Abdeen
Restaurant
Hidden in an Abdeen courtyard, Oldish serves hearty Egyptian comfort food, refreshing beverages, and warm hospitality in a nostalgic Cairene atmosphere.
Why clients stay
Tucked away in a quiet backyard in Abdeen, the courtyard garden offers sunshine, green plants, and a tranquil escape from Cairo's street hustle.
“Petit patio intérieur charmant, nous avons très bien mangé dans ce restaurant.”
Famous for rich Egyptian morning spreads, complete with fresh juices, hot drinks, and traditional breakfast favorites.
“Egyptian Breakfast - just perfect in every detail.”
Frequent visitors highlight team members by name for their helpfulness, multi-lingual warmth, and dedicated guest care.
“Güler yüzü, ilgisi ve misafirperverliği sayesinde kendimizi başka bir ülkede değil, adeta evimizde gibi hissettik.”
Styled like a lovingly restored traditional home with vintage details, soft lighting, and rustic charm across indoor and outdoor seating.
“The décor feels like stepping into a lovingly restored Cairene home”
Satisfying dishes and wide menu variety served at accessible prices, making it a reliable favorite for return visits.
“واصنافه متنوعة واسعارهم جداً معقولة ومناسبة للجميع واكلاتهم لذيذة جداً جداً”
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Our Favorites
“Egyptian Breakfast - just perfect in every detail.”
“Oldish chicken ve greek saladi tavsiye ederim.”
“Oldish chicken ve greek saladi tavsiye ederim.”
“طلبت فطورا شرقيًا مع عصير برتقال لأبرد على نفسي”
More favorites
“I had grilled chicken and vine leaves with fresh mint tea.”
“The food is good, the cocktail of juice are delicious”
“We closed with an Italian cappuccino, which was quite good as well”
Special touches
Outside the entrance stands a cute little kiosk where visitors write tiny notes and leave them on the storefront, adding a personal community connection to the space.
Transformed from a traditional backyard into a peaceful garden cafe, Oldish features leafy outdoor tables as well as multi-level indoor seating.
In their words
“une cuisine délicieuse et très très copieuse .”
“Oldish is one of Cairo’s most charming modern eateries — a place that blends nostalgia with contemporary comfort.”
“المكان جميل، والفطور لذيذ، والخدمة رائعة جدًا، شكرًا للأخت/ حبيبة، والأخ محمد عبد القادر”
Tips from regulars
Stop by early for a traditional morning spread in the courtyard, or come during lunch for generous comfort dishes in a relaxed environment.
Located in Abdeen near Sadat subway station, making it an easy rest stop while exploring the center of Cairo.
Enjoy sunny garden seating outdoors among greenery, or choose the air-conditioned indoor area depending on the weather.