10 Best Restaurants in Marassi, Egypt

Marassi is the biggest and most visited beach compound on Egypt’s North Coast (Sahel). We’re talking 23 residential neighborhoods, 6 beaches, multiple hotels, an international marina, a waterpark and a golf course, all spread over 6.5 million sqm. So if you were to assume that they also have a lot of restaurants and dining options, well you’d be correct, that’s for sure! 

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The Marassi Marina especially is full of restaurants and cafes, many of which have beautiful water views. But because it’s so popular, lots of the restaurants need reservations and QR codes, so it’s not as easy as just breezing in anywhere when you get hungry. So which restaurants are actually worth putting in the effort? Here’s our list of the best restaurants in Marassi:

Sachi

Sachi is known as being one of (if not the) best fine dining restaurants in Egypt, and their Marassi branch does not disappoint. Their menu is Mediterranean Asian fusion and they have great cocktails as well. Open from 5 pm.

For menu and reservations: Sachi

Izakaya

Peruvian-Japanese fusion is to be found at Izakaya SHL, adjacent to the Vida Marina Resort. Enjoy sushi and Nikkei plates on the water from 5 pm onwards.

For menu and reservations: Izakaya

Reif Kushiyaki

Led by celebrity chef Reif Othman, Reif Kushiyaki is all about innovative Japanese cuisine, from its signature kushiyaki (grilled meat skewers), to yakisoba, sandos and maki rolls. They’re also right on the marina, to enjoy your dinner with a drink and a breeze.

For menu and reservations: Reif Kushiyaki

Stanley

Fresh seafood, Mediterranean mezze and signature cocktails is what Stanley is all about. They’re open from breakfast onwards at the Marassi Marina.

For menu and reservations: Stanley

San Carlo

This restaurant from the UK teamed with the Smokery Group to bring you San Carlo, a fine dining Italian restaurant. Their signature dishes are their tender slices of prime beef fillet, pan-seared sea bass in lemon caper sauce and homemade ravioli. Open from 4 pm.

For menu and reservations: San Carlo

Ovio

This European restaurant has a hefty breakfast and brunch menu: pancakes, crepes, different egg styles by the dozen, sourdough toast and morning sandwiches; Ovio’s got it all. They also offer lunch and dinner obviously, but it’s particularly popular in the morning.

For menu and reservations: Ovio

The Smokery

Beautiful restaurant and bar right on the water. The Smokery has branches throughout Egypt, from Cairo to El Gouna and the North Coast, and they’re known for their pastas and sushi.

For menu and reservations: The Smokery

Asmak

Considering you’re spending time on the Mediterranean Sea, it would be almost sacrilegious to not have a seafood feast at least once before you leave. Asmak has a huge variety of seafood dishes, and you can order right off the menu or choose yourself from the fresh catch of the day and have them prepare it in your preferred style.

For menu and reservations: Asmak

Indira

If you’re bored of the usual pizza, sandwiches and beach-style food, then head to Indira for some great Indian cuisine. Besides having all our favorite Indian classics, they also have a nice spot right on the water and serve shisha too.

For menu and reservations: Indira

Zaza Cuisine

If it’s your first time in Egypt and you want to experience all sorts of Egyptian food without leaving Marassi (read more: 15 Egyptian Foods You Must Try), or you’re a local and just craving some of our traditional favorites, then head to Zaza. They have a massive menu from breakfast onwards with all the classics: fuul, taameya, feteer, tagens, grills, fattah, the whole nine yards. They also have pizza and international dishes as well as shisha. 

For menu and reservations: Zaza Cuisine

Other restaurants in Marassi:

• Eatery

• Qahwa

• Crave

• Ted’s

• Maison Thomas

• Lodge

• Seaside

• Carlo’s

• Piccolo Mondo

• L’Asiatique

• Loris

• Salt

• EL&N Cafe

• Paul

• Sax

• Chili’s

• Lunch Room

• Ahwet Zeitouna

• Boulevard

• Pizza Bar IOI

• Vapiano

• Fish Market

• Tabali

• Pipa

• Villa Caracas

• Suzette’s

• Desoky and Soda

• Laduree

• Le Flandrin

• Arabica

• 1980

• Koffee Kulture

• Brown Nose

Marassi hotel restaurants:

• Bayroot (Address Beach Resort)

• Myra (Address Beach Resort)

• Nooraï (Address Golf Resort)

• Blé (Address Golf Resort)

• Melts & Mains (Address Golf Resort)

• Socal (Vida Marina Resort)

• Origins (Vida Marina Resort)

• B’Haar (Al Alamein Hotel)

Food trucks/Dessert:

• Krispy Kreme

• BRGR

• Dolato

• Baskin Robbins

• Churrito

• Dara’s Ice Cream

• Copa Acai

• Pao

• Yole

• Semman & Co

• Takosan

• Barbar

• Pink Palms

• Chez Koukou

• Nathan's

• KB's Cake Studio

• Duck Donuts

• Panzini

• Hameed

• Taiyaki

*Note: these are all besides the usual fast food suspects, like KFC, Pizza Hut, etc.

Happy beaching and eating!

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