates for traditional dining! Friendly staff to guide one through menu if unfamiliar with Ethiopian / Eritrean food. A place well worth dining out in Central Manchester. A short walk from Piccadilly gardens and accessible by tr and train

This place is always packed, and unsurprisingly so. The food is delicious, authentic and super quick, without having the feeling of being rushed. The cafe is also BYOB, which is great if you’re looking for some amazing East African food without having to shell out for expensive drinks. I always have a great experience here. So, so good.

Great food at reasonable prices, with very friendly service, and no background music!(Yay!) Tiramisu to die for! Great veggie option.

Food was perfect and different (in a very good way) to tasting menus I've had in other Michelin starred restaurants. Each course was delicious, but the highlight for me was the longhorn beef and jollof rice. That rice was incredible. The spicing level was perfect, not hot enough to blow your head off, but you definitely knew it was there. I had moimoi years ago, but Akoko's version was on another level. Portion sizes were generous, and this meal was excellent value for money. Service was professional, and welcoming. Pleasant staff, very friendly. The Akoko pairing was also a welcome change to just wine. It was lovely to have something different. The whole experience was superb. I highly recommend this restaurant, and will definitely return.

Met up at 1.30pm as a group of five, sat outside as previously arranged - all very pretty and started well. But it went downhill from there. One person tore a 15cm gash in his trousers from the sharp metal table corner and another had a drink tipped over him as the waiter went to serve another. It took 40 minutes to get the first lot of drinks. We had to ask twice to order food and despite us explaining that we were on a limited time, it took 90 minutes from sitting down for the food to come out. We were only ordering mezzes so not complicated dishes. Not all the food or drinks came out - not all the order had been sent to the kitchen. We had to go through the bill by item as it appeared that we were not going to be billed properly. We had to argue strongly for any recompense for the spoiled clothing from the spillage. Nothing was forthcoming for the torn trousers as "the waiter didn't see it happen". Not a happy event. Food was not bad but not worth the rest of the experience.