In this vibrant city, there are a handful of restaurants to choose from – one to suit every mood and preference. From local Egyptian street food to Thai fine dining, there is something for everyone. From the food enthusiast to the picky eater, you can definitely find your perfect plate.
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Egyptian cuisine is full of delicious options and suitable for everyone. With the majority of foods being heavy in spices but not spicy, it really awakens the taste buds.
Breakfast: Start your day off with a belly full of Egyptian goodness. A foul (smashed beans) with garlic, butter, and lemon wrapped in Egyptian bread, or a falafel sandwich with salad and tahini, will leave you feeling full and satisfied. Abo Aya offers a delicious range, fast service, and affordable prices. You can eat in or order to your location.
Egyptian Foul Platter
Lunch: If you want to dine with the locals, then trying the street food is a must – there are a couple of options that provide a delicious menu. We recommend trying the Alexandrian sausage sandwich or the Alexandrian grilled liver sandwich with a squeeze of lemon and a dash of tahini. You can try this at Al Falah Kebda.
Alexandrian Liver
Dinner: The best restaurant to get the all-round oriental experience is El Haga Restaurant (also known as El Dar Darak). Sit down, enjoy the atmosphere, and let your taste buds wander through the Egyptian countryside as you are taken on a tale as old as time with the homemade local dishes.
Veal ribs and Egyptian Kofta at El Haga
Nimlayah is also a popular option. With a higher-priced menu but a romantic setting on Mamsha Street, you can enjoy the Alexandrian-based menu with the best feteer in Hurghada on offer.
The most popular restaurant for Egyptian food in Hurghada is called GAD, which covers all meals at a cheap price and with good taste. You could literally spend all day there with something to eat no matter the time, and bonus points – it’s open 24 hours!
Egyptian breakfast at GAQ restaurant
A must-try is the local cuisine, koshary! A dish made up of pasta, rice, chickpeas, and fried onions covered in a salsa – you really can’t go wrong!
Egyptian Koshary
Takeaways
If you’re missing a little taste of home, there are the standard fast food restaurants available with the usual menus:
- McDonald’s
- Pizza Hut
- KFC
There are two restaurants of each located at either end of the city – one in the Senzo Mall and the other in the city centre, so they are accessible no matter where you’re staying. They also have a home delivery option too!
McDonald's at Senzo Mall
International Cuisines
Now, you might be visiting Egypt, but that doesn’t mean you’re limited to only Egyptian food. With a wide variety of international cuisines available, it really depends on what you fancy on the day.
Ever wondered what Thai food tastes like? Great – you can try the restaurant White Elephant, located in the Steigenberger Hotel. A reservation is needed in advance, but it offers a lovely atmosphere and a delicious menu – perfect for a holiday date night or special occasion.
White Elephant restaurant
On the theme of Asian, there are quite a few sushi restaurants to choose from if that is more up your street. One of the most popular sushi restaurants is Sebun Sushi, located in El Kawther, and with an inviting vibe, you can eat till your heart’s content.
Or maybe Chinese is more to your liking? Then you have 7 Star Restaurant, also located in El Kawther, with a mixed menu of Chinese and Indian food, and the best sweet and sour chicken Hurghada has to offer. With limited seating, we recommend ordering out and enjoying a movie night.
Moving on to Italian
Bitonto - a delicious pizzeria with two restaurants, one located in Al Dau Mall and one on the rooftop of TK Suites. You can dine in style or dine with a view.
Seating area at Bitonto restaurant
Trattoria – an Italian-owned restaurant with authentic Italian food. Eat in the Egyptian sun, but be transported to Sicilian vibes with this friendly atmosphere.
Priska – a new restaurant, but no less well known for its delicious menu and affordable prices. Located in the new Prestige building on Old Sheraton Street, it takes fine dining to a new level.
La Cascada – located in El Kawther with an outside seating area, this restaurant also boasts a large kids’ play area, making it a venue for the whole family.
What would a visit to the Red Sea be without eating some of the freshly caught fish? An incomplete one, that’s what.
With the perfect opportunity to try the fish you have always wanted to try, or to eat your favourite fish, you can dine at two of the most popular restaurants – Star Fish or Al Halaka Fish Restaurant – both located near the marina, where you can enjoy a plate full of fresh fried shrimp or a bowl of hot seafood soup. You won’t be disappointed, I can assure you. Both restaurants offer a clean and friendly atmosphere with fast service and prices that will surprise you, as they are so cheap!
Seafood soup at Starfish restaurant
Not sure what you fancy? No problem. Go for an evening stroll down the marina and see the different cuisines this small strip has to offer. With Italian, Egyptian, Greek, British, fish, and even Chinese restaurants available, you’ll be spoiled for choice. You could have started in Greece, had your main course in Egypt, and dessert in Italy – all whilst looking out onto the beautiful Red Sea.
Restaurants at Hurghada Marina
If you are not looking for somewhere to eat a meal but rather an afternoon snack, then the best bakery in town is Bready. With a French vibe, it offers freshly baked goods from baguettes to delicious doughnuts. With three popular branches and home delivery as an option, there really is no excuse not to try it.
Bready Bakery
Finally, for those with a sweet tooth, we have Cold Stone – an ice cream parlour that offers so much more than ice cream! Waffles, cones, smoothies, milkshakes, and of course, ice cream by the kilo. You can mix and match or enjoy your favourite cold treat all in one spot.
Cold Stone Icea creams
So, if you’re worried about the food in the hotel, there really is no need to be. With a wide selection of different cuisines, you can fill every day with a new experience. Leave Hurghada with your heart happy and your stomach full!
