Most Popular French food in Ouagadougou, Centre Region, Burkina Faso

October 7, 2019 Tambra Mccollister

Find out what French restaurants to try in Ouagadougou. Ouagadougou (/ˌwɑːɡəˈduːɡuː/; French pronunciation: ​[waɡaduɡu]; Mossi: [ˈwɔɣədəɣʊ]) is the capital of Burkina Faso and the administrative, communications, cultural, and economic centre of the nation. It is also the country's largest city, with a population of 2,200,000 in 2015. The city's name is often shortened to Ouaga. The inhabitants are called ouagalais. The spelling of the name Ouagadougou is derived from the French orthography common in former French African colonies.
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10. Le Gigot a la ficelle

Avenue Dimdolosome a 50m de Bib Siege, Ouagadougou 288 Burkina Faso French Dinner, Late Night Reservations, Seating, Table Service +226 70 15 34 34
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3 based on 27 reviews

Le Gigot a la ficelle

Reviewed By LimeyDi

Don't miss the Gigot a la Ficelle ("Leg of lamb on a string") for a nice meal and a fun time. The restaurant is near the river, ther'es a pleasant open garden and bar; you are greeted by statuesque and charming women on roller blades who glide around serving a full menu that includes pizzas, all kinds of meat and fish and the usual range of beer, wine and spirits. The specialty legs of lamb hang from a string roasting beside a blazing log hearth. This takes a long time to prepare and you can order in advace by phone (in French). One whole leg is not too much for one person, and the meat is on the stringy side but very tasty, and the accompanying veggies are good (try the manioc). There's a juggling and acrobatics show starting at around 8:45 PM but the rollerblading ladies alone make this a "vaut le voyage".

9. Chez Tante Propre

Ave Loudun, city centre, Ouagadougou Burkina Faso French +226 70 26 69 31
Chez Tante Propre

Reviewed By MarcoTheShepherd

Very close to the central market, the maquis is full of local people at any hour. You may find it a bit messy, but it's the way it should be. Excellent typical food (ris gras, to' etc..) at a very convenient price!

8. Les Jardins de Koulouba

Quartier Koulouba. Portable, Ouagadougou Burkina Faso French Reservations 50 30 25 81 http://www.jardins-koulouba.fr/

Reviewed By Goodtobeback

Not much to say. We only went there once, for lunch, and once person in the group fell ill. Could be a coincidence, but the association stuck with us. There was also a big delay in the food arriving. The service was entirely absent. Mosquitoes everywhere.

7. Le Vert Galant

2000 Ouaga 01 Bp 1483, Ouagadougou Burkina Faso French, European Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Table Service 50 37 43 08
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4 based on 40 reviews

Le Vert Galant

Reviewed By gregv_ma

OK steaks, indifferent fish. Slow service, but close to a very good hotel (Joly Hotel). The food at the hotel was as good - and cheaper.

6. LE NOMADE

114 Rue Gandaogo Zone du Bois, Ouagadougou 09 BP 897 Burkina Faso Moroccan, Mediterranean, French, International, European Lunch, Drinks, Dinner Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Table Service [email protected] +226 74 01 23 74 http://www.facebook.com/lenomadeouaga
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4 based on 53 reviews

LE NOMADE

Reviewed By roland v

OK as a whole, setting original (terrace of a villa) in the trendy / Zone du bois residential are and personnel kind. Specialty is pizza (like more than have a dozen restaurants in Ouagadougou) but might be wise to avoid busy hours in the evening especially towards the end of the week. Since take aways (or take outs) is their core business, be prepared to be VERY patient when deliveries are being looked after while you just ordered...Took us a long time (ran out of pasta) last time I went!

5. Restaurant L'Annexe

246 Avenue de la Croix Rouge, Ouagadougou Burkina Faso French, International, Fusion, European Dinner Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Table Service, Outdoor Seating +226 67 08 96 28 http://www.facebook.com/Ouagannexe
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4 based on 29 reviews

Restaurant L'Annexe

Reviewed By lizade

Small restaurant with only 10 or so tables, only does dinner, has a weekly set menu, 2 starters, 3 mains and 2 deserts. Serves delicious African inspired fusion food, with good prices and excellent service. This is not the place however to invite non-adventurous eaters, who may want their roasted chicken or fish soup. The chefs/owners are happy to adapt the dishes on the menu to serve allergies or other food avoidance.I will definitely come to eat here again.

4. Le Coq Bleu

Cnr Rue Patrice Lumumba & Ave Kwame n'Krumah, City Centre Bp 60, Ouagadougou Burkina Faso European, French Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Table Service +226 25 30 01 93
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4 based on 84 reviews

Le Coq Bleu

Reviewed By Nagi_Yuki

The foods tastes great, for example an onion gratin and a chateaubriand. The price is not so expensive compared with the pther restaurant.

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3. Benoua Lodge

Rue 13.32 Zogona, Ouagadougou Burkina Faso French, European Dinner, Lunch Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol +226 79 69 00 00
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4 based on 74 reviews

Benoua Lodge

Reviewed By bebsaurus_13

This restaurant is very similar to the nearby Gondwana, having mostly outdoor seating, low tables and decoration around the garden. The atmosphere isn't quite as nice because the Lodge doesn't have a band and the decoration is more simple. However the quality of the menu, the food and the service are much, much better. The menu is French but uses local ingredients in interesting ways and the dishes were really delicious. We had the maple pork and coconut chicken and basically licked the plates clean. Also the food came quite quickly.

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2. Le Gondwana

Rue de l'Onatel, Zone Du Bois, Ouagadougou Burkina Faso French, European, African Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Private Dining (226) 50 36 11 24
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4 based on 219 reviews

Le Gondwana

Reviewed By Bea409

I've been here a few times with groups of colleagues. It's a terrific place for a festive group dinner, whether indoors or in the garden. I'd classify the food as good, not extraordinary, but more than balanced by having a really nice, relaxed evening with good service and a varied menu for all to enjoy.

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1. Le Bistrot Lyonnais

Quartier Koulouba À 300 Mètres Du Premier Ministère,a Cote Du Conseil Superieur De La Communication, Ouagadougou Burkina Faso French, European Lunch, Dinner Wheelchair Accessible, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Free Off-Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +226 25 33 01 65
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4 based on 126 reviews

Le Bistrot Lyonnais

Reviewed By roland v

Already experienced on several occurrences in 2010-2011; Quite expensive but really way above average in terms of service, food, atmosphere, in a nutshell: professionalism! One downer, as it the place to ben being very posh and all, the restaurant is often crowded and noisy inside (nice set of tables outside but often warm and swarmed by mosquitoes), especially if there are locals or Lebanese businessmen who enjoy showing off.

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