Top rated African restaurants in Chicago, United States to elevate your visit (Updated February, 2024)

Top rated African restaurants in Chicago

Experience the best that Chicago has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 20 places from African restaurant category.

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Gorée Cuisine

West African restaurant

The traditional cooking of Senegal, presented with fresh juices & coffee in a relaxed cafe setting.

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4.80 (891 reviews) (~7.63 km from centre)

Demera Restaurant

Ethiopian restaurant

Casual Ethiopian eatery with shared plates, house-roasted coffee & traditional music on weekends.

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4.60 (1.9K reviews) (~10.81 km from centre)

Bisi Restaurant - Nigerian cuisine

West African restaurant

Traditional Nigerian dishes, plus a full bar, offered amid a warm, casual setting in a strip mall.

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4.60 (610 reviews) (~40.52 km from centre)

Badou Senegalese Cuisine

African restaurant

Casual restaurant with a range of traditional Senegalese meat & vegetarian offerings.

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4.60 (286 reviews) (~16.62 km from centre)

Selam Ethiopian Kitchen

Ethiopian restaurant

Modern option for traditional dining on Ethiopian dishes with craft cocktails & a coffee ceremony.

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4.60 (179 reviews) (~10.29 km from centre)

Nando's PERi-PERi

Chicken restaurant

Afro-Portuguese chain restaurant serving flame-grilled chicken in spicy chilli sauce.

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4.40 (2.2K reviews) (~0.67 km from centre)

Yassa African Restaurant

African restaurant

Senegalese fare, including traditional stews & whole fish, are served in a cozy, colorful setting.

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4.40 (1.3K reviews) (~5.03 km from centre)

Abis Kitchen

African restaurant

👍👍 This was our first time trying African food and it was delicious! We had egusi and pounded yam and the jerk chicken with jollof rice and a side of plantains! Customer service was great and food was well priced, we will be back!

4.40 (38 reviews) (~46.11 km from centre)

B&Q Afro Root Cuisine

African restaurant

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4.30 (210 reviews) (~10.54 km from centre)

Tasty World Restaurant

American restaurant

Family-owned gyro joint offering pizza, burgers, wraps & doner kebabs in easygoing digs.

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4.30 (128 reviews) (~20.38 km from centre)

Southside African Restaurant

African restaurant

😐 I absolutely love love love this food no complaints but what I don’t like is being charged a different amount each time I pay a visit to this establishment even though I purchase the same exact thing every time. I was aware of the surcharge if using debit or credit which is why I bring cash to avoid...

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4.20 (373 reviews) (~15.67 km from centre)

The Mukase Restaurant

African restaurant

👍👍 I & My daughter love this restaurant, the motherland combo is so so good along with every dish I’ve had so far, this restaurant makes my heart happy. I highly recommend🥰♥️💯🔥

4.20 (66 reviews) (~42.72 km from centre)

Qaato African Restaurant

West African restaurant

😠 I planned on eating here but the lady on the phone told me that the meals aren’t halal and that “halal” is only in the name! I honestly think it’s very deceitful, disrespectful and a lack of regard for people who stick to specific dietary guidelines! If you don’t not serve Halal meals , please con...

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4.10 (218 reviews) (~15.74 km from centre)

HOMEWOOD AFRICAN FOOD FACTORY & GRILL

African restaurant

4.10 (54 reviews) (~35.35 km from centre)

Osas African Restaurant - Nigerian cuisine

West African restaurant

Modest eatery with a compact dining area turning out Nigerian dishes in a basic setting.

4.00 (205 reviews) (~10.31 km from centre)

The Tribe African Restaurant

Caterer

👍👍 I am not going to lie, the food was amazing!!! I got the biggest turkey wing ever, I think it was ostrich lol jk. I ordered that with jollof rice, it was very spicy but very delicious. Plantain we got wasn't soggy, it was cooked to perfection. My husband got the Egusi and Ebay which was very good t...

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4.00 (87 reviews) (~31.3 km from centre)

Abundant Restaurant

West African restaurant

👍👍 Restaurant has amazing tasting Nigerian food especially the efo and Egusi.

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3.90 (211 reviews) (~28.61 km from centre)

Palace Gate Restaurant - Ghanaian cuisine

West African restaurant

👍👍 Amazing Banku, Kenkey, and Fufu options! I love the Kontomire and Fish! So good! The owner is an incredibly hard working woman who puts love, passion, and care into every plate. I highly recommend Palace Gate! - I am white and the owner has always been very patient and flexible while communicating...

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3.90 (139 reviews) (~10.4 km from centre)

K I AFRICAN RESTAURANT

West African restaurant

😠 If I could I give 0 stars the lady that work there is very rude knowing I was ordering for my family since we was visiting Chicago wanting African food and decided to visit there. Well another African restaurant got our money and made a lot of money on top of a tip. Ya lost KI African restaurant ya...

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3.90 (81 reviews) (~15.77 km from centre)

Difference African Catering & Groceries

Restaurant

😠 I was so disappointed with this plate. The African grille in Atlanta would never!!! I googled okra stew and had a different expectation. The chicken was hard as a rock. The beef was ok and the small amount of “stew” was decent. The presentation sucked!!!!!! I won’t be back.

3.10 (112 reviews) (~33.2 km from centre)

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Top rated African restaurants in Chicago, United States