Looking for the best buka restaurants in Abuja? We've ranked the top 22 buka restaurants in Abuja, FCT State, based on Google ratings, customer reviews, photos, profile completeness, and our proprietary ranking algorithm.
Risto K.★★★★★ — Food was good, it came fast. Service was pleasant. Drinks were good and we could pay with an international card.
The scenery was very nice - a pool with good music.
Temitope A.★★★★★ — I see why they call this place the OG . My experience was a 10/10 primaryly because of the family / kid friendliness. It was pretty easy to locate via Google Maps and we enjoyed every bit of our visit .
I had brunch with my family and the ambience was nice , staff were courteous , it was truly money well spent . my kids had a swel time while my husband and I were eating . They kids play area is definitely an attraction and kept the kids entertained the whole time we were there .
We had rice , taco’s, fruit juice and a strawberry milk shake . Total money spent was around 60,000 naira approximately. They definitely lived up to their hype and I’d definitely visit again .
Jurgen L.★★★★★ — Very good restaurant, Libanese style, in the middle of the city that offers inside and outside seat capacity. I had a very comfortable visit with a great dish. I took a mixed grill BBQ style. The meat was very good and plenty enough. The service is excellent, all of the time a waiter is available to help in a very polite way. Worth the visit!
Jurgen L.★★★★★ — Very good restaurant, Libanese style, in the middle of the city that offers inside and outside seat capacity. I had a very comfortable visit with a great dish. I took a mixed grill BBQ style. The meat
Kwame N.★★★★★ — Uncle T’s has the best staff, best meals, and a variety to choose from.
There’s more than enough seating; outdoors, terrace, and indoors.
If you’re in Abuja and looking for a classic place to dine, Un
chinwengozi N.★★★★★ — I ordered the ambassador steak and it tasted weird and oddly had a sweet undertone to it. I wish they’d had just used salt and pepper to base it.
Also ordered their evening special drink which tasted not great. Was bitter and tasted a bit like a medicine.
The tea here was 10/10 would come back for the tea and service but definitely not the food
Ayodeji A.★★★★★ — It's a decent restaurant with decent services. Their food is great compared to other restaurants and you'll find good customer services.
I highly recommend. A 4-star because while I was cool with it, I wasn't necessarily impressed with the restaurant as a whole.
salihu Z.★★★★★ — We went for a Dinner of 50 people, we were the organizers. We used indoors. The management was very considerate and helpful, we got very good bargain for that number.
The food was great, the services was good, more than 5 waiters were assigned to us. They provided sound equipment at our request. They even have a standby photographer if you need one.
salihu Z.★★★★★ — We went for a Dinner of 50 people, we were the organizers. We used indoors. The management was very considerate and helpful, we got very good bargain for that number.
The food was great, the services
Hannatu T.★★★★★ — A very beautiful and cosy place to be in. The space is clean with good lighting. Was my second time there, still a good experience..
Peter attended to us, he was very polite and helpful with suggestions. We actually went for cocktails and mocktails but he ended up convincing us to have a little something by the side. We went for Calamari strips, truffle fries and Tar Tar special chicken
- I enjoyed every bit of the calamari strips, it was seasoned well.
- The truffle fries could’ve been better (the sauce could be separate next time)
-I wasn’t impressed by the special chicken (there was nothing special about it). Some of the chicken parts we were given had us wondering if it was bone we ordered. I think sticking to particular chicken parts would be better.
The cocktails and mocktail were a 10!!
Hannatu T.★★★★★ — A very beautiful and cosy place to be in. The space is clean with good lighting. Was my second time there, still a good experience..
Peter attended to us, he was very polite and helpful with suggesti
FSL★★★★★ — Gusto is proof that sometimes you really do have to give places a second chance. My first visit was on a bustling Saturday night in the outdoor space, and I left pretty underwhelmed. The only thing I distinctly remember enjoying was the music.
