Restaurants in Aswan

The Nile is not only a picturesque river but it is the life-giver of Egypt. The fertile bank of Nile River has nurture the civilization of Egypt. Aswan the sun-baked southern city of Egypt is a quaint African region with the setting of the Nile River. The small city has a slow and relaxed lifestyle. You can visit the places of interest and other cultural places, stroll by the river front, shop in the local markets and taste the Nubian in the local restaurants located in the strips along the river bank, the colorful bazaars and markets or within some renowned hotels.

Egypt, since yore has been the potpourri of various cultures and Egyptian food reflects the synthesis of these varied cultures. Egyptian food is especially famed for its flavors and its use of different fresh vegetables, ingredients and spices. Most of the restaurants in Aswan serve oriental food such as kebab and kofta, chicken and pigeon, vegetables and rice. You can also taste the freshly caught fish in one of the many fish restaurants that are located in Corniche by the Nile. There are also floating restaurants that are located at floating barges or platforms at the heart of the river.

The Moon Restaurant, Aswan is a restaurant located within a floating flatboat at the middle of the Nile River. You have to take a boat to reach this restaurant and once you reach you will love the ambience. They serve traditional Egyptian cuisine plus local fish delicacies and you will have a wonderful dining experience with the view of the sparkling waters of Nile, the crimson sunset, the cool breeze and obviously the Nubian music or cultural performances! And don't forget to smoke the shisha!

The Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts lying amidst the gardens of the Elephantine Island, houses a number of restaurants- The Orangery, The Nashwa, La Perla and The Pergola. The Orangery offers Continental and Indian cuisines while La Perla, the most famous of all serves Italian cuisine including Buffet Breakfast, Lunch and dinner. The restaurant is also decorated in Italian style.

Another famous restaurant, probably the best in Egypt is the 1902 Restaurant, Aswan that is located within the Old Cataract Hotel. The 1902 Restaurant offers innovative French Cuisine and local fish specialties in a queer ambience and dark rooms that resemble the tomb site of the Valley of the Kings in Egypt. Besides good-quality food there is also live entertainment with belly dancers and Nubian Music bands.