Good to know
Good to Know
- Saigon restaurant in Abu Tig Marina does not accept credit cards—bring cash when dining there.
- El Gouna has a significant waterfront dining culture with many restaurants located at Abu Tig Marina and Fanadir Marina offering views of the Red Sea.
- Multiple restaurants feature outdoor seating with Red Sea views; evening dining often offers particularly scenic sunset experiences.
- The restaurant scene is diverse and reflects El Gouna's status as an international resort destination, with high-quality Italian, Japanese, Lebanese, and other international cuisines alongside traditional Egyptian options.
Supermarkets
Ebeid Supermarket
- Neighborhood
- Downtown
- Description
- Major supermarket near downtown El Gouna, referenced as a nearby landmark for several restaurants
Budget
Zomba
- Price Range
- EGP 150
- Neighborhood
- Downtown
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Authentic Egyptian street food (koshari, falafel, grilled chicken, molokhia)
Kan Zaman Restaurant
- Price Range
- EGP 250
- Neighborhood
- Downtown
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Traditional Egyptian cuisine (grilled chicken, mezze, tahini, Egyptian specialties)
High End
Saigon
- Price Range
- EGP 900
- Neighborhood
- Abu Tig Marina
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Vietnamese cuisine and pan-Asian dishes
Signor Sassi
- Price Range
- EGP 1,200
- Neighborhood
- Fanadir Marina
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Fine dining Italian (elegant pasta and seafood dishes)
Puddleduck Bar & Restaurant
- Price Range
- EGP 1,100
- Neighborhood
- Kafr (Downtown area)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- English and international cuisine (steak, seafood, brunch)
Mid Range
Zia Amelia
- Price Range
- EGP 600
- Neighborhood
- Downtown
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Italian cuisine (fresh pasta, wood-fired pizzas, seafood)
Chicha
- Price Range
- EGP 700
- Neighborhood
- Downtown
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Latin American (Peruvian, Mexican, Spanish modern cuisine)
El Sayadin
- Price Range
- EGP 750
- Neighborhood
- Downtown (10 minutes from downtown)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Seafood and Egyptian specialties (grilled catch of the day, salmon, fritto misto, mezze)
Barten
- Price Range
- EGP 650
- Neighborhood
- Abu Tig Marina
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Japanese (sushi, ramen, rolls)
Delivery Services
Uber Eats
- Notes
- Available for food delivery in El Gouna
Local Must Try Dishes
Koshari
- Description
- Egyptian national dish made with layers of rice, lentils, chickpeas, and topped with tomato sauce and crispy fried onions
Molokhia
- Description
- Traditional leafy green stew, described as a national classic from the pharaonic era
Grilled Fish and Seafood
- Description
- Fresh Red Sea catch, typically grilled or fried with Egyptian spices and served with mezze plates
Falafel and Mezze
- Description
- Crispy chickpea fritters served with a selection of small plates including hummus, baba ganoush, and tahini
Shakshoka
- Description
- Eggs poached in spiced tomato sauce, typically served with warm pita bread
Vegan And Vegetarian Dining
- Description
- El Gouna has vegetarian-friendly options available, with some restaurants offering dedicated plant-based menus.
Venues
Nicole's Greenhouse
- Price Range
- EGP 500
- Neighborhood
- Rihana Resort
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Plant-based and vegetarian-focused (fresh, innovative vegetarian dishes)
Maritim Restaurant & Bar
- Price Range
- EGP 950
- Neighborhood
- Abu Tig Marina
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Scandinavian seafood with vegan and gluten-free options
Michelin Restaurants
- Note
- No Michelin-starred restaurants are documented for El Gouna. Egypt does not have an official Michelin Guide restaurant ranking system.
International Cuisine
- Description
- El Gouna has a diverse international dining scene reflecting its status as a resort destination. Italian cuisine is particularly well-represented, with multiple authentic restaurants featuring fresh pasta and wood-fired pizzas. Japanese sushi restaurants, Lebanese/Middle Eastern establishments, Greek tavernas, and Latin American venues are also available. Vietnamese cuisine is rare in the broader Red Sea region.
Examples
- Italian: Zia Amelia, Signor Sassi, Kiki's
- Japanese: Barten, Nihon El Gouna, Mori Sushi
- Lebanese/Middle Eastern: Mer Bey, Merbey
- Greek: Athena Greek Taverna
- Latin American: Chicha
- Vietnamese: Saigon
- Seafood: El Bahr, Maritim Restaurant & Bar
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