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Best Nigerian Restaurants in Yola — 2026 Rankings

Looking for the best nigerian restaurants in Yola? We've ranked the top 20 nigerian restaurants in Yola, Adamawa State, based on Google ratings, customer reviews, photos, profile completeness, and our proprietary ranking algorithm.

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20 results
  • Editor's Selection#1 in the city
    1
    City Green Hotel — photo

    City Green Hotel

    75.3/ 100
    4.24.2 out of 5 stars787 reviews

    18 Yola Rd, behind Tasty Menu, Jimeta, Yola 640101, Adamawa, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Excellent guest relations and clean, well-maintained rooms with good TV channels.

    • excellent customer service
    • clean rooms
    • pricey meals
    • good tv channels
    • wheelchair accessible
    • value for money
    Why ranked #1? ▾
    • Google rating80
    • Review volume97
    • Review recency55
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment78
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    Recent reviews

    • Israel A. ★★★★ One of the best hotels to lodge in when you visit Yola. Excellent customer service.
    • Tolu O. ★★★★ Decent place with excellent guest relations. Meals and drinks are a bit pricey. Gym is decent. Swimming pool is poorly maintained — please avoid swimming unless the filter pump has been running for at least an hour before and during use.
  • 2
    Babz Lounge — photo

    Babz Lounge

    74.5/ 100
    4.04.0 out of 5 stars869 reviews₦₦

    Ahmadu Bello Road, Jimeta, 640102, Adamawa, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Known for their Arab tea and packed night atmosphere, but quieter afternoons.

    • good tea
    • nice ambience
    • fast service
    • affordable
    • packed at night
    • good chicken
    Why ranked #2? ▾
    • Google rating73
    • Review volume98
    • Review recency59
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment88
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    Recent reviews

    • Max D. ★★★★ They are very good in every food and snacks
    • IM_Aly ★★★★★ Ordered a Burger take out, got it in under 30min. Tastes alright. I will go back to try their other food items.
  • 3
    AUN Club House — photo

    AUN Club House

    74.2/ 100
    4.14.1 out of 5 stars778 reviews

    6G23+7R2, Wuro Hausa, Yola 640230, Adamawa, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    A serene club house with a gym, pool, and African artifacts in Yola.

    • serene environment
    • friendly staff
    • swimming pool
    • gym
    • african artifacts
    • quiet lobby
    Why ranked #3? ▾
    • Google rating77
    • Review volume96
    • Review recency57
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment78
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    Recent reviews

    • David T. ★★★★ The best place to relax and rest in Yola South, I highly recommend it.
    • Vincent E. ★★★★ A serene environment where one can stay without interference of any kind. Though close to the road, it still doesn't affect the serenity as the road is usually less busy. The staff are well trained and respectful. The pricing of the hotel is a mid range capital worker. The lounge and pool are awesome and usually busy every day as the hot weather makes one want to take a deep dive from the heat of the sun. The food is nice and tasty, the pastries are top notch.
  • 4
    KEPS 101 Lounge Yola — photo

    KEPS 101 Lounge Yola

    73.0/ 100
    4.34.3 out of 5 stars37 reviews

    Nyibango - yolde parte, road, Jimeta 640101, Adamawa, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Weekend karaoke and football match viewing set it apart.

    • karaoke
    • football viewing
    • night club
    • chill spot
    • not child friendly
    Why ranked #4? ▾
    • Google rating83
    • Review volume53
    • Review recency84
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment78
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    Recent reviews

    • Ijuptil B. ★★★★★ It's an upscale place. It's convenient for evening sit out and relaxation with friends or family. Unfortunately, It's not child friendly.
    • Charles U. ★★★★ I think it's a beautiful place to sit out with friends and enjoy a football match. The weekend karaoke can be interesting too
  • 5
    Tastydelight Restaurant & fastfood — photo

    Tastydelight Restaurant & fastfood

    70.0/ 100
    4.94.9 out of 5 stars9 reviews

    Yola Bye - Pass Rd, beside School of Nursing and Midwifery, Wuro Hausa, Yola 640101, Adamawa, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Down-to-earth staff with respectful service and fair value.

