Basic Information

Address

Bishop Oluwole Street, 27 Oju Olobun Cl, Victoria Island, Lagos

Website

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Cuisine Type

African restaurant

Target Audience

Family-friendly groups, tourists, business diners, couples seeking romantic dining, solo diners, and social groups. Caters to diverse dietary preferences including vegetarian and vegan options, with specific amenities for children including kids' menu and high chairs.

About This Restaurant

Yellow Chilli Victoria Island is a premier African restaurant renowned for its exceptional dining experience and vibrant atmosphere. With a stellar 5-star rating from nearly 2,800 reviews, this long-standing establishment offers a diverse menu featuring authentic African cuisine including popular dishes like jollof rice and okra soup. The restaurant provides multiple service options including dine-in, takeaway, and delivery, catering to various dining preferences in a stylish yet welcoming setting that blends casual and upmarket vibes.

Hours & Schedule

Friday

12–10 pm

Saturday

12–10 pm

Sunday

12–10 pm

Monday

12–10 pm

Tuesday

12–10 pm

Wednesday

12–10 pm

Thursday

12–10 pm

Closed Days

Sunday Hours

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Best Times to Visit

Reservations recommended for brunch, lunch, and dinner as the restaurant usually has wait times. Open daily from 12-10 PM, with consistent popularity throughout the week. Evenings and weekends tend to be busier given the restaurant's popularity and vibrant atmosphere.

Specialties & Services

Authentic African cuisine including signature jollof rice, okra soup with pounded yam or boiled yam options, all-you-can-eat offerings, and extensive beverage selections. Services include dine-in with table service, no-contact delivery, takeaway, catering, private dining room, and special dining experiences for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Notable for great beer selection, cocktails, wine list, coffee, and desserts.

Amenities & Features

Parking

Free of charge street parking and free parking lot available, though finding a space can be somewhat difficult due to high demand. Accessible parking included for wheelchair users.

Payment Methods

Accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments for convenient and flexible payment options.

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible car park, seating, and toilets. Multiple accessibility accommodations ensure comfortable dining experience for guests with mobility needs.

Service options

No-contact delivery, Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in

Highlights

Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great wine list, Sport

Popular for

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining

Offerings

Alcohol, All you can eat, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Happy-hour drinks, Late-night food, Private dining room, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine

Dining options

Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service

Amenities

Bar on site, Toilet

Atmosphere

Casual, Cosy, Quiet, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket

Crowd

Family friendly, Groups, Tourists

Planning

Brunch reservations recommended, Lunch reservations recommended, Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations, Usually a wait

Children

Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu

Customer Reviews

Review Summary

Consistently praised for excellent food quality and consistency over years, with particular acclaim for jollof rice and okra soup. Customers appreciate accommodating service for custom orders without extra charges. The atmosphere is described as lively and welcoming with a cheerful buzz, blending stylish decor with comfortable dining. Reviewers highlight the restaurant's ability to maintain high standards while providing a memorable dining experience.

Customer Reviews

"The lively atmosphere of this long-standing restaurant, filled with the cheerful buzz of contented diners and the enticing aroma of delicious food, immediately signals a superb dining choice. The establishment has clearly maintained its …"

"The food is just as good as everyone says. I had okra soup and really enjoyed it. I also decided to have it with boiled yam instead of pounded yam and they gave me exactly what I wanted. No judgement or extra charges for the change as most …"

"I've always loved their jollof rice. Consistent over the years with good state. Yummy! The atmosphere is a mix of stylish and welcoming."