Rank 1Addey Ababa
Washington Heights
4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
A mid-priced African restaurant in Washington Heights. Insider tip: Don't skip the dessert. Try the tiramisu and the baklava.
38 rated African restaurants
Best African Restaurants in Manhattan, NYC
The best African restaurants across 15 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.
Moodap lists 38 rated African restaurants in Manhattan, spread over 15 neighborhoods. Addey Ababa in Washington Heights leads the list with a 4.9-star rating, and Harlem has the most to choose from (16).
Prices run from $ to $$$$. Common vibes include cozy, social, casual, lounge, and modern. A perfect score from a handful of reviews doesn’t outrank hundreds of strong ones, so the places at the top are ones many people rate highly.
Top 10 African Restaurants in Manhattan
Rank 2Cafe Massawa
Morningside Heights4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced African restaurant in Morningside Heights. Reviewers mention friendly service and talk about the vegetarian and vegan options. Insider tip: Order the tibs quesadilla.
Rank 3Benyam
Harlem4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced African restaurant in Harlem. Insider tip: Order the vegetable platter for two, since the portions are very generous.
Rank 4Saint Louis Restaurant Keur Yayou Dara
Harlem4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced African restaurant in Harlem, open until 2 AM most nights. Reviewers describe a cozy room, praise the service, and single out the food. Insider tip: Order the dibi lamb.
Rank 5Sylla
East Harlem4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 6Awaze
Harlem4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 7Tsion Cafe
Hamilton Heights4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced African restaurant in Hamilton Heights. Reviewers mention settling in with a coffee, come for the food, and describe a cozy room.
Rank 8Haile
Alphabet City4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced African restaurant in Alphabet City. Insider tip: Expect a wait, since it is small and seating is first come, first served.
Rank 9Safari
Harlem4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$An upscale African restaurant in Harlem, open from 7 AM. Insider tip: Try the bizbaz (green sauce) with sambusa and sabaayad for authentic Somali flavors. Known for its Mango Chicken.
Rank 10Teranga Midtown
Midtown4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced African restaurant in Midtown. Reviewers single out the vegetarian and vegan options and suggest it for an afternoon.
Harlem
16 spots
Rank 1Benyam
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2Saint Louis Restaurant Keur Yayou Dara
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 3Awaze
Indoor/Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 4Safari
Indoor/Outdoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 5Farida Halal African Market
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 6Ponty Bistro
Indoor/Outdoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 7Chez Alain
Indoor/Outdoor4.3 out of 5 on Google- Cozy
- Social
Rank 8Africa Kine
Indoor/Outdoor4.3 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 9Chez Jacob
Indoor/Outdoor4.3 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 10Chez Maty Et Sokhna (Keur Sokhna)
Indoor/Outdoor4.3 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Social
Rank 11Baraka
Indoor/Outdoor4.1 out of 5, 87 Google reviewsPrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 12Le Baobab Gouygui
Indoor/Outdoor4.1 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 13Native Harlem
Indoor4.1 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$$- Cozy
- Social
- Lounge
Rank 14Des Ambassades
Indoor/Outdoor4.1 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
- Casual
Rank 15Keur Coumba
Indoor/Outdoor4.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
- Casual
Rank 16Lenox Saphire Harlem
Indoor/Outdoor4.0 out of 5, 1,138 Google reviews- Cozy
- Social
East Harlem
5 spots
Rank 1Sylla
Indoor/Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2Accra Express Restaurant
Indoor/Outdoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
- Casual
Rank 3Salimata
Indoor/Outdoor5.0 out of 5, 3 Google reviews- Cozy
- Social
Rank 4Cross Culture Kitchen
Indoor/Outdoor4.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 5New Ivoire
Indoor/Outdoor4.1 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Washington Heights
2 spots
Rank 1Addey Ababa
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2Nunu Ethiopian Coffee, Clothing, & Products
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Morningside Heights
2 spots
Rank 1Cafe Massawa
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2Massawa
Indoor/Outdoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Hamilton Heights
2 spots
Rank 1Tsion Cafe
Indoor/Outdoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2African & Caribbean Market
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on Google- Cozy
- Social
Midtown
2 spots
Rank 1Teranga Midtown
Indoor/Outdoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2DF Nigerian Food Truck
Indoor/Outdoor4.1 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Alphabet City
1 spots
Rank 1Haile
Indoor/Outdoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Hell's Kitchen
1 spots
Rank 1B&D Halal #2
Indoor/Outdoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Chelsea
1 spots
Rank 1B&D Halal Food
Indoor/Outdoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Social
Upper West Side
1 spots
Rank 1Awash Ethiopian Restaurant
Indoor/Outdoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Chinatown
1 spots
Rank 1D. Salam African Cuisine
Indoor/Outdoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
East Village
1 spots
Rank 1Awash Ethiopian Restaurant
Indoor/Outdoor4.3 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
SoHo
1 spots
Rank 1St. Anthony's Market
Indoor4.0 out of 5 on Google- Cozy
- Social
Greenwich Village
1 spots
Rank 1Meskerem
Indoor/Outdoor4.1 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Upper East Side
1 spots
Rank 1Culture In A Bowl LLC
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Frequently asked questions
What are the best African restaurants in Manhattan?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top African restaurants on Moodap are Addey Ababa in Washington Heights (4.9 stars), Cafe Massawa in Morningside Heights (4.9 stars) and Benyam in Harlem (4.8 stars). The full top 10 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most African restaurants?
Harlem has the most, with 16, followed by East Harlem (5) and Washington Heights (2).
Where can I find affordable African restaurants in Manhattan?
2 of the 38 African restaurants listed here are budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked of them are B&D Halal Food in Chelsea and Chez Maty Et Sokhna (Keur Sokhna) in Harlem.
How does Moodap rank African restaurants?
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