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Places I love in Cairo
Cairo Jazz Club is one of Places I love in Cairo.

1. Cairo Jazz Club

8.8
197 26th of July St. (Sphinx Sq), الجيزة, محافظة الجيزة
Jazz and Blues Venue · Agouza · 37 tips and reviews

Abigail T.Abigail Toner: Some great bands and DJs, friendly waiters/bartenders, good food and drinks. Watch out for the free shots . . . they can be deadly :)

Hilton Cairo Heliopolis is one of Places I love in Cairo.

2. Hilton Cairo Heliopolis

8.9
El-Orouba, Qism El-Nozha, Cairo Governorate
Hotel · Qism El-Nozha · 88 tips and reviews

Abigail T.Abigail Toner: Nice set of restaurants including Fuze with nice cocktail recipes from around the world. Also good for a day use - the new portion has really unique architecture.

Fuego is one of Places I love in Cairo.

3. Fuego

Bandar Mall (Palestine Road), القاهرة, القاهرة
Sushi Restaurant · Al Ma‘ādī, Muḩāfaz̧at al Qāhirah · 73 tips and reviews

Abigail T.Abigail Toner: For a girl who's been eating sushi since I was 5, this is one of the freshest I've had - and can't beat all-you-can-eat for 135-150LE. Great variety and good for friends who are non-sushi eaters.

Sequoia is one of Places I love in Cairo.

4. Sequoia

53 Abou Al Feda St., زمالك, القاهرة
Lounge · 333 tips and reviews

Abigail T.Abigail Toner: Great ambiance and view of the Nile. Another good place for a mixed group - sushi lovers, mezza lovers, shisha lovers and drink lovers.

Grizzly - Breakfast Place & Diner is one of Places I love in Cairo.

5. Grizzly - Breakfast Place & Diner

33 Abou El Feda St. (Inside Club 33), زمالك, القاهرة
New American Restaurant · 129 tips and reviews

Abigail T.Abigail Toner: One hell of a burger (get the Juicy Lucy).

Gaya is one of Places I love in Cairo.

6. Gaya

7.4
(جايا)
41 Road 218 (Degla), Al Ma‘ādī, القاهرة
Korean Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

Abigail T.Abigail Toner: The sushi is so-so but great for a close by pop-in. Also love the little dishes (sometimes including kimchi).

Villa 55 is one of Places I love in Cairo.

7. Villa 55

7.1
(ڤيلا ٥٥)
55, Road 9, Maadi Cornish, القاهرة
Restaurant · 56 tips and reviews

Abigail T.Abigail Toner: Nice mix of a place - great garden space to watch football matches (bring the bug spray in the warmer months!) shisha, Pub 55 downstairs w various performers/music.

Man'oucheh is one of Places I love in Cairo.

8. Man'oucheh

7.3
(منقوشة)
49, Road 9, Maadi Cornish, القاهرة
Lebanese Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Abigail T.Abigail Toner: Great place to grab a snack (or just call delivery). Love the zaatar w labneh.

The Saladin Citadel of Cairo is one of Places I love in Cairo.

9. The Saladin Citadel of Cairo

9.0
(قلعة صلاح الدين)
Salah Salem Rd, Qesm Al Khalifah, القاهرة
Historic and Protected Site · القاهرة الإسلامية · 78 tips and reviews

Abigail T.Abigail Toner: Amazing compound - mix of military and Islamic history. Beautiful views of downtown Cairo.

Ahmed Ibn Tulun Mosque is one of Places I love in Cairo.

10. Ahmed Ibn Tulun Mosque

(جامع أحمد بن طولون)
Ibn Tulun St, السيدة زينب, القاهرة
Mosque · 10 tips and reviews

Abigail T.Abigail Toner: Another MUST see - in Old Cairo.

Al Azhar Mosque is one of Places I love in Cairo.

11. Al Azhar Mosque

8.6
(الجامع الأزهر)
Azhar St. (القاهرة الفاطمية), القاهرة, القاهرة
Mosque · الأزهر · 26 tips and reviews

Abigail T.Abigail Toner: Gorgeous oriental Islamic architecture.

Farah is one of Places I love in Cairo.

12. Farah

7.3
(فرح)
Gamaet AL Dowal AL Arabia St, Mohandessin, Giza
Egyptian Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

Abigail T.Abigail Toner: Great after hours spot (operates 24 hours). Try the chicken shwarma or chicken grill. The marinated tomatoes are fantastic.

Au Petit Bistro is one of Places I love in Cairo.

13. Au Petit Bistro

8 Abdel Rahman Al Rafie St. (Makka street next to Shooting Club), Giza, القاهرة
French Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews

Abigail T.Abigail Toner: Cute, Parisian-esque restaurant. Amazing foie-gras, nice wine selection and romantic atmosphere.

Abou El Sid Restaurant is one of Places I love in Cairo.

