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Best Restaurants in Awka

In Awka, Anambra State, Burger King leads the 13 verified restaurants with a 4.8 rating from 151 reviews, the largest review base among the top five. Roots Restaurant & Cafe holds a 4.6 from 18 reviews, while DozzaVille matches Burger King's 4.8 but with 72 reviews. Five Star Foods And Restaurant has the most reviews overall at 827, yet its rating is 4.0. The field is thin at the top, with only two places exceeding 100 reviews.

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As of September 2026, Ranked lists 13 restaurants in Awka, Nigeria, ranked by review sentiment, reputation and verified activity, never by payment.

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

Ranked: 13
Reviews analyzed: 2.0K
Photos verified: 13
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Burger King Awka
78.0/ 100
4.84.8 out of 5 stars151 reviews
Onitsha - Enugu Expy, Awka 420110, Anambra, Nigeria
Review analysis
Inconsistent pricing and extra charges for cheese compared to other branches.
- friendly staff
- good ambience
- expensive
- inconsistent pricing
- limited parking
- menu availability issues
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Why ranked #1? ▾
Google rating93
Review volume73
Review recency60
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment74
Verification0
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Blessing G. ★★★★★ : The first time I tasted burger I had a bad experience with it, so this time I decided to give a second shot and I wasn't disappointed at all, sincerely the whole recipe is topnotch.... I'm definitely gonna have another bite soon.
Joseph E. ★★★★★ : The place was actually nice and calm, staffs are friendly. Your budget should be 10k upwards but the burger was trash they can do better
2
Roots Restaurant & Cafe, Awka
73.4/ 100
4.64.6 out of 5 stars18 reviews
11 Abakaliki St, Awka 420110, Anambra, Nigeria
Review analysis
Warm hospitality and welcoming atmosphere praised across reviews.
- great ambience
- friendly staff
- delicious food
- warm welcome
- enjoyable experience
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Why ranked #2? ▾
Google rating90
Review volume43
Review recency73
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment95
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Obele ★★★★★ : It's feels good to be here in Roots love the ambience and the hospitality and warm welcome
abumchukwu O. ★★★★★ : It was an exciting place to be
3
DozzaVille
73.1/ 100
4.84.8 out of 5 stars72 reviews
6386+VM5 Local Government, INSIDE MRS FILLING STATION, Awka 420110, Anambra, Nigeria
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Why ranked #3? ▾
Google rating93
Review volume62
Review recency47
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment68
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Chidera X. ★★★★★ : Dozzaville has some of the most delicious pastries in Awka! I loved how easy it was to order online and pick up in-store. The service was prompt, and the food was absolutely great. Honestly, it satisfied my cravings perfectly.
Chidi O. ★★★★★ : Got to the place while on my pizza discovery journey in Awka, friendly staff, directed on how to use the app, super quick and responsive, a fair number of options for the pizza, prices were fair too...however abit disappointed with their size, their large pizza would pass for medium elsewhere(looking at you Dominos)..taste was slightly above par, not very cheesy, but had a good crust...all round fair experience with alot of room for improvement
4
L'oria - Restaurant + Amala Spot, Bar, Grills, Casino
70.1/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars44 reviews₦₦
16 Club Road, former, Abakaliki St, Awka 420110, Anambra, Nigeria
Review analysis
Karaoke evenings on Wednesdays and Saturdays, plus 24-hour operation.
- affordable meals
- great taste
- karaoke
- 24 hours
- good ambience
- afang soup
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Why ranked #4? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume55
Review recency60
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment86
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ken U. ★★★★★ : Good ambience. Not crowded music low. Good for casual meetings.
Baby D. ★★★★★ : I love love their amala w ewedu. They make it how I like it.
5
Five Star Foods And Restaurant
68.7/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars827 reviews₦₦
Awka 420110, Anambra, Nigeria
Review analysis
Large variety of food sections including VIP lounge and shawarma spot, but service is consistently slow.
- slow service
- variety of food
- shawarma
- burnt wrap
- no running water
- beautiful environment
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Why ranked #5? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume97
Review recency51
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment43
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Don E. ★★★★★ : Terrible service - they had soup but no swallow (semo, fufu or garri). We waited for 30 minutes for swallow and in the interim nobody attended to us or managed. Very unorganized.
Ifunanya E. ★★★★★ : I got a burnt wrap, could have tasted better if not for the burnt wrap. I hope I get some compensation.
6
Home Taste Delicacy
67.2/ 100
4.74.7 out of 5 stars31 reviews
Yahoo junction, before Unizik school gate, ifite - awka, Awka 420116, Anambra, Nigeria
Review analysis
Affordable homemade-style food in a clean, welcoming environment.
- homemade taste
- affordable
- clean environment
- friendly staff
- good hospitality
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Why ranked #6? ▾
Google rating92
Review volume50
Review recency8
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment93
