Afrikana Dalston

I live in the area and walk past it daily. Located in Kingsland road, just between Dalston Junction and Dalston Kingsland overground stations, opposite Kingsland Shopping Centre and Ridley road market. It’s always busy but elegant, with a very good deco taste. Been in a few weeks back and I absolutely loved the food and the drinks. Amazing African tastes and cheeky menu to pick the flavours of my preference. Not cheap but not expensive either. I think a reasonable bill expects you at the end of your meals. Staff are attentive but a bit moody. Clientele ranges from young to late 40’s. Toilets are clean and accessible. The restaurant is clean and quite welcoming. Tables are spacious and arranged in just-about-right distance between them. Quite inclusive in terms of backgrounds and heritage. I think it’s a great restaurant for dates, catch-ups with friends and saw some families with babies too. Overall, it was a very positive experience and definitely a place to go back to. I’d recommend it to anyone without a doubt.

Afrikana was a very lively and vibrant place, the decor was lovely and it was really clean. We were impressed with the food and the drinks and it was worth every penny, I can't wait to go back again. I would highly recommend if you want a filling and tasty meal. The food was in large portions, and was cooked to perfection. The only reason i didn't give it 5 stars was because although we arrived early for our booking, we still had to wait another 20 minutes or so to get a seat in the restaurant (we went on a Saturday night at 9pm, so quite busy).

Tasty Food: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Good variety: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Service was slightly slow: ⭐️ ⭐️ Seating is practical for small & large groups. MUST TRY: The starters stood out for me. The halloumi sticks were worth a try, they were soft & delicious. 🌟 To end the meal with a dessert, hits the spot! The desserts were mouthwatering. Would definitely want to visit again just for those desserts! 🧁