City: Bamako
Top Restaurants in Bamako
Where to Eat in Bamako: The Best Restaurants and Bars
One of the fastest growing cities in the world, Bamako sprawls across the flat plains to the north and south of the Niger River, with the Presidential Palace overlooking from the northern escarpment. The city is a major port, home to Mali's largest international airport and the Dakar-Niger Railway. Bamako is also a cultural hub, boasting multiple museums, a zoo, botanical gardens, the Bamako Grand Mosque and the Cathedral of Bamako.
Things to do in Bamako
1. Appaloosa Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 162 reviews
All new remodeling with the same great foods and service ( never judge before trying ) the best food in town . NEW APPALOOSA : newly nicely remodeled SMOKE FREE dining and lounge area where you can enjoy a quiet diner or a cocktail during your business meeting away from the music and the bar crowd . APPALOOSA , always trying our best for the comfort of our valued customers . KARAOKE NIGHTS every Wednesday ( come and enjoy the only KARAOKE BAR with your friends in BAMAKO ) NEW APPALOOSA : come and enjoy our DAILY OPEN BUFFET with over 24 entrees ( salads , cold meats and fish and a wide variety of succulent dishes ) ,plus 4 different main courses that vary daily and a delicious fruit salad for the only price of 8.500 Fcfa ( 17 $ ) . For your business lunches or for a fast service meal only one address APPALOOSA ... BON APPETIT.
Reviewed By The-Specultor - London, United Kingdom
Two years ago when I visited it was a cool place, now??? The first thing that struck me was the 10 European girls behind the bar, smoking and drinking! Mostly Russian, East European., judging by the languages and accents.
It was a decidedly uncomfortable feeling, it was like they were all on display?...
Food was not as good, waiters still wearing the cheesy hats and service ok.
But what exactly is Appaloosa? Pub? or something else a little more risqué the apparel worn would suggest the latter
Off my list of recommended places.
2. Le Campagnard
Overall Ratings
4 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By Leanne D - Pretoria, South Africa
French atmosphere and French inspired cuisine. Whilst an environment of the country has been tried to be created, it is okish for families, food is satisfactory, not a great variety but a good selection of desserts including ice cream
3. San Toro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 67 reviews
San Toro is a well known restaurant in the center of Bamako with 20 years of history. Koffi Annan and the current King of The Netherlands are well known visitors. The food and the characteristic decoration are traditional African. The grilled fish and meat have an excellent reputation like the delicious local juices. The large garden and paillote offer excellent opportunities for meetings and seminars. Alcohol is not served.
Reviewed By TheChouchous - Brindisi, Italy
We had been to many "french" styles restaurant so San Toro's menu was an interesting change. Note, they do not serve alcohol but delicious juices. The food was amazingly delicious with light spices (or stronger if you want). Musicians were playing local music. I would definitely recommend.
4. Soukhothai
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 131 reviews
Reviewed By devinewise - New York City, New York
Nice relaxing atmosphere... The garden manicured garden in front with the calming waterfall not too big space so either you reserve a space or be prepared to seat outside. it all makes for a great dining experience inside or out. The food is OK, a bit pricey so will recommend for special occasions unless you flowing with wads. Otherwiseenvironment makes for a cozy date with friends or business partners.
Te owner is hands on and on site so adds to the great experience.
5. Restaurant Le Loft
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 176 reviews
In a pleasant and trendy ambiance, the Loft cuisine pushes the culinary innovations of the most daring. In LE LOFT de Bamako restaurant, the chef and his team offer a refined gastronomic cuisine, combining tradition and imagination. Throughout the seasons, you will be seduced by a menu of unequaled produce and quality.
6. Badalodge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By StevieG_1967 - Bamako, Mali
HAve been ther several times and have always enjoyed it. Teh access road in teh rainy season can be a challenge so make sure you have a 4x4 after heavy rains. Great setting next to the river with a spectacular swimming pool and nice pub. Food has always been good and the evening buffet was great. Nice beef kebabs. Little bit pricey but worth it.
7. Parc national du Mali
Overall Ratings
4 based on 45 reviews
Le restaurant est situé à l'intérieur du Parc national du Mali, près du jardin zoologique et du Musée national.
Reviewed By CampbellJohn - Geneva, Switzerland
I had lunch here in September with colleagues I was working with from the University of Mali in Bamako. The service as excellent, the food delicious and the location an oasis of peace in the bustling city. I hope to return one day !!!
8. Le Savana
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By modibo1 - Baltimore, Maryland
Everyone talks about the pizza, but I want to talk about the popcorn. Lots of places in Bamako serve peanuts with drinks - Le Savana does, too - but they kick it up a notch by serving great popcorn, too. It's a bit oily, but not too salty, and a welcome change of pace.
The pizza is good, and the servings are generous. Pies start at about 6000 cfa, and even if you get one of the more expensive ones like seafood, they top out at about 9000 cfa. All pizzas are available with thin (cracker thin) and thick crust.
I had the Sicilian pizza (sauce, anchovies, capers, olives - a salt-lovers pizza), and it doesn't come with cheese. I got the thin crust, and it met my expectations. In hindsight I would have ordered a pizza with some cheese on it, but the sicilian was still good.
There's lots more on the menu - seafood, grilled meats, various appetizers - but we all got pizza. My dining partners with Savana experience were careful, though, to ask whether all 4 cheeses on the 4 Fromages pizza were available. This night they were, but it might be worth noting.
A full bar is available. Le Savana offers beers in small and large bottles, as well as wines by the bottle, glass or carafe. I had a glass of the house red wine and it was very satisfactory.
9. Comme Chez Soi - Bistro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 76 reviews
Our bistro is under a large thatch roof with two levels surrounded by plants. There is a large dining room on the top level and a lounge space on the lower level. We currently offer the following services:Weekend Brunch - Saturday and Sunday from 11AM to 3PM Dinner Service - Tuesday - Saturday: Open from 6PM to 10:30PM (last Seating at 10:30PM)
Reviewed By GeekNomad - Jakarta
We dropped in here a couple of weeks ago and had the place all to ourselves. It was lovely. The service was great, the food delicious, and it was just a lovely experience
10. Da Guido Pizzeria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 130 reviews
Reviewed By Holgi E
At first - this place is one of the more safe ones in Bamako.
Mostly frequented by expads, diplomats, military and other international organisations.
The prices are okay for internationals but almost unaffordable for the regular malians. This automatically reduces the potential malian visitors.
Pizza tastes really good.
Have not tried the meat dishes myself...but they looked also quite good.
Only sad thing is the poor quality of the spicy oil, served with the pizza.
One would expect something better from an Italian patron.
Definitely a GO when you are in Bamako.
