A stylish restaurant with warm attentive service is a rarity in Cameroon. The white walls of the minimalist interior are accented with feathered hats and geometric basketwork from the northwest highlands. The menu is traditional with a modern twist, with imaginative reinterpretations of Cameroonian classics. Ndole and kati-kati (marinated chicken) have never looked or tasted better.

IYA is an award-winning fine dining establishment that celebrates Cameroon's diverse gastronomy and cultural heritage. We serve a seasonal menu that emphasizes local produce, high-quality ingredients, and Cameroonian flavors. The restaurant's chefs, led by chef Janvier Kouenou (trained by gourmet chef Dieuveil Malonga), put a modern spin on traditional dishes entrusted to us by our community's revered IYAs – mothers – resulting in dishes that are both modern and comforting.

Tripavisor Rating: 4.5/5
Address: former Alliance Franco, Grand Stand
Phone: 665001000
Website: www.iyabuea.com
Timing: Hours11am-11 pm Mon-Sat
Pricemains CFA3000-6500

This is Yaoundé's best bakery, hidden in a synthetic wooden cabin but founded in 1935, selling delectable madeleines, palmiers, and croissants.

Calafatas - is one of the best bakeries/pastries in Yaoundé city. Here you will enjoy a variety of bread, in a clean and airy space, which is highly appreciated by many bread fans in Cameroon and many places around the world. You can also choose comfortably because here serves a variety of cakes, the staff is friendly and the service is very enthusiastic. Reasonable price for a delicious and luxurious restaurant

Tripadvisor Rating: 3.5/5

Address: Rue de Nachtigal
Phone: 222231729
Website: www.calafatas.com
Pricebaked goods CFA200-2000

The nightly grill at this hotel is worth a detour; great kebabs, steaks, chicken, seafood dishes, and juicy German sausage are all well prepared and served up by the friendly staff at poolside tables under thatched rondavels. This is also a great drinking establishment, serving both fresh fruit juice and beers.

Foyer du Marin is a one-of-a-kind green haven in the heart of Douala. Even during the warmest hours of the day, its terraces with views of the harbor and the Wouri River receive a pleasant sea breeze. The restaurant provides a range of European and Cameroonian meals, as well as wood-fired grilled meats. The garden and terrace can accommodate up to 300 guests for festive or business occasions.

Tripadvisor Rating: 3.4/5

Address: Rue Gallieni
Phone: 2 33 42 27 94
Hours: 8am-10pm
Pricemains CFA4000-8000

If you're used to the more common Cameroonian options of chicken or fish, La Fourchette's menu is out of this world. Prices are reasonable for steak tartare, grilled zebu fillet, goat's-cheese ravioli, and stuffed crab. Service is charmingly formal; dress to impress, and make a reservation ahead of time.

La Fourchette - one of the best restaurants in Cameroon, located in the heart of Akwa, Douala's commercial center, invites you in a classy and well-appointed environment for a one-on-one supper or for your business lunches. The food is both French and foreign.

The restaurant La Fourchette provides a broad selection of wines to complement your meals. Finally, towards the conclusion of the dinner, you may have a cigar! At the bar, there is a range of Cuban cigars. La Fourchette is available for lunch and dinner every day of the week.

Google Rating: 4.1/5

Address: Rue Franqueville
Phone: 2 33 43 26 11
Hours: noon-11pm Mon-Sat
Pricemains CFA7000-18,000

Pres Cafe in Bamenda offers a rare find in Cameroon: good local coffee, including cappuccino, fresh salads, carrot cake, and a variety of natural juices. It's close to the excellent Fairtrade PresCraft gift shop, which sells fixed-price bronzes, baskets, carvings, and jewelry.

Pres Cafe has a lovely veranda and a good menu, however, the service is very slow. Due to a possible scarcity of staff: tending tables and preparing meals, as well as processing cash... bring little dollars, as they rarely have changed. Nice craft store décor; after ordering, you'll probably have time to explore before the meal arrives. It's a good spot to meet friends, it's easy to find, and it primarily serves lunch. Closes at 5 p.m., and no orders for cooked meals will be accepted after 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Tripadvisor Rating: 3.8/5

Address: Commercial Ave next to the British Council library

This chic Vietnamese restaurant has a charming shaded terrace and a sophisticated dining room on the inside, both of which attract a devoted following of Yaoundé ex-pats. The food is delicious, and the service is excellent. The iced coffee and spring rolls are both delicious.

