Sofra Restaurant & Cafe
سفرة
Set in a restored 1930s house, this Egyptian home-style restaurant is highly recommended for its stuffed pigeon and customizable mezze platters.
The restaurant is located in a beautifully restored 1930s house on Mohamed Farid Street, preserving antique furniture and colorful patterned tiles, with a courtyard and an upstairs terrace. Signature dishes include pigeon stuffed with rice, mutton tagine, and koshary soup. The mezze platter allows you to choose any four hot and four cold dishes, and there are plenty of vegetarian options. No alcohol is served, and only Egyptian Pound cash is accepted. During the peak season, the dining area often fills up by early evening, so booking a table a few days in advance is recommended. Expect to spend around 250–500 EGP per person. It is a few minutes' walk from Luxor Railway Station, and also a short walk or taxi ride from Luxor Temple.
Opening hours
11:00–24:00 daily (some sources list closing at 23:00; hours may vary by season)
Nearby sights
- Luxor Souk
- Luxor Temple
- Winter Palace Hotel
- Nile Felucca & Luxor Corniche
- Mummification Museum
- Luxor Museum
- Avenue of Sphinxes
- Karnak Temple Complex