Mozambique
The Jardim is clean and modern but perhaps a little bland. The comprehensive menu mixes Mozambican favourites and experimental Chinese dishes, which can…
Must-see restaurants in Southern Africa
Limpopo
Combining an old-fashioned gift shop with gourmet treats, this little operation also has an excellent coffee shop. Try the tramezzini for breakfast or the…
Sea Point to Hout Bay
This Hout Bay institution dishes up some of Cape Town’s best fish and chips, in a breezy bayside location with outdoor tables. Watch out for the dive…
Port Elizabeth
Treat yourself to a series of dainty tacos and enchiladas at this casual, postage-stamp-sized spot in trendy Richmond Hill. The tapas menu is a steal, and…
Malawi
Indigo- and red-walled A1 has sport on the TV above the bar, and a menu featuring North Indian and Malawian cuisine. It offers classic dishes like tikka…
Garden Route
This elegant place in a century-old house is one of Mossel Bay's swankiest dining options. Try