La Paillote is a Vietnamese restaurant in Yaounde's Centre Region that serves Asian cuisine. La Paillote's address is Quartier Ellig-Essono, near to Mahima, Yaounde, Cameroon. You can contact them directly if you wish to visit the location or if you want any services. To access pertinent information, visit their website at https://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Paillotte/102100889893439?ref=ts&fref=t

Google Rating: 4.1/5

Address: Rue Joseph Essono Balla
Hours: noon-2pm & 7-10pm

Pricemains CFA3500-6000

This restaurant has the best view in town, overlooking the dramatic coastline and the Park Hotel Miramar, and serves a fairly standard menu of meat grills, shrimp, fish, and chicken dishes. The friendly staff, outdoor seating, and views, on the other hand, make it worthwhile. Travel through the gardens on the dirt road to the hotels, then take the middle path after the bridge.

The Hot Spot is located in the Botanic Garden, which is known for its stunning surroundings. There's only an outdoor patio with fish (bar, seabream...), shrimp, braised meat, and steak. Friendly and really accessible space with professional service dedicated to serving you. The restaurant will provide you with grilled meats and homemade dishes.

Facebook Rating: 3/5

Address: Limbe Botanical Gardens
Hours: 7.30am-11pm
Pricemains CFA3000-4000

When it comes to the best restaurants in Cameroon, it's impossible not to mention the Saga, which is atmospheric and upmarket, serves an interesting mix of African dishes as well as some local classics like ndole (a dish made with bitter leaves similar to spinach and flavored with smoked fish), as well as pizza, Chinese, and pasta dishes. It's tastefully decorated, with an open-air area in front and a cool glass-fronted dining room behind.

Saga Africa showcases the cuisines of all diverse cultures in an African atmosphere. It is open to you 7 days a week from 11 am to 12:30 am. Located at Douala on Boulevard de la Liberté in the Akwa business district, Saga Africa restaurant welcomes you daily from 11:00 am to midnight, including Sundays. Saga Africa will offer you a diverse and unique cuisine, in a typical, pleasant, warm, and safe setting, close to department stores. You will always be welcome! Saga Africa Restaurant can also cater to all kinds of your events (birthday, business meals, etc.).

Google Rating: 3.8/5

Address: 3M2W+F69, Douala, Cameroon

Hours: noon-11 pm
Pricemains CFA4000-7000

An easily overlooked upstairs restaurant (near the market on the road to the Catholic mission) with blue-green walls, a mosaic tiled floor, plastic flowers on the tables, and cheap food, including Senegalese rice, ndole, and njapche (another type of green). In a calm and opulent environment, the gourmet restaurant "La Saveur" provides a variety cuisine and delectable desserts.

A short distance from the square, directly under the arches, you could easily miss this restaurant with its rather unobtrusive facade. so keep an eye out if you want to spot it. All delicious food is available there. And in the summer you even have a small open terrace, to enjoy the sunny days.

Google Rating: 4.8/5

Phone: 2 99 95 00 69
Pricemain CFA1500

With a friendly welcome, a faint whiff of a colonial atmosphere, and a pleasant screened terrace in the heart of Yaoundé, La Sintra does a full breakfast menu, Italian and Cameroonian cuisine, as well as delicious French dishes such as crevettes à la provençale (shrimps cooked in garlic). For lunch and supper, this stylish French café serves exceptionally superb coffee and simple, well-prepared French classics.

Head to La Sintra for a fusion of traditional and western food, as well as a comprehensive breakfast buffet. Sit on the patio, enjoy their great coffee, and watch the inhabitants of the city go about their business.

Tripadvisor Rating: 3.2/5

Address: Ave Kennedy
Hours: 6 am-11 pm Mon-Sat
Pricedishes CFA3000-5000