Flavours of Africa
African Restaurants in New Zealand
17 places across 6 cities and towns
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African restaurants in New Zealand cover Ethiopian injera platters, Moroccan tagines, South African braai and Somali rice dishes.
African restaurants are few in New Zealand but offer some of the most distinctive dining experiences.
Across New Zealand we list 17 African venues. The biggest concentrations are in Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington and Palmerston North.
Whether you searched for “africa restaurants”, “African food” or “African restaurant near me”, this page lists every African venue we know of in New Zealand.
Where to find them
| Auckland | 9 | |
| Christchurch | 3 | |
| Wellington | 2 | |
| Palmerston North | 1 | |
| Hamilton | 1 | |
| Kaiapoi | 1 |
Signature African dishes
Injera platter
Sourdough flatbread with stews
Tagine
Slow-cooked with apricots
Doro wat
Spicy chicken stew
Couscous
With vegetables
Bobotie
South African bake
Suqaar
Somali stir-fry
Popular African restaurants in NZ
Page 1 of 1 · sorted by popularity
Tips for ordering
- Ethiopian food is eaten by hand.
- Share a platter.
- Many vegetarian options.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find African restaurants near me?
Tap “Show African near me” at the top of this page and allow location access. We'll list the closest African venues with the distance from you.
How many African restaurants are there in New Zealand?
We currently list 17 African venues in 6 cities and towns.
Which city has the most African restaurants?
Auckland leads with 9 venues.
What should I order at an African restaurant?
Popular choices include injera platter, tagine, doro wat and couscous.
