Basic Information
Bishop Oluwole Street, 27 Oju Olobun Cl, Victoria Island, Lagos
African restaurant
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
12–10 pm
12–10 pm
12–10 pm
12–10 pm
12–10 pm
12–10 pm
12–10 pm
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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
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.
Accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments for convenient and flexible payment options.
Wheelchair-accessible car park, seating, and toilets. Multiple accessibility accommodations ensure comfortable dining experience for guests with mobility needs.
No-contact delivery, Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in
Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great wine list, Sport
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining
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
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service
Bar on site, Toilet
Casual, Cosy, Quiet, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket
Family friendly, Groups, Tourists
Brunch reservations recommended, Lunch reservations recommended, Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations, Usually a wait
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.