ALGIERS . EST . 2018
Where algerian
cuisine becomes art
Courses in tasting menu
Years of excellence
Michelin stars
Seats available nightly
phylosophy
Alchemy of the Atlas.
We source the impossible. From the salt-rich winds of the Mediterranean coast to the hidden spices of the Saharan plateaus, every ingredient is a narrative of land and history.
At Obsidian, we don't just cook; we translate the ancient languages of Algerian terroir into a contemporary lexicon of flavor, texture, and visual poetry.
— Chef Karim Benali
Our signature dishes.
A selection from our seasonal tasting menu.
Chef Karim Benali
With a decade spent in the Michelin-starred kitchens of Paris and Kyoto, Karim Benali returned to his roots in Algiers to define a new era of North African gastronomy.
His approach is monastic in its discipline and radical in its execution. He believes that the essence of a dish is found not in complexity, but in the subtraction of the unnecessary.
Karim was named Best Chef in Algeria two years running, a testament to his obsession with the perfect union of fire and flavor.
years experience
best chef awards
signature dishes
A selection from our seasonal tasting menu.
A quiet tour through light, texture, and ritual.
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— The World’s 50 Best, 2024
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Short words. Long evenings.
