Must-see restaurants in Mozambique

  • Banana Split

    Mozambique

    This new locally run place offers a Mozambican take on fast food, with burgers, wraps, samosas and desserts served in a small, bright four-table cafe or…

  • Jardim

    Mozambique

    The Jardim is clean and modern but perhaps a little bland. The comprehensive menu mixes Mozambican favourites and experimental Chinese dishes, which can…

  • Restaurante Nara

    Mozambique

    Opposite the uglier of Quelimane's two cathedrals, Nara has the most international menu in town, with Indian, Middle Eastern and Mexican flavours…

  • Wilson’s Wharf

    Pemba

    Burgers, seafood and meat grills, and hearty breakfasts are offered at this place in the baixa (old town), with views over Pemba Bay and one of the world…

  • Surf

    Maputo

    This large, amenable place has indoor and garden seating, views from the escarpment over the bay, a children’s play area, reasonably priced snacks and…

  • Procongel

    Pemba

    The pricey but well-stocked Procongel is attached to Wilson’s Wharf in the baixa, with produce, imported cheeses and gourmet items.

  • Tres Tempos

    Mozambique

    At this newish restaurant just off the Praça da OMM roundabout it's all about the chicken, which some have claimed is the best in Mozambique. There's only…

  • Cais 66

    Maputo

    Enjoy sushi and snacks on the upstairs deck or seafood grills in the breezy waterside dining area downstairs. It's located at Clube Naval, Maputo's long…

  • Marisqueira Sagres

    Maputo

    This waterside place is popular for dinner and Sunday lunch, with a large menu of well-prepared seafood platters, plus meat grills and continental fare,…

  • VIP Café

    Mozambique

    This clean, air-conditioned restaurant might lack your typical Mozambican feel, but it's the best place to grab a coffee, ice cream, pastry or salad while…

  • Pastelaria Flor d’Avenida

    Pemba

    It doesn't look much from the outside, but this long-standing, informal eatery with mainly outdoor tables delivers the goods when it comes to coffee and…

  • Padaria Mária

    Northern Mozambique

    With an unpromising location slap bang next to a petrol station, this is nonetheless the best place in town for a decent cup of coffee and a fresh pastry.

  • Clube Náutico

    Mozambique

    This colonial-era swimming and social club is a popular waterside hang-out. Average food and slow service are redeemed by the relaxing beachside setting.

  • O Petisco

    Maputo

    The in-house restaurant at Hoyo-Hoyo Residencial serves tasty Goan and local fare at reasonable prices.

  • Pemba Dolphin

    Pemba

    Directly on Wimbi Beach, the very relaxed Dolphin has a beach-bar ambience, seafood grills and pizzas, and live music from 6.30pm to 9.30pm.

  • Padaria e Pasteleria Africa

    Mozambique

    Don't judge a book by its cover: this rather bare-looking bakery knocks out super-fresh, melt-in-your-mouth pastries.

  • Complexo Vumba Restaurant

    Northern Mozambique

    In a town without much competition, this is probably the best place to eat. Fish is the obvious highlight.

  • Shoprite

    Mozambique

    Modern, large supermarket for self-caterers. Located on the main road 1km east of Chimoio town centre.

  • Café Chimoio

    Mozambique

    This very basic cafeteria with iffy toilets and part-covered, part-open seating serves coffee and pastries (your best bet), and a mix of African and…

  • Sarifo's Net Cafe

    Northern Mozambique

    There are better places to eat in Lichinga, but Sarifo's is an OK appetite quencher if you're in a hurry or on a tight budget. As well as pizzas, it does…

  • Shawarma Castle

    Mozambique

    The Shawarma serves good, reasonably priced Lebanese food in a rather uninspiring if secure setting just across the railway tracks in the Manica Shopping…

  • Pizzeria Vapor

    Mozambique

    Just down from the Castelo Branco hotel, unassuming Vapor has good pizzas. Go left when exiting Castelo Branco, past the market area; take the first left,…

  • New Marisqueira Cafe

    Northern Mozambique

    With diner-style tables and a cheap menu, this place is probably OK if you get a snack attack or need a quick caffeine fix. Where the 'new' came from, who…

  • VS Lanchonete

    Northern Mozambique

    This chicken-and-chips place with plastic picnic tables should sate your appetite if you're heading towards the wilds of Niassa. Also rents a few clean…

  • La Plaza

    Mozambique

    On the main roundabout at the western entrance to town, La Plaza has good, reasonably priced pizzas, plus Portuguese cuisine and seafood in an open,…

  • Restaurante-Bar Jumbo

    Mozambique

    The basic but reliable Jumbo has grilled chicken and continental dishes. Seating is downstairs in a dark bar or in a cosy wood-panelled room upstairs.

  • Mimmo’s

    Maputo

    This bustling street-side pizzeria also has pastas, and seafood and meat grills. Service is usually prompt. Check your bill and your change carefully.

  • Restaurante Rema

    Pemba

    This scruffy little Wimbi Beach joint is on the non-beach side of the road. It's a good spot if you want to escape the expats and go for a local vibe.

  • Taverna

    Maputo

    Tasty Portuguese cuisine with fado music in the background and a large wine selection; it’s just up from Avenida Eduardo Mondlane.

  • Restaurante O Teles

    Mozambique

    Simple Mozambican-style meals are offered at this small place at the Centro Social do HCB.

  • Café Atlântico

    Northern Mozambique

    At ground level in the rather ugly Centro Comercial, this thin cafe does burgers, pizzas and other light meals.

  • Padaria e Pastelaria Zambeze

    Mozambique

    On the main road and near Millennium BIM bank, this place has samosas, burgers, yogurt and other light meals.

  • Café Acacia

    Maputo

    A tranquil garden setting with a children’s play area and bay views, plus tasty pastries and coffees.

  • Delicioso d'Paõ

    Maputo

    This place with counter seating is popular with locals and good for a quick, inexpensive bite.

  • Central Market

    Mozambique

    The Central Market in the town centre is the best place to buy fruit and vegetables.

  • Café Atlântida

    Mozambique

    Inexpensive cafe offering pastries and simple local meals in a rather drab interior.

  • Takeaway Shakista

    Northern Mozambique

    This place has a few Indian Gujarati options among the chicken-and-chip standards.

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