Abdu Restaurant
مطعم عبده
Siwa's best-known old budget restaurant, on the central square facing Shali Fortress, with a very long menu.
The best-known restaurant in Siwa, located on the central main square with views of the ruins of Shali Fortress. The Chinese and English bilingual menu is long, covering couscous, tagine, olive chicken stew, grilled skewers, falafel, pizza, and fresh juices, while breakfast offers pancakes and omelets. Many guides bring visitors here, so mealtimes are crowded and takeaway orders are busy too. About 200–400 Egyptian pounds per person, which is inexpensive. Many reviews praise the olive chicken and pizza, though some find the couscous thin, and opinions on the flavors vary. It is within walking distance of hotels in the town center.
Opening hours
Daily about 8:00 to 1:00 the next day (hours vary by platform)
Nearby sights
- Traditional Siwan House Museum
- Shali Fortress
- Gebel al-Mawta (Mountain of the Dead)
- Temple of the Oracle of Amun
- Temple of Umm Ubayda
- Cleopatra's Spring
- Gebel Dakrour
- Fatnas Island