Restaurant Scams in Algiers, Algeria
Inflated bills, hidden charges, tourist menus, and food service tricks. Below are the restaurant scams scams reported in Algiers — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Cairo, Marrakech, and Alexandria.
Last updated: April 9, 2026
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Restaurant Scams Scams
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Total in Algiers
How it works
Restaurants in the tourist-facing streets near Notre-Dame d'Afrique and along the Boulevard Colonel Amirouche present visitors with menus that carry prices two to three times higher than what locals pay for identical dishes. In some cases a second, cheaper menu in Arabic is not offered to foreign visitors. Final bills sometimes include undisclosed "service charges" or items never ordered.
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