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( 21325555; Djibouti Palace Kempinski, Îlot du Héron; mains DFr2200-4500;
lunch & dinner)
If pastas, creamy risotto or
piccata de veau
(veal stew) make your stom-
ach quiver with excitement, slide into this great Italian restaurant inside the Djibouti
Palace Kempinski. Also part of the hotel,
Restaurant Lac Assal
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(buffet DFr6500-7500; lunch & dinner daily)
is renowned for its themed buffet meals.
DFr2500-4000;
dinner daily)
overlooks the beach and is great for a candlelit dinner.
La Brasserie $$$
( 21328000; Sheraton Djibouti Hotel, Plateau du Serpent; buffet DFr6000-7500;
lunch & dinner)
Inside the Sheraton Djibouti Hotel, you'll find a casually elegant restaur-
ant that is noted for its good-value lunch and dinner buffets. Prices include access to the
swimming pool.
INTERNATIONAL
La Chaumière $$
( 21357002; Pl du 27 Juin 1977; mains DFr1300-3300; lunch & dinner)
This popu-
lar joint overlooking the main square serves well-prepared French favourites as well as a
good selection of Chinese dishes and sandwiches. The rustic decor is easy on the eye, with
exposed beams and stone walls. You can also dine alfresco on the agreeable terrace. Oh,
and it's open for lunch on Friday (an exception in Djibouti City).
FRENCH, CHINESE
Association de la Communauté Ethiopienne à Djibouti $
(west of Blvd de la République; mains DFr500-1200; lunch & dinner)
Also known as
'Club Ethiopien', this simple establishment serves good Ethiopian fare at economical
prices.
ETHIOPIAN
Casino $
(Rue Clochette; 7.30am-1pm & 4-8pm Sat-Thu)
This well-stocked supermarket has a
good selection of wines and beers.
SUPERMARKET
