4 days ago
Your Favourite El Gouna Spots That Have a Cairo Address
From Zia Amelia's truffle pasta to Le Garage's craft burgers…we've mapped every Gouna restaurant that's made its way to Cairo.
That five-hour drive to El Gouna? Sure, it starts out noble - salt air, sunkissed escape, playlist queued. But somewhere around Hour Three, it morphs into a singular mission: that black truffle tagliolini from Zia Amelia. The risotto from Pier 88, rich with saffron and sea. The burger at Le Garage that hits like a memory you didn't know you had.
Now, you don't need to white-knuckle the Sokhna road just to chase a craving. El Gouna's cult-favorite restaurants have quietly colonized Cairo, one outpost at a time. We tracked down every spot that made the leap - from Marina to Maadi, from lagoon views to city grid - and mapped them all. Your El Gouna fix now lives 20 minutes away, no hotel booking required. Zia Amelia
U Venues, New Cairo
Featuring the same wood-fired pizzas and Italian music, Cairo's Zia Amelia is a must visit for anyone craving a classic taste of El Gouna without the drive. Le Garage
U Venues, New Cairo
El Gouna cult classic Le Garage's Cairo branch offers the same charred, juicy, and-let's just say it- borderline-spiritual burgers, complete with the iconic garage decor. Daily Dose
33 Abou El Feda, St, Zamalek
Carines seeking a gouna-level quality caffeine mix can head on over to Daily Dose's Zamalek branch for a daily pick-me-up. Merbey
U Venues, New Cairo
No need for a grueling drive to the coast for fresh seafood. Merbey's Cairo branch offers the same refined Lebanese fine dining experience. Moods
Maxim Mall, New Cairo
Craving a hot mezze platter from Moods but don't have the bandwidth to drive? Head over to the New Cairo branch for the Gouna-level quality and diverse menu selection.
Pier 88
Gezira St, Zamalek
Known for being an El Gouna landmark, Cairo's Pier 88 has the same policy; come for the food but stay for the dancing. Smokery
New Cairo, Heliopolis, and 6th of October
El Smokery's signature smoked salmon and meticulously rolled sushi transports you directly to a beachside escape, even if when seated in Cairo.
Seven Fortunes
Sheikh Zayed, New Cairo, Heliopolis, Nasr City, and 6th of October
Known for being a Cairo staple, it can't be a complete El Gouna food trip without visiting Seven Fortunes to can a El Gouna-level specialty coffee fix.
