Food & Drink in Giza
From koshary and falafel to rooftop dining with pyramid views — the complete guide to eating and drinking in Giza.
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Must-Try Egyptian Dishes
Koshary
~25–50 EGPEgypt's national dish. Layers of rice, pasta, lentils, chickpeas, fried onions, and tomato sauce. Hearty, vegetarian, and incredibly cheap.
Ful Medames
~10–20 EGPSlow-cooked fava beans with olive oil, lemon, and garlic. The quintessential Egyptian breakfast.
Taameya (Egyptian Falafel)
~5–15 EGPMade with fava beans instead of chickpeas, giving it a greener color and lighter texture. Crispy and herbaceous.
Mahshi
~40–80 EGPVegetables (zucchini, peppers, cabbage, vine leaves) stuffed with rice, herbs, and tomato. A labor of love.
Molokhia
~30–60 EGPA thick, green soup made from jute leaves. Served with rice, chicken, or rabbit. Love it or hate it — very Egyptian.
Hawawshi
~25–40 EGPSpiced minced meat stuffed into baladi bread and baked in a hot oven. Crispy, juicy, and addictive.
Shawarma
~30–50 EGPEgyptian-style shawarma — beef or chicken sliced from a vertical rotisserie, wrapped in bread with tahini and pickles.
Grilled Kofta & Kebab
~80–150 EGPMinced lamb or beef grilled on skewers, served with bread, tahini, and salad. A staple of Egyptian meat cuisine.
Sayadeya
~100–200 EGPFish (usually tilapia) cooked in a rich tomato and onion sauce with rice. A coastal specialty adapted to Nile fish.
Umm Ali
~30–60 EGPEgyptian bread pudding with milk, raisins, coconut, and nuts. Warm, sweet, and comforting.
Restaurants & Dining (55 places)
Kufta - كوفتا
2X4F+728 Mall of arabia, First 6th of October, Giza Governorate 12573, Egypt
A grill and sandwich specialist at Mall of Arabia known for kofta and hawawshi.
Rose Paris
First 6th of October, Giza Governorate 3236220, Egypt
Donut and patisserie specialist turning out fresh doughnuts, macarons and coffee from Mall of Arabia's food court.
Andiamo A Italian restaurant
6 Ibn Al Walid, Ad Doqi, Dokki, Giza Governorate 3751212, Egypt
Top-rated Italian pizzeria in Dokki, Giza, known for Margherita, pepperoni and house pasta dishes.
Izmir Saray Turkish Restaurant - New Giza
First 6th of October, Giza Governorate 3293400, Egypt
Authentic Turkish lounge and restaurant in New Giza, famed for slow-cooked kebabs, Ottoman ambience and the best Turkish cuisine in Sheikh Zayed.
Butcher's Burger
Mall Of Arabia Gate, 13 New extension, First 6th of October, Giza Governorate 3236220, Egypt
A popular Egyptian burger chain at Mall of Arabia famed for juicy beef patties.
Taiyaki - Mall Of Egypt
MALL OF EGYPT, El Wahat Rd, First 6th of October, Giza Governorate 12573, Egypt
Japanese fish-shaped ice cream and mochi desserts at Mall of Egypt.
Dolato Gelateria
Giza Necropolis, Khufu station, Giza Governorate, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Egyptian gelateria crafting 100% Italian-style gelato, minis and cakes near the Pyramids of Giza.
Ayadina
Mall of Arabia The Park, extension - Gate 9, First 6th of October, Cairo Governorate 3236220, Egypt
Lebanese restaurant at Mall of Arabia serving mezze and grills in a warm, hospitable setting.
Oriental Restaurant & Cafe
13 Gamal Abd El-Nasir, Nazlet El-Semman, Al Haram, Giza Governorate 3514501, Egypt
Highly rated Middle Eastern cafe in Nazlet El-Semman, Giza, serving authentic flavours near the pyramids.
Frenzy Esports Arena
28 Km, Cairo - Alexandria Desert Rd, Giza Governorate 12677, Egypt
Egypt's first competitive esports arena inside Dandy Mega Mall, with pro-grade gaming rigs and tournaments.
Stage El Nile
و، ١٠٩ شارع النيل داخل مرسى السلام بين نادي يخت, El-Galaa Bridge, Ad Doqi A, Dokki, Giza Governorate, Egypt
A polished Nile-side restaurant and cafe in Dokki, pairing river views with pizza, grills and a lively occasion-ready setting.
