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Best Jollof Restaurants in Akure

Belloni's Place Eatery Akure has 4.9 stars from 27 reviews, while Africana (Tastetables_Africana) has 4.8 stars from 59 reviews. Review volume tells a different story. Crunchies Fried Chicken Akure, Oyemekun Rd. Ondo has 4.0 stars from 771 reviews, the largest count across the first five positions. The Akure, Ondo State, ranking contains 20 jollof restaurants, making it a crowded field. Aristo Afrikana has 4.3 stars from 523 reviews, while Fingerlicking Restaurant has 3.9 stars from 436 reviews. No naira prices are stated.

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As of September 2026, Ranked lists 20 jollof restaurants in Akure, Nigeria, ranked by review sentiment, reputation and verified activity, never by payment.

Source: Ranked (ranked.ng) directory database · full statistics · methodology

Ranked: 20
Reviews analyzed: 4.3K
Photos verified: 17
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Aristo Afrikana
77.0/ 100
4.34.3 out of 5 stars523 reviews₦₦
Plot 8 Adesida Estate Layout, Igbatoro Road, Alagbaka, Akure 340106, Ondo, Nigeria
Review analysis
Aesthetically pleasing interior with great photo spots and artistic decor.
- aesthetic interior
- good food
- slow service
- great music
- photo spots
- hidden gem
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Why ranked #1? ▾
Google rating83
Review volume91
Review recency70
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment78
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Oluwafunke G. ★★★★★ : Dining at Aristo Afrikana was a truly exceptional experience. From the moment we entered, the welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff made us feel right at home. The menu offered a delightful array of dishes, each expertly crafted with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Every bite was a culinary delight, and I can’t wait to return. If you are ever in Akure, this is the place to dine.
Cella R. ★★★★★ : The space and concept is annoyingly beautiful, the artwork is cool. The only upgrade I can point at is customer service and food quality or should I say the rice quality as it is the only food ive taken while in there. The food came but water came an eternity after.
2
Belloni's Place Eatery Akure
76.6/ 100
4.94.9 out of 5 stars32 reviews₦
Bolakomo Ventures, 125-128 Oyemekun Rd, Akure 340002, Ondo, Nigeria
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Why ranked #2? ▾
Google rating94
Review volume51
Review recency86
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment75
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Adeleke A. ★★★★★ : Belloni's Place is a great spot for anyone looking for tasty and affordable meals in a clean and welcoming environment. The restaurant offers a good variety of local dishes, with generous portions and fresh ingredients. The staff are generally friendly and courteous, making the dining experience pleasant. Service is usually efficient, although it can be a bit slower during busy periods. The atmosphere is comfortable for both individuals and families.
Omotola F. ★★★★★ : Their food and customers service is topnotch...I am glad I can always enjoy the value of my money
3
9jafood.ng
73.9/ 100
4.84.8 out of 5 stars24 reviews
Akure & Osogbo, Akure 340001, Ondo, Nigeria
- warm atmosphere
- polite staff
- good for groups
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Why ranked #3? ▾
Google rating93
Review volume47
Review recency85
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment64
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Ajayi V. ★★★★★ : The food bursts your brain and the staff treat you like family Best jollof, best service, best vibe. 9ja Food Eatery is hands down the best eatery in akure and osogbo, The food is incredibly delicious, well-seasoned, and tastes like home-cooked On top of that, the service is excellent. Staff are fast, polite, and welcoming. Highly recommended! I’ve tried many places, but 9ja Food Eatery stands out. The portions are generous, the flavors are authentic, and the customer service is one of the best I’ve experienced. You can tell they really care about their customers. Keep it up 💯 please keep this standard. Your food is the best I’ve had, and your service makes us want to come back. God bless the business 🙏 Best food, best service 9ja Food Eatery.The egusi and pounded yam at 9ja Food Eatery is the best I’ve tasted. Service was also super fast
ALIU F. ★★★★★ : I love eating at 9jafood. I really enjoy their service, and their food is absolutely delicious. Every meal feels like home.
4
Africana (Tastetables_Africana)
73.4/ 100
4.84.8 out of 5 stars59 reviews
Shammall Mall, Futa South Gate, opp. 2nd Gaint IBK Filling Station, Akure 340110, Ondo, Nigeria
Review analysis
Specializes in hot, fresh pepper soup with swift delivery around Futa.
- pepper soup
- top notch service
- swift delivery
- hot meals
- chill place
- great hospitality
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Why ranked #4? ▾
Google rating93
Review volume59
Review recency59
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment95
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Okpani G. ★★★★★ : I really love their pepper soup, it's top notch. You have to try it out.
Seidu I. ★★★★★ : The meal was really good, you won’t regret patronizing. The hospitality was great as well
5
Crunchies Fried Chicken Akure, Oyemekun Rd. Ondo
73.3/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars771 reviews₦₦
75 Oyemekun Rd, Akure 340110, Ondo, Nigeria
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Why ranked #5? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume96
Review recency57
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment50
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John S. ★★★★★ : Their food is delicious , and they have fine staffs
Young E. ★★★★★ : My friend recommended it to me. My First trial at the place was perfect, though at firstly I didn't feel like coming when she told me. Now I refer to my friends to try it out because i feel refreshed 😌 ☺️ when I tried the foods especially the pastries taste good
6
Fingerlicking Restaurant
71.5/ 100
3.93.9 out of 5 stars436 reviews₦₦
23 Gbogi St, South, Akure 234340, Ondo, Nigeria
Review analysis
Offers a VIP section for dining and bar, plus a children-friendly environment.
- affordable prices
- catfish and jollof rice
- children friendly
- serene environment
- vip section
- diligent staff
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Why ranked #6? ▾
Google rating69
Review volume88
Review recency39
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment91
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Tenor S. ★★★★★ : It was a nice experience at Fingerlinking. I had lunch with a friend in the restaurant. The staffs were dilligent and helpful. It took few minutes to get all our orders ready. I enjoyed the catfish with the fried/Jolloff rice. The restaurant is situated in a serene and quite environ in Akure metropolis
7
Chicken Republic - Akure 1
68.6/ 100
3.93.9 out of 5 stars1.3k reviews₦₦
Ondo Road, Akure 340110, Ondo, Nigeria
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Why ranked #7? ▾
Google rating69
Review volume100
Review recency52
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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TOLULOPE A. ★★★★★ : Crunchy Fried Chicken, A signature and one of the best options. Try Their chicken pie, delicious. Customer service top notch as always with chicken Republic Staffs
