Must-see restaurants in Kampala

  • Mediterraneo

    Kampala

    This upmarket open-air Italian restaurant occupies a sprawling wood deck in a tropical garden, lit at night with kerosene lamps. The Italian chef creates…

  • Khana Khazana

    Kampala

    Regarded by many as the best Indian in town and even far beyond, classy Khazana is a great place to treat yourself. It features atmospheric Rajasthani…

  • Fez Brasserie

    Kampala

    One of Kampala’s most renowned restaurants, this gorgeous spot looking out over the leafy grounds of the Emin Pasha hotel has an ever-evolving fusion menu…

  • Prunes

    Kampala

    A great spot for brunch, lunch or a laid-back dinner, Prunes is a popular expat hang-out. It does great Ugandan coffee to go with comfort food such as…

  • Mama Ashanti

    Kampala

    West African fare isn't so common here and this is some of the best. Mama Ashanti tempts with egusi (minced spinach, pumpkin seed and groundnut) with…

  • Yujo Izakaya

    Kampala

    In a gorgeous setting, this highly regarded, popular and friendly restaurant offers a slice of traditional Japan. Known primarily for its imported rice…

  • Le Chateau

    Kampala

    Though popular for its Ugandan beef tenderlion, Le Chateau serves an extensive Belgian menu that includes Flemish stew, crispy fries, snails and a…

  • Cafe Javas

    Kampala

    It's really hard to fault this place, a bright, spotless and roomy cafe in the middle of downtown Kampala. A huge menu takes in everything from delicious …

  • Holy Crêpe

    Kampala

    Billing itself (perhaps unshockingly) as Uganda's first crêperie, this spot perched on top of Kololo Hill has sweeping views of Kampala. The main reason…

  • Lawns

    Kampala

    A pretty garden restaurant offering carnivores anything from tender beef steaks to more exotic ostrich burgers, wildebeest steaks and crocodile in garlic…

  • Cantine Divino

    Kampala

    Doubling as a stylish wine bar, this upmarket Italian grill is a spot to see and be seen. Think steak with rustic potatoes, flame-grilled lamb chops and…

  • Tamarai

    Kampala

    Kampala's premier Thai restaurant is a classy affair stylishly set in an immense open-air thatched hut. All your favourite Thai classics (plus a few pan…

  • Miso Garden

    Kampala

    In a candlelit garden setting under a jackfruit tree, this popular Korean-owned restaurant offers up a selection of Korean and Japanese dishes. Bibimbap …

  • Bistro

    Kampala

    With a varied menu, seductive cocktails and good service, this refined bistro is popular with Ugandans and expats alike. Tapas are great, but there are…

  • Kardamom & Koffee

    Kampala

    Come for the relaxed garden setting, strong coffee, spiced tea and carrot cake. Fresh juices, mezze plates and watermelon feta salad are a few of the…

  • Haandi

    Kampala

    Always crowded with locals, this restaurant features the best of North Indian frontier cuisine. Experiment a little with the tilapia (Nile perch) curries…

  • Great Indian Dhaba

    Kampala

    Serving an extensive menu of northern and southern Indian cuisine, this casual garden restaurant delivers. There's sufficient spice and great value in the…

  • Quality Hill

    Kampala

    To pack a gourmet picnic or just hang out, visit this fashionable foodie enclave, home to Quality Cuts Butchery for meat and cheese, the superb La…

  • La Fontaine

    Kampala

    While you don't come here for fine dining or lightning-fast service, you do get cheap, tasty food in a laid-back, atmospheric environment. The fish dishes…

  • Casablanca

    Kampala

    Another big player in Kololo's fantastic multicultural food scene, Casablanca does tasty injera (flatbread) dishes in its outdoor candlelit garden…

  • Fang Fang

    Kampala

    An upmarket Chinese restaurant with a large, quiet outdoor terrace. Specialities include fried crispy prawns with ginger and garlic. There's also a more…

  • New City Annex Hotel

    Kampala

    This basic hotel restaurant does Ugandan food, with excellent local flavours (including good vegetarian options) and healthy breakfasts, a rarity in…

  • Masala Chaat House

    Kampala

    Serving authentic flavours (both south and north Indian) and plenty to keep both vegetarians and carnivores smiling for the night. South Indian cuisine…

  • Java House

    Kampala

    An immaculate modern cafe with Kigezi coffee brewing and wi-fi for the working crowd. Expats will be drawn to breakfasts with pancakes and home fries;…

  • Tuhende Safari Lodge

    Kampala

    Chargrilled steaks and fish are the speciality at this old-school, budget-traveller hangout. The vegetable stew is pretty good too. It also has good…

  • Antonio's

    Kampala

    A pretty good cafeteria-style greasy spoon serving Ugandan, Kenyan and Western favourites.

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