Location: Cotonou
Top Restaurants in Cotonou
Top 10 European food in Cotonou, Littoral Department, Benin
Best European restaurants nearby. Discover the best European food in Cotonou. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for European restaurants near you.. Home to many diplomatic services and the largest population in the country, Cotonou is the de facto capital of Benin, although not the official one. Its location at the crossroads between numerous neighboring countries makes it a commercial hub, instrumental in opening trade to the African interior. From Cotonou travelers may depart for tours of the outlying regions. The nearby stilted village of Ganvie is a short day trip from the bustle of Boulevard St. Michel and the Dan Topka market.
Things to do in Cotonou
10. Chill N Grill
Reviewed By As-traiteur
décoration sympa super grillades et cocktail bonne ambiance live les vendredis soir j'ai adoré ce restaurant restaurant très bien placé dans la haie vive
9. Dream Beach
Overall Ratings
4 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By Enrico S
I am married to a beninese lady and I have been going to cotonou from london for a long time. Been to DB few times before. It gets worse instead of getting better. Like this:a) at the door few receptionists talk between themselves and hardly say good morningb) there is a hand sanitiser dispenser that dispenses nothing, being empty. we went twice in 4 days. still emptyc) the pool's water wasn't blue. it was green. thinking of swimming there or having kids swimming there it takes gutsd) the beach side is ok. service is almost non existant, in tipycal beninese style. if you venture into any restaurant you do it at your peril. clients are seen as a nuisance and service will portray such a behavioure) finally having drawn the waiter's attention a guy comes to us with two menus. we ask for one thing on it. they dont have. a second. dont have. a third. nada. we ask for coffee. not sure they have it either. we tell him, in french and fon to maybe ask the kitchen WHAT they do have so to avoid having to go through the whole menu. yes he says, i will come back. after 10' another young waitress cones our merry way. can i take your order she says??in the end we went for a coffee, found, and two portions of french fries. fries were served with no ketchup!! cause they dont have ketchup!we decided to let go and let god.we then paid, a lot for such a horrible establishment, and left.by then the pool wasn't green any more but some sort of maroon, with kids in it. oblivious to the impending death soon to hit them.and this is one of the top spots in cotonu. i leave to your imagination the rest.SYAY AWAY. mr talon, the new president wants to revamp benin's tourist industry.ahahahaha sure. good luck!Hello sir,First of all, we would like to extend to you and your family our best wishes for the year 2017.On behalf of all the management of Dream Beach, I thank you for taking the trouble to draw our attention to this unfortunate experience.We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused, and we would like to assure you that we take the well-being and satisfaction of each of our customers to heart. We are now enrolled in a process of improvement which brings us to close on January 22nd for an indefinite period. Your remarks will be taken into account in order to make you forget your last visit.We humbly invite you to return to see us during your next stay in Cotonou so that you can see the fruit of the efforts made.We sincerely apologize once again Sir.Looking forward to seeing you soon
8. L'Imprevu
Overall Ratings
4 based on 43 reviews
a charming restaurant with international cooking and very professionals waiters. Our engagement is to satisfaiy our customers, to give the best that this country can do. Benin is a wonderful country and cotonou a charming town. come and visit us, yo'll be
Reviewed By Olubilly
Beautiful ambience....courteous staff....very warm manager and excellent food makes your stay in Cotonou memorable.The room is simple but very decent and clean.Ideal for a quiet getaway!Hi thank you! We wait to see you next time in cotonou
7. Le Sorrento
Overall Ratings
4 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By 127Fred
This restaurant is self-declared Italian, but most of the decoration is themed about Marseille and its key writer. This is a strange combination at best, or a nonsense of a concept, that does not augur much authenticity.Freshness and quality of service lack consistency, if I read well the reviews. Service can be everything from good to bad.The key to this was explained by the master of the house. The founding story is that his brother had fatal cardiovascular issues in a plane. The present owner, not willing to give up his job in center of Marseille, took over the restaurant, and let the local workforce manage the day-to-day running whilst visiting the place on a regular basis. We were lucky to meet the man, then. The plethora of (all local) staff does not always help to make the place feel neither French nor Italian. However, a traditional pizza oven is visible, as well as a rich decoration.The colourful owner could come out of a novel of Marcel Pagnol. This early-XXth century writer and filmmaker, apart from childhood memories, was into novels about Marseille and surroundings, and cannot be forgotten for the characters, such as Marius, Cesar, Jean De Florette, and a few others. A lot will be expressive, talkative, and seldom to be taken seriously. The language is rich of metaphors, and quite picturesque.The talking episode, however interesting, did not make us forget to examine the wine, served by a waiter who was lucky to differentiate between red and white wines, who had to learn on-the-go to smile, had to read what the (short, lacking variety) menu was all about, etc.This restaurant is very much a work-in-progress, unlikely to make much progress if no effective leadership gets into the scene.However, the pizzas that day were excellent, and the dinner ended up, by luck rather than planning, as a nice experience.
6. La Plancha
Overall Ratings
4 based on 69 reviews
Free Wifi Great Food Big Screen to watch sports game Homemade deserts Arguileh available Fajitas, large salads, burgers, fresh grilled fish, steaks imported from south america.
Reviewed By Lp3rez87
This was not a bad spot for some drinks and food. I wouldn't call if a Mexican restaurant but the food was well seasoned and had good flavor for what it was. Service was great and outdoor seating was close to the bar and had a large projection tv to have something to watch.
5. HOTEL DU LAC
Overall Ratings
4 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By Percina
We were a party of about 30 people. They did a pretty good job of serving (although the fellow across from me did not initially get any water, then his soup was slow, and it came without a spoon). I had curry chicken and rice, and a serving of ice cream. the food was quite good. The patio offers a good view of the waterway connecting Lake Nokoue to the Ocean. It was quitter nice in the evening, with the light of the city reflecting off the waters.The restaurant had a security protocol, requiring the use of a wand before allowing entry.
4. Le Prive
Overall Ratings
4 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By anuka9
This is a beautifully decorated high end restaurant with very good food and a nice wine selection. It's pricier than most restaurants but well worth it. Has a very nice ambiance. There is a nice bar/lounge area attached to the restaurant. The foie gras was divine! Would definitely recommend this place and go again next time I'm there.
3. Jaaba - Grill & Bar
Overall Ratings
5 based on 24 reviews
The Jaaba Bar & Grill Bar is a culinary venture of a few friends who share tremendous passion for food and entrepreneurship. With an advantage of strong culinary background, perfecting recipes, creating menus. We have provided a cosy and casual setting wi
Reviewed By jessica t
Very nice atmosphere, good food and great cocktails. Do try the tuna brochettes, simply delicious, and get tipsy with their super well done bloody mary!Thank you very much! We are pleased that you enjoy your times with us and are hoping to continue satisfying you. See you soon!
2. Livingstone
Overall Ratings
3 based on 239 reviews
Reviewed By MTolik
Excellent, central location with availability to park a car. Nice open terrace with very friendly environment. I tried there pizza Livingston- so juicy, crispy and delicious.I finished dinner with a cup of espresso- strong, well prepared. I give a very good mark to this restaurant and recommend everyone to visit.
1. La cabane du pecheur
Overall Ratings
4 based on 108 reviews
Reviewed By hanna_loch
Relaxing place with delicious food. Recently we found an easy way to get there.DIRECTIONS FROM COTONOU:When you get to Benin Atlantic Beach Hôtel, carry on straight until you reach the newly constructed road by the beach. Although the road is still under construction, it is possible to use it. Turn right onto the beach road and youâll see La cabane du pecheur on your left, about 100 metres away.
