In the same colonnaded arcades that house the Hotel Savoiya, the outdoor seating here is popular for breakfast and dinner when the mercury is manageable. There's a range of cuisines on the menu, but you'll do best to stick with the seafood – especially the 'finger fish'.
Seghen Restaurant
Eritrea
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