Zephyrion — Egyptian Seafood, Alexandria
Zephyrion is located in Abu Qir — the coastal village east of Alexandria where the Aboukir Bay meets the open Mediterranean, the site of Nelson’s 1798 naval victory over Napoleon’s fleet — and has been one of the most popular restaurants in the Alexandria area for years. The fresh seafood with a varied and plentiful display, and everything prepared exquisitely, has earned it a reputation that draws diners from across the city.
The kitchen at Zephyrion takes the Egyptian seafood tradition at its most accomplished: the fish from the Aboukir Bay prepared in the half-dozen ways that the Alexandrian coastal cooking has developed over centuries, the shrimp and calamari from the waters immediately adjacent to the restaurant, and the seasonal catches that the open Mediterranean provides when the weather allows the fishermen to reach the deeper waters.
The wine list is practical and suited to the seafood: Egyptian whites alongside the imported selections that the restaurant’s international clientele expects. The setting and the food are the primary arguments; the wine provides the accompaniment.
Zephyrion is the restaurant for Alexandria day-trips that want the full coastal experience: the Abu Qir setting, the Aboukir Bay, the history visible in every direction, and the freshest possible seafood prepared with the skill of a kitchen that has been perfecting the same tradition for years.
Best Occasion: Birthday
The Abu Qir setting, the exquisitely prepared seafood display, and the long-established reputation of a restaurant that has been celebrating with the Alexandria region for years make Zephyrion an excellent birthday destination.
Best Occasion: Team Dinner
The varied seafood display, the generous preparations, and the Bay setting make Zephyrion the natural team dinner address for groups visiting Alexandria who want the full expression of the Egyptian coastal dining tradition.