Must-see restaurants in Lilongwe

  • Ad Lib

    Lilongwe

    An adventurous extension of a hip Glaswegian diner chain, this popular local gathering spot has a covered street-front terrace and a jolly red-walled…

  • Koko Bean

    Lilongwe

    Soundtracked by world music, this breezy urban sanctuary is surrounded by lawns, thatched shelters and a bar overlooking a sprawling jungle gym – perfect…

  • Ama Khofi

    Lilongwe

    Follow your nose to this delightful Parisian-style garden-centre cafe with wrought-iron chairs, a bubbling fountain and leafy surrounds. The menu has…

  • Mamma Mia

    Lilongwe

    With its vaguely old-world Italian ambience and outdoor terrace packed with mzungus (white people), Mamma Mia's wide-ranging menu features antipasti,…

  • Woodlands Restaurant

    Lilongwe

    In the attractive setting of Woodlands Lilongwe, the lodge restaurant serves international dishes from pepper steak to chicken in a basket, but its Indian…

  • Korea Garden Restaurant

    Lilongwe

    This tin-roofed, woodcarving-lined poolside affair is a sanctuary rich in plants and atmosphere. Despite the menu's unimpressive presentation, the Asian…

  • Buchanan's Grill

    Lilongwe

    At this stylish and traditional steakhouse, you can sit in the old-world restaurant with a relaxing sports bar attached, or outside beside an ornamental…

  • Blue Ginger

    Lilongwe

    Soundtracked by a gurgling fountain, Blue Ginger serves some of Lilongwe's best Indian food (as well as Chinese), attracting local movers and shakers. Its…

  • Land & Lake Cafe

    Lilongwe

    This garden cafe at Land & Lake Safaris' headquarters, off Laws Ave, serves croissants, bagels and English breakfasts, light lunches from quesadillas to…

  • Spar

    Lilongwe

    In City Centre, off Independence Dr, Spar has a wide range of fruit, veg, toiletries, snacks, meat and everything you'd possibly need from a decent…

  • Shoprite

    Lilongwe

    Shoprite in Old Town has the city's best range, with all sorts of food and even camping supplies.

  • Shoprite

    Lilongwe

    A well-stocked supermarket. Gateway Mall is off Mchinji Rd.