Kactus Restaurant

Top choice in Republic of Congo


This excellent Pointe-Noire institution in the heart of downtown has a large and high-quality menu. Choices run from excellent salads and pasta dishes to a variety of burgers and thin-crust pizzas. Don't miss the show-stopping chocolate mousse.


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