Tunis
Pass through the bee-yellow front door in this 18th-century mansion and a magnificent courtyard dining space will be theatrically revealed. Start with the…
Must-see restaurants in Tunis
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Tunis
Heralding the long overdue arrival of contemporary chic in Centre Ville, this hybrid bistro/cafe/bar in the Institut Française de Tunisie will come as a…
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Tunis
This is indeed a cultured hideaway. A converted house with atmospheric wood-beamed ceilings, stained-glass windows and a rooftop terrace, it serves…
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Tunis
Though located in an unprepossessing pocket of Centre Ville, this fish restaurant in a 19th-century villa is worth seeking out. Super-fresh fish of the…
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Tunis
There are many delights in the medina, but very few are food related. An exception to this rule, Doken serves excellent Mediterranean-accented food …
Tunis
Hidden away on the 4th floor of an average-looking building, this excellent restaurant and its young chef take good food seriously. The small seasonal…
Tunis
Tucked away at the back of the Odeon car park, this Lebanese restaurant is on the expensive side for Tunisia, but the food quality and quantities justify…
Tunis
Dessert lovers with dietary requirements should make a beeline for La Seine, which caters to a range of intolerances. It's possibly the only place in…
Tunis
Oozing simple Japanese cool, Bistro Nippon serves up a wide range of tasty and hearty soup and noodle dishes in this small but trendy restaurant. Well…
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Tunis
Hipster hotspot Ivy hits the breakfast spot with vegan friendly smoothie bowls and a range of fresh juices. The menu has a focus on healthy but tasty…
Tunis
A welcome addition to the casual eating scene in Tunis, this new tapas and pintxos restaurant already has a firm fan base among La Marsa residents. There…
Tunis
Excellent galettes (savoury buckwheat-flour pancakes) and crêpes can be enjoyed in this friendly, attractively designed cafe whose comfortable sofas and…
Sidi Bou Saïd
This hotel restaurant in Sidi Bou Saïd's upper village is a real treat. Set in a beautifully restored dar, the lavishly tiled dining room is a comfortable…
Sidi Bou Saïd
There's great budget dining at Le Chargui, where you can feast on brik (savoury filled pastries), tasty fish couscous, fresh salads or grilled merguez …
Tunis
Though a branch of a big national chain, this modern bakery and cafe is worth a visit for its delicious, freshly made sandwiches and its keenly priced…
Tunis
Quirky and unique, this lunchtime favourite is situated at the back of a Fiat showroom. Undiscovered (except by locals in the know), this place offers up…
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Tunis
In an area densely packed with ice-cream shops, Il Gelato stands out not just for its range of flavours, but also for its dairy- and sugar-free options …
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Tunis
Endearingly old-fashioned, this local institution first opened its doors in 1935 and ever since has been serving reliably prepared classics such as steak…
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Tunis
Managing to please both locals and tourists is a skill that few restaurants in Tunis have mastered. Fortunately, this meticulously restored funduq …
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Tunis
Forget the medina's expensive tourist restaurants – the food is better at this tiny and unassuming place, which is packed with shopkeepers every lunchtime…
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Tunis
A welcoming bolt-hole on the medina's busiest thoroughfare, this restaurant in an old house is operated by the city's most prominent family of…
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Tunis
The most popular of the budget Sfaxoise eating establishments that line this stretch of Rue du Caire, this bright and friendly place offers a good…
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Tunis
This restaurant's seafront location draws plenty of clients, and fortunately the good-quality French-influenced food keeps them happy. We like the fact…
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Tunis
Wildly fashionable, this upmarket choice offers two dining spaces: a formal restaurant at the front and a more casual (and noisy) wine bar in the larger…
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Tunis
This branch of the upmarket pâtisserie (bakery) chain has an attractive and comfortable attached cafe space with indoor and terrace seating. Friendly…
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Tunis
Located close to the Instituto Italiano de Cultura, this hybrid restaurant and lounge bar keeps its neighbours happy with good-quality Italian cuisine,…
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Tunis
The tables at this friendly, central and cheap place fill a narrow alley by the Zitouna Mosque. The simple daily menu offers couscous, grilled fish, roast…
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Sidi Bou Saïd
French-style gâteaux, macarons, calissons and a huge range of jewel-like Tunisian pastries made with almond, hazelnut, pistachio and pinenut tempt those…
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Sidi Bou Saïd
Follow the locals' lead and join the cluster of customers in front of this blue hole-in-the-wall stand to order a freshly fried, sugar-dusted bombalouni …
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Tunis
Resembling a bijou, violet-coloured boudoir, this branch of the national chain sells traditional Tunisian pastries, biscuits and macaroons that are packed…
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Sidi Bou Saïd
Tasty mana'ich (Lebanese-style flat bread) is grilled on a saj (convex griddle) and stuffed with savoury fillings at this busy food stand on the main drag…
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Tunis
This much-loved hole-in-the-wall pâtisserie sells delectable fruit and chocolate tarts.
Sidi Bou Saïd
Both the ridiculously romantic terrace and elegant dining room at this upmarket restaurant command amazing water views, although there is a nostalgic old…
Sidi Bou Saïd
Near Sidi Bou Saïd's train station, this place has a modern-diner design, music-video-pumping flat-screen TVs and a menu of fast-food favourites (burgers,…
Sidi Bou Saïd
Try a fresh fig-and-strawberry fruit whip or date smoothie to go from the friendly crew at the juice-and-sandwich stall El Khairat, or stay for a…
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Sidi Bou Saïd
This upmarket choice scores big on atmosphere: its large sea-facing terrace is filled with cloth-draped tables and comfortable wicker chairs, and the rear…
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Tunis
A glamorous step-to-the-sand setting and contemporary chic decor make this restaurant a place to see and be seen in Tunis. The cashed-up expats and locals…
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Tunis
Fish dominates the menu at this old-fashioned place (also known as La Victoire), and dishes are tasty if overpriced. The upstairs room here lacks…
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Tunis
Tasty traditional food is served in a large kitsch-filled ballroom that’s the very definition of faded grandeur, with views over the busy main drag below…
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Tunis
Perched high above the bay, this heavily gilded expense-account haunt has a terrace commanding truly fabulous views. The menu offers seafood, pasta and…
