Location: Sao Tome
Top Restaurants in Sao Tome
Best African food near Sao Tome, Sao Tome Island, Sao Tome and Principe
Reviews on African food in Sao Tome, Sao Tome Island, Sao Tome and Principe. São Tomé is the capital city of the African Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe and is by far the nation's largest town. Its name is Portuguese for "Saint Thomas". The population of its agglomeration is 71,868 (2015 est.).
Things to do in Sao Tome
10. Cafe Camoes
Overall Ratings
4 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By saronic
When I asked the Portuguese manager of a travel agency here, which restaurant he can recommend, he told me that his favourite were the 'Camoes', named after the great Portuguese writer. It is in the center of the town and as all places I happened to go to in Sao Tomé also run by Portuguese. And as in so many places in Portugal a big TV screen wasn't missing, something I don't particularly like in a restaurant.There are daily specials, which change every week. Thus when I was there they offered 'Cachupa' (the national dish of the Cape Verde's) on Monday, and 'Calulu' (Sao Tomé e Principe's famous dish) on Thursday. It was also the only place, I encountered here, where wine is not just sold in big bottles, but also by the glass. Both the white and the red house wine from Portugal are absolutely drinkable.Out of the menu card with a cork cover (very Portugal again) I selected the 'Degustaçao Mar', which consisted of 'Salada de Buzios, Salada de Polvo, a Camarão frito, Paté de Santola and Pão torrado (thus a whelks salad, an octopus salad, a fried prawn, a crab paté and toasted bread). They also have a more meat based 'Degustaçao terra'. Since the menu wasn't too big, there was room for an espresso and a dessert, a 'Mousse de Maracuja.' Service here was the friendliest and fastest of all places I had been to in Sao Tomé during 10 days. When leaving the waitress came running after me and handed me all smiles a glass with 'Aguardiente from Sao Tomé', offered by the boss. If it hadn't been my last evening on the island, I would have gladly returned. For the food, for the atmosphere and for the service by the young local woman, who also happened to be a gazelle-type beauty.
9. B24
Reviewed By TravisTripper
This is one of the places that line the path of the Parque Popular. It specializes in local seafood -- there are usually 5 or 6 different kinds of fish available on any given day -- but also offers local meat dishes. There is indoor and outdoor seating, and the indoor TV is tuned to the only Sao Tome station. Accompanying the main dish is a choice of vegetables done local-style. The clientele is a mix of locals and visitors, and the prices and service are great.
8. Cesar Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By Martin J
This place is NOT a restuarant. They serve petiscos (like tapas). However, the drinks are downtown New York prices. The decor is interesting and thoughtful, the staff are iindifferent.So overall i visited once never to return.
7. XICO's Cafe
Reviewed By Martin J
This place has some good and interesting dishes. The chef has an artistic touch but it sadly paled into mediocrity some time ago. Poor attitude and a couldn´t give a hoot attitude towards clients (especially tourists). Well over priced for what is on offer.One time i ate dish of the day,it camt in a bowl and was 95% potatoes Lots of space that could accomodate tables,but business is not strong in this place.
6. Sabor Da Ilha
Overall Ratings
4 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By agusticassa
In the hotel I was recommended and it was a positive surprise, in the center, near the beach, inside the popular park, nice terrace, homemade food and good international atmosphere. I ate grilled chicken with roasted banana and coke for about ⬠5. Highly recommend.
5. Ilangue-Ilangue
Overall Ratings
4 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By TravelingDs35220
Excellent food, good service. Family operated eatery and they take good care of their customers. Street parking is available. Outside eating as well as inside. Salad is simple, but very well done.Thank you for your kindness and for having visited us several times during your stay in Sao Tome. We are delighted that you like our service and our food, especially the chicken moamba with funje. You have become a friend that we cherish.
4. Filomar
Overall Ratings
3 based on 183 reviews
Reviewed By JamesFFC
View is nice over the bay but that's where the complimentary words end.Only fish they had in was the most expensive one (surprise, surprise), so I opted for that. For 250dobra I received some very, very bland boiled potatoes, boiled spinach and some fish. The fish was well cooked but was so overpowered with herbs and seasoning it really ruined the dish.Wouldn't go back.
3. O Pirata
Overall Ratings
4 based on 176 reviews
Reviewed By Gerhard W
I think one of the best restaurants in Sao Tome.Service is okay and quality of food is fine.I can recommend in any way.
2. Chez Tete
Overall Ratings
4 based on 320 reviews
Family-run, popular with locals and expatriates. Recommended also by the Bradt Guide of Sao Tome amd Principe
Reviewed By ThreeDugongs
Wow! Amazing food and really fresh. Despite near canals and our paranoia of being bitten by mosquitoes there were none. It was hard to find but with persistence got there. Food was brilliant. No menu. Just fish and sides. But great. And Tete was lovely. Only Portuguese but we got by with international language!
What to do and see in Sao Tome, Sao Tome and Principe: The Best Places and Tips
1. Casa Almada Negreiros
Overall Ratings
4 based on 196 reviews
Reviewed By josephsD895VD
Although it may somehow seem a pretentious product (after the pompous presentation of each course), all that we eat was really good and fresh products, prepared with care and finally offering a high quality experience that in many places in Europe would be sold at five times the cost.The location is just beautiful, with a magnificent terrace, and the care of the personnel was exemplary.In few words, an obligatory visit to have a nice São Tomé lunch at reasonable price.
