Mixed Salad / Chletta / Algiers Style
The Algiers salad — fresh, colourful, served in a bowl to open the meal.
400DA
Starters What should you start with?
We start with freshness: salads cut to order on one side, fried dishes and bourek straight from the pan on the other. The cold starters sit well alongside the platters that follow; the hot ones stand up perfectly on their own.
Cold Starters
Tuna Salad
Flaked tuna on a bed of lettuce with tomatoes, red peppers and onion.
800DA
Octopus Salad
Diced octopus with lettuce and tomatoes, lifted with lime and fresh herbs.
1 500DA
Ocean Salad
Crisp breaded fish and prawns over lettuce and tomatoes — hot and cold on the same plate.
1 500DA
Avocado & Prawn Cocktail
Avocado and prawns in a bowl with red peppers and lemon, on a bed of lettuce.
2 200DA
Hot Starters
Bourek (Prawn or Fish)
The Algerian bourek, seafood version: crisp pastry filled with prawns or fish. Priced per piece.
450DA
Fish Soup
A smooth, fragrant fish soup served piping hot. The gentlest way to begin.
550DA
Fried Sardines (Derssa)
Fresh sardines fried to order, derssa style. Best eaten with your fingers.
1 000DA
Sardines in Sauce
The same sardines, this time simmered in a spiced sauce.
1 100DA
Tempura Prawns
Prawns in a light tempura batter, fried until crisp.
1 900DA
The Day's Catch Which fresh fish can you eat in Algiers today?
Served with rice or fries — cooked your way: charcoal-grilled or fried
This is the heart of the house. Fish arrives every day and is sold by weight: the price per kilo is shown against each species, and the portion listed is the net weight that reaches your plate. You decide the cooking at the table.
Sea Bream (farmed)
Whole farmed sea bream, fine and delicate flesh.
7 500 DA / per kg1 500DA
Sea Bass (farmed)
Whole sea bass, white and firm — it holds up well over charcoal.
9 000 DA / per kg1 800DA
Whiting or Red Mullet
Whichever came in that morning: mild whiting, or the brinier red mullet.
9 000 DA / per kg1 800DA
Cuttlefish in Sauce
Cuttlefish rings simmered in sauce, tender and fragrant.
12 800 DA / per kg2 300DA
Fried Squid
Fried squid rings, golden and crisp, with a squeeze of lemon.
14 500 DA / per kg2 500DA
Swordfish
Grilled swordfish steak: dense, firm flesh and almost no bones.
12 500 DA / per kg2 500DA
Grouper Fillet
Grouper fillet, white and melting, served boneless.
7 500 DA / per kg2 500DA
Salmon
Grilled salmon fillet, marked from the grill and still pearly in the middle.
14 000 DA / per kg3 500DA
King Prawns (red or grey)
Large king prawns grilled whole, red or grey depending on the day's catch.
16 000 DA / per kg4 800DA
Seafood Platters Which seafood platter should you choose, and for how many people?
The platter is the order you share. Four sizes, from one to four people, with the exact weights listed for each — you know precisely what you are putting in the middle of the table.
The Discovery Plate
100 g red mullet or whiting, 80 g squid, 60 g king prawns
2 500DA
The Sea Duo
Sea bream (400 g whole), 200 g red mullet or whiting, 150 g cuttlefish in sauce, 100 g squid, 100 g prawns
6 500DA
The Gourmet Trio
1 sea bream, 1 sea bass, 300 g red mullet or whiting, 150 g squid, 180 g prawns
9 500DA
The Grand Royal Platter
2 fish (800 g whole), 400 g red mullet or whiting, 200 g swordfish, 200 g squid, 250 g prawns
12 500DA
The house signature
House Paellas Where can you eat a real paella in Algiers?
Rice slow-cooked until tender in a house fish stock, generously filled with cuttlefish, squid, white shrimp and pieces of white fish, then crowned with large grilled king prawns — four pieces subject to availability — and rock mussels.
