AUTHENTIC NUBIAN CUISINE
Rooted in Tradition / Served with Love
The Netherlands' first and only Sudanese restaurant: where ancient Nubian culinary traditions meet heartfelt hospitality in every dish.
Step through our doors and be transported to the banks of the Nile. At Napata, we serve the rich, soulful flavours of Nubian Sudan; recipes passed down through generations, prepared with love and served with the warmth of family. Our cuisine carries the story of one of Africa's most remarkable ancient civilizations, brought to life on your plate.
Ranya and Abdelrahman built Napata from a dream and a deep longing for home. In our kitchen, cherished family recipes become dishes that guests travel across the country to experience. Each plate carries the essence of home: slow-cooked stews fragrant with cardamom and coriander, fresh-baked kisra bread, and cool hibiscus karkade that has refreshed travellers along the Nile for millennia.
We are a hidden gem in the heart of Utrecht. We are a celebration of culture and resilience. We are a place where every meal feels lovingly home-cooked and every guest becomes family. With stellar ratings and a growing reputation that draws food lovers from across the Netherlands, our table has found its place among the rich culinary traditions already flourishing here. Join us for live music on Friday evenings, cultural gatherings, or simply a meal among friends.
Location
Euclideslaan 60
3584 BN Utrecht
Hours
Friday 10 – 22 h
Saturday 16 –22h
Sunday 16 –22h
Monday Closed
Tuesday 10 – 15h
Wednesday 10 – 15h
Thursday 10 – 15h
Phone
+31 6 85 60 77 07
Light, nourishing dishes to carry you through the day. Our midday offerings feature classics like creamy ful, golden fried eggplant, warming lentil soup, and our beloved tamiya served as a fresh salad or tucked into a sandwich.
When the sun sets, our kitchen comes fully alive. Slow-cooked stews like bhamyia and agashi, tender grilled shayia, and generous sharing platters meant to be enjoyed together around the table.
Sudanese favourites meet Dutch gezelligheid. Our borrelplanken bring the best of both worlds, perfect for sharing over good conversation.
From the ritual of traditional Sudanese coffee to the deep ruby of chilled hibiscus, our drinks tell their own story. Ask about seasonal specials like sharboot, a beloved Sudanese refreshment steeped in tradition.
A sweet ending in the Nubian way. Traditional favourites like basta alongside seasonal creations such as our rice pudding with hibiscus infusion.