Diani Beach
For a theme restaurant set in a coral cave, this is actually quite good and not cheesy at all. The focus is seafood and steak, cooked up poshly and…
Diani Beach
For a theme restaurant set in a coral cave, this is actually quite good and not cheesy at all. The focus is seafood and steak, cooked up poshly and…
Nairobi
This hole in the wall restaurant isn’t set in the fanciest of locations, but it serves up authentic, flavourful dishes such as pad Thai and crunchy papaya…
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…
Dar es Salaam
Dine beneath a starry night sky on creative, contemporary dishes such as herb-crusted grouper, spicy jerk chicken and tuna carpaccio. The trendy, open-air…
Kigali
What was once a warehouse is now a sleek venture with large windows looking onto the avenue. An array of pastries, cakes, tarts and sandwiches will tempt…
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…
Kigali
This Ethiopian restaurant is a good initiation to the cuisine of Ethiopia, with all the classics, including vegetarian dishes. It has a laid-back…
Rwanda
The cafeteria housed in the park visitor centre is a dream come true for coffee-lovers, with a choice of excellent Rwandan brews. It also serves cakes and…
Kampala
Always crowded with locals, this restaurant features the best of North Indian frontier cuisine. Experiment a little with the tilapia (Nile perch) curries…
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…
Diani Beach
This roadside crowd-pleaser is your one-stop shop for anything from good coffee and banoffee pie to daily specials such as baked oysters and BBQ pork ribs…
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,…
Diani Beach
Want to give the overpriced tourist restaurants a miss? Want to eat where the locals eat? Coast Dishes ticks both of these boxes and, if you’re sensible,…
Mwanza
Don't expect Italian-class fare, but this is a relaxed and popular place for pizzas and snack-style food (omelettes, sandwiches and breads) with a good…
Dar es Salaam
Burgers, steaks, a salad bar, birthday celebrations, yummy desserts, fast service and a children's play area with video games make this place a favourite…
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…
Masai Mara
Just 400m from the Sekenani Gate, this casual roadside shack has a few tables out the back where they serve up breakfasts, home-baked bread, vegetables…
Southwestern Uganda
This cute little deli offers all-day breakfast, Turkish coffee and healthy wraps featuring hummus, spinach and avocado or falafel. Don't skip the fresh…
Arusha
Part of the Njiro Hill Shopping Complex southeast of the centre, this place is one of Arusha's best-stocked supermarkets. There's a decent open-air food…
Pemba
A step up from the standard basic eating house, the Times' menu promises pizza and chicken curry, as well as staples like fish and rice. If you plan to…
Kigali
This homely restaurant set in a villa surrounded by an enticing garden offers a great opportunity to sample Rwandan food at its finest in a congenial…
Dar es Salaam
This bright courtyard-style place serves well-prepared crêpes, burgers, pasta and other light meals. It's worth checking its Facebook page for…
Arusha
Great coffee is why this place exists, but try the chocolate croissant, or fill up with sandwiches, salads and wraps. There's also an internet cafe …
Jinja
Jinja's best Indian food comes from this cavernous restaurant with a large downstairs dining room. The ambience is dull but the food isn't. Enjoy spicy…
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…
Western Tanzania
This long-standing establishment is a clean and almost artistic spot for wali maharagwe (rice and beans) and other local meals. There’s also chicken…
Arusha
Tasty baked goods, shakes and smoothies, salads and baguette sandwiches, plus an intriguing array of main dishes – all served in a bright, clean dining…
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…
Arusha
A bigger-than-average selection of simple but hearty local food, with chicken curry, beef pilau and ugali (a maize or cassava-flour staple) roast beef…
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…
Mombasa
The legendary, decades-old Moi Ave eatery has migrated to a new location, but the shish kebabs are as flavourful as ever. The coconut prawns and fruit…
Mwanza
This odd time warp serves some of Mwanza’s best Indian food, though oriental decorations and menu items are holdovers from its previous incarnation as a…
Dar es Salaam
This French-run bakery-cafe has a tempting selection of freshly baked breads, pastries, light lunches, paninis, banana crêpes and Middle Eastern dishes,…
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…
Lamu Island
This craft-shop-cum-cafe serves the tastiest samosas in Lamu – spicy, flavourful triangles with vegetable, prawn or meat filling. Wash them down with a…
Rwanda
Hands-down the trendiest spot in Musanze, Migano serves up salads, burgers, pasta, chicken dishes and pizzas, as well as excellent breakfasts and luscious…
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…
Rwanda
Mmm, the homemade ice creams! Oh, the damn addictive banana cake! Also serves up omelettes (RFr2000), palate-pleasing salads (RFr1500), cookies and…
Dar es Salaam
This small, informal place, next to the well-signposted Wonder Workshop, has delicious, reasonably priced Ethiopian cuisine.
Dar es Salaam
This efficient local-style eatery has tasty grilled fish, rice, ugali and other standards. Service is fast, and there is pleasant outdoor seating under…
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