Oluwaseun B. ★★★★★ : The foods are very good and the environment is every clean
8
Captain Cook
67.9/ 100
3.83.8 out of 5 stars359 reviews₦₦
Opposite First Bank, Alagbaka Cl, Alagbaka, Akure 340282, Ondo, Nigeria
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Why ranked #8? ▾
Google rating65
Review volume85
Review recency61
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment50
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SHALOM O. ★★★★★ : This was the first restaurant I visited in Akure, and unfortunately the experience was disappointing. The food quality was poor and the hygiene, especially in the Africana section, was questionable. I went with a friend who ordered kpomo that was extremely hard to chew despite how expensive it was, while mine was soft but tasted stale. The meat pie filling also looked more like potato pudding than a proper meat pie filling. Overall, it was not a pleasant experience, and I would not recommend this place.
Tenor S. ★★★★★ : They accept cash /card payment with large parking lot outside. You can also get wrist watches ,eye glasses and belts to buy inside the restaurant
9
9ja Food
66.5/ 100
3.93.9 out of 5 stars230 reviews₦₦
Igbatoro Road, Akure 340106, Ondo, Nigeria
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Why ranked #9? ▾
Google rating69
Review volume79
Review recency75
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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olasode R. ★★★★★ : I did take out this evening and I was given native rice instead of jollof rice. She even added extra 1000 naira to my fee instead of 8700 I paid 9700. I got home before I realized that the lady literally added to my money. That’s an act of stealing. Although the food was nice but the lady that attended to me indirectly stole from me.
Fay B. ★★★★★ : Great place to get food if you're in the vicinity.
10
Crunchies Fried Chicken Odole junction, Ondo.
64.6/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars131 reviews₦₦
Odole St, Oke-Aro St, junction, Akure 340283, Ondo, Nigeria
Directions ↗Website ↗
Why ranked #10? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume71
Review recency37
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment50
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ELEBIYO A. ★★★★★ : Nice place to hang out with friends and family. I love their celebration cakes and pastries too. Keep it up
Joseph A. ★★★★★ : Crunchies dey deliver. These guys still have the best shawarma I've tasted in Akure
11
HTML FOODS
61.9/ 100
4.64.6 out of 5 stars22 reviews
No 3 Femi Adebowale Lane Alagbaka GRA Extension, off Patrick Osesa St, Alagbaka, Akure 340106, Ondo, Nigeria
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Why ranked #11? ▾
Google rating90
Review volume45
Review recency39
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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Oyinlola F. ★★★★★ : HTML has been a thought on when it comes to food and having your food as soon as you order. Having a meal within a reasonable amount and getting a full dose of satisfaction screams HTML. I am happy they are in Akure
Ogunsakin O. ★★★★★ : Among other delicacies they serve, their Jellof rice is top-notch, from it's ravishing look to its tantalizing taste... Oh mine! Always leaves me wanting more🤭😋
12
Zhoey Choplife
57.8/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars2 reviews
762C+JHP, Bank road, opposite Zenith bank, Alagbaka, Akure 351001, Ondo, Nigeria
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Why ranked #12? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume16
Review recency73
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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13
Chicken Republic
53.3/ 100
3.83.8 out of 5 stars105 reviews₦₦
65QP+8MH, Oke-Aro St, Akure 340283, Ondo, Nigeria
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Why ranked #13? ▾
Google rating65
Review volume68
Review recency7
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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14
African Foods Kitchen
49.9/ 100
3.83.8 out of 5 stars18 reviews
63 Hospital Rd, Akure 340283, Ondo, Nigeria
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Why ranked #14? ▾
Google rating65
Review volume43
Review recency1
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment50
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15
2000's Place Restaurants
49.3/ 100
4.34.3 out of 5 stars4 reviews
Beatron house, Oyemekun Rd, opposite ILESA GARAGE, Akure 340110, Ondo, Nigeria
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Why ranked #15? ▾
Google rating83
Review volume23
Review recency3
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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16
African kitchen restaurant
46.9/ 100
4.54.5 out of 5 stars2 reviews
Oke oniyo junction, 7693+9RV, Oke Ijebu St, Akure 340110, Ondo, Nigeria
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Why ranked #16? ▾
Google rating88
Review volume16
Review recency36
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
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17
Iya Saheed Alamala Restaurant
71.0/ 100
4.34.3 out of 5 stars171 reviews₦₦
755X+94C, Isolo St, Akure 340110, Ondo, Nigeria
Review analysis
Known for excellent Amala and pounded yam, with a clean environment and comfortable seating.
- great amala
- clean environment
- comfortable seating
- friendly staff
- local dishes
- pricey but nice
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Why ranked #17? ▾
Google rating83
Review volume75
Review recency48
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment86
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18
ABULA BACKYARD
57.6/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars2 reviews
FUTA SOUTH GATE AKURE, Futa Campus Main Rd, SOUTH, Ondo 340110, Ondo, Nigeria
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Why ranked #18? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume16
Review recency71
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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19
TIBILE FOODS & LOUNGE
50.4/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars2 reviews
Green Roof, beside appeal court junction, adjacent Dome, Alagbaka, Akure 340223, Ondo, Nigeria
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Why ranked #19? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume16
Review recency55
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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Marsha A. ★★★★★ : Authentic Nigerian freshly cooked foods such as Efo-Riro, Ewedu, Ayamase, Pounded Yam, Eba, Amala and Gbegiri, Ofada Rice, Jollof Rice and various meats and fish. There is also a very good bar providing soft and alcoholic drinks. A taste will convince you...
Titi D. ★★★★★ : My review is mixed bacause the 2 attendants were oppositely different. We walked in to one arguing with another customer in a rude way. The girl who attended to us was calmer and did a good job. We ordered pupuru with egusi soup and the soup was way too oily. The taste wasn't bad though and the price was fair
20
Obioma Prestigious Restaurant
59.5/ 100
3.93.9 out of 5 stars174 reviews₦₦
32B Arakale Rd, Akure 340283, Ondo, Nigeria
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Why ranked #20? ▾
Google rating69
Review volume75
Review recency18
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment63
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What the data shows for jollof restaurants in Akure

