Teranga Restaurant

Teranga is Boston’s first Senegalese restaurant, located in the historic South End neighborhood at the intersection of Mass. Ave and Washington Street. We are honored to be located in the South End with its profusion of world-class, renowned restaurants and chefs. Teranga literally means hospitality in Wolof, a Senegalese language. In Senegal, hospitality is more than an art and culture; it’s a...

Fun Fact: "Teranga" means hospitality.

Know Before You Go: Owner Marie-Claude Mendy gets many of Teranga's spices from her mother, who is a chef in Senegal.

South End Senegalese restaurant Teranga may have glints of familiarity in its bright Afro pop and jazz and the Vietnamese spring roll-esque nems, a ubiquitous Senegalese snack. But to the uninitiated, the restaurant will take you to… Read More

“Eye-opening” is how enthusiasts describe this “wonderful surprise” in the South End, the “only Senegalese restaurant in Boston”, whose “unusual”, “swoon”-inducing cuisine is served amid true “African ambiance” (including a sapele-and-zebrawood bar dispensing beer and wine); “large”, “well-priced” portions and “gracious” service complete the picture.

Teranga is a Senegalese restaurant located in the South End in Boston. We serve gourmet West African specialties in a contemporary decor.

For your gathering with friends and families, business meetings, and dates think about Teranga. It is a nice place to indulge, enjoy a delicious meal, have a great conversation and meet wonderful people.