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Abu el-Sid


4.0 of 5 stars 12 ratings  |  Write a review
  • 01, Cairo, Egypt

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2 of 5 stars
london
26 Nov 2009

I've just come back from 2 weeks in Egypt and on the last night we decided to treat ourselves to a nice meal in a more expensive restaurant. After looking at a few options, we settled for Abu El Sid and set off in a cab. It was hard to find but that's ok, and it looked really nice inside... more

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5 of 5 stars
Bellevue, Washington
12 Nov 2009

For all those foodies out there, this is the place for you. The menu consists of some of the exotic dishes along with traditional meals. You can do tapas dinner or go with big dinner plates. And they have alcohol! Make sure to make reservation before you go there. We actually went there without reservation, but we showed up early... more

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5 of 5 stars
Chiang Mai, Thailand
18 Oct 2009

Abu el Sid on Zamalek Island, Cairo, highlighted our gastronomic adventures in Egypt. We all have bad days and good days. When we went for lunch, the chef was having an extraordinarily good day! Everything was superb. Abu el Sid’s ambiance creates a somewhat compelling romantic mood. Soft lighting, the right Arabic music, private seating – no Hollywood movie set... more

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3 of 5 stars
Southern England
17 Oct 2009

We'd read lots of reviews and decided to book to go here on a Saturday night. There was little need to book because although it was busy when we arrived, they didnt seem to be aware or interested that we'd booked and just found a table and 2 stools for us to sit on. They did exactly the same for... more

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4 of 5 stars
Grevena, Greece
27 Aug 2009
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We visited at the Abu El Sid restaurant in Cairo in August 2009 and we were excited to find that the food was delicious! I totaly recommend it. Don't forget to order tha faalafel dish, the lamb kofte dish and the lamb chops! They were very tasty indeed! We found the prices very cheap considering that we ordered 6 different... more

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4 of 5 stars
California
20 Apr 2009

When you talk Egyptian food, this is the restaurant the tour guides, the hotel concierge, and even locals point to. The menu is extensive and the dishes authentic, I was with an Egyptian and she testified to its authenticity. She ordered and I really do not know what I ate except there was a poultry dish. There was plenty of... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor reviewer on Facebook
1 Jan 2009

Rustic Moroccan interior. Try the stuffed sausage, grilled quail, kebabs and veal chops more

Nice but provocatively expensive! more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor reviewer on Facebook
9 Aug 2008

Abu el-Sid, which has expanded from the Zamalek location to several throughout Cairo, takes typical Egyptian fare and makes it upscale. The setting is orientalist-chic, and it's not horribly expensive. The service is a bit surly, however, especially with a large group. Reservations are essential if you want to eat today and not tomorrow. more

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01, Cairo, Egypt
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