L'Ivoire Gourmand – African restaurants in Saint-Denis

African Restaurant €10–20 (917 reviews From Google)
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About L'Ivoire Gourmand

Nestled along the lively quai in Saint-Denis, this casual spot offers a genuine taste of Ivorian cuisine that draws a diverse crowd—from college students to local groups and visitors exploring the area. The menu focuses on hearty, flavorful dishes like braised chicken, yassa, alocos, and attiéké, served in generous portions that leave most diners satisfied. The balance of tangy and savory sauces highlights traditional recipes without fuss.

The atmosphere is cozy and unpretentious, with outdoor seating available for warmer days and a relaxed interior that welcomes solo diners and groups alike. While casual and a bit modest in its setup, the restaurant feels approachable, with attentive table service and practical amenities including wheelchair accessibility and late-night options. It’s a spot for quick bites as well as more leisurely lunches or dinners.

Visitors who appreciate straightforward, well-prepared African dishes tend to enjoy the experience here. The neighborhood buzz and easy parking add to its appeal for those looking to eat well without pretension in a comfortable, down-to-earth setting.

Amenities & Services

Service options

  • Outdoor seating

    Delivery

    Takeout

    Dine-in

Popular for

  • Lunch

    Dinner

    Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance

    Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Late-night food

    Quick bite

    Small plates

Dining options

  • Lunch

    Dinner

    Catering

    Dessert

    Seating

    Table service

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere & Crowd

  • Casual

    Cozy

    Trendy

    College students

    Groups

    Tourists

Planning

  • No Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards

    Debit cards

    Meal coupons

    NFC mobile payments

    Pluxee

Children

  • Good for kids

Parking

  • Free street parking

    Parking

What Locals Say

Marion Roux From Google 5

Après un premier passage et une dégustation d'un très bon yassa poulet, je peux vous dire que c'est un des meilleurs que j'ai mangé ! Ce soir j'ai testé l'assiette poulet braisé, alocos et attieke. Nouveau banger ! Les portions sont genereuses et la viande est parfaitement cuite. Coté sauce ? Tellement savoureuse grace à l'équilibre des saveurs citron - moutarde ! On dirait que les oignons sont confits coté yassa ! Côté sauce tomate avec l'accompagnement attieke, elle est délicieuse aussi ! Je recommande vivement cette carte et les plats du chef !

Sté Phie From Google 4

Copious and delicious food. Ordered "braisé, attieke, alloco" (braised fish, cassava, plantain). Need more cleaning though...

hana yeboah From Google 4

It my second time eating there ,their food are nice

Mélanie Shi From Google 4

Bueno… Good price for fast Ivorian food close to gare St Denis It lacks a bit of areas to smoke, eg is a little bit makeshift, but the food was good and wasn’t expensive for an African restaurant in Paris, and seemed clean. Only my friend asked to have his fish braised more because he found it to be too raw.

Reta Retaaleg From Google 5

Je voulais vraiment prendre le temps pour dire merci à ce restaurant, les patrons sont tellement gentils et si humain la nourriture est excellente. Déjà deux ans que je vais dans ce restaurant, et je suis toujours autant agréablement surpris

J N N From Google 4

Their food is on point. I recommend it for anyone who wishes to taste the best African dishes. The premises including the toilet is clean. However; they should put more emphasis on thorough cleaning of tables after one client is done..

Matej Miovski From Google 5

Hands down, one of the best meals (if not the best) since I arrived in Paris, definitely a must and I am coming back for more

Romain Finot From Google 5

Oh la oui. C’est un oui, un bel et bien oui. Décidément, nous aimons la culture africaine moi et mon ami Ilan. En effet, l’accueil réservé par ces gens est toujours agréable, oui. Un grand oui. Le monsieur était tendre et à la fois ferme afin de diriger au mieux son équipe en cuisine… tout comme ce poulet mafé délicatement posé dans mon assiette.. tendre et ferme à la fois : « 2 tieps poulet s’il vous plaît monsieur le serveur !!!! » Et voilà qu’il se met à la tâche rapidement. 4min après la demande effectuée, l’assiette était remplie. Oh qu’elle était bonne celle là…. Quelle régalade. Nous vous recommandons les allocos qui respiraient l’Afrique subsaharienne. En clair, foncez tête baissée (pas trop près du sol non plus hih) et vous remercierez. Ilan et Romain (ou Romain et Ilan)

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Opening Hours

Monday 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Tuesday 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Wednesday 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Thursday 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Friday 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Saturday 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Sunday 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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