Zanzibar Town
The top spot in Zanzibar for a serious cup of genuine East African Rift Valley coffee is undoubtedly this charming cafe. Alongside espressos and…
Must-see restaurants in Zanzibar Island
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Zanzibar Island
Zanzibar's most photogenic restaurant is perched on a coral outcrop in a stunning location surrounded by sea. At low tide you can walk to it; at other…
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Zanzibar Island
After a hard morning's kitesurfing, or maybe after a hard night's partying, this is the place for a top-notch espresso or cappuccino, accompanied by a…
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Emerson Spice Rooftop Teahouse
Zanzibar Town
Perched on top of the Emerson Spice hotel, the 'teahouse' (open-sided room) offers 360-degree views and some of the finest food in Stone Town. Many guests…
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Zanzibar Town
Probably the best local restaurant for quality Zanzibari food. There's no menu: just make your way inside to the 1950s counter and see what's on offer…
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Emerson on Hurumzi Rooftop Teahouse
Zanzibar Town
Part of the well-known Emerson on Hurumzi hotel, the rooftop teahouse restaurant is open to nonguests. The food is excellent, and the view simply stunning…
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Zanzibar Town
Something slightly different: Monsoon has traditional-style dining, so you eat at low tables lounging on cushions (shoes off at the door, naturally). The…
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Zanzibar Town
This simple place did indeed start with just two small tables, but now caters for larger numbers – although it's still in the family house. Here's the…
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Zanzibar Town
With its lantern-lit rooftop terrace this Mediterranean restaurant has well-executed seafood and wood-fired pizzas. Fish dishes come with a choice of five…
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Zanzibar Island
In a wooden cabin with great views of the beach and ocean, this local place offers all the favourites – pizza, burgers, curries, seafood grills – plus…
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Zanzibar Town
This local restaurant is tucked away on the lane that leads to the beach from the bottom of Kenyatta Rd, with a terrace next to the spot where traditional…
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Zanzibar Town
It's not just yoghurt here. As well as creamy lassis (yoghurt drinks) and snacks, Madam Blanche Luis cooks up Goan specialities such as coconut crab curry…
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Zanzibar Island
Mangapwani Serena Beach Club is a restaurant in a delightful setting with tables and safari chairs on small decks under the trees overlooking the beach…
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Zanzibar Town
Bringing a dash of Italian brio to Zanzibar Town, La Taverna has a warm terracotta-tiled interior with the requisite checked tablecloths and an outside…
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Zanzibar Town
Come to eat, drink or both. There are well-prepared tapas, pizzas and Spanish-favoured snacks, plus beers, a range of wines and other drinks, including…
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Zanzibar Town
Sit on the airy terrace underneath the pergola of exuberant bougainvillea and wait for enormous platters of tibs (grilled meat), injera (flatbread) and…
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Zanzibar Island
This locally run cafe serves beers, juices, coffee and meals on a small garden terrace. Service and ambience is delightfully relaxed. There's also a…
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Zanzibar Town
This waterfront kiosk in Forodhani Gardens serves a simple menu of grilled chicken and fish, kebabs and wraps. Outside seating makes it perfect for people…
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Zanzibar Town
This restaurant is named for the enthusiastic Ethiopian owner and offers, of course, steak plus cuisines from around the world – Africa, Arabia, India and…
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Zanzibar Town
Great little place with seating inside or outside under potted palms overlooking the street. The menu includes all-day breakfasts, milkshakes, freshly…
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Zanzibar Island
True to its name, this place is run by an enthusiastic group of locals and specialises in seafood. Drinks and other meals are also available. It's on a…
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Zanzibar Town
A classic Indian restaurant with staff in Raj outfits, serving contemporary and traditional Indian dishes, some with a Zanzibari twist. The restaurant…
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Zanzibar Town
Overlooking the roundabout by the gates to the cargo port, you don't come to this place for the ambience, but the fried chicken is tasty and freshly…
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Zanzibar Town
This simple beachfront cafe-bar has rustic charm, friendly staff and good food, ideal for a long lunch or an evening meal with an ocean view. Choose from…
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Zanzibar Town
This great little place is tucked away on the small street behind the NBC bank. The strictly vegetarian menu features thalis and other dishes from the…
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Zanzibar Town
Contemporary food in a contemporary setting. Glass walls and vast picture windows provide views of the ocean or the establishment's impressive wine…
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Zanzibar Town
On a dusty courtyard just off Kenyatta Rd, this relaxed place serves lunch and dinner, offering curries, fresh juices, burgers, chapati wraps, salads,…
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Zanzibar Town
Amore Mio has well-prepared pasta dishes and other light meals, paninis, good coffee and fantastic views of the ocean. At the time of research, new owners…
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Zanzibar Town
For no-nonsense food at budget prices, it's worth searching out this place in the small side streets off Malawi Rd. Expect pilau and biryani, plus chicken…
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Zanzibar Town
This genuine Italian place just off Shangani St serves pizza and homemade pasta, as well as cakes and ice cream in traditional and local flavours like…
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Zanzibar Island
Serving up Lebanese and Zanzibari meals in neat but simple surroundings, this place is on the dirt road that runs behind the hotels at the southern end of…
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Zanzibar Town
A good no-frills option serving up various curries with rice or fresh naan cooked before your eyes in an oven on the terrace overlooking the street.
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Zanzibar Town
This straightforward eatery has been a popular lunch spot for Zanzibari office workers for many years. Today tourists mingle with the locals to enjoy…
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Zanzibar Town
Buni is a no-nonsense cafe serving toasted sandwiches, burgers, salads, cakes, smoothies, crepes, paninis, fresh juices and coffee. You can sit inside…
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Zanzibar Island
Dig your toes into the sandy floor of this palm-thatched local eatery and tuck into simple but tasty local meals like grilled fish and octopus curry…
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Zanzibar Town
Despite its name, the restaurant is not actually floating, but perched over the water on a pier at Forodhani Gardens. And despite the wonderful location,…
