Heliopolis Restaurants

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  • 1. Abou Haidar Shawarma

    $ | Heliopolis

    This Heliopolis landmark, in business for over five decades, often has a line of people waiting to order Egyptian-style beef shawarma, made with a deliciously aromatic marinade and served in a pita or on soft white fino bread or fluffy bread rolls. Although there’s a small top-floor seating area, this is more of a grab-and-go restaurant.

    13 Ibrahim Al Lakani St., El-Montaza, Cairo, Cairo, Egypt

    Known For

    • Juicy, well-seasoned beef shawarma rolls
    • Mango juice made with a secret recipe
    • Homemade potato chips with the perfect crunch
  • 2. Mandarine Koueider

    $ | Heliopolis

    Known for the blue-mosaic niche wall on its facade, this small but beloved branch of Mandarine Koueider is divided into two sections: one side sells Middle Eastern desserts generously stuffed with nuts, and the other sells ice cream in flavors like pistachio, raspberry, or mandarin. The malban bil eshta (Turkish delight filled with cream custard that's flavored with mastic) is a must-try.

    5 Baghdad St., El-Montaza, Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
    2-2418–6555

    Known For

    • Fresh batches of ice cream prepared daily
    • Often crowded (but don't let this deter you)
    • Crisp kunafa (syrup-soaked pastry) with a creamy center
  • 3. Zööba

    $$ | Heliopolis

    Known for its relaxed vibe, Zööba offers Egyptian street food featuring modern twists (and slightly higher prices), all of it made with locally sourced ingredients. Be sure to try the ful (fava-bean stew) and ta’amiya (falafel) with pickled lemons, though the koshary (macaroni casserole) is also divine.

    13 Baghdad St., El-Montaza, Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
    16082-order hotline

    Known For

    • Eclectic decor
    • Vegetarian and vegan options
    • Delicious rice with sujuk (fermented, spiced sausage)
  • 4. Abo Sherif

    $$ | Heliopolis

    Flakey layers of fiteer pastry generously stuffed with your choice of sweet or savory fillings is what Abo Sherif is known for, and every order is made fresh on the spot—you can even watch the dough being flipped, stuffed, and placed in a brick oven. It’s customary to take your fiteer to the café across the street and enjoy it with black tea served with fresh mint leaves.

    64 Damascus St., Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
    10-2090–4554

    Known For

    • Crispy, well-balanced sweet kunafa fiteer
    • Mixed-cheese fiteer oozing with melted goodness
    • Unparalleled dough-flipping skills
  • 5. Al Dabke

    $$$$ | Heliopolis

    Although the decor is pure Arabian, the cuisine is authentic Lebanese. Fresh bread makes a nice accompaniment to the delicious soups, stews, grilled meats, and hot or cold mezzes.

    136 El-Orouba, El-Nozha, Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
    2-2267–7730

    Known For

    • Plenty of vegetarian options
    • Exceptionally friendly service
    • Bread baked in an open oven
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  • 6. Le Chantilly

    $$ | Heliopolis

    Favored by locals, Le Chantilly is the perfect place to unwind with a cup of coffee and fresh pastries, seated indoors at a wooden table covered with a checkered tablecloth or in the charming outdoor area.

    11 Baghdad St., El-Montaza, Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
    2-2415–5620

    Known For

    • The aroma of freshly baked pastries
    • Cozy vintage interior
    • Sunny outdoor seating
  • 7. Pepenero

    $$$$ | Heliopolis

    The outdoor seating area of this restaurant in one of El-Korba's historical buildings offers stellar views of the promenade below and is an especially nice place to dine on breezy spring evenings. Mouthwatering dishes on the Italian menu include burrata pizza, gnocchi, and fresh bruschetta. Although the restaurant accepts walk-ins, reservations are preferred.

    18 Baghdad St., El-Montaza, Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
    10-1010–1342

    Known For

    • Stellar views of El-Korba
    • Casual, intimate setting
    • Italian salad bar on weekends

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