Discover the finest African culinary experiences in London with our guide to the top restaurants bringing the vibrant flavours of the continent to the heart of the UK capital.
Akoko: [ Ссылка ]
Located at 21 Berners St, London W1T 3LP in Fitzrovia, Akoko offers live fire cooking and a fusion of West African cuisine with British ingredients. Founded by Aji Akokomi, this restaurant offers a full tasting menu for lunch and dinner, with a shorter menu available Thurs - Sat from 12pm - 2pm. Indulge in their top picks from the tasting menu, including Mackerel Vatapá and Ox tongue with bone marrow, accompanied by cocktails and wines from across Africa.
Ikoyi: [ Ссылка ]
Situated at 180 Strand, Ikoyi is a two Michelin-starred West African restaurant helmed by chefs Jeremy Chan and Iré Hassan-Odukale. With contemporary and stylish interiors, Ikoyi serves modern West African cuisine with a twist, focusing on sub-Saharan West Africa spices. Don't miss their top picks such as Jollof Rice with Smoked Bone Marrow and Wild Nigerian Tiger Prawn. Experience their tasting menu priced at £300 pp, available Monday - Friday for dinner, and lunch on Fridays, with a shorter lunch menu for £200 on Wednesday & Thursday, and private dining options for up to 6 people.
805 Restaurant: [ Ссылка ]
With multiple locations including Old Kent Road, Hyde Park, and Hendon Central, as well as international spots in Reading, Accra (Osu) Ghana, Accra (Airport residential) Ghana, and Abuja Nigeria, 805 Restaurant offers vibrant Nigerian Tapas-style dishes. This restaurant showcases indigenous ingredients and traditional cooking methods, with highlights like their signature Monika Fish dish and Jollof rice. Enjoy cocktails and a menu designed for sharing with unexpected guests.
Stork Mayfair: [ Ссылка ]
Nestled at 13-14 Cork St, London W1S 3NS, Stork Mayfair offers Pan-African dining led by a chef team headed by Nadith Rahman. With sophisticated flavours and artistic visuals, this restaurant captures the richness of Africa’s culinary offerings through fabulous food and art. Delight in dishes like the Charred Aubergine Salad and Mixed Grill Sharing Platter while sipping on cocktails and exploring diverse meats & vegetables.
Papa L's: [ Ссылка ]
Located at 16-17 Jermyn St, St. James's, London SW1Y 6LT, Papa L's offers African fusion cuisine curated by Executive Chef and Founder, Lawrence Gomez. With a background spanning from Gambia to renowned London restaurants, Gomez brings a shared dining experience with dishes like Braised Pork Cheeks and Honey Glazed Salmon Supreme. Open Wednesday - Saturday from 5pm onwards.
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Pitanga: [ Ссылка ]
Situated at 220 North End Rd, London W14 9NX in West Kensington, Pitanga offers Nigerian food with a twist under the leadership of Executive Mamaput, Nky Iweka. With Anglo-Nigerian roots, this restaurant presents carefully curated menus including their Taste of Nigeria Set menu and signature dishes like Shredded Stockfish Stew and Goat Suya. Opened in 2018, Pitanga provides an intimate and relaxing atmosphere for guests to enjoy a unique dining experience.
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