    • amazing people
    • respectful service
    • fair value
    • good food
    • memorable experience
    Why ranked #5? ▾
    • Google rating94
    • Review volume33
    • Review recency63
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment80
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    Recent reviews

    • Khalifa T. ★★★★★ Honestly they are amazing, very down to earth people with an amazing leadership who are always looking for ways to make your experience with them a memorable one, I’d recommend them to anyone who wants good food, a fair value for their money and also and most importantly a respectful service. Forever thankful for the people at this restaurant.
    • Godfrey J. ★★★★★ It is the best so far I really enjoyed their service
  • 6
    Sholly RESTAURANT — photo

    Sholly RESTAURANT

    66.6/ 100
    4.04.0 out of 5 stars97 reviews

    7C8V+GWM, Karewa, Jimeta 640101, Adamawa, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Budget-friendly delicious meals with a variety of options and outdoor seating.

    • budget friendly
    • delicious meals
    • affordable prices
    • good customer service
    • outdoor seating
    • variety of drinks
    Why ranked #6? ▾
    • Google rating73
    • Review volume66
    • Review recency57
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment88
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    Recent reviews

    • zee N. ★★★★★ If you are in Yola just go there. Food is really good
    • Prosper C. ★★★★★ Budget friendly delicious meals
  • 7
    Primo lounge and restaurant — photo

    Primo lounge and restaurant

    64.6/ 100
    4.34.3 out of 5 stars16 reviews

    Gombe - Yola Rd, Yola, 640284, Adamawa, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Wide variety of local and international dishes including fruit salad.

    • affordable meals
    • good atmosphere
    • indoor and outdoor
    • variety of dishes
    • fruit salad
    • delicious food
    Why ranked #7? ▾
    • Google rating83
    • Review volume41
    • Review recency60
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment86
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    Recent reviews

    • Peter P. ★★★★★ Am excellent place to have a meal, nice atmosphere and good food.
    • Abdulkadir G. ★★★★★ One of the best places I've been to, their meals are very affordable and delicious.
  • 8
    Mess 22 Restaurant and catering services — photo

    Mess 22 Restaurant and catering services

    63.8/ 100
    4.14.1 out of 5 stars56 reviews

    63 Hospital Road, Jimeta, Yola 640101, Adamawa, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Known for affordable white soup and pounded yam at #1,000.

    • white soup
    • pounded yam
    • affordable
    • tasty food
    • small space
    • wrong address
    Why ranked #8? ▾
    • Google rating77
    • Review volume59
    • Review recency53
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment71
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    Recent reviews

    • Jennifer O. ★★★★★ The first I taste their white soup it was delicious , hoping to visit soon
    • Udeme E. ★★★★ The food is ok ,not spectacular but also not bland.
  • 9
    AUN Club House Lobby — photo

    AUN Club House Lobby

    63.5/ 100
    4.24.2 out of 5 stars61 reviews

    6G23+8JV, Wuro Hausa, Yola 640230, Adamawa, Nigeria

    Why ranked #9? ▾
    • Google rating80
    • Review volume60
    • Review recency54
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
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    Recent reviews

    • David T. ★★★★★ Their lodge, food and service are topnotch
    • Mohammed M. ★★★★★ Is a beautiful place surrounded with trees and flowers.
  • 10
    543 Restaurant And Grills. — photo

    543 Restaurant And Grills.

    61.3/ 100
    4.24.2 out of 5 stars44 reviews

    7C9X+GPR, Gimba Road, Jimeta, 640101, Adamawa, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Offers multiple seating options including mats, couches, and chairs.

