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Albabenshal Restaurant
Albabenshal Restaurant Review
The terrace of this roof-top hotel restaurant commands a view over Siwa's central square and catches the cool evening breeze beneath the floodlit ruins of Shali. The well-executed menu is primarily typical oasis cuisine but also includes a few unusual dishes, such as tagines (slow-cooked stews served with couscous), moza begui (braised lamb shank), and a delicious khodar masani (grilled vegetable platter). Backlit gypsum softly illuminates the outdoor dining area, and a niche in the karshif walls serves as a romantic indoor dining room.
- Address: On the main square, Siwa
- Phone: 046/460-2299
- Location: Siwa
Contact Information
- No credit cards.
- No lunch.
Restaurant Details
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