4.7 – 413 reviews • African restaurant
Amazing Foods from Amazing Cultures
We have African Food and American Food.
Rice platters with Chicken, Beef, Lamb, Salmon, Gyro.
Fried Chicken and Fried Fish
Chicken Shawarma
Beef Shawarma
Philly Subs
Chicken Salad
Quesadillas
Sambusa
Smoothies ( Avocado or Mango)
Coffee
Cappuccino
✔️Breakfast ✔️Brunch ✔️Lunch ✔️Dinner ✔️Dine in ✔️Take out ✔️Delivery
Hours
| Wednesday | 7 AM–12 AM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–12 AM |
| Friday | 7 AM–12 AM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–12 AM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–12 AM |
| Monday | 7 AM–12 AM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–12 AM |
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Reviews
Maria Wolever
This unique food spot came highly recommended and it did not disappoint! The staff was very friendly and the food absolutely delicious. The menu is extensive and varied, though I recommend trying the authentic African dishes. Three of us dined in without issue, though note there is not a lot of seating and, instead, lots of carry out orders.
… moreVincent Lam
This authentic African restaurant impressed me with their flavorful and distinctive food. I ordered the lamb rice. It came with two different kinds of rice and juicy lamb with a lot of special sauce. Service was fast and the price was great with a big size. One entree was big enough for two people. The first bites were amazing. However, I got sick of it easily because there was too much sauce and oil. Anyway, their food was unique and flavorful. Their mango smoothie was the best!
… morebeth ders
First visit. Tried the chicken and rice. The spicy was too spicy for me but not spicy for my partner. The plantains were good. Also tried the beef ambassador which I really liked (flavor and flaky pastry) and chicken sambus ( beef was better). Parking was full, had to circle around.
… moreDavid White
I’ve eaten at over 10 Somalian places in Columbus and I think this one had the best quality of food. It’s a counter where pretty much everyone picks up the food to eat elsewhere so the atmosphere for dining in is poor. The main reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is that when I called, they didn’t have the item from the menu that I wanted and then the guy tried to hang up on me instead of allowing me to choose a different item. When I arrived, they had my order by not everything, so I had to wait several extra minutes. But the food itself was excellent.
… moreJustice Belief
Food was awesome!! Staff friendly and gave good recommendations to try! Tried fufu and salmon for the first time and this pictured here is lamb & rice. I normally don’t eat vegetables but this was seasoned well and cooked to perfection! A must visit. Also I was traveling so trying African food in Ohio was different!!
… moreHELPING HANDS
The food was awesome and the service was as well. You have the choice for carry out or you can sit in and dine The parking is hectic kind of limited on parking space as the building shares space with other businesses. But the food was very good delicious. I do look forward to visiting this place when I go back down there if I’m back in town I need to make my way through their menu.
… morehoney boo
Safina Restaurant is absolutely amazing! The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and made with so much care. Every dish is perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. you can truly taste the quality and authenticity in every bite. The portions are generous, the presentation is great, and everything comes out hot and delicious.
… moreBrian Javor
Outstanding. When you order lamb (and I’m assuming it’s similar with other meats), they give you a decent amount of meat and it is delicious. I speculate maybe they slow cook it because it is tender and moist, yet not under- or overcooked.
They have limited space and only a couple tables, so it’s not the kind of place you go to dine-in necessarily. But if you don’t go in expecting that, you’re not disappointed.
… moreUcraxy Boy
Safina World Restaurant delivers excellence on every level. The service is genuinely 5‑star—warm, attentive, and incredibly welcoming from the moment you walk in. The food is absolutely exceptional, bursting with authentic African flavors and prepared with real care. Every dish feels like a celebration.
… moreSaqib Nakadar
We stopped in while driving through town. Food was exceptional. It was our first time and they gave some samples to try to see what we might like and helped us select items from the menu. Highly recommend!!
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