Counted from every jollof restaurants ranked in Akure, Ondo State, not only the ones shown above.

Ranked: 20
With 5+ reviews: 15
Rated 4.5 or higher: 7
Median reviews: 82
Phone listed: 18 of 20
Opening hours listed: 16 of 20

15 of the 20 jollof restaurants ranked in Akure have five or more Google reviews, and between them they carry 4,321 reviews.

Of the 20, 7 score 4.5 or higher, 6 sit between 4.0 and 4.4 and 7 are below 4.0.

The median jollof restaurants here has 82 reviews.

Chicken Republic - Akure 1 has the most, 1,254 at 3.9, followed by Crunchies Fried Chicken Akure, Oyemekun Rd. Ondo (771) and Aristo Afrikana (523).

18 list a phone number, 8 a website and 16 opening hours; 17 have a photo on file.

On Google's price scale 11 are marked inexpensive or moderate; the other 9 carry no price marker.

Across the 25 Nigerian cities where Ranked publishes jollof restaurants, the median city lists 18; Akure has 20, more than the median.

The most recent Google review we hold for this set is from July 2026.

Source: Ranked directory database, counted at publish time. Full statistics.

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Which jollof restaurant in Akure has the highest Google rating?

Across the first five positions, Belloni's Place Eatery Akure has the highest rating at 4.9 stars from 27 reviews. Africana (Tastetables_Africana) follows closely with 4.8 stars from 59 reviews.

Which Akure jollof restaurant has the most Google reviews?

Crunchies Fried Chicken Akure, Oyemekun Rd. Ondo has the largest review count across the first five positions, with 771 reviews and a 4.0-star rating. Aristo Afrikana follows on volume with 523 reviews and 4.3 stars.

How many jollof restaurants are ranked in Akure?

There are 20 jollof restaurants in the Akure, Ondo State, ranking. The first five include ratings ranging from Belloni's Place Eatery Akure at 4.9 stars from 27 reviews to Fingerlicking Restaurant at 3.9 stars from 436 reviews.

Which Akure jollof restaurants have price information?

Aristo Afrikana, Crunchies Fried Chicken Akure, Oyemekun Rd. Ondo, and Fingerlicking Restaurant each carry price level 2. Exact naira prices are not stated, so the price level does not give a specific meal cost.

Should review count affect how I read these ratings?

The ratings rest on very different review volumes. Belloni's Place Eatery Akure has 4.9 stars from 27 reviews, while Crunchies Fried Chicken Akure, Oyemekun Rd. Ondo has 4.0 stars from 771 reviews. Africana (Tastetables_Africana) sits between them with 4.8 stars from 59 reviews.

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