Luxor Travel Guide

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What to Eat in Luxor

Luxor's North African location and popularity with tourists mean you'll find everything from authentic Egyptian establishments to European-inspired restaurants and Western fast food joints. However, most of the region's best restaurants specialize in Egyptian and Middle Eastern fare. No matter what kind of cuisine you choose, expect to find the bulk of Luxor's eateries within a couple blocks of the Nile's East Bank.

Though you may not be familiar with Egyptian cuisine, many Egyptian dishes feature elements of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern fare. You'll notice, for instance, that most Egyptian meals incorporate bread, rice and vegetables like beans, lentils and onions. Because of the city's proximity to the Nile, fish is also offered on many restaurant menus. For some of Luxor's best Egyptian dishes, dine at Sofra Restaurant & Café and Al-Sahaby Lane Restaurant. Both restaurants sit within walking distance of the Temple of Luxor and serve a variety of traditional Egyptian specialties. Must-try items include aish baladi (Egypt's version of pita bread), hamam mahshi (pigeon stuffed with rice or wheat), mouloukhiya (a stew made of rabbit or chicken, garlic and mallow – a leafy green vegetable) and ful medammes (seasoned mashed fava beans commonly enjoyed at breakfast).

International cuisines are also available throughout Luxor. Indian and Asian dishes like butter chicken and Thai red curry are on the menu at A Taste of India Asian & International Restaurant Lounge Bar. British- and Italian-influenced bites can be found at several popular restaurants, including the Jewel of the Nile and Pizza Roma.It. And if you crave an upscale, French-inspired meal, eat at the Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor's 1886 Restaurant. Seasonal specialties include grilled lobster, pressed duck and risotto. You'll even see American fast food franchises like KFC and McDonald's represented here.

Find the Best Restaurants in Luxor

#1
Al-Sahaby Lane Restaurant
#1 of 143 Places to Eat in Luxor
Tripadvisor (1403)
$ - $$ | Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Egyptian
Al-Sahaby St Via Luxor Temple St, Luxor 85951 Egypt
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#2
Aisha Restaurant
#2 of 143 Places to Eat in Luxor
Tripadvisor (327)
$ - $$ | Mediterranean, Egyptian
El Rawda El Sharifa St Front of Sonesta Hotel, Luxor Egypt
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#3
The Lantern Room Restaurant
#3 of 143 Places to Eat in Luxor
Tripadvisor (1121)
$ - $$ | International, European, British, Egyptian
Al Roda Al Sharifa Street, Luxor 85836 Egypt
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#4
Sofra Restaurant & Cafe
#4 of 143 Places to Eat in Luxor
Tripadvisor (2079)
$ - $$ | Healthy, Middle Eastern, Egyptian
90 Mohamed Farid Street Al Manshiya, Luxor 83911 Egypt
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#5
Pizza Roma-it
#5 of 143 Places to Eat in Luxor
Tripadvisor (608)
$ - $$ | Italian, Pizza, Mediterranean, European
El-Mahdi Street on the corner of St. Joseph Hotel Opposite street of sonesta hotel, Luxor 71111 Egypt
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#6
Sunflower Restaurant West bank
#6 of 143 Places to Eat in Luxor
Tripadvisor (245)
$ - $$ | Egyptian, Healthy, Middle Eastern, Arabic
Gezira Al Bharat West Bank, Luxor 85951 Egypt
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#7
Jewel of the Nile
#7 of 143 Places to Eat in Luxor
Tripadvisor (525)
$ - $$ | European, British, Egyptian, International, Middle Eastern
El Roada El Sharyfa Off Medina Street, Luxor Egypt
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#8
Gerda's Garden
#8 of 143 Places to Eat in Luxor
Tripadvisor (281)
$ - $$ | German, Egyptian, European, Middle Eastern
El karnak Ali Ibn Abi Taleb, Luxor 85951 Egypt
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#9
A Taste of India & Arabia International Restaurant Plus Bar
#9 of 143 Places to Eat in Luxor
Tripadvisor (571)
$ - $$ | International, Middle Eastern, Arabic, Indian, Balti
St Joseph Street,, Luxor Egypt
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#10
Steigenberger Nile Palace Luxor Hotel
#10 of 143 Places to Eat in Luxor
Tripadvisor (123)
$ - $$ | Mediterranean, European, Egyptian
Khaled Ben El Walid Street, Luxor Egypt
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#11
Africa Restaurant
#11 of 143 Places to Eat in Luxor
Tripadvisor (283)
$ - $$ | African, Middle Eastern, Egyptian
Main street West Bank Gezira, Luxor Egypt
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#12
Tutankhamon
#12 of 143 Places to Eat in Luxor
Tripadvisor (91)
$ - $$ | African, Egyptian, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Al-Gezira West Bank, Luxor Egypt
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#13
SunRise Restaurant
#13 of 143 Places to Eat in Luxor
Tripadvisor (168)
$ - $$ | Italian, Egyptian, Bar
Kaled Ebn Elwaled St Front of Sonesta Hotel & Lotus Hotel & Steigenberger Hotel, Luxor Egypt
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#14
The Kings Head Pub and Restaurant
#14 of 143 Places to Eat in Luxor
Tripadvisor (229)
$ | Bar, Pub, Egyptian, British
Khaled Ben El Waleed Street Opposite The Lotus Hotel, 2nd Floor, Luxor 123456 Egypt
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#15
Oasis Palace
#15 of 143 Places to Eat in Luxor
Tripadvisor (148)
$ - $$ | Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Egyptian
Dr Labib Habashy Street, Luxor Egypt
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#16
Aboudi Coffee Break
#16 of 143 Places to Eat in Luxor
Tripadvisor (189)
$ | Egyptian, Cafe
Luxor Temple Street In front of Luxor Temple Luxor, beside McDonald's, Luxor Egypt
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#17
Nile View Restaurant
#17 of 143 Places to Eat in Luxor
Tripadvisor (60)
$ | Egyptian, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Gezerat El Barat West bank, Luxor Egypt
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#18
Snobs
#18 of 143 Places to Eat in Luxor
Tripadvisor (457)
$ - $$ |
El Rhoda El Sherifa St El Rhoda El Sherifa St Luxor Egypt, Luxor Egypt
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#19
Esquire Restaurant and Bar
#19 of 143 Places to Eat in Luxor
Tripadvisor (76)
$ | Pub, Bar, Egyptian
Ali Ebn Taleb Street, Luxor Egypt
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#20
Tutti Frutti Restaurant
#20 of 143 Places to Eat in Luxor
Tripadvisor (213)
$ - $$ | British
St Joseph Street, Luxor 235689 Egypt
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