Kadoura Restaurant

Kadoura Restaurant is a no-reservation seafood house on Gamal Abdel Nasser Street facing El Mandara Square in eastern Alexandria, part of the wider Kadoura family of fish restaurants that has served the city for decades. The format is the classic Alexandrian seafood model: whole fish, shrimp, calamari and crab are displayed on ice at the entrance, priced and sold by weight, and diners choose their own catch before it is sent to the kitchen to be grilled or fried to order. There is no chef-driven tasting menu or wine programme here; the appeal is freshness and simplicity rather than culinary theatre, and the dining room is functional rather than atmospheric, with tiled floors, close-set tables and a steady churn of local families and returning regulars. Signature orders include grilled sea bass finished with cumin and lemon, crisp fried calamari, king prawns grilled in their shells, and a mixed seafood platter that lets a table sample several catches at once. Portions are generous and priced for local diners, with a full meal running roughly EGP 300-700 per person including bread, salads and a soft drink or tea. Reservations are not required for most visits, but weekend evenings and public holidays can bring long queues at peak hours, so arriving before 8pm or calling ahead during Eid and summer weekends is advisable. The restaurant keeps long daily hours from noon to midnight, making it a reliable stop for a late lunch or dinner. As with most weigh-and-grill seafood spots in Alexandria, it is worth confirming the price per kilo before the fish is cooked, since the display case prices can vary by species and season.