Mori Sushi - Mall of Arabia
Near Gate, 9 Waslet Dahshur Rd, First 6th of October, Giza Governorate 3236220, Egypt
A mid-range Japanese sushi house at Mall of Arabia known for fresh rolls and friendly service.
Sizzler (Mall of Egypt)
First 6th of October, Giza Governorate 3291001, Egypt
Sizzling steaks and international grills at Mall of Egypt from a popular Cairo steakhouse chain.
IL Dome Italian Lounge
X4MV+8M7, Farouk Ahmed Khattab, Nazlet El-Semman, Al Haram, Giza Governorate 12561, Egypt
A charming Italian lounge near the Giza Pyramids, known for handmade pizzas, murals painted by the owner and a 4.6 rating in Al Haram.
Juan Valdez
Giza Necropolis, Khufu station, Giza Governorate, Egypt
Colombian premium coffee brand serving 100% Arabica brews near the Pyramids of Giza at Khufu Station.
Free Mix
Haroun, Ad Doqi, Al Giza, Giza Governorate 3750352, Egypt
Multi-cuisine restaurant inside the Pyramisa Suites Hotel, Dokki, mixing Indian, Italian and Lebanese menus.
Country Hills
MALL OF EGYPT, First 6th of October, Giza Governorate 3291001, Egypt
An American steakhouse and grill at Mall of Egypt serving burgers, pasta and house mocktails.
CAF Cafe - Sphinx
Al Haram, Giza Governorate 3512201, Egypt
Pyramids-side coffee shop from the charitable CAF chain, pouring Spanish lattes near the Sphinx.
Lush Mood
X6FM+VMG, Dar El Salam, Giza Governorate 4220004, Egypt
Relaxed grill-focused restaurant in Dar El Salam, Giza, open late with a menu of mixed grills and drinks.
Al Shaf3y Restaurant
٦ شارع عبد المنعم سند من شارع, El-Amin, Agouza, Giza Governorate 12658, Egypt
A fast-food favourite in Mohandessin and Agouza, famous for stuffed chicken rolls, crispy chicken and seafood sandwiches.
Porta D'oro
14 El-Thawra, Ad Doqi, Dokki, Giza Governorate 3751320, Egypt
A beloved Dokki institution serving some of Giza's favourite Italian pizzas, pastas and desserts since the 1990s.
Espresso Lab Mall of Arabia
Mall of Arabia- Gate, 11, First 6th of October, Giza Governorate 11258, Egypt
A specialty coffee house at Mall of Arabia serving gourmet coffee and fresh pastries.
Alfredo
X4PJ+JMM, Kafr Nassar, Al Haram, Giza Governorate 3514702, Egypt
Upscale Italian restaurant inside the historic Marriott Mena House, dining in the shadow of the pyramids.
قاعة المطاعم-food court
MALL OF EGYPT, El Wahat Rd, First 6th of October, Giza Governorate 3294001, Egypt
A bustling food court inside Mall of Egypt gathering dozens of eateries under one roof.
Gamal Sholqamy - جمال شلقامي الكبابجي
Al Mahatah, Thaneyah, Al Giza, Giza Governorate 3724520, Egypt
A Giza kebab house with over 47 years of heritage, grilling lamb over charcoal from a humble cart to a regional name.
Andrea El Mariouteya New Giza
مبنى التصميم الميكانيكى الجديد, New Giza Rd, First 6th of October, Giza Governorate 3293400, Egypt
A family-owned Giza grill landmark since 1958, famed for chargrilled chicken and pigeon with pyramids views.
Cilantro
2 Wady El Nile Street, Corner of Gameat El Dowal El Arabia Street, Giza Governorate, Egypt
Egypt's pioneering homegrown coffee chain, with a long-standing Mohandessin branch on Wadi El Nile serving coffee and fresh bites.
Sizzler Steak House (Mall Of Arabia)
Mall Of Arabia Gate 9, First 6th of October, Giza Governorate 3236220, Egypt
Cairo's first specialised steakhouse since 2014, serving premium grills at Mall of Arabia.
The Moghul Room
6 Pyramids Road, Al Haram, Giza Governorate 12556, Egypt
Giza's premier Indian restaurant inside the historic Marriott Mena House, serving authentic Mughal cuisine in the shadow of the pyramids.
