Ramadan 2015: Where to Have Iftar and Sohour in Alexandria

Ramadan is always about cooking, 3ezomat and gatherings. But when you are somewhere like Alexandria, you can’t spend Ramadan just having iftar at home, you’ve got to go out and enjoy the city’s beautiful Mediterranean views and its incredible cuisine.

Here are our top picks for iftar and sohour in Egypt’s gem by the sea:

 

 

IFTAR

 

Teatro Eskendria

 

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Besides being a restaurant, Teatro Eskendria is also a performance space and music studio. You can enjoy your sohour at Teatro with live music in an authentic Egyptian atmosphere.

25 Fouad St., Raml Station. For more information, call 033901339.

 

 

The Greek Club

 

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Photograph by Hossam Horus

Enjoy The Greek Club’s sensational view of the sea, boats and Qaitbay citadel.

Qaitbay St., Anfoushy. For more information, call 03-4837264.

 

 

Abou El Sid

 

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Abou El Sid restaurant has one of the coolest settings and delicious Egyptian cuisine that will make you feel right at home. They offer both fetar and sohour.

39 ElHoreya St. For more information, call 03-3929609.

 

 

Brew And Chew

 

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With a wide a variety of choices in Brew and Chew’s special Ramadan and sohour set menus, you’re in for a great meal.

28 Kafr Abdo St. For reservations, call 01152007766.

 

 

Sheraton Montazah

 

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It’s not only one of the finest hotels in Alexandria with iftar and sohour open buffets during Ramadan, it will also keep you entertained with musical performances, Ramadan series and much more.

Whether it’s their beach cafe, Italian restaurant or lounge, you’re in for a delicious meal.

Corniche, Montazah. For more information, call 03 -548-0550.

 

 

Roastery

 

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Roastery will not only have you over for iftar and sohour and make sure you’re full and satisfied, they also deliver right to your doorstep.

38 Abdel Qader Ragab St. off El Horreya Rd. For reservations or delivery, call 03-5428292, 03-5428262.

 

 

West El Balad

 

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West El Balad has a Ramadan special set menu and also offers WiFi, shisha and TVs where you can watch all your favourite shows.

13 Sezostreis St., Raml Station. For reservations, call 01228227447, 01280250010.

 

 

Four Seasons Alexandria

 

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Four Season Alexandria is keeping things interesting this Ramadan. They not only offer delicious iftar, they also provide physical activities to keep you busy during the day.

El-Geish Road. For more information, call 035818000.

 

 

Santa Lucia

 

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Established in 1950, Santa Lucia will take you back in time with their cozy and unique design. Enjoy your meal while listening to a live piano music that will definitely put you in a romantic mood.

40 Safia Zaghloul St., Raml Station. For reservations, call 034860332.

 

 

Buckets

 

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Whatever you’re craving, from chicken wraps, steaks, pastas and even desserts, Buckets has it all. Buckets is open from 11 pm to 12 am.

1B Ibrahim Abdel Said St, Raml Staion, Batalsa, Latin District. For more information, call 033922202 or 01200212323.

 

 

Abdel Wahab

 

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Abdelwahab will serve you some of the best grilled food and Lebanese side dishes and mezzat. Offering both iftar and sohour, they also deliver.

Located on Sidi Bishr 53 Gamila Bouhraid Street, El Saah Square, El Seyouf. For delivery or reservation call, 35022200 or 35032856.

 

 

Balbaa Village 

 

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Balbaa has two floors; one serves freshly caught seafood and the other one serves grilled meat chicken and lamb and tawagen. Due to it’s huge food varieties and great location, Balbaa is often crowded, so you better make a reservation.

Moharam Bek, El Hadiqa El Dawleya St. (Downtown). For reservations, call 16941, 033820130 or 033820140.

 

 

Ole

 

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Photograph by Hossam Horus

Ole has an Egyptian cuisine corner, burgers, pasta, sandwiches, seafood and even sushi. As it’s originally a cafe, it also serves loads of fresh drinks and desserts. It’s open from 9 am to 12 am and offers WiFi and TV.

3 Mokarar Kafr Abdou St., Roushdy. For reservations, call 02-35449987 or 01006664127.

 

 

SOHOUR

 

Mohamed Ahmed

 

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Foul Mohamed Ahmed might be one of  the oldest and most popular places in Egypt. Having served masses of happy customers over decades, it is still going strong with it traditional local Egyptian food.

17 Shokour St. For more information, call 03-4857701.

 

 

Tasah

 

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Tasah will have your eggs, cheese and turkey sandwiches ready for sohout at anytime. It’s open from 11 am to 1 am and delivers.
7 El Tayyar Mahmoud Shaker Abdel Maniem St. For more information, call 01010259103, 01227810296.

 

 

Abou Awad 

 

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This is the ultimate Egyptian place for sohour: koshary, foul and ta3meya, fetir, seafood, batates sandwiches and pizza! What else could you possibly need?

El Awkaf Building, Casino St., San Stefano. For delivery, call 03584528.

 

 

Alban Swisra

 

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Alban Swisra will serve you anything from sausage to kofta covered in their special cheese sauce. It’s located near a local grocery shop, which will make it easier food you to grab a bottle of water before the fajr prayer.

82 Port Said Camp Shezar St. For more information, call 03 5913369.

 

 
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