For one2 500DA
For two5 000DA
For three7 500DA
For four10 000DA
Pasta, Gratins & Omelettes What can you eat without bones?
Full, generous plates for when you want seafood without picking out bones. The squid ink and the gratins are the most filling things on the menu.
Squid Ink Spaghetti with Seafood
Black squid-ink spaghetti tossed with a mix of seafood.
2 800DA
Seafood Spaghetti
Spaghetti and mixed seafood bound in a tomato sauce.
2 200DA
Macaroni with Prawns
Creamy macaroni with peeled prawns.
1 200DA
Prawn Gratin
Prawns baked golden on top, served in their own hot dish.
1 500DA
Prawn & Fish Gratin
Prawns and pieces of fish baked together under a golden crust.
2 000DA
Prawn & Garlic Omelette
A soft omelette with prawns and garlic, served hot.
1 500DA
Desserts What should you have after the fish?
Light endings, as they should be after fish: fruit cut the same day, and a fondant for anyone who wants chocolate.
Pastry / Dessert of the Day
Today's pastry, depending on the season. Ask what's on.
450DA
Small Fruit Plate (individual)
Cut seasonal fruit, to finish light.
500DA
Fresh Fruit Salad (house-made)
A bowl of fruit cut the same day.
650DA
Chocolate Fondant with a Scoop of Ice Cream
A warm fondant with a molten centre, and a scoop of ice cream beside it.
800DA
Royal Fruit Platter (seasonal)
A large platter of seasonal fruit, made to sit in the middle of the table.
1 800DA
Drinks What do you drink with fish?
Water, juice pressed to order, a house mojito with fresh mint, and tea served in a glass at the end of the meal.
Cold Drinks
Still Mineral Water
100DA
Sparkling Water
200DA
Sodas (can or glass)
200DA
Fresh Orange or Lemon Juice
500DA
Signature Mojito (mint and lime)
Fresh mint and lime, muddled to order.
800DA
Mojito Carafe (sharing size)
The same mojito, in a carafe for the whole table.
1 800DA
Hot Drinks
Coffee (classic capsule)
200DA
House Tea (mint or plain)
Mint or plain tea, served in a glass.
200DA
Herbal Tea
200DA
Premium Coffee (Nespresso or Illy)
Nespresso or Illy, your choice.
500DA
Basket of House Bread150DA
Why eat fish at Sphère by Léa?
Sphère Restaurant by Léa is a fish and seafood restaurant at 186 Rue Ferme Pons, ground floor, in Kouba, Algiers. Fish is delivered every day: sea bream, sea bass, whiting, red mullet, cuttlefish, squid, swordfish, grouper, salmon and king prawns. Every fish is sold by weight, with the price per kilo shown, and you choose how it is cooked at the table — charcoal-grilled or fried.
The house is known for its seafood platters, from the one-person discovery plate to the grand royal platter for four, and for its paellas slow-cooked in a house fish stock. Expect 400 DA for a starter and up to 12,500 DA for the largest platter. Book by phone or WhatsApp; delivery is available in and around Algiers.
What do our guests say?
Thank you to Lamine, our waiter, smiling and helpful. Great menu: paella, fish soup, bourek, and an excellent charcoal-grilled fish platter — a real treat. Lovely atmosphere and beautiful decor.
What a find! The dishes are delicious, the service is excellent and the atmosphere is pleasant. Many thanks to Lamine for his welcome, his kindness and his professionalism. I highly recommend this restaurant — you won't be disappointed.
I would like to warmly thank the whole team at Sphère for this excellent experience. Everything was perfect: the welcome, the professionalism of the staff, the quality of the service and the pleasant, refined atmosphere of the restaurant. The dishes were delicious, carefully prepared and beautifully presented.
An excellent find! We had a wonderful time from start to finish. The dishes look as good as they taste, made with fresh ingredients. The welcome is warm and the team looks after you.
