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43 rated African restaurants
Best African Restaurants in Manhattan, NYC
The best African restaurants across 17 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.
Moodap lists 43 rated African restaurants in Manhattan, spread over 17 neighborhoods. Addey Ababa in Washington Heights leads the list with a 4.9-star rating, and Harlem has the most to choose from (17).
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
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Rank 3 A mid-priced African restaurant in Morningside Heights. Reviewers mention friendly service and talk about the vegetarian and vegan options.
Rank 4 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.
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Rank 6 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 7 A high-end African restaurant on the Upper West Side. Reviewers praise the service, describe a cozy room, and single out the vegetarian and vegan options. Known for its kategna.
Rank 8 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 9 A mid-priced African restaurant in Midtown. Reviewers single out the vegetarian and vegan options and suggest it for an afternoon.
Rank 10 A mid-priced African restaurant in Morningside Heights. Reviewers come for the drinks, single out the vegetarian and vegan options, and treat it as a café hangout. Known for its vegan and vegetarian dishes.
Harlem
17 spots
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Rank 14 - Cozy
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Rank 16 - Cozy
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Rank 17 - Cozy
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East Harlem
6 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
- Casual
Rank 2 - Cozy
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Washington Heights
2 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
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Rank 2 - Cozy
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Morningside Heights
2 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
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Hamilton Heights
2 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
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Rank 2 - Cozy
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Upper West Side
2 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
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Rank 2 - Cozy
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Midtown
2 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
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Chelsea
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Little Italy
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Manhattan Valley
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
SoHo
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Greenwich Village
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Upper East Side
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Alphabet City
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Hell's Kitchen
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Chinatown
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
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East Village
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
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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), Benyam in Harlem (4.8 stars) and Cafe Massawa in Morningside Heights (4.9 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 17, followed by East Harlem (6) and Washington Heights (2).
Where can I find affordable African restaurants in Manhattan?
2 of the 43 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?
By star rating, weighted by how many reviews back it: a place with hundreds of strong reviews ranks above a perfect score from a handful. Places with few or no reviews come after well-reviewed ones. Not sure which fits your plans? The Mood Match quiz picks one for your mood in about 25 seconds.
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