Fast forward a few years later, a Monday afternoon lunch date with a girlfriend, after our first and second choices were both closed, and Gusto ended up being the closest option. I’m so glad I didn’t immediately shut it down. The indoor ambiance felt upscale and spacious, much more refined than my first experience. That said, coming in from the hot outdoors, it could definitely have been a lot cooler inside.
The service was attentive and pleasant, and the food was actually quite tasty this time around, though the portions were on the smaller side. Overall, a much better experience than my first visit and a reminder that timing (and seating choice) can really shape your impression of a place.
FSL★★★★★ — Gusto is proof that sometimes you really do have to give places a second chance. My first visit was on a bustling Saturday night in the outdoor space, and I left pretty underwhelmed. The only thing I
uchenna F.★★★★★ — I love the aesthetics and the intentionality in the designs, customer service is top notch. It’s really beautiful place to have you romantic dates and it’s way to tell your love stories, visit now and
Luma L.★★★★★ — The food was good and tastey. The pictures also came out great. The staff was helpful, especially Blessing. Will definitely return next time im in Abuja. If you like spicy i recommend the hot goat 🐐
Eephie I★★★★★ — Nice dining (indoor and outdoor), with friendly staff. A go to when craving to try out a new food yet, want to feel safe with familiar meal options. Meals and beverages are not pricey - very okay for the cost. The outdoor ambience is totally loveable especially in the early evenings. If you are a picture lover, you would love it here!
Eephie I★★★★★ — Nice dining (indoor and outdoor), with friendly staff. A go to when craving to try out a new food yet, want to feel safe with familiar meal options. Meals and beverages are not pricey - very okay for
Keven D.★★★★★ — Had a lovely time at Cantina Restaurant, Abuja. The ambience was good, the food was nice, but the real highlight was the service. Tina, our waitress, was so professional and attentive that I couldn’t help but wonder if the restaurant was named after her 😄😃 She truly made the experience memorable. Great food, great vibe, and top-notch service. Would definitely visit again!
Keven D.★★★★★ — Had a lovely time at Cantina Restaurant, Abuja. The ambience was good, the food was nice, but the real highlight was the service. Tina, our waitress, was so professional and attentive that I couldn’t
Bee-Bee I.★★★★★ — This is my first time visiting Today’s Bukka and I can categorically say that I really enjoyed my food. I ordered Amala, Ewedu, Titus fish and goat meat. It was too DELISH that I ordered for another plate. The ambience is nice, the space is very CLEAN and our server Emmanuel went above and beyond! Emmanuel truly deserves employee of the year. Also, the beautiful lady with the all back braids taught us how to play Ayo. She was so sweet and has a charming smile. I’ll visit again soonest.
Joseph P.★★★★★ — Very nice place to visit with karaoke 🎤 but things are a bit expensive. Imagine a ram suya sold at 1,650 per stick and thie meat can not even fill your mouth. The 3 stick meat you see on the photos is sold at N4,950.00
Amanda N.★★★★★ — I came here to celebrate a friend's birthday, and this place is absolutely gorgeous. Everything about the place is beautiful, the service was very good, and the waiters were nice and respectful. Honestly, the food was pretty okay, nothing too crazy. Except for the naan bread, the naan bread was absolutely divine. I would highly recommend anyone to try it if they go there.
Amanda N.★★★★★ — I came here to celebrate a friend's birthday, and this place is absolutely gorgeous. Everything about the place is beautiful, the service was very good, and the waiters were nice and respectful. Hone
Tishaun H.★★★★★ — It took about 30 minutes for My husband bowl of catfish pepper soup, the first bowl had rubbery catfish in the bowl so they remade it and brought a smaller bowl of soup I ordered the Bistro signature chicken The sauce was good but the chicken was pretty dry and chewy. I'm taking a trip to Lagos in a few weeks so I was excited when I saw the name me and my husband thought that our experience was going to be something to remember but this one was easily forgettable. The one thing that I did see that was interesting is there were a few attractions that we could go to on our way to the restaurant but I am rating the restaurant not the attractions.
