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La Savane

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At La Savane, we serve up family-style portions of African cuisine that will transport you to the vibrant markets and homelands of our ancestors. In our intimate, dimly-lit space on Amsterdam Avenue, we've curated an atmosphere that's as warm as a West African evening - think ric...

La Savane

African · New York

4.1 · 547 reviews Google
www.lasavanerestaurant.com

About La Savane

At La Savane, we serve up family-style portions of African cuisine that will transport you to the vibrant markets and homelands of our ancestors. In our intimate, dimly-lit space on Amsterdam Avenue, we've curated an atmosphere that's as warm as a West African evening - think rich wood tones and sof...

At La Savane, we serve up family-style portions of African cuisine that will transport you to the vibrant markets and homelands of our ancestors. In our intimate, dimly-lit space on Amsterdam Avenue, we've curated an atmosphere that's as warm as a West African evening - think rich wood tones and soft candlelight. Our customers rave about the generous portions and bold flavors, from spicy jollof rice to tender braai meats. We're proud to offer personalized service that makes you feel like part of the family, just like at our tables in Lagos or Nairobi - come for a taste of Africa, stay for the warmth.

What Customers Say About La Savane

La Savane d'Afrique is praised for its flavorful West African cuisine, especially the lamb, grilled fish, and jollof rice. Many reviewers highlight the friendly service and generous portions. Some customers have experienced inconsistencies in food quality and occasional service issues.

Popular Dishes

jollof rice (6) lamb (3) grilled fish (3) Dibi FuFu Dibi Mouton Kedjenou Poulet peanut butter soup

Best For

Groups Locals Casual

Tip: The portions are large, so consider sharing dishes to try a variety of flavors.

Features

🅿️ Parking 🚗 Delivery 🌙 Dinner
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy Trendy 👥 Groups

What to see nearby

St. Thomas the Apostle Church
A 132m

St. Thomas the Apostle Church

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Regent Theatre
A 144m

Regent Theatre

iglesia

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Samuel Triangle
A 223m

Samuel Triangle

parque

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Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
A 233m

Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church

iglesia

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Mosque No. 7
A 418m

Mosque No. 7

mezquita

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Morningside Park
A 429m

Morningside Park

parque

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Explore the area around La Savane

La Savane is located in New York, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Religious Buildings

  • St. Thomas the Apostle Church (A 132m) — church building in Manhattan, United States of America
  • Regent Theatre (A 144m) — antiguo cine de Harlem, Manhattan, Nueva York, Estados Unidos
  • Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church (A 233m) — Roman Catholic parish in Manhattan
  • Mosque No. 7 (A 418m) — mosque located in Harlem, New York
  • Mt. Olivet Baptist Church (A 533m) — church in Harlem, New York City

Parks & Gardens

  • Samuel Triangle (A 223m) — park in Manhattan, New York City, United States of America
  • Morningside Park (A 429m) — Public park in Manhattan, New York
  • Joseph Daniel Wilson Garden (A 487m) — park in the United States of America

Other Points of Interest

  • Washington Apartments (A 462m) — building in New York City, United States
  • Frederick Douglass Memorial (A 507m) — Memorial and sculpture in Manhattan, New York, U.S.

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Frequently asked questions about La Savane

La Savane is located at 239 W 116th St, New York, NY 10026, New York.
Near La Savane you can find points of interest such as St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Regent Theatre, Samuel Triangle, Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church.
La Savane offers african cuisine.
La Savane has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
La Savane offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at La Savane based on customer reviews are: jollof rice, lamb, grilled fish, Dibi, FuFu.
La Savane is ideal for groups, locals, casual dining.
La Savane d'Afrique is praised for its flavorful West African cuisine, especially the lamb, grilled fish, and jollof rice. Many reviewers highlight the friendly service and generous portions. Some customers have experienced inconsistencies in food quality and occasional service issues.
The portions are large, so consider sharing dishes to try a variety of flavors.
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La Savane New York Reviews

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Reviews (21)
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Samira

Best African food. Portions are generous. Food tastes so good especially the chicken. Love it

Shelley Harrison
Shelley Harrison

You'll notice the friendly service right away. The team handles busy periods smoothly. Their plates arrive with satisfying amounts. This restaurant pairs good looks with sincere welcomes. Coming to this spot was the right decision!

Dianne Simmons
Dianne Simmons

The popular opinion seemed suspect until my own experience confirmed it. This place combines strategic location, helpful people, and fair prices. The flavors are clean and natural. The manager is professional and friendly. This spot deserves continued patronage.

Ana Butler
Ana Butler

This spot combines easy access with warm welcomes. The kitchen output and surroundings were excellent. They maintain their quality reliably. My dining routine now features this spot. This place contributes to local identity.

shakia griffith
shakia griffith

I have eaten here several times I have gotten the lamb, grilled fish, and fried fish, joloff rice and salad and everything is delicious.

Stewart Manson
Stewart Manson

This place serves food that I could crave on a weekly schedule. The team shows exceptional pleasantness and flexibility, with prompt meal service. The dishes are outstanding. Our order allowed everyone to try multiple dishes. I certainly plan to return soon.

Todd Hoffman
Todd Hoffman

Very tasty dibi lamb and jollof rice. Fast and friendly. Best West African cooking in NYC

S. A. YAPI
S. A. YAPI

La Savane d'Afrique is serving some of the most delicious dishes from western sub saharan Africa with the attieké, alloco, multiple types of grilled meat, and fish. The food was absolutely delicious. The service by Zeinab was nothing short of exceptional. A better job could be done with the wine list, but that's another topic. They do offer some cocktails. They environment is clean and well decorated. I recommend this place the next time you go to Harlem.

