The 4 best African spots in Cincinnati

The 4 best African spots in CincinnatiMarrakech Moroccan Cafe and Grill. | Photo: Pam B./Yelp
Hoodline
Published on January 23, 2019

Looking for a sublime Moroccan, Ethiopian or Senegalese meal near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top African spots around Cincinnati, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fulfill your urges.

1. Teranga Restaurant

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Topping the list is Teranga Restaurant. Located at 8438 Vine St. in Hartwell, the Senegalese and West African spot is the highest rated African restaurant in Cincinnati, boasting 4.5 stars out of 73 reviews on Yelp.

2. Habesha

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Next up is Westwood's Habesha, situated at 5070 Crookshank Rd. With 4.5 stars out of 70 reviews on Yelp, the Ethiopian spot, which also offers coffee, tea and more, has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Marrakech Moroccan Cafe and Grill

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Clifton's Marrakech Moroccan Cafe and Grill, located at 341 Ludlow Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Moroccan-French café, which offers falafel and more, four stars out of 96 reviews.

4. Darou Salam

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Darou Salam, a Senegalese spot in Northside, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 28 Yelp reviews. Head over to 4163 Hamilton Ave. to see for yourself.