Le Repère
A sardine eatery in the upper Casbah, with walls covered in old photographs from the War of Independence and views over Algiers Bay.
Located on Sidi Ramdane Street in the upper Casbah, right beside Sidi Ramdane Mosque. It specializes in fresh sardines, which can be grilled, made into a sauce or cured (escabèche), and served with fries, mechouia roasted pepper salad and bourek rolls. The space is very small and often has a queue. Seats have views of the bay, and the walls display photographs from the Casbah during the War of Independence. Casbah walking tours often stop here for lunch. It serves lunch only, single dishes cost about 400–1,200 dinars, and it is closed on Fridays. It is most convenient to reach from the upper Casbah entrance.
Opening hours
About 11:00–16:30; closed on Fridays
Nearby sights
- Citadel of Algiers (Dar Es Soltane)
- Casbah of Algiers
- Mausoleum of Sidi Abderrahmane
- Dar Mustapha Pacha
- Ketchaoua Mosque
- Martyrs' Square
- Djamaa El Djedid
- Djamaa El Kebir