Where to Eat in Central African Republic: The Best Restaurants and Bars

January 12, 2018 Marianna Hollaway

Central African Republic from Africa region, is best know for Reservations. Discover best restaurants in Central African Republic with beautiful photos and great reviews from traveller around the world here!
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1. Relais des Chasses

Bangui, Central African Republic Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Takeout French, African, European, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner HK$283 - HK$1,114 +236 70 97 97 97
Excellent
25%
Good
64%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 72 reviews

Relais des Chasses

Reviewed By Tom M

This place is probably the best food you are going to get in Bangui (or in CAR for that matter) if you want something western. Have draft beer, reasonable wine. Food is french style cuisine plus pizzas and other exotic meats. All very tasty.

2. L'Escale

Bangui, Central African Republic Seating, Reservations, Waitstaff African Lunch, Dinner HK$165 - HK$330
Excellent
3%
Good
61%
Satisfactory
30%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 26 reviews

L'Escale

Reviewed By Francesca A

The place could be nice as that's an open space with some trees not far from the river. Food was bad: meat overcooked, vegetables extremely oily. Staff unpolite and not speaking good french. We waited two hours for the meal. ...Wondering about hygiene conditions of the kitchen, too.

3. Madame Mboka

Bangui, Central African Republic Outdoor Seating African, International HK$110 - HK$220
Excellent
40%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
20%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 5 reviews

Madame Mboka

Reviewed By Maurizio Giuliano - Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

If you are looking for something very local, the setting is nice, with tables in a large open space and music in the background, and a very friendly and lively atmosphere. However, service is bad and often awful. On one occasion, I waited two hours for a dish, and the cook then showed up, drunk, to apologise that they did not have it at that time. The menu comprises African dishes (authentic) and some international ones, and most of them are good, although rotten vegetables and old fish are common.

4. Sale Sucre

Avenue Barthelemy Boganda | Pk0, Bangui, Central African Republic Seating Lebanese, Fast Food, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Halal Breakfast, Lunch +236 75 00 77 00
Excellent
23%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
28%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 21 reviews

Sale Sucre

Reviewed By G3859ENkatherinem - London, United Kingdom

We order our lunch from this venue on a near daily basis and as such have gotten to know the menu fairly well. The chicken shawarma and escalopes are a firm favourite across the board. Freshly prepared and with great service, we would recommend a visit if you fancy a decent Sandwich. The coconut cakes are also delightful.

5. Carre Gourmand

Rue De I'industrie, Bangui, Central African Republic Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available European, African, Bar, Pub, Vegetarian Friendly Dinner, Lunch
Excellent
21%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
26%
Poor
0%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 41 reviews

Carre Gourmand

Reviewed By Marc D - Bangui, Central African Republic

The service can be varying, so does the quality of the food. This is the favorite place for many expatriates from the development scene and international military peacekeepers. Had lunch here a couple of times before writing this review. Sometimes I had a good and decent meal, but this might be varying. Give it a try, in the evening they have local bands playing, but not great music.
Overall I find this an expensive place but nothing is cheap in Bangui.

6. Alibaba

Centre Ville, Bangui, Central African Republic +236 77 77 77 75
Excellent
20%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
60%
Poor
20%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3 based on 5 reviews

Alibaba

Reviewed By tiralb - Tirana

Alibaba is a reasonable restaurant in the middle of Bangui - the food is not outstanding, but it is reliably good. For Bangui, that is already worth a lot.
The décor of the restaurant is certainly a bit worn. The air conditioners work, but never get particularly cold. The service can be very slow, so if one is in a hurry, it is better to warn the waiter in advance.
The food is standard Lebanese fare. There are various kebabs, an assortment of salads, and a few stuffed pastries. The food is mildly spiced - but reasonably flavorful.
The chicken kebabs are usually the best on the menu - the fatouche salad is also quite good. The beef can be a bit tough and dry. If you want beef, I recommend sticking to dishes made with minced meat.

7. 5 Fourchettes

PK 0 A Cote De La Pharmacie La Paloma, Bangui, Central African Republic Reservations
Excellent
20%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
0%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 15 reviews

5 Fourchettes

Reviewed By tiralb - Tirana

This is a simple restaurant serving surprisingly good Indian food in Bangui. The owner and the chef are from India, so on the varied menu, it is the Indian dishes that really stand out.
The restaurant is quite popular with international clients, but it is never extremely crowded. This allows for a comfortable dining experience. The waiters are among the most efficient in Bangui, and there is a nice young Indian man, Pavan, who makes sure that guests are well looked after.
The menu includes a variety of international dishes, including hamburgers, teppanyaki, and sweet and sour chicken. The Indian dishes include such standards as chicken korma (a bit spicier than in some European or American Indian restaurants), chicken butter masala and chicken tikka masala, chana masala, Goan fish curry, and some mutton dishes. The pizzas are edible, which is about as good as it gets in Bangui for pizza.
The restaurant serves fresh orange juice and homemade lemonade. Sometimes they also have excellent, sweet fresh pineapple juice.

8. Restaurant Chinois

Croissement avenue de la Victoire et rue Monseigneur Grandin, Bangui, Central African Republic Chinese +236 21 61 72 40
Excellent
9%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
36%
Poor
9%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 11 reviews

Restaurant Chinois

Reviewed By tiralb - Tirana

The restaurant really is called simply "Restaurant chinois" - "Chinese Restaurant". Given that it is the only Chinese restaurant in Bangui, and probably in the entire Central African Republic, a more creative name appears not to be necessary.
When one walks into this restaurant, one is greeted first by all of the stereotypes of Chinese restaurants. The furniture, the colors, the place settings - all look like those in typical Chinese restaurants throughout the world. This could be any 1970s Chinese restaurant in the United States.
The food, unfortunately, is somewhat disappointing. It seems that all dishes are spiced exactly the same, in other words, not at all. This is probably the blandest Chinese food anywhere - in line with a Central African aversion to spices. (There is a rumor that there used to be a Chinese cook, but that he left during recent unrest in the country. The owner is Chinese, but she does not prepare the food, leaving it to Central African kitchen help.)
As a result of the blandness of the food, the dishes all tend to resemble one another.
The service is friendly and reasonably efficient by Bangui standards. The owner is very hospitable and deserves lots of credit for keeping this establishment open through very hard times. Now if she could only add some spice to the food!

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