If you took our advice and decided to pay Alexandria a visit on a Ramadan weekend, then you need some ideas on where to head for Iftar. Since the city’s known for its top-notch restaurants and its delicious street food, an Iftar experience is not to be missed. However, we’d recommend you skip all the mainstream restaurants and the famous chains for a change. Instead, you could do Iftar the Alexandrian way.
Hit the Beach
When a Cairene steps foot in A-town the first thing he or she asks for is the beach. Even though this privilege of ours isn’t as accessible as it seems, but one could work around. If you’re lucky enough to have a friend or a relative who owns a private cabin in Montazah, then what are you waiting for? Nothing could ever compare to a dish party with a million dollar view at Semiramis or Aida beach.
Montazah ticket/person: EGP 25
Montazah ticket/car: EGP 25
Sea View + Zero Service and Zero Tax
If you don’t have this cabin privilege, then no problem. You could still enjoy a sea view, but not at a restaurant where you spend your money on service and VAT. Nothing’s wrong with ordering pizza and enjoying the sunset at any spot of your choice; our Corniche promenade has room for everyone.
Seafood at Abou Noura
In case you’re an eating champ, then you can visit the pearl of the Mediterranean without trying its number one specialty, SEAFOOD! And when we say seafood, we mean authentic local restaurants like Abou Noura.
Address: Ras at Tin, Qesm Al Gomrok, Alexandria, Egypt
Contact info: 0122 240 7869
Hit the road, Jack
If you’re driving all the way to Alexandria, then a 30-minute drive to Borg El Arab will do no harm. Especially if it comes with authentic Bedouin cuisine such as that of Wahet Khattab.
Address: Borg El Arab – North Coast Road, Alexandria, Egypt
Contact info: 01115788001 / 01021301199
Family Gathering at Balbaa
If you just want to settle down for a family gathering at a restaurant in the city, then you’d rather go for Balbaa all the way! That’s only if you could fill up your stomach with a feast of Egyptian dishes of course.
Address: Alexandria – Cairo Desert Road, Alexandria, Egypt
Contact info: 03 3820150