Alexandria

One of Alexandria’s culinary institutions, the Trianon has wooden panelling, intricate decoration and an Old-World feel. — Insight Guides

The catch is priced by kilogram, and the rice and salads are included. Choose your fish and ask them to price it, so you know how much you'll be paying. — Fodor's

Inside, the place has a slightly more formal atmosphere than most and serves exquisitely fresh seafood that benefits from the short walk from boat to plate. — Fodor's

Alexandrians swear by this place, and it's packed with families in the early evenings and an older crowd later on. — Fodor's

This stylish, upmarket lunch cafe on the waterfront is one of the very few places in Alexandria that's directly on the water. — Frommer's

Buried deep in the Anfousha district, this is the place to be if you find the Fish Market on the Corniche a bit tame. — Frommer's

Menu options range from filet Madagascar and shrimp risotto to poached stingray and steak. The tiramisu finishes off the meal nicely. — Frommer's

This place lives and breathes nostalgia. The cafe part on the Midan Ramla side still has its original ’40s fittings, and pastries that taste like they’ve been sitting around since then. — Lonely Planet