Rounak Dey
Rounak Dey

Each and every item was delicious, and it was such a variety of flavors. We had the Dibi Mouton, which was extremely juicy and flavorful. Just keep in mind, the mutton quantity is quite large. I can eat a lot, but even I couldn't finish it. Even the atieke and the salad that came with it worked as beautiful mouth refresher. Fataya too were tasty. Overall, it was a great experience. Will come here again.

Leonard
Leonard

So good! The location itself is quite small and they ran out of alot of their seafood options but still what we ordered slapped. We got the fried, whole fish with jollof rice. The fish was super fresh and crispy yet flatlet on the inside. It came with a small container of hot sauce that wasn't ridiculously spicy but perfect and then a very well seasoned vegetable salad/ marinade mix that was also so fire. Price and portions arent bad either. You get full off $25 and may still have leftovers. Highly recommend!

The Bronx
The Bronx

My first time ever really having any type of African food other than jollof rice oh my God, this fish and that vinaigrette union sauce beyond delicious. I’m bringing my friend this weekend just so we can sit down and try other things so good 10s across the board

Nawina M
Nawina M

10 stars !!!! Great food ,huge portions and friendly service . Had a pleasure of tasting four courses and every single meal was well made .definitely recommend

Saikiran Bokkala
Saikiran Bokkala

"From the moment we stepped into the restaurant, we were greeted with warmth and a genuine enthusiasm for exceptional dining. The menu's diverse offerings showcased the chef's culinary artistry, and each dish was a masterpiece of flavors and presentation. The attentive service added an extra layer of enjoyment to our evening, making it a truly memorable dining experience. This restaurant effortlessly combines delicious cuisine with impeccable service, earning it a well-deserved place among our favorite culinary destinations."

Antoinette Coleman
Antoinette Coleman

I went for the experience of trying FuFu. I was told trust me and I will give you the best. Did not realize it would be okra related and I only eat fried okra buuuuut I was NOT disappointed at all. I enjoyed the flavors and will have it again were I live.

Adobia Wreh
Adobia Wreh

During my recent visit to my sister, I tried a restaurant nearby. I ordered the Kedjenou Poulet, expecting an Ivorian-style pepper soup. However, I was surprised to receive okra sauce instead. Despite the mix-up, I must say that the Dibi dish stole the show for me. I also appreciated the addition of Maggie cubes with the Attieke, and the Ginger juice was simply delicious. Next time, I plan to dine in person to ensure the food is fresh because my order arrived cold due to the distance.

Céline A.
Céline A.

Best Ivorian restaurant in NYC. The food is consistently flavorful and the servers are courteous and professional. My favorite dish is the leg of lamb with attiéké. The grilled fish is also delicious. The restaurant has been renovated so it looks great, but the tables are too close from each other and during the winter you might feel very cold if you are sitting close to the door because of the cold air getting in from people entering the restaurant.

Philippine Kennedy
Philippine Kennedy

The food was enjoyable, but the service fell short with a lady server rolling her eyes at me multiple times without cause. Additionally, they were out of many menu items. Despite my dislike for okra, the fufu and okra won me over with their delightful flavors. Improved service would have made the overall experience better, and the eye-rolling behavior was perplexing. Je suis déçu par ce comportement.

Ms. Julia
Ms. Julia

I paid $23.87 for a grilled fish dinner with akche. The fish was over cooked and dried. I tried several times to contact the restaurant but can never speak to a manager or owner. The lady who served me was a very nice & polite person.

Stacy
Stacy

The food was probably the worst peanut butter soup and fufu I ever had.. smh love African food and had it many times but this is not it.. the only thing good was the friendly guy and the meat was tender. But the food give me a stomach ache and was really nasty

Naa Adorkor Allotey
Naa Adorkor Allotey

Food tastes great, but it gave me the worst food poisoning I’ve had in years. Also, service is subpar.

Fatima Gibbs
Fatima Gibbs

The food wasn't what I expected especially for the price which is fine, I ordered dibi Lamp shoulder and was giving chopped up pieces of goat which was extremely fatty, and the rice which was the best thing on the plate for it too be 25 dollars and order two its very disappointing, especially for the 1st time trying you guys out the atmosphere what giving as if I was unwanted especially when I was enquiring about to food choice too be sure about the lamb that was being provided I specifically wanted an ask if it was lamb shoulder or chopped.

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239 W 116th St, New York, NY 10026

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Good Rating
4.1/5 stars
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Many Reviews
547 reviews
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Moderate Price
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african
Cuisine type

Services

🍾 Dinner
🥡 Takeout
🚚 Delivery
🍴 Dine-in

Dining Options

🍽️ Dine In
🥡 Takeout
🚚 Delivery

Restaurant Info

Status
Verified by owner
🕐 Hours Today
12PM-1AM
Rating
4.1/5
💬 Reviews
547
💰 Price Level
$$
⏱️ Typical Visit
People typically spend 15 min to 1 hr here
📞 Phone
+1 646-490-4644
🌐 Website
lasavanedafrique.com
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🅿️ Parking
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Location

239 W 116th St, New York, NY 10026

St. Thomas the Apostle Church

church building in Manhattan, United States of America

A 132m
Regent Theatre

antiguo cine de Harlem, Manhattan, Nueva York, Estados Unidos

A 144m
Samuel Triangle

park in Manhattan, New York City, United States of America

A 223m
Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church

Roman Catholic parish in Manhattan

A 233m
Mosque No. 7

mosque located in Harlem, New York

A 418m
Morningside Park

Public park in Manhattan, New York

A 429m
Washington Apartments

building in New York City, United States

A 462m
Joseph Daniel Wilson Garden

park in the United States of America

A 487m
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