Fodor's Expert Review Five Bells
Although it's not a fine-dining restaurant, the locally beloved Five Bells has been around for decades and blends a nostalgically proper feel with an easygoing, casual atmosphere. You can sit indoors, where there's a bar, but most people enjoy their Egyptian or international dishes outdoors, under a sizable tent with a central fountain that's surrounded by five bells. The doors open at noon, but it's busier at dinner, when reservations are a good idea.
Quick Facts
13 Ismail Mohammed St., off Abu Al Feda St.
Cairo,
Cairo
Egypt
10-0113–2181-reservations
- Live piano music
- Remarkable assortment of mezze served with delicious crispy bread
- A great place to enjoy a glass of wine