Chicken & Ribs
Mall Of Arabia New Extension, First 6th of October, Giza Governorate 12566, Egypt
American comfort food specialists serving fried chicken, wings and grills at Gate 11 of Mall of Arabia.
Five
12 Ibn Marwan, Ad Doqi A, Dokki, Giza Governorate 3750352, Egypt
All-day dining option within the Pyramisa Suites Hotel in Dokki, offering international plates in a relaxed setting.
Semsema
٦ Al Dokki St, Ad Doqi, Dokki, Giza Governorate 3750230, Egypt
A Dokki landmark since 1980, serving some of Giza's most beloved shawarma and grilled sandwiches to a devoted crowd.
Neama
172 Nile Corniche, Al Agouzah, Agouza, Giza Governorate 3753551, Egypt
An Agouza cafetaria on the Nile Corniche famed for shawarma, foul and ta3meya - a true Egyptian street-food staple.
Wadi Al Nile Seafood
86 Wadi Al Nile, Gazirat Mit Oqbah, Agouza, Giza Governorate 3754636, Egypt
A Giza seafood institution since 1996, plating fresh fish and grill specials from its Agouza heartland across six branches.
Wimpy | Mohandseen
47 El-Batal Ahmed Abd El-Aziz Ad Doqi, Dokki, Giza Governorate, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
A revived fast-casual burger icon on El-Batal Ahmed Abd El-Aziz Street, Mohandeseen, serving the classic Egg Burger and smash burgers to Giza.
dipndip Mall of Egypt
X2C8+PHQ، Mall Of Egypt MALL OF EGYPT, El Wahat Rd, Giza Governorate 12563, Egypt
Belgian chocolate cafe at Mall of Egypt famous for crepes, waffles and molten chocolate.
Latino Cafe & Restaurant - مطعم و كافيه لاتينو
106 Nile St, Ad Doqi, Dokki, Giza Governorate 12611, Egypt
A Nile-facing cafe and restaurant in Dokki blending Egyptian and international dishes with one of Giza's best river views.
Ward Beirut Mohandessin
2 Soliman Abaza, Ad Doqi, Dokki, Giza Governorate 3751403, Egypt
A Lebanese restaurant in Mohandessin serving authentic grills and mezze across two Nile-view floors behind the Shooting Club.
Cilantro Msaha
فندق سفير, Al Mesaha, Ad Doqi A, Dokki, Giza Governorate 3750303, Egypt
Cairo's largest homegrown cafe chain, serving quality coffee, sandwiches and desserts inside the Safir Hotel at Mesaha Square, Dokki.
139 Pavilion
6 Pyramids Road, Kafr Nassar, Al Haram, Giza Governorate 12556, Egypt
An all-day international restaurant at the Marriott Mena House, Giza, with breathtaking indoor and outdoor views of the Great Pyramids.
McDonald's - Mourad St. Branch
22 Mourad, Oula, Al Giza, Giza Governorate 3725113, Egypt
A central Giza branch of the world-famous golden arches on Mourad Street, serving burgers, breakfast and McCafe coffee with fast delivery.
La Città
MALL OF EGYPT, First 6th of October, Giza Governorate 3291001, Egypt
Italian restaurant at Mall of Egypt serving pasta, pizza and breakfast in a relaxed setting.
Wings fast food
2 Gameat Al Dewal Al Arabeya, Al Huwaiteyah, Agouza, Giza Governorate 3753611, Egypt
A homegrown Egyptian fried chicken specialist on Gameat Al Dewal, Agouza, serving crispy chicken, burgers and sandwiches with delivery across Giza.
Cold Stone Creamery mall of egypt
MALL OF EGYPT, El Wahat Rd, First 6th of October, Giza Governorate 3294001, Egypt
American superpremium ice cream at Mall of Egypt, made fresh and mixed on a frozen stone.
Hans gselej
Gate H Beside Ski Egypt, MALL OF EGYPT, El Wahat Rd, First 6th of October, Giza Governorate 3291001, Egypt
Whimsical sweets, doughnuts and candy shop at Mall of Egypt beside Ski Egypt.
Beano's Café
2X4C+7JR, Waslet Dahshur Rd, First 6th of October, Giza Governorate 3236220, Egypt
A long-standing Egyptian cafe chain at Mall of Arabia serving all-day breakfast and coffee.