    • multiple seating options
    • homely ambience
    • affordable
    • friendly staff
    • sizzling food
    • quiet atmosphere
    Why ranked #10? ▾
    • Google rating80
    • Review volume55
    • Review recency18
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment86
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    Recent reviews

    • Aisha A. ★★★★ Nice place to eat, and enjoyable meals , it has 2 or 3 settings of sitting, from sitting on the mat to sitting on a couch, or just a normal chair, it would be nice to see that they expand the place to make it more spacious
    • Gidado A. ★★★★★ Very convenient, their staff are friendly and helpful.
  • 11
    LA Rosa Intercontinental Restaurant and Bar — photo

    LA Rosa Intercontinental Restaurant and Bar

    59.2/ 100
    3.93.9 out of 5 stars159 reviews₦₦

    Off Galadima Aminu Wy, behind UBA, adjacent CBN, way, Jimeta 640101, Adamawa, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Best pizza in Nigeria according to one reviewer, with garden-like outdoor seating.

    • cozy environment
    • good food
    • aesthetic garden
    • affordable rates
    • slow service
    • digital menu needed
    Why ranked #11? ▾
    • Google rating69
    • Review volume73
    • Review recency15
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment68
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    Recent reviews

    • Charles U. ★★★★★ The ambience is open and allows for better ventilation. Music could be loud. The food was okay but it could be improved on.
    • Taniyodi O. ★★★★ It was such a cozy environment. The food quality is good, though a bit costly. The waiting time is also something to look into. If the management can look into helping the customers to receive the orders on time will be good. Also, I feel that suggestion box should also be provided for customer. It is also important if there would be a digitalized menu for the restaurant, where the customers can scan the barcode and have access to the
  • 12
    UPTOWN EXCLUSIVE SPOT — photo

    UPTOWN EXCLUSIVE SPOT

    57.7/ 100
    3.83.8 out of 5 stars49 reviews

    Karewa, Jimeta 640101, Adamawa, Nigeria

    Why ranked #12? ▾
    • Google rating65
    • Review volume57
    • Review recency61
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
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    Recent reviews

    • Ijuptil B. ★★★★★ An uptown place with generally poor service and limited space
    • Yhe B. ★★★★★ come for the hype, stay for the ambiance and vibes, leave cause of the loud staff always bickering while you're waiting for your meal😑 Some the staff are more respectful and professional while the majority not so much, some of them will literally stare you down while you're eating your food and be gossiping about ya in YOUR FACE😰 Definitely not the kinda place for any introverts, others wouldn't mind but come on "I'm tryna eat here give me a break". the loudness from the backroom really ruins the good vibes of the place and the food🥲 If your order is to-go expect the coldest yesterday leafovers with nobody having the decency to even heat it up😰
  • 13
    Al Mirasa (African and Arabian Food) — photo

    Al Mirasa (African and Arabian Food)

    56.9/ 100
    4.24.2 out of 5 stars167 reviews₦₦

    5 Gimba Road, Jimeta, 640101, Adamawa, Nigeria

    Why ranked #13? ▾
    • Google rating80
    • Review volume74
    • Review recency2
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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  • 14
    Marwa Shawarma & Grills — photo

    Marwa Shawarma & Grills

    56.2/ 100
    4.24.2 out of 5 stars25 reviews

    6F2P+J3X, Yola, 640284, Adamawa, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Known for shawarma, masa, and grilled chicken with a sweet owner.

    • shawarma
    • masa
    • grilled chicken
    • home delivery
    • friendly owner
    Why ranked #14? ▾
    • Google rating80
    • Review volume47
    • Review recency7
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment68
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Vahyela T. ★★★★★ One of the best Shawarma and fast food spot in Yola, it's easy to locate and offer home and office delivery within and outside Yola
  • 15
    Home Taste Meal — photo

    Home Taste Meal

    55.7/ 100
    4.34.3 out of 5 stars16 reviews

    By-Pass, Lamido Zubairu Way, Wuro Hausa, Yola 640230, Adamawa, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Offers affordable home-style Igbo dishes near American University of Nigeria.