Easy to get to, this restaurant serves quality cooking built on fresh fish. The portions are generous and the welcome is friendly. The flavours deliver.
This restaurant is very welcoming! Pleasant, polite staff. The place is clean and the sea-themed decor is warm. Their bourek is very good and generous, the fish soup is excellent, full of flavour. The paella is truly generous, tasty and well made. I highly recommend it, and the value for money is top.
A very good experience here. The dishes were tasty and nicely presented, with generous portions. The atmosphere is calm and pleasant, perfect for a good evening. The service was fine and the staff welcoming. Recommended.
Reviews published on Google Maps, translated from the French originals.
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Follow usWhere can you see the day's catch?
The day's catch, the seafood platters and what goes on in the kitchen.
Upstairs, same building
Kenz SushiAnd if you would rather have sushi in Kouba?
Our Japanese restaurant is one floor up, at the same address. Sushi, maki and Japanese cooking, a staircase away from your table.
Where to find us, and when?
Bookings, questions, private events — write to us or call directly.
- Sunday – Wednesday
- 11:00 – 23:00
- Thursday, Saturday
- 11:00 – 00:00
- Friday
- 14:00 – 00:00
Opening hours
- Address
- 186 Rue Ferme Pons, RDC, Kouba 16000, Alger
- Phone & WhatsApp
- 0770 60 00 07
Contact
Frequently asked questionsabout our fish restaurant in Kouba, Algiers
Should I book in advance?
Weekends get very busy. Message us on WhatsApp or call to reserve your table.
Do you deliver?
Yes, we deliver in and around Algiers subject to availability. Contact us for details.
Is the fish fresh that day?
We take delivery of fish every day. It is the foundation of our kitchen.
Where do I park, and how do I find you?
The restaurant is at 186 Rue Ferme Pons in Kouba, on the ground floor. Look for the large blue “Spécialité Poisson” sign; the directions link brings you straight to the door.
Do you serve anything other than fish?
Our Japanese restaurant, Kenz Sushi, is one floor up in the same building, at the same address.
How much does a meal at Sphère by Léa cost?
Starters begin at 400 DA. Fish is sold by weight, between 1,500 and 4,800 DA a portion depending on the species. Seafood platters run from 2,500 DA for one person to 12,500 DA for four, and the single-serving paella is 2,500 DA.
Which fish are on the menu?
Sea bream, sea bass, whiting, red mullet, cuttlefish, squid, swordfish, grouper fillet, salmon and king prawns. Everything is sold by weight, the price per kilo is shown, and you choose the cooking at the table: charcoal-grilled or fried.
Is the restaurant open on Friday?
Yes. On Friday service starts at 2:00 pm and runs until midnight. From Sunday to Wednesday we open at 11:00 am and close at 11:00 pm; on Thursday and Saturday we close at midnight.
Where can I eat fresh fish in Kouba and Algiers?
We are in Kouba, at 186 Rue Ferme Pons, on the ground floor. Fish comes in every day and is chosen by weight: sea bream, sea bass, whiting, red mullet, cuttlefish, squid, swordfish, grouper, salmon and king prawns. You decide the cooking at the table — charcoal-grilled or fried.
What is the difference between the seafood platters?
The number of people and the variety. The discovery plate (1 person) brings together red mullet or whiting, squid and king prawns. The duo (2 people) adds a whole sea bream and cuttlefish in sauce. The trio (3 people) goes up to two whole fish, sea bream and sea bass. The grand royal platter (4 people) has two fish, red mullet, swordfish, squid and 250 g of prawns.
How is the fish cooked?
You choose at the table: over charcoal, which keeps the flesh firm and adds a smoky note, or fried, which is crisper. Every fish comes with a side of your choice, rice or fries, and grilled vegetables.
Until what time can you have dinner in Algiers?
Our kitchen serves until 11 pm from Sunday to Wednesday, and until midnight on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. That is late for Algiers, so you can still have fresh fish after a show or a day that ran long. On Friday service starts at 2 pm.