Yolé Egypt | Mall of Egypt
MALL OF EGYPT near gate H2, El Wahat Rd, First 6th of October, Giza Governorate 3291001, Egypt
Spanish frozen yoghurt at Mall of Egypt with zero sugar added and plant-based options.
Wunder Chocolatier & Bakery
Mall of Arabia , 6th of October, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Belgian chocolate and bakery at Mall of Arabia crafting slabs, bites and indulgent desserts.
البيت بيتك
60 ش الجيزة, Ad Doqi A, Dokki, Giza Governorate 3750352, Egypt
Middle Eastern dining room inside the Pyramisa Suites Hotel, serving home-style Egyptian favourites in Dokki.
KFC | El Giza
Charles de Gaulle, Oula, Al Giza, Giza Governorate 3726522, Egypt
The global fried chicken icon on Charles de Gaulle Street, Giza, delivering crispy buckets, sandwiches and sides across the city.
Cortigiano
2X4C+89V Mall of Arabia, 26th of July Corridor, First 6th of October, Giza Governorate 3236220, Egypt
Long-running Italian restaurant since 1993, serving pasta, pizza and grills at Gate 22 of Mall of Arabia.
Buffalo Burger
شارع محور 26 يوليو، الظهير الصحراوى لمحافظة الجيزة, First 6th of October, Giza Governorate 3236220, Egypt
Egyptian burger chain firing up flame-grilled beef patties, chicken sandwiches and loaded sides at Mall of Arabia.
Chicago Burger
The Park, Mall Of Arabia, First 6th of October, Giza Governorate 3236220, Egypt
Burger spot at The Park in Mall of Arabia, turning out casual beef and chicken sandwiches for park-side diners.
Crinkle
Juhayna Square, Gate 1, Mall of Arabia, Food Court, First 6th of October, Giza Governorate 3236220, Egypt
Fast-food chicken and burger counter at Mall of Arabia food court with signature crinkle-cut fries.
Papa John's Pizza - MOA
2X4C+8VM Mall of Arabia - Food Court - SHOP, 25, First 6th of October, Giza Governorate 12573, Egypt
Global pizza chain serving hand-tossed pizzas, sides and desserts from Mall of Arabia's food court at Juhayna Square.
Drinks & Desserts
Sugarcane Juice (Asab)
~10–20 EGPFreshly pressed sugarcane juice. Sweet, refreshing, and ubiquitous in summer.
Hibiscus Tea (Karkade)
~10–25 EGPDeep red, tart, and refreshing. Served hot or cold. Full of antioxidants.
Mint Tea (Shai bi Nana)
~5–15 EGPStrong black tea with fresh mint. The Egyptian default drink.
Turkish Coffee (Ahwa)
~10–20 EGPThick, strong, unfiltered coffee. Order it "saada" (unsweetened) or " mazboot" (medium sweet).
Sahlab
~15–30 EGPWarm, thick milk drink with orchid root, topped with coconut and nuts. Winter comfort.
Fresh Fruit Juices
~15–40 EGPOrange, mango, strawberry, guava — blended fresh. Egypt has incredible fruit.
Local Beers
~30–60 EGPStella, Sakara, and Heineken (locally brewed) are widely available.
Food Tips
- 💡 Egyptian portions are generous. One main dish is often enough for two people.
- 💡 Breakfast is a big deal in Egypt. Try ful, taameya, and fresh bread at a local cafe.
- 💡 Street food is generally safe if it is cooked fresh in front of you. Avoid pre-cut salads.
- 💡 Tap water is not safe to drink. Stick to bottled water (easily available everywhere).
- 💡 Tipping is expected — 10% at restaurants, small change at street food stalls.
- 💡 Vegetarians will find plenty of options: koshary, taameya, mahshi, and molokhia are all meat-free.
- 💡 Rooftop restaurants near the Pyramids are perfect for sunset dining — book ahead.
- 💡 If you want an authentic local experience, eat where Egyptians eat — look for busy, unpretentious places.
- 💡 Ramadan (if visiting during it) means daytime fasting for locals. Tourist restaurants remain open, but some local spots may be closed.
- 💡 Egyptian sweets are very sweet. Try kunafa, basbousa, and umm ali for dessert.