Jumoke★★★★★ — Lagos Bistro will take you straight to Lagos! I really love the entire Lagos-themed there. I’m not a fan of Lagos, but I was genuinely intrigued, if I had never been to Lagos, this place would probably make me want to book a flight to experience it. I guess that’s the whole point! 😂
My dear friend took me there, and interestingly, it’s in the same spot as the Art Tech District, so you can easily stop by before or after visiting there.
The staff are well-trained, polite, and friendly. We had the Jambalaya native rice, and it was good. The space is also very cosy and perfect for a private date. There are different seating options you can sit outside, or inside either downstairs or upstairs depending on whether you want a quiet, private time or a more open and relaxed experience.
I would definitely recommend this place.
Keyana O.★★★★★ — This review is for Ms. Ogechi. When a customer explains to you that their food has been overcooked, you don’t insinuate that they’re lying. You try to resolve the issue. That’s how customer service works. Did you pay for the lamb? Did you taste the lamb? The fair skinned man was very polite and very respectful. That’s customer service. This review isn’t so much to fault the entire restaurant as it is to hold the restaurant accountable for employees having a terrible attitude when it comes to customer service. As a customer, you can choose to spend your money at any restaurant, you don’t have to choose this particular one. But at least the employee who is supposed to be serving you should communicate the appreciation from the restaurant by serving you with respect.
Roxy P.★★★★★ — We ordered some drinks and some food, the drinks were great but it took over an hour for the food to come out and it took a lot for someone to come over to get our bill and then when we finally did get to pay, the first attempt at the pos failed and they wanted us to transfer to a persons account which was not the company’s account. This is really disappointing as I have experienced this here in the past and had stopped coming because of its We tried the pos for the second time and it worked and it we didn’t have to pay her, she says “Catherine” is the owners account but I highly doubt that.
She’s the cashier and had a pink dress on tonight. Please find details of the personal account provided us below and details of our receipt thank you.
FSL★★★★★ — Ancient Flavours was a genuinely enjoyable experience. The menu is pretty solid, now, it’s not gourmand dining, but it’s honestly doing much better than many places that loudly advertise themselves as such. The food was flavourful, delicious, and served in generous portions, which I always appreciate.
The ambiance is clean, bright, and spacious, with both indoor and outdoor seating options that make it feel comfortable and versatile. We had the lamb chops with mashed potatoes, the mash could’ve been softer and creamier, and the lamb could’ve been juicier (I forgot to specify my preferred doneness, and I wasn’t asked), but overall it was still tasty and well-seasoned.
We also tried the spicy chicken wings, crispy wings, and a burger, all of which were satisfying and well-executed. Service was good and attentive, though I did visit during the week at a relatively quiet time, which likely helped.
All in all, Ancient Flavours delivers solid, flavourful food in a pleasant setting. Definitely a reliable and enjoyable spot.
John M.★★★★★ — Overall a poor experince. The Asian rice was 2/3 rds cabbage and 1/3rd rice. It was dissapointing. The Suya was tasty but not worth the price. The half chicken was really 1/4th chicken. It had no real taste and was dry but the texture was good. It came with some complimentary garlic bread(?) which was quite tasty. The ceasar salad was not really a ceaser salad but more of what they think a ceaser salad might be. It had no lettuce, no croutons or ceaser dressing or anything that involves making a ceasar salad, although it did have onions... We chose to eat outside which was a bad choice because of the flies which nearly spoiled our already dissapointing food. When we told someone, the answer we got was "sorry." The upper-outside level we stayed on did have a nice view of the surrounding area, but that is about it. Me and my wife were very dissapointed with the overall experience for the price we paid.
John M.★★★★★ — Overall a poor experince. The Asian rice was 2/3 rds cabbage and 1/3rd rice. It was dissapointing. The Suya was tasty but not worth the price. The half chicken was really 1/4th chicken. It had no real
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