Under the creative direction of Chef Mick Élysée, NsuomNam – meaning food of the sea – offers the most innovative, yet comforting food in Ghana.

Asian fusion restaurant

This excellent Indian restaurant was set up by the guy behind Get Stuffed Deli (see above) in 1996. It’s since passed into the hands of his son, who continues the quality of great, traditional Indian cuisine.

It’s always a good sign when restaurant staff look upbeat and happy, as is the case at Le Tandem.

With its aim being to revive the elegant ritual of a traditional high tea, the Savannah Tea Garden is a beautifully manicured garden in the heart of Accra that makes a dreamy setting for a birthday party, anniversary celebration or corporate event with a difference.

Le Must has been a force among Accra’s upscale eateries for two decades, with past diners including Jacques Chirac, Will Smith and Stevie Wonder.

More of a street stall than a restaurant, Katawodieso is semi-legendary in Accra, having been at this location for a quarter of a century.

Now here’s an international proposition. Gold Coast Restaurant & Cocktail Bar started in London in 2004, but the most recent phase of its journey has seen it opening here, in Accra’s Airport Residential area. It serves a welcome mix of Ghanaian classics and seafood dishes amid a convivial atmosphere.

The deeply appealing Cupcake Boutique in Labone is reminiscent of the popular American cupcake bakery Sprinkles.

This lovely little Labone outlet has good coffee, pastries and lunchtime sandwiches. The baked goods have always been of a decent quality and freshly made, while time has also been spent on training the staff to make a good coffee.

Stepping inside Milkbox and checking out its sleek decor and tantalising patisserie counter for the first time, you wouldn’t be blamed for thinking you’d walked into a high-end Paris bakery.

A large part of the fun of dining at Brasa is watching your meal being cooked over the coal grill in front of you – the smell alone is enough to have you salivating.