Ilona combines continental classics with bold reinventions.

A slice of Tokyo tucked into a Melcom Mall, Wasabi offers a refined take on Japanese staples in a relaxed setting.

Tucked into Melcom Mall on Spintex, Hallab Gourmet 1881 brings a welcome burst of Levantine sunshine.

Pizza and Mediterranean cuisine in the leafy grounds of Alliance Française.

A tucked‑away French‑tinged gem in Osu.

An all-day affair among a stylish Labone setting.

Bold is a beautifully designed all-day dining space housed in a striking atrium-style building.

Part coffee house by day, part vinyl‑driven cocktail bar by night.

Accra’s first ramen bar, Kishitei, is a masterclass in the art.

Bold, lovingly designed restaurant with dining.

DNR Turkish Restaurant is primarily an open-air restaurant, with a play area to keep kids entertained, though there is also an air-conditioned indoor space.

South African café franchise Vida e caffè is steadily expanding its reach in Accra, which makes us very happy indeed.

This café serves light lunches and brunches. Its sandwiches are popular, especially the chicken, cheese, bacon and avocado extravaganza.

A fixture of Accra’s dining scene for over 20 years, this well-known Chinese restaurant has two city locations, as well as one in Tema.

The international ci gusta! franchise specialises in frozen yoghurt, ice cream, smoothies, coffee and pizza. This is a lovely little air-conditioned spot for a cooling break.

La Chaumière’s sophisticated French dishes with North African influences have been catering to Accra’s discerning diners for more than a decade.

This casual and well-designed café serves freshly brewed coffee, cold-pressed fruit juices and tasty homemade cakes and desserts.

Situated on Farrar Avenue, one of the oldest and most charming parts of Accra, the Orangery offers excellent fresh salads and soups, the latter including flavours such as asparagus, pumpkin and mushroom.

This is a hard place to define. It shares premises with the Thai Island and Tam-Tam African Restaurant, but is nonetheless mostly based in its own pleasant garden (which, despite being next to a busy road, is pretty tranquil).

The Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel’s Deli offers freshly made sandwiches, light meals and the signature Mövenpick ice cream in a contemporary coffee-shop atmosphere.