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Where to Eat in Alexandria: 17 Researched Spots and 8 Must-Try Dishes (2026)
17 researched places to eat in Alexandria and the 8 dishes to order, grouped by type of place, with the neighbourhood, address, hours and price tier where the place record has them.
- 17 places to eat
- 8 must-try dishes
- 12 neighbourhoods
- Researched October 2026
- 10 sources
Must-try in Alexandria8 dishes
Kebda Eskandarani (Alexandrian Liver) Where to order it in Alexandria
Alexandrian-Style Grilled Sea Bass (Singari) Where to order it in Alexandria
Alexandrian Foul (Fava Beans) Where to order it in Alexandria
Sogo' Eskandarani (Alexandrian Sausage) Where to order it in Alexandria
Feteer Meshaltet (Alexandrian Savory/Sweet) Where to order it in Alexandria
Grilled Quail (Semman)At Malek El Semman
Calamari and Squid Gratin Where to order it in Alexandria
Egyptian Fondue Where to order it in Alexandria
The short answer
- Start with Mohamed Ahmed Restaurant (Al Mesallah Sharq), سوق العطارين (Al Mesallah Sharq), Malek El Semman (Al Attarin Gharb), Délices Patisserie Alexandria (Al Mesallah Sharq) and Kato (Mustafa Kamel WA Bolkli).
- 17 places across 12 neighbourhoods; Al Mesallah Sharq (4), Al Ibrahimeyah Bahri WA Sidi Gaber (2) and Mustafa Kamel WA Bolkli (2) have the most.
Where to eat in Alexandria: 17 researched places
Restaurants and bistros
Mohamed Ahmed Restaurant
Why it’s on the map
A legendary local institution established in 1940 that remains the definitive spot for authentic Egyptian breakfast staples like ful (fava beans) and falafel.
6W22+369، شارع شكور، Al Mesallah Sharq, Al Attarin, Alexandria Governorate 5372032, Egypt
Malek El Semman
Why it’s on the map
Known for: Grilled Quail (Semman). Mentioned as a must-try spot in top foods.
Try: Grilled Quail (Semman)
45 شارع مسجد العطارين خلف ميدان محطة مصر امام هريسة احمد حسنين الاسكندرية، 21517، Al Attarin Gharb, Al Attarin, Alexandria Governorate 5370022, Egypt
Délices Patisserie Alexandria
Why it’s on the map
Raml Station, 46 Saad Zaghloul, Al Mesallah Sharq, Al Attarin, Alexandria Governorate 5372044, Egypt
Restaurant
Seafood Restaurant · Souq at Tork
Restaurant · Al Ibrahimeyah Bahri WA Sidi Gaber
Seafood Restaurant · As Sayalah Sharq
Restaurant · Mustafa Kamel WA Bolkli
Restaurant
Markets and food halls
سوق العطارين
Why it’s on the map
A historic labyrinth of narrow pedestrian alleys renowned for its concentration of antique dealers and traditional artisans.
5WX2+6P6, سوق العطارين, Al Mesallah Sharq, Al Attarin, Alexandria Governorate 5372023, Egypt
Market · Dekhela
Cafés and coffee
Kato
Why it’s on the map
Located in the Roushdy area, this minimalist coffee house focuses on a 'slow pace' experience with a sophisticated atmosphere.
Syria, Mustafa Kamel WA Bolkli, Sidi Gaber, Alexandria Governorate 5433141, Egypt
Coffee Shop · Sidi Gaber
More places to eat
Meal Takeaway · Al Ibrahimeyah Bahri WA Sidi Gaber
Butcher Shop · Bab Shar'
Ice Cream Shop · El Anfoushi
Sandwich Shop · Al Mesallah Sharq
Research receipt
How this Alexandria food guide was researched
- 17 places to eat, each matched to its real place data record: the neighbourhood, address, hours and price tier come from that record, not from a review.
- The sites below are the ones the research cited for these places to eat, most-cited first.
- Researched October 2026.
Sources checked
Planning questions
Where should I eat in Alexandria?
Start with Mohamed Ahmed Restaurant, سوق العطارين, Malek El Semman, Délices Patisserie Alexandria, and Kato. All 17 places to eat are on the Alexandria map, grouped on this page by type of place.
Which neighbourhoods in Alexandria are best for food?
Al Mesallah Sharq (4), Al Ibrahimeyah Bahri WA Sidi Gaber (2), and Mustafa Kamel WA Bolkli (2) carry the most researched places to eat, out of 12 neighbourhoods on this map.
Is Alexandria expensive for food?
Of the 17 places, 10 list a price tier: 7 moderate, 2 inexpensive, and 1 expensive. Tiers come from the place record, not a menu, so treat them as a range.