Alino African Bar and Restaurant

Alino African Bar and Restaurant brings West African cooking to the lower reaches of Narborough Road, one of the city's most culturally varied food streets. After a notable refurbishment, the space now offers a lively atmosphere matched by bold, aromatic food. Reviewers on TripAdvisor single out the jollof rice, fried rice with seafood, and goat curry as standout dishes, describing the food as "lovingly prepared" with generous portions and vibrant spicing. Chicken gizzards are a popular addition for those wanting authentic West African flavour. The kitchen draws on Nigerian and wider West African cooking traditions, with a welcoming, high-energy setting that fills up at weekends.