Nairobi
Taco 254 is a small but mighty addition to Nairobi’s Mexican food scene, focusing exclusively on, you guessed it, tacos. Choose from chicken, fish, beef,…
Must-see restaurants in East Africa
Nairobi
Ask any long-term resident of Nairobi to nominate their favourite Indian restaurant and a fair few of them will plump for Open House. The service is…
Nairobi
Dining at this wonderful place magically takes you out of the city for an hour or two, with views into the lush Karura Forest from the open terrace. The…
Nairobi
The Stanley Hotel’s legendary pavement cafe is still a traveller favourite, and it caters to most tastes with a good mix of food. The original thorn-tree…
Nairobi
The cafeteria vats here always brim with Kenyan and Western favourites, which is probably why this local chain has a strong following. The buffet is small…
Kampala
Though popular for its Ugandan beef tenderlion, Le Chateau serves an extensive Belgian menu that includes Flemish stew, crispy fries, snails and a…
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…
Nairobi
If you have your own wheels and a taste for barbecued meat, take the road southwest out of Nairobi, past Kiserian on the road to Lake Magadi, to Corner…
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…
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…
Nairobi
This popular rendezvous spot has been the unofficial starting and ending point for East African safaris since 1904. While the atmosphere may be a bit too…
Southern Rift Valley
Great name, great place. The Kenyan tradition of nyama choma (barbecued meats) is alive and well here. Sidle up to the counter, try a piece of tender…
Southern Rift Valley
One of a number of roadside places serving grilled meats (you choose your cut of meat and it's then cooked and delivered to your table) at the Kikopey…
Rwanda
Growing weary of goat meat or pasta? Take a seat amid the typical ho-hum Chinese interior, overhung with the mandatory reddish Chinese lanterns, and…
Southwestern Uganda
When you tire of all-inclusive lodge meals, come to this adorable cafe with tables in the backyard and chickens running loose. Service is slow but the end…
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…
Kigali
This sassy cafe in a modern shopping mall is worth visiting for its wholesome dishes and tempting selection of coffees, teas and smoothies. Stop in…
Nairobi
Some things just don't change (this place has been around since 1981) and thank heavens for that! This classy Italian restaurant, swathed in trellises and…
Mombasa
This textbook hip, yellow-walled place with an industrial vibe in central Mombasa does several things few other local establishments do, including great…
Kigali
Dining at this upscale gourmet bistro is a treat. The elegant dining room is decorated with earthy tones and classy furniture and the imaginatively…
Kigali
Statues of a rotund Ganesh and a blissed-out Shiva dot what locals generally agree is one of the best Indian restaurants in Kigali. The menu has a long…
Nairobi
Habesha is a favourite among Ethiopian cuisine enthusiasts. Let the aromas of frankincense and Ethiopian coffee waft around you as you devour traditional…
Nairobi
Silk Noodles offers the best hand-pulled Chinese noodles or lamian in town. This tiny restaurant in Remax Shopping Village churns out bowls of fresh,…
Nairobi
This sweet little cafe is tucked away under the shade of eucalyptus trees. It is the perfect pit stop after a walk, run or bike ride. Indulge in one of…
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…
Mombasa
Once your eyes have adjusted to the dazzling strip lights, feast them on the tasty menu at this very popular Swahili restaurant. Mishikaki (marinated,…
Bistro Restaurant & Wine Garage
Rwanda
This sassy eatery not far from the beach has an outdoor patio and becomes atmospheric at night. There's a small selection of well-executed dishes,…
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…
Kigali
This super popular restaurant, which lives in a large, converted house with a leafy patio, offers the most diverse dining experience in the city. Lots of…
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…
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…
Nairobi
Pan-African cuisine can be surprisingly difficult to find in Nairobi, which is one of many reasons to make the pilgrimage out to Mama Ashanti. Here, the…
Nairobi
Located in the new food hall of the revamped Village Market shopping complex, PoCha 254 Bar has just four chairs looking onto the little kitchen, evoking…
Nairobi
This is the koroga (meaning to stir in Kiswahili) place in town. This uniquely Kenyan style of dining involves groups cooking their own Indian dishes over…
Nairobi
This small Swahili canteen serves great food from the coast, including pilau (curried rice with meat), birianis (spicy rice casseroles) and coconut fish,…
Kigali
This gorgeous, bright and breezy space nestled in a verdant compound is emblematic of just how progressive and sophisticated Kigali has become in a short…
Rwanda
This popular local haunt is streets ahead of the hotel restaurants in town, at least in terms of atmosphere. There's a funky interior and seating on a…
Kigali
At the back of a bookshop, this little charmer makes a great setting for a meet-up with a friend or a fine spot to linger over a light meal (gourmet…
Mwanza
The hub of Mwanza’s expat population and a magnet to passing tourists, the restaurant of the Hotel Tilapia has an attractive terrace overlooking the lake…
Malindi
Pictures of vintage celebrities deck the wall at this, one of the best Italian places in Malindi. There's a formal dining room, which is great for an…
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