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Best Nigerian Restaurants in Katsina

Dan ila mai Gurasa leads on rating at 4.3 stars from 12 reviews, while Sally's cuisine has the largest review count, 267, with a 3.8 rating. The evidence is mixed. Ranked counts 10 Nigerian restaurants in Katsina, Katsina State. Bilnaf kitchen has 4.1 stars from 133 reviews. City Restaurant Exclusive has 3.9 from 221, and Katsina City Restaurant Royal has 3.8 from 198. Those four restaurants and Sally's cuisine carry price level 2; no price level is recorded for Dan ila mai Gurasa.

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As of September 2026, Ranked lists 10 nigerian restaurants in Katsina, Nigeria, ranked by review sentiment, reputation and verified activity, never by payment.

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

Ranked: 10
Reviews analyzed: 1.7K
Photos verified: 10
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Editor's Selection#1 in the city
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Sally's cuisine
65.9/ 100
3.83.8 out of 5 stars267 reviews₦₦
Yahaya Madaki Wy, Katsina 820101, Katsina, Nigeria
Review analysis
Offers natural drinks like watermelon and Zobo, and affordable pounded yam with vegetable soup.
- tasty rice
- natural drinks
- affordable
- clean
- variety of nigerian foods
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Why ranked #1? ▾
Google rating65
Review volume81
Review recency58
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment78
Verification0
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Sylvester D. ★★★★★ : It was alright, they have a basic food selection the portions are small but average for the area. The Food is edible, they have some natural drinks like watermelon and Zobo that are pretty good. It's
Everest O. ★★★★★ : The dishes are nice and tasty. I enjoyed the pounded yam with vegetable soup at a low price. Appetizers and deserts are also handy. Fresh juices too. I recommend
2
City Restaurant Exclusive
65.2/ 100
3.93.9 out of 5 stars221 reviews₦₦
Student Center Umaru Musa Yaradua University, Katsina 820101, Katsina, Nigeria
Review analysis
Affordable prices and variety of food types, but noise from students can be an issue.
- delicious food
- moderate prices
- good service
- noisy
- students
- variety of foods
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Why ranked #2? ▾
Google rating69
Review volume78
Review recency49
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment71
Verification0
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Gaddafi D. ★★★★★ : Good service Visit 3 time No founded yam
Yahaya U. ★★★★★ : City restaurant is a nice and suitable place....
3
Katsina City Restaurant Royal
63.0/ 100
3.83.8 out of 5 stars198 reviews₦₦
IBB Way, Katsina 820101, Katsina, Nigeria
Review analysis
Clean environment in a local setting
- good food
- clean environment
- accessible location
- closed during ramadan
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Why ranked #3? ▾
Google rating65
Review volume77
Review recency60
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment56
Verification0
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mohammed A. ★★★★★ : They don't open during Ramadan even after iftar and that's bad
Odirah M. ★★★★★ : The food was nice. I enjoyed eating here
4
Bilnaf kitchen
61.5/ 100
4.14.1 out of 5 stars133 reviews₦₦
Kafur Road, Katsina 820223, Katsina, Nigeria
Review analysis
Garden-themed environment with indoor and outdoor seating, popular for photos.
- garden atmosphere
- good for photos
- outdoor seating
- family friendly
- evening visit
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Why ranked #4? ▾
Google rating77
Review volume71
Review recency9
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment74
Verification0
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Ameh E. ★★★★★ : I really love bilnaf Most especially for its great sit out and open space that provides a good work space I go there mostly when i need to work or grab a meal Their meals are very affordable and the taste is pretty decent too They have charging points on every table and they is power 247 because they use solar (reason why i always go there to work) Their workers are very courteous too and don't disturb you if you're just there to work If you're looking for a place to chill out, grab some snacks or food and work then bilnaf is the place to be
Genesis T. ★★★★★ : Bilnaf Kitchen boasts a delightful environment designed to mimic a lush garden, with indoor and outdoor seating options. The indoor space is well-organized with clean white walls and tables equipped w
5
Dan ila mai Gurasa
59.7/ 100
4.34.3 out of 5 stars12 reviews
XJJF+9X5, Katsina 820101, Katsina, Nigeria
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Why ranked #5? ▾
Google rating83
Review volume37
Review recency58
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Aliyu D. ★★★★★ : Meat and Gurasa, is affordable to everyone,
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S-cafe fast food and restaurant
58.0/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars132 reviews₦₦
Katsina 820101, Katsina, Nigeria
Review analysis
Has a dedicated takeout window and mosquito repellent lamps.
- great environment
- takeout window
- mosquito repellent
- bad service
- expensive
- not delicious
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Why ranked #6? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume71
Review recency42
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment44
Verification0
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GODWIN S. ★★★★★ : They have a bad service delay customer, giving attention to someone who buys more food than those that get minor foods and the food is too expensive and not delicious
Yusuf M. ★★★★★ : Good food, you have to exercise patience when taking out.. they're easily overwhelmed and you have to follow a queue.
7
Asmeeys kitchen katsina
57.7/ 100
4.84.8 out of 5 stars8 reviews
Road K, Katsina 820101, Katsina, Nigeria
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Why ranked #7? ▾
Google rating93
Review volume32
Review recency23
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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8
Magama Restaurant
55.9/ 100
3.73.7 out of 5 stars605 reviews₦₦
Yahaya Madaki Wy, Katsina 820101, Katsina, Nigeria
Review analysis
Promotion of SR 300 for 4 people with extremely small portions and disgusting food quality.
- traffic jam
- disgusting food
- small portions
- promotion
- worst ever
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Why ranked #8? ▾
Google rating60
Review volume93
Review recency1
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment41
Verification0
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Hussaini L. ★★★★★ : Due to the Diversion of an ongoing project carryout by the government, there is lot of traffic jam between the two axis near demolished Kofar Kaura Roundabout
Xyzabc ★★★★★ : Worst ever. Period. They have promotion of SR 300 for 4 people and the food quality was more than disgusting. We all wanted to puke as soon as we finished eating. The portion was extremely small ( gla
9
Yusra Kitchen
50.8/ 100
3.83.8 out of 5 stars66 reviews
XJP8+4WV, Yahaya Madawaki Way, Katsina 820101, Katsina, Nigeria
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Why ranked #9? ▾
Google rating65
Review volume61
Review recency0
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Nura A. ★★★★★ : Very nice restaurant where food are sold.
Nura A. ★★★★★ : A very nice place or restaurant where a at cheap price.
10
Katsina. Motel Suya Spot
46.4/ 100
3.73.7 out of 5 stars35 reviews
Maryam Park., Olusegun Obasanjo Dr, Katsina 820101, Katsina, Nigeria
Review analysis
Combines motel accommodation with a fast food suya spot.
- proximity
- fast food
- enjoyable food
- nicest motel
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Why ranked #10? ▾
Google rating60
Review volume52
Review recency1
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment77
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Ummul M. ★★★★★ : Because of its proximity. And the place has a good fast food eating spot
Yasir S. ★★★★★ : It is the nicest motel in katsina.

