Fantastic experience
Dinner with friends
Excellent food, comfortable place, and friendly owners! I'll definitely be back
I recommend booking
            
            
                
            
            
                
                    gaia piacenza
                
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                        19 Ottobre 2025
                
                
                    10,0
                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
             
            
         
    
        
            
                Perfect place, you're immediately greeted by the unmistakable smell of incense and home cooking.
A restaurant run by a mother and son. The mother in the dining room takes truly great care of the customers, serving us immediately and making us feel at ease.
The son, even when we booked, gave the impression of being a truly kind and thoughtful man, which he proved to be during a chat after dinner.
Delicious food and generous portions. I recommend coming very hungry.
My girlfriend and I will definitely be back.
Be patient when looking for parking, but it's worth it.
Thanks again, Balafon ❤️
            
            
                
            
            
                
                    Luca Bottazzini
                
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                        24 Settembre 2025
                
                
                    10,0
                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
             
            
         
    
        
            
                A truly honest place. We arrived without a reservation and were seated right away. Sciura Ada welcomed us warmly and recommended what to eat. We'll be back to try the other combinations!
            
            
                
            
            
                
                    jk vn
                
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                        15 Settembre 2025
                
                
                    10,0
                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
             
            
         
    
        
            
                We ate very well.
Few dishes, but truly delicious! (We tried all the appetizers and several first courses.)
For ginger lovers, the cocktail is a must-try!
Good selection of beers too.
The lady who served us was a true force of nature!
            
            
                
            
            
                
                    Flavia Marcon
                
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                        06 Settembre 2025
                
                
                    10,0
                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
             
            
         
    
        
            
                The dishes are few, but all excellent. The hostess, who appears brusque, is actually a lovely and very friendly person. Her son, the restaurant's chef, is not only excellent, but also a delightful person. Go try it—it's worth it!
            
            
                
            
            
                
                    Cristina Campanella
                
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                        14 Agosto 2025
                
                
                    10,0
                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
             
            
         
    
        
            
                We went to Balafon and can't help but leave a rave review! We ate divinely: every dish and drink was rich in authentic flavors and meticulously prepared. The place is beautiful, decorated in a truly traditional and welcoming style—a true journey to Africa without leaving the city.
A huge thank you to the owner, who was incredibly kind and gracious: she made us feel at home and was able to convey her passion for her cuisine and Malian culture.
And the dessert? Simply amazing! A perfect end to an unforgettable dinner.
We'll definitely be back! Highly recommended for anyone looking for an authentic, tasty, and warm experience. 🌍🍽️✨
            
            
                
            
            
                
                    marta bragotto
                
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                        07 Agosto 2025
                
                
                    10,0
                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
             
            
         
    
        
            
                The food is delicious and carefully prepared, and the atmosphere is extremely pleasant. The owner is very kind. Also great for vegetarians.
            
            
                
            
            
                
                    Anita Cainelli
                
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                        31 Luglio 2025
                
                
                    10,0
                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
             
            
         
    
        
            
                Last night we had the pleasure of dining at a little corner of Africa in Milan, a restaurant that feels like home, offering authentic flavors and a very welcoming atmosphere.
To start, we shared three appetizers: fried plantains, simply delicious, akra, and samosa. All three were exceptional!
The menu offers you the option to build your own dish by choosing between rice or couscous, a flavorful sauce, and a protein or vegetable. I opted for steamed rice accompanied by Sospikandia, a delicious okra and vegetable sauce, and shrimp with bisque and tarragon. The curry and mafe I tried were equally rich and enveloping.
Finally, the dessert with notes of coconut, ginger, and mango was the perfect ending!
This restaurant is an experience I highly recommend to anyone seeking authentic flavors and an authentic atmosphere. Thank you for a wonderful evening, we will definitely be back!
            
            
                
            
            
                
                    Clementina Ghilardi
                
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                        26 Luglio 2025
                
                
                    10,0
                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
             
            
         
    
        
            
                Proprietaria molto simpatica e disponibile, cibo ottimo e servito in breve tempo.
Luogo carino e atmosfera rilassante.
            
            
                
            
            
                
                    lori v
                
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                        12 Luglio 2025
                
                
                    10,0
                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
             
            
         
    
        
            
                Esperienza da ripetere. Antipasto e piatto unico ma soprattutto la sorpresa è più gradita è stato il dolce veramente buono
            
            
                
            
            
                
                    Elisa G
                
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                        27 Maggio 2025
                
                
                    10,0