Hidden gems - African restaurants in London, United Kingdom not to miss (Updated January, 2024)

Hidden gems: African restaurants in London

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in London. This list contains 19 places from African restaurant category.

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Zamnig Restaurant

African restaurant

5.00 (21 reviews) (~45.61 km from centre)

Yaboos Kitchen

African restaurant

👍👍 Best service around👌🏾 food is exceptional, my friends and family love it will deffo be coming back for more !! Thank you

5.00 (5 reviews) (~62.09 km from centre)

The Truro

African restaurant

👍👍 Very tasty food and great service. Many dishes are quite spicy but there are some great non spicy ones too. Would be nice if it had a few more vegetarian options, but the salads are delicious and large. Overall a great addition to the high street as it's quite unique and is reasonably priced. No alc...

4.90 (76 reviews) (~16.49 km from centre)

Bokkie Foods

Wedding service

👍👍 Just had the Bobotie Meatball Curry and Trufflesome Mac & Cheese. Both were absolutely delicious!!! First time I’ve ordered from Bokkie Foods and I’ll definitely be back. Thanks Bokkie team

4.90 (46 reviews) (~60.16 km from centre)

taste house africa

African restaurant

👍👍 Amazing place for authentic African food..great service.. give it a try.. tip..African food needs time cooking . So check the menu. Order in advance. Pay a deposit. Enjoy your evening...

4.90 (9 reviews) (~19.6 km from centre)

Africfood

African restaurant

👍👍 Lovely lady and amazing service, food was 10/10. Meal in the picture was £5 very cheap :)

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4.80 (115 reviews) (~78.05 km from centre)

MER RESTAURANT

African restaurant

👍👍 So happy with my food delivery today. First time trying this place and we had ordered a curry goat, and jerk chicken both as meals and we were satisfied with portion and flavour. Thank you! Il be ordering again

4.80 (24 reviews) (~20 km from centre)

Princelyn (Nigerian Restaurant)

African restaurant

👍👍 I came here with a group of friends, most of us were vegetarian and we were really well catered for. They made jollof especially for us without prawn powder. The staff were very friendly and attentive, and the food was great! I recommend the Akara - it was delicious! I will be coming back here!

4.80 (23 reviews) (~2.79 km from centre)

Donett Catering Services Ltd

African restaurant

👍👍 The word exceptional is not enough to apply to the excellent service, food, and beautiful hygienic packaging this restaurant offers. Taste it and you will not be disapointed👌🫡

4.80 (21 reviews) (~69.2 km from centre)

VeeFusion

Takeout restaurant

4.80 (9 reviews) (~2.99 km from centre)

Meadi Ethiopian 🇪🇹 & Eritrean 🇪🇷 Restaurant

Ethiopian restaurant

👍👍 Food was delicious and very filling. Hospitality was second to none and the staff were extremely friendly. The place was also super clean and lovely. Highly recommend!

4.70 (103 reviews) (~10.36 km from centre)

Ijinle

African restaurant

👍👍 I was very surprised to find out we have a Nigerian food outlet here in Barnet. Initially, I was skeptical as to how the quality of the food will be, taste etc. Man, was I blown away by the quality and how delicious the food is. I've been there twice in the last 2 weeks already. I'm more than impres...

4.70 (60 reviews) (~15.52 km from centre)

Chef Soso Restaurant

African restaurant

👍👍 Amazing Nigerian food, located outside. This is one of the food stalls. Takeaway only. Chef Soso is lovely and very helpful! The Jollof rice is extremely tasty and excellent value for money!

4.70 (23 reviews) (~74.31 km from centre)

AMA’S PALACE

African restaurant

4.70 (12 reviews) (~72.8 km from centre)

Livi's Cuisine

African restaurant

👍👍 I have to say that the food are delicious and portion size is generous. Waakye with fish is to die for. The only downside of this restaurant is the wait time…(which was mentioned in some previous reviews as well). I ordered through Uber and I waited almost 90 mins for the food (excl driver’s deliver...

4.60 (118 reviews) (~12.63 km from centre)

The Bash Restaurant Cafe Bar

African restaurant

Chandelier-hung dining room serving a range of authentic Congolese & African dishes.

4.50 (85 reviews) (~7.74 km from centre)

Emmamama Cuisine

African restaurant

4.50 (32 reviews) (~47.92 km from centre)

May Foods Ltd

African restaurant

😠 Very rude women serving/cooking. Saying in a loud voice 'they will have to wait' when we never even said a word. Another local was sat gossiping about all the customers. Was a very uncomfortable experience, best thing was walking out of there. Maybe it was because I wasnt ghanain but my boyfriend is...

4.50 (19 reviews) (~6.16 km from centre)

Mingles Bar & Restaurant Brixton

African restaurant

👍👍 Very good service and nice team working there. Nice place to spend quality time with friends and family. To be honest, I highly recommend Nice Africans foods that have been done by the chef

4.50 (17 reviews) (~5.16 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: African restaurants in London, United Kingdom