Congolese may refer to:
- Something of, from, or related to the Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville) in Africa, located west of the Congo River
- Something of, from, or related to the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Africa, through which the Congo River flows
- Something of, from, or related to the former French Congo in Africa - the modern day Republic
- Something of, from, or related to the former Republic of the Congo (Léopoldville) in Africa - the modern day Democratic Republic
- Something of, from, or related to the former Belgian Congo in Africa - the predecessor of the Republic of the Congo (Léopoldville)
- Something of, from, or related to the former Congo Free State in Africa - the predecessor of the Belgian Congo
- Kongo people
- Kongo language
- Congolese cuisine