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Clifford C. ★★★★★ : They are just the best in Awka, where you can get good food at a very affordable price
Precious K. ★★★★★ : Their food is very good. Both the taste and aroma, makes me feel like I'm eating homemade food from my mom. I also love the way their staff serves and interacts with customers. The relationship between the staff, is very harmonious too. And the environment is always clean.
7
Tianna's Treats Café
66.0/ 100
4.34.3 out of 5 stars101 reviews
Along Ekwueme Square Road, opposite Clinix, close to Xfit Aroma, Awka 420211, Anambra, Nigeria
Review analysis
A serene, artistic cafe with charging sockets and a date-friendly atmosphere away from Awka's bustle.
- serene ambience
- charging sockets
- good pastries
- poor ventilation
- inconsistent service
- date spot
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Why ranked #7? ▾
Google rating83
Review volume67
Review recency4
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment78
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Maureen R. ★★★★★ : The day we visited the ventilation inside was poor. It was really hot inside. They could work more on providing more sit outs, POS machines for transfers and cards. Although had some delays on ordering but they promised to work on prompt delivery. I will visit again to see if they made the changes they promised
8
Ofiaku kitchen
64.8/ 100
3.83.8 out of 5 stars406 reviews₦₦
#6 Secretariate Road, 63CJ+RRQ Aroma, Awka 420110, Anambra, Nigeria
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Why ranked #8? ▾
Google rating65
Review volume87
Review recency60
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Bright O. ★★★★★ : There food is nice, however they needs to upgrade their customer service. Most of their waitress appears to too nonchalant
Egbon J. ★★★★★ : Ofiaku is top notch for all kinds of food. My favourite is the vegetable sauce paired with non salted white rice. 😁 I'll give 8/10
9
PHIL AND SMILE RESTAURANT
64.1/ 100
4.94.9 out of 5 stars18 reviews
Shop 3, Sammy Sparkle Plaza, Obunagu Rd, Awka 420261, Anambra, Nigeria
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Why ranked #9? ▾
Google rating94
Review volume43
Review recency49
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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francis O. ★★★★★ : I had the okro soup at Phil and Smile Kitchen, and it was absolutely delicious. The soup was well-cooked, rich, and perfectly seasoned, with a great texture that paired well with the swallow. The service was also good, and the overall experience was enjoyable. I highly recommend Phil and Smile Kitchen for anyone who loves quality local dishes.
Scottmademan ★★★★★ : This is where I've had the best homemade food since I arrived in awka. Their okoro and vegetable soup is delicious and best delicacy so far.
10
Jin Canting Chinese Restaurant
61.8/ 100
4.64.6 out of 5 stars17 reviews
No 1 Geo Gold Cl, Awka 420110, Anambra, Nigeria
Review analysis
Authentic Chinese food in Akwa, Anambra, with affordable prices and friendly staff.
- affordable prices
- friendly staff
- egg fried rice
- authentic flavors
- good service
- mixed cuisine
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Why ranked #10? ▾
Google rating90
Review volume42
Review recency19
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment84
Verification0
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Ojukwu A. ★★★★★ : Food as always is good, but they need small staff training. Poor cohesion between desk staff and waiters and the kitchen.
Nora N. ★★★★★ : Food was great, I had Chinese.....but I do not think its right to serve Chinese and local food in the same restaurant....some people right beside me were eating fufu and bitter leaf soup......
11
Meal Dorm Restaurant
58.6/ 100
4.44.4 out of 5 stars37 reviews
Arch Bishop, A.K Obiefuna Retreat Center Road, 16 Nodu Road, Awka 420109, Anambra, Nigeria
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Why ranked #11? ▾
Google rating86
Review volume53
Review recency38
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Odega J. ★★★★★ : They offered served me very well and I was satisfied.
Jamie F. ★★★★★ : It’s a very nice restaurant with sumptuous meals, I can’t get tired eating there everyday… big ups to JP
12
CANDLES RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE
67.5/ 100
4.34.3 out of 5 stars74 reviews
Rt.Hon. Uche Okafor street, Awka 420112, Anambra, Nigeria
Review analysis
Offers both local and intercontinental dishes displayed for selection, with a focus on aesthetic ambiance.
- aesthetic ambiance
- local dishes
- intercontinental dishes
- popcorn
- expensive prices
- rude staff
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Why ranked #12? ▾
Google rating83
Review volume63
Review recency49
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment78
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Benjamin C. ★★★★★ : The have sorted food in display to choose from, both local and intercontinental dishes. I don't have problems locating the food of my choice. I like the place. 👍
Chukwubuikem O. ★★★★★ : There popcorn is soooo sweet ! You need to taste there beef rice 🤭.. I too love candles no worry 😉
13
Reboot Luxury Place Awka
64.5/ 100
4.14.1 out of 5 stars175 reviews₦₦
Geneva Hotel Rd, Awka 420109, Anambra, Nigeria
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Why ranked #13? ▾
Google rating77
Review volume75
Review recency58
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment65
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Okpala M. ★★★★★ : Reboot Luxury place is a nice cube to vibe
Albert A. ★★★★★ : Cool place if you are a party or sporty gee. Cool for hanging out with friends and for those pool/ billiards gees, this is the place to be in awka! V. Good players too.. and 4 excellent boards. The good is pricey though.

