Eritrea

About Eritrea

Eritrea preserves Italian Art Deco Asmara, Red Sea diving, and ancient Aksumite connections.

Wonderful Tourist Locations

Must-see destinations and iconic landmarks in Eritrea.

Asmara Historic Centre

UNESCO Art Deco and Modernist architecture.

Dahlak Archipelago

Pristine Red Sea diving and coral reefs.

Massawa Old Town

Ottoman and coral-stone Red Sea port.

Top Restaurants in Eritrea

Famous dining destinations, local flavours, and must-try culinary experiences.

Eritrean

Ghidey's Restaurant

Asmara

Asmara's most celebrated restaurant serves Eritrean classics—injera with zigni stew, shiro, and tibsi grilled meat—in a traditional setting with low tables and coffee ceremony service. The authentic flavors and warm hospitality capture Eritrea's unique culinary identity. An essential Asmara dining experience.

Eritrean-Italian

Albergo Italia Restaurant

Asmara

In a historic Italian colonial hotel, Albergo Italia serves Eritrean-Italian fusion—pasta with berbere sauce, grilled dorade, and macchiato—in elegant Art Deco surroundings. The restaurant's heritage reflects Asmara's distinctive colonial architecture and cuisine. A landmark of the capital's dining scene.

Eritrean-Italian

Bar Royal

Asmara

A beloved Asmara café-restaurant since the 1950s, Bar Royal serves Eritrean breakfast—foul beans, eggs, and fresh bread—alongside Italian espresso in a nostalgic setting unchanged for decades. Locals gather here daily for conversation and culture. An Asmara institution frozen in time.