What the data shows for nigerian restaurants in Katsina

Counted from every nigerian restaurants ranked in Katsina, Katsina State, not only the ones shown above.

Ranked: 10
With 5+ reviews: 10
Rated 4.5 or higher: 1
Median reviews: 133
Phone listed: 8 of 10
Opening hours listed: 9 of 10

10 of the 10 nigerian restaurants ranked in Katsina have five or more Google reviews, and between them they carry 1,677 reviews.

Of the 10, 1 score 4.5 or higher, 3 sit between 4.0 and 4.4 and 6 are below 4.0.

The median nigerian restaurants here has 133 reviews.

Magama Restaurant has the most, 605 at 3.7, followed by Sally's cuisine (267) and City Restaurant Exclusive (221).

8 list a phone number, 0 a website and 9 opening hours; 10 have a photo on file.

On Google's price scale 6 are marked inexpensive or moderate; the other 4 carry no price marker.

Across the 36 Nigerian cities where Ranked publishes nigerian restaurants, the median city lists 21; Katsina has 10, fewer than the median.

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Which Nigerian restaurant in Katsina has the highest Google rating?

Dan ila mai Gurasa has the highest rating at 4.3 stars, based on 12 reviews. Bilnaf kitchen follows with 4.1 stars from 133 reviews, a much larger review count.

Which Nigerian restaurant in Katsina has the most reviews?

Sally's cuisine has the largest review count, with 267 reviews and a 3.8 rating. City Restaurant Exclusive is next on review volume, with 221 reviews and 3.9 stars.

How many Nigerian restaurants are ranked in Katsina?

Ranked counts 10 Nigerian restaurants in Katsina, Katsina State. The first five include Sally's cuisine, City Restaurant Exclusive, Katsina City Restaurant Royal, Bilnaf kitchen and Dan ila mai Gurasa.

Which Katsina Nigerian restaurants have price level 2?

Sally's cuisine, City Restaurant Exclusive, Katsina City Restaurant Royal and Bilnaf kitchen each have price level 2. No price level is recorded for Dan ila mai Gurasa.

How should I compare the ratings and review counts?

Dan ila mai Gurasa has the highest score, 4.3, but it comes from 12 reviews. Bilnaf kitchen has 4.1 from 133 reviews, while Sally's cuisine has 3.8 from 267. Rating and review volume point to different businesses.

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