About Afrikana
Afrikana occupies a pair of adjoining units on Charles Street in Leicester's city centre. The kitchen specializes in African cuisine, offering meat dishes cooked to order and house-made sauces. Portion sizes are substantial and pricing moderate for the quality delivered.
The restaurant welcomes children and larger parties, and accepts advance bookings. It holds a five-star food hygiene rating. Staff are noted for attentiveness and professionalism.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
What's nearby
- Central Baptist Church next door
- Zenith Building next door
- PureGym Leicester St Georges Way 150m away
- Curve Theatre 200m away
- Athena Events Venue 200m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Diners like this restaurant's delicious, flavorful food, with many highlighting the perfectly cooked meats, generous portions, and excellent sauces. They also appreciate the warm, welcoming atmosphere and the reasonable prices for the quality of the food. Guests consistently mention the friendly, attentive, and professional staff who provide great service.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (1,633 reviews)
- Good for children
- Yes
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5 – Very good
- Destination
- Leicester
Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.