    • home cooked meals
    • affordable
    • igbo food
    • good ambiance
    • tasty food
    • okay meat
    Why ranked #15? ▾
    • Google rating83
    • Review volume41
    • Review recency4
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment71
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • EKEOMA M. ★★★★ Their food was okay but it could be better. Zobo and Tiger Nut were good. Great Ambiance also.
  • 16
    Damada Munchies — photo

    Damada Munchies

    54.8/ 100
    4.84.8 out of 5 stars6 reviews

    5FWQ+C2R, Bye - Pass Road, Yola, 640284, Adamawa, Nigeria

    Why ranked #16? ▾
    • Google rating93
    • Review volume28
    • Review recency7
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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  • 17
    Fasnet Restaurant — photo

    Fasnet Restaurant

    53.2/ 100
    3.73.7 out of 5 stars16 reviews

    Yola Rd, opposite Federal Secretariat, Along, Jimeta 640231, Adamawa, Nigeria

    Why ranked #17? ▾
    • Google rating60
    • Review volume41
    • Review recency69
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • abu H. ★★★★ Horrid attitude from some of the staff! The food was absolutely terrible!!!! Cold, salty, low quality! I ordered the pizza, chicken popsicle,, jollof with grilled chicken, spicy wings and green salad. Took a few bits of each things and paled the rest to give away,, was putrid! How can you get even green salad wrong ??? How can you be serving cold chicken?? I literally felt sick after eating there. DONT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY! The worst part was I went to break my fast there I Ramadan, and after a fasting all day, one is usually less fussy and things taste more delicious than they are, but this was a mega let down after fasting the whole day, and again the attitude of staff except the one girl absolutely stinks
    • IM_Aly ★★★★★ I heard about the restaurant from my sister. I went there on a Thursday evening, It was quiet. The environment is pretty calm. Staff, were really responsive. It is unfortunately another dead end in my quest to find a burger place in Jimeta. As their burger wasn't available at the time I went there, So i settled for a Beef Shawarma Take away. The Beef Shawarma was alright, but I'll go for a Chicken Shawarma next time. I've also had their pizza, which my sister bought, and it pretty good too. They have quite a large selection on their menu, prices were a bit on the more pricey side for Yola, but I guess this is a higher class restaurant. I took pictures of their entire current menu.
  • 18
    Nuhuwa Guest House — photo

    Nuhuwa Guest House

    52.2/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars2 reviews

    5FQ9+9G3, Numan Road, Madumari, Yola 640284, Adamawa, Nigeria

    • good service
    Why ranked #18? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume16
    • Review recency0
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment55
    • Verification0

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  • 19
    Jabbama restaurant, AUN hotel, Yola — photo

    Jabbama restaurant, AUN hotel, Yola

    46.9/ 100
    3.93.9 out of 5 stars14 reviews

    6G23+3GH AUN Hotel, Wuro Hausa, Yola 640230, Adamawa, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Offers intercontinental soups like Minestrone and Tomato soup in Yola.

    • serene environment
    • intercontinental cuisine
    • minestrone soup
    • tomato soup
    • good aesthetics
    Why ranked #19? ▾
    • Google rating69
    • Review volume39
    • Review recency6
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment71
    • Verification0

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  • 20
    NOS Chuups — photo

    NOS Chuups

    41.9/ 100
    4.04.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews

    Karewa, Yola 640102, Adamawa, Nigeria

    Why ranked #20? ▾
    • Google rating73
    • Review volume10
    • Review recency1
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the highest-rated nigerian restaurants in Yola?

City Green Hotel is currently ranked #1 with 4.2 stars from 787 Google reviews.

How many nigerian restaurants are in Yola?

We currently track 20 nigerian restaurants in Yola, Adamawa State.

How are these nigerian restaurants ranked?

Our composite score combines Google rating (40%), review volume (25%), review recency (15%), profile completeness (10%), verification (5%), and paid placement (5%).

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