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Splurge in Alexandria
Splurge in Alexandria
Many of Alexandria's high-end restaurants are located in its hotels.
Al-Farida Restaurant, El-Salamlek Palace Hotel, ☎ +20-35-477999. Open 24 hours a day, with dinner served until 5 AM.. Italian and international food, served in the palace garden with sea views. �
Al-Farouk Restaurant, El-Salamlek Palace Hotel, ☎ +20-35-477999. Lunch noon-4 PM, dinner 8 PM-1 AM. French food served in what used to be King Farouk's office at the palace. �
Athineos, 21 Saad Zaghloul Sq (on the Corniche, near the Italian Consulate), ☎ 03-4860421, . The "Mermaid of Alexandria" is a local legend frequented by both Durrell and Cavafy, but alas, it has fallen far since its glory days. The views are still amazing, and the Greek motifs in the gilded friezes and stenciled frescoes give some character, but the food is, despite the Greek names on the menu, almost entirely Arabized: order souvlaki and you'll get kebab. �
Byblos, 399 El Geish Road (In the San Stefano Four Seasons Hotel), ☎ 20 (3) 581-8000, . 7:00 PM - 1:00 AM. Excellent food and faultless service. Worth splashing out for a quality Lebanse dining experience with delicious mezze dishes. Caters well for vegetarians. Good wine list with limited choice of wine by the glass. Good location on the 3rd floor over-looking the Corniche; will be even better when the beach is finished. Allow a minimum of 250 EGP per person. The highlight: an expansive view of the Mediterranean. 250 LE per person. �
Chez Gaby au Ritrovo, 22 El Horreya St. (Raml Station), ☎ +20-3-4874404. 9 PM-1 AM. Possibly the best Italian restaurant in town, serving up pizza and pasta since 1979. �
Dynasty Restaurant, 544 El Geish Avenue (Renaissance Alexandria Hotel), ☎ +20-35-483977. Open 24 hours a day, with dinner served until 5 AM.. Alexandria's top Chinese restaurant. �
Fish Market, El Gomrok Scout Club, ☎ +2 03 4805114. Excellent food, with great views. The sea-bass is top notch. 150 LE per person. �
Ibn al-Balad, Mustafa Kamel (Located right behind El-Salam Theatre). Two story restaurant. First floor has grilled meats featuring their famous Ibn al-Balad fattah. The second floor serves seafood. Definitely a meat lovers paradise. 50-150 L.E. per person. �
Koi, 3 Kafr Abdo St. (close to Ole Cafe and Restaurant), ☎ +20-3-5226676. Expensive Sushi and other Asian dishes. Pretty crowded on weekends. couple hundred LEs. �
La Veranda, 46 Saad Zaghloul. (Inside Patisserie Delices), ☎ +20-3-4861432, . Conveniently located in "Old" Alexandria - Downtown Alexandria near hotel Metropole & hotel Sofitel. La Veranda is the first authentic Greek & French Cuisine in Alexandria. The portions are large and have a homemade feeling to them. The restaurant has a large parking lot available in front of the restaurant. La Veranda replaced Jardin Delices - a landmark location in Alexandria, which was frequented by the French, English, Italians and the Greeks of the 1940s and 1950s. There are a lot of posters on the walls of the historic Alexandria. 100 LE per person. �
Ole Cafe and Restaurant, Kafr Abdou Street, Roushdy. A reasonably priced restaurant that serves Spanish cuisine, and pastries for dessert. Try the Beef Madrid. Free Wi-fi. L.E. 50.- per person. �
Pool Bar & Grill, 399 El Geish Road (In the San Stefano Four Seasons Hotel), ☎ 20 (3) 581-8000, . 11:30 AM – 1:00 AM. This seasonal outdoor restaurant is surrounded by lush landscaping and overlooks a stunning infinity-edge pool. After a refreshing dip, savour a light meal while relaxing at umbrella-shaded tables. Choose from healthy snacks, sushi and sashimi, as well as creative beverages. The restaurant is open in summer only. Seats 76, with 6 at the bar. 100 LE per person. �
Stefano's, 399 El Geish Road (In the San Stefano Four Seasons Hotel), ☎ 20 (3) 581-8000, . 7:00 PM - 1:00 AM. This stylish restaurant serves a selection of authentic Southern Italian cuisine, including seafood specialties. The open kitchen, chic décor and warm Italian hospitality create an intimate ambience. Seats 60. Specialties: Risotto and fresh pasta. Formal or Smart Casual. Possibly the best restaurant in Alexandria. 300 LE per person. �
San Giovanni Restaurant, 205 El Gueish Ave (San Giovanni Hotel), ☎ +20-3-5467775. Open 24 hours a day, with dinner served until 5 AM.. West-East fusion. Views of Stanley beach, classical music performed live nightly. �
Fresca Café and Gelateria, 399 El Geish Road (In the San Stefano Four Seasons Hotel), ☎ 20 (3) 581-8000, . 11:30AM – 3:00AM. With its bright, colourful décor, Fresca is a casual place to unwind, relax and enjoy a simple snack. Overlooking a bustling city street and the calm Mediterranean, this café caters to all moods. Take-out cakes and ice cream are available. Seats 92 indoors, 124 outdoors. Try the ice cream here as well as the lasagna. 150 LE per person. �
Sushi etc., 399 El Geish Road (In the San Stefano Four Seasons Hotel), ☎ 20 (3) 581-8000, . 7:00 PM - 1:00 AM. Enjoy the fresh flavours of Sushi etc.’s Southeast Asian cuisine. Perfect for a light lunch, dinner or snack, Sushi etc. offers soothing views of the pool and the Mediterranean Sea. Seats 66 200 LE per person. �
Ottimo, Kafr Abdou 3 (next to Ole restaurant). Nice restaurant with veranda �
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