The Roof

The Roof and its view

The roof is on the fourth floor of Snacktime. To get to it you can go up the stairs at the back of the Snacktime restaurant, or use the lift just inside Snacktime's front door. Although you get to it through Snacktime, this is a separate restaurant. They have a separate menu and price structure. You can't take Snacktime food up there.

The main feature of The Roof is the view. It has uninterrupted views over the back of Luxor Temple and to the Nile and West Bank beyond.

The top is covered with fabric, so you are not too exposed to the ravages of the sun

You can get a good range of appetizers, mostly around LE8, and grills between about LE25 (Kofta) and LE45 (lamb). Desserts are mainly under LE15, soft and hot drinks are mostly under LE6 and fresh juices LE10.

The food is prepared on an open grill at the back of the restaurant. When we were there the chef seemed to disappear regularly and the waiter took over, tending to prod the food around but not very convincingly. Some of the food appeared fine, although some cuts of meat were clearly not the best.

Not the sort of place we would recommend if you want a good meal, but worth a visit for the scenery.

We suggest you stop off here for a drink and admire the view then go to one of the nearby restaurants, such as Sinbad, to eat.