Restaurant Guide
Where to eat?
- Gargote: Simple eateries, often without a menu. You get what is available — Couscous, Ojja, Lablabi. Authentic, affordable (3–5 TND), sometimes rustic. This is where Tunisians eat.
- Restaurant: Upscale local cuisine with a menu. 8–20 TND per main course. Often with Mechouia, Brik, and olives as a free Couvert.
- Restaurant touristique: Geared towards tourists, often with a folklore show. More expensive (15–30 TND), not always better. Good for a one-time experience.
- Street stalls: Brik, Merguez, Fricassé (fried bun with tuna, egg, Harissa, olives), Bambaloni (churros). Cheap and delicious. 0.50–2 TND.
- Patisserie: Tunisia has a fantastic pastry tradition. Baklava, Makroud (date-semolina diamonds from Kairouan), Bambalouni (fried dough rings with sugar), Samsa (almond puff pastry). Tasting is a must!
Price Level
| Type | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Street food (Brik, Fricassé) | 0.50–2 TND |
| Gargote (Couscous, Ojja) | 3–8 TND |
| Good restaurant | 15–30 TND |
| Upscale restaurant | 30–60 TND |
| Fish restaurant (per kg of fish) | 20–40 TND |
💡 Tipp
The best food is found where the locals eat. If a simple eatery is full of Tunisians at lunchtime, go in — no matter how it looks. The most inconspicuous eateries often have the best food. And: The Couvert (starter set with Mechouia, olives, Brik) is ALWAYS included in the price.
