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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
- #1Al-Sahaby Lane Restaurant#1 of 148 Places to Eat in Luxor
Tripadvisor (1457)$ - $$ | Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, EgyptianAl-Sahaby St Via Luxor Temple St, Luxor 85951 EgyptRead More » - #2Aisha Restaurant#2 of 148 Places to Eat in Luxor
Tripadvisor (348)$ - $$ | Mediterranean, Egyptian, InternationalEl Rawda El Sharifa St. Front of Sonesta Hotel, Luxor EgyptRead More » - #3Sofra Restaurant & Cafe#3 of 148 Places to Eat in Luxor
Tripadvisor (2124)$ - $$ | Healthy, Middle Eastern, Egyptian90 Mohamed Farid Street Al Manshiya, Luxor 83911 EgyptRead More » - #4The Lantern Room Restaurant#4 of 148 Places to Eat in Luxor
Tripadvisor (1127)$ - $$ | International, European, British, EgyptianAl Roda Al Sharifa Street, Luxor 85836 EgyptRead More » - #5Pizza Roma-it#5 of 148 Places to Eat in Luxor
Tripadvisor (615)$ - $$ | Italian, Pizza, Mediterranean, EuropeanEl-Mahdi Street on the corner of St. Joseph Hotel Opposite street of sonesta hotel, Luxor 71111 EgyptRead More » - #6Sunflower Restaurant West bank#6 of 148 Places to Eat in Luxor
Tripadvisor (250)$ - $$ | Egyptian, Healthy, Middle Eastern, ArabicGezira Al Bharat West Bank, Luxor 85951 EgyptRead More » - #7Jewel of the Nile#7 of 148 Places to Eat in Luxor
Tripadvisor (525)$ - $$ | European, British, Egyptian, International, Mediterranean, Middle EasternEl Roada El Sharyfa Off Medina Street, Luxor EgyptRead More » - #8A Taste of India & Arabia International Restaurant Plus Bar#8 of 148 Places to Eat in Luxor
Tripadvisor (571)$ - $$ | International, Middle Eastern, Arabic, Indian, BaltiSt Joseph Street,, Luxor EgyptRead More » - #9Gerda's Garden#9 of 148 Places to Eat in Luxor
Tripadvisor (282)$ - $$ | German, Egyptian, European, Middle EasternEl karnak Ali Ibn Abi Taleb, Luxor 85951 EgyptRead More » - #10Africa Restaurant#10 of 148 Places to Eat in Luxor
Tripadvisor (288)$ - $$ | African, Middle Eastern, EgyptianMain street West Bank Gezira, Luxor EgyptRead More » - #11Steigenberger Nile Palace Luxor Hotel#11 of 148 Places to Eat in Luxor
Tripadvisor (129)$ - $$ | Mediterranean, EgyptianKhaled Ben El Walid Street, Luxor EgyptRead More » - #12SunRise Restaurant#12 of 148 Places to Eat in Luxor
Tripadvisor (172)$ - $$ | Italian, Egyptian, Bar, EuropeanKaled Ebn Elwaled St Front of Sonesta Hotel & Lotus Hotel & Steigenberger Hotel, Luxor EgyptRead More » - #13Tutankhamon#13 of 148 Places to Eat in Luxor
Tripadvisor (92)$ - $$ | African, Egyptian, Mediterranean, Middle EasternAl-Gezira West Bank, Luxor EgyptRead More » - #14Oasis Palace#14 of 148 Places to Eat in Luxor
Tripadvisor (152)$ - $$ | Egyptian, Mediterranean, Middle EasternDr Labib Habashy Street, Luxor EgyptRead More » - #15The Kings Head Pub and Restaurant#15 of 148 Places to Eat in Luxor
Tripadvisor (228)$ | Bar, Pub, Egyptian, BritishKhaled Ben El Waleed Street Opposite The Lotus Hotel, 2nd Floor, Luxor 123456 EgyptRead More » - #16Aboudi Coffee Break#16 of 148 Places to Eat in Luxor
Tripadvisor (190)$ | Egyptian, CafeLuxor Temple Street In front of Luxor Temple Luxor, beside McDonald's, Luxor EgyptRead More » - #17Nile View Restaurant#17 of 148 Places to Eat in Luxor
Tripadvisor (62)$ | Egyptian, Mediterranean, Middle EasternGezerat El Barat West bank, Luxor EgyptRead More » - #18Snobs#18 of 148 Places to Eat in Luxor
Tripadvisor (458)$ - $$ |El Rhoda El Sherifa St El Rhoda El Sherifa St Luxor Egypt, Luxor EgyptRead More » - #19Esquire Restaurant and Bar#19 of 148 Places to Eat in Luxor
Tripadvisor (76)$ | Pub, Bar, EgyptianAli Ebn Taleb Street, Luxor EgyptRead More » - #20Tutti Frutti Restaurant#20 of 148 Places to Eat in Luxor
Tripadvisor (213)$ - $$ | BritishSt Joseph Street, Luxor 235689 EgyptRead More »
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