14. Abou El Sid Restaurant

8.2
(مطعم أبو السيد)
157, 26 of July St, زمالك, القاهرة
Egyptian Restaurant · 168 tips and reviews

Abigail T.Abigail Toner: Need to try the one in Zamalek - the best decor out of them all. Traditional Egyptian fare.

El Tabei El Domyati is one of Places I love in Cairo.

15. El Tabei El Domyati

5.8
(التابعى الدمياطي)
87, Rd 9, Ma‘ādī al Khabīrī, القاهرة
Falafel Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

Abigail T.Abigail Toner: Great ful, cheese with tomatoes and other variety of Egyptian breakfast and snack food.

Koshary El Tahrir is one of Places I love in Cairo.

16. Koshary El Tahrir

6.4
(كشري التحرير)
3/14 El Nasr St (El Laselky St), Ma‘ādī al Khabīrī, القاهرة
Egyptian Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

Abigail T.Abigail Toner: The best koshary in town - so fresh and I love the rice.

La Trattoria is one of Places I love in Cairo.

17. La Trattoria

7.7
13 El Mara'ashly St, زمالك, القاهرة
Italian Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews

Abigail T.Abigail Toner: Like the ambience, the expanded wine list. The pasta is quite nice as well - had some great gnocchi.

Amici is one of Places I love in Cairo.

18. Amici

22 Taha Hussein str. Zamalek, القاهرة, القاهرة
Bar · زمالك · 17 tips and reviews

Abigail T.Abigail Toner: This bar reminds me of some of the small but swank bars in NYC and DC.

Cairo Tower is one of Places I love in Cairo.

19. Cairo Tower

7.9
(برج القاهرة)
El Zohriya Garden St (El Gezira), زمالك, القاهرة
Monument · 57 tips and reviews

Abigail T.Abigail Toner: Amazing view of all of Cairo. Worth the fee if you're an expat.

Harris Cafe is one of Places I love in Cairo.

20. Harris Cafe

6.5
7 Baghdad St (Korba), مصر الجديدة, القاهرة
Café · 17 tips and reviews

Abigail T.Abigail Toner: Good food, great service. Difficult parking but there are a few regular parking guys who are super nice, there to help. I recommended the Light cheese sandwich or the Nutella crepe a Necafe w milk.

Arabiata is one of Places I love in Cairo.

21. Arabiata

7.0
(ارابياتا)
10 Ibrahim St. (Roxy Sq), مصر الجديدة, القاهرة
Falafel Restaurant · Heli · 35 tips and reviews

Abigail T.Abigail Toner: No place better if you want to indulge on various type of ful, tameya, and a salad bar with anything from olives to beets, to tahina, to baba ganouj.

Mandarine Koueider is one of Places I love in Cairo.

22. Mandarine Koueider

8.4
5 Baghdad St (El Korba), مصر الجديدة, القاهرة
Pastry Shop · 33 tips and reviews

Abigail T.Abigail Toner: Any and all type of oriental sweets. Get there early during Ramadan! Must experience watching the guys cut up the basboosa or konafa!

Andrea is one of Places I love in Cairo.

23. Andrea

(أندريا)
59 Mariouteya Canal Road, El Haram, القاهرة
BBQ Joint · 24 tips and reviews

Abigail T.Abigail Toner: Wonderful to see the many old steel rotisseries. Beautiful garden atmosphere. Freshly made bread by ladies who'll give you al loaf on your walk in. Try everything!

Mori Sushi is one of Places I love in Cairo.

24. Mori Sushi

6.9
76 Road 9, Al Ma‘ādī, القاهرة
Sushi Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews

Abigail T.Abigail Toner: Really great sushi and interesting combinations!

Noha Takla Wellness Centre is one of Places I love in Cairo.

25. Noha Takla Wellness Centre

7.4
26 Rd 6, Ma‘ādī al Khabīrī, القاهرة
Massage Clinic · 4 tips and reviews
The Burger Factory is one of Places I love in Cairo.

26. The Burger Factory

8.6
114, 26 of July St. (Hassan Sabry St.), زمالك, القاهرة
Burger Joint · 82 tips and reviews
Begum is one of Places I love in Cairo.

27. Begum

7.6
34, Street 276, Maadi, القاهرة, القاهرة
Indian Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews
Little Swiss is one of Places I love in Cairo.

28. Little Swiss

villa 17 - Road 18 (above Pistachio), Ma‘ādī al Khabīrī, القاهرة
Swiss Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews
Caffé Greco is one of Places I love in Cairo.

29. Caffé Greco

8.3
(كافيه جريكو)
64 Road 9, Maadi Cornish, القاهرة
Café · Maadi · 83 tips and reviews
Body by Design is one of Places I love in Cairo.

30. Body by Design

maadi and zamalek, القاهرة, القاهرة
Gym · 3 tips and reviews
Le Chantilly is one of Places I love in Cairo.

31. Le Chantilly

8.4
11 Baghdad St (Korba), مصر الجديدة, القاهرة
Bistro · Heliopolis | مصر الجديدة · 38 tips and reviews