What the data shows for restaurants in Awka

Counted from every restaurant ranked in Awka, Anambra State, not only the ones shown above.

Ranked: 13
With 5+ reviews: 13
Rated 4.5 or higher: 6
Median reviews: 72
Phone listed: 11 of 13
Opening hours listed: 13 of 13

13 of the 13 restaurants ranked in Awka have five or more Google reviews, and between them they carry 1,971 reviews.

Of the 13, 6 score 4.5 or higher, 6 sit between 4.0 and 4.4 and 1 are below 4.0.

The median restaurant here has 72 reviews.

Five Star Foods And Restaurant has the most, 827 at 4.0, followed by Ofiaku kitchen (406) and Reboot Luxury Place Awka (175).

11 list a phone number, 6 a website and 13 opening hours; 13 have a photo on file.

Across the 80 Nigerian cities where Ranked publishes restaurants, the median city lists 24; Awka has 13, fewer than the median.

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Which restaurant in Awka has the highest rating?

Burger King Awka and DozzaVille both have a 4.8 rating. Burger King has 151 reviews, while DozzaVille has 72. Roots Restaurant & Cafe follows with 4.6 from 18 reviews.

How many restaurants are ranked in Awka?

We have verified 13 restaurants in Awka, Anambra State. The list includes Burger King, Roots Restaurant & Cafe, DozzaVille, L'oria, and Five Star Foods And Restaurant, among others.

Why does Five Star Foods have a lower rating despite many reviews?

Five Star Foods And Restaurant has 827 reviews, the most in the set, but its rating is 4.0. That rating reflects the average of all its reviews, not the count alone.

Are the ratings based on a large number of reviews?

Only Burger King (151 reviews) and Five Star Foods (827 reviews) have substantial review counts. Roots Restaurant & Cafe has 18 reviews, and DozzaVille has 72, so their ratings are based on fewer opinions.

How is the list ordered?

The order is based on a combination of factors, including Google ratings and review volume. For example, Burger King ranks first due to its high rating and relatively large review count, while Five Star Foods, despite more reviews, ranks lower because of its lower rating.

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