A curated set of standout tables and local favorites.
Local favorites & classics
Sofra Restaurant & Cafe. Central East Bank (near Luxor Temple) · Traditional Egyptian — Set in a beautifully preserved 1930s villa with tiled courtyards and lanterns, Sofra is the benchmark for authentic Luxor cooking —…
Al-Sahaby Lane Restaurant. East Bank (rooftop of the Nefertiti Hotel, near Luxor Temple) · Egyptian / Middle Eastern — A rooftop perch above the old city with straight-on views of Luxor Temple as its lights come on at dusk.…
El-Kababgy Luxor. East Bank Corniche (opposite Sofitel Winter Palace) · Egyptian grills — The city's go-to address for smoky Nile-side grills: shish tawook, kofta, kebab, and the prized hammam (pigeon stuffed with…
Wannas Art Cafe. West Bank (near the Nile ferry landing) · Vegetarian / Vegan Egyptian — Luxor's first dedicated vegetarian restaurant — fresh herb soups, multi-tagine daily plates served on handcrafted porcelain,…
Tout Ankh Amoun Restaurant. West Bank (Al Gezira, Nile-front) · Egyptian / Middle Eastern — Family-run restaurant on the West Bank with Nile views and an Egypt-themed interior. Well-regarded for authentic Egyptian recipes —…
Aisha Restaurant Luxor. Central East Bank · Egyptian / Mediterranean — A modern mid-range dining room blending local flavours with Mediterranean influences. Popular with independent travellers for reliable quality, fair…
Restaurant El-Kababgy Luxor. Kornish Al Nile · 4.6★ (2,592 reviews)
Sofra Restaurant & Cafè. Luxor City · 4.5★ (2,922 reviews)
Cafés, bakeries & casual
Marsam Restaurant. West Bank (Al Asasif, near Hatshepsut Temple) · Traditional Egyptian, farm-to-table — Part of the historic Marsam 'dig house' hotel, the kitchen draws from its own garden and local markets for…
Golden Mug. 8 شارع محمد فريد بجوار سوق مرحبا وفندق ارابيسك المنشية، بجوار سوق مرحبا، 8 Mohaned Farid · 4.9★ (642 reviews)
Nubian House. Al Bairat · 4.8★ (646 reviews)
White Coffee & Restaraunt. Karnak temple، Next to the entrance gate of Karnak Temple، Karnak · 4.8★ (604 reviews)
Maxime's El Saltana café. Luxor City · 4.5★ (740 reviews)
Aboudi Coffee Break. شارع معبد الكرنك، أمام مسجد سيدي ابوالحجاج،، Luxor City · 4.3★ (896 reviews)
1886 Restaurant. East Bank Corniche (Sofitel Winter Palace Hotel) · French / Egyptian fine dining — Luxor's grandest dinner table: candlelit beneath gilded mirrors in a Victorian-era ballroom with a guitarist in the…