The best restaurants Ivory Coast

Timetable

Consider the opening days and times, as well as the establishments' tariffs as indicative, as this type of data is subject to (sometimes untimely) changes and (particularly) variable geometry in Abidjan. Of course, as everywhere else in the world when it comes to lunch or dinner in fancy or fashionable restaurants (especially at weekends, but also at lunchtime in the Plateau, where many establishments are taken over by the workers and managers of the business centre), think about making reservations, especially during holiday periods such as Christmas, New Year's Eve or.. Valentine's Day, which is very popular in the Ivory Coast.
As for the maquis, calling half an hour in advance to place your order can be useful and save you from waiting too long. Once there, all you have to do is put your feet under the table and wait for your food to arrive while enjoying a cold beer to whet your appetite. Concerning the Ivorian cuisine, it is good to know that the waiting time can vary considerably depending on the dish chosen. Grilled and braised dishes, for example, take much longer to prepare than sauces (seed, peanut, leaf, etc.). An informed gourmet is worth two.

The local way

The quality of reception, service and cuisine can be uneven from one time to another (inconstancy is unfortunately the constant in many Abidjan restaurants) and vary according to various factors such as arrivals, crowds, the presence or absence of the owner, etc.. It should be noted that the culture of service in Côte d'Ivoire is not ultra-developed and sometimes fails to be dynamic or responsive. Of course, if you arrive in a herd of fifteen in a restaurant - most of them, accustomed to rather modest tables, will quickly go into overheating mode -, you should not expect to be served at lightning speed. Try to be patient and understanding, especially since with consumers becoming more and more demanding, the situation is beginning to move in the right direction. Slowly but surely. Finally, if you are not satisfied and feel open to criticism, don't hesitate to share this with restaurateurs who, for the most part, work under difficult conditions and go to great lengths to satisfy their customers

Vegetarian friends, know that in Côte d'Ivoire you will eat very well and that Ivorians will adapt. Here we venerate meat in all its forms, but we also love starch and oil immeasurably! A salad corresponds to the slices of seasoned onions and tomatoes usually accompanying grilled and braised meats. Even if the conception of a vegetarian plate is not quite what one would expect (potatoes, allocos, rice...). Ah, here's a little piece of green bean and two mushrooms that fight under the salad leaf!

The fresh fruit juice. Ivorians and French don't have the same understanding of this term. Where the French hear "pressé", for the Ivorian, it means that the juice comes out of the fridge, which is why you will always be answered in the affirmative. To avoid any misunderstandings, ask for a natural fruit juice.

Alcohol: Be aware that some Lebanese supermarkets and establishments (or those run by Lebanese) do not sell or consume alcohol. So if you feel like a small balloon of wine or a nice cold beer to accompany your meal, make sure that this is possible beforehand. This is particularly true for the commune of Marcory (especially in residential Marcory, called "Little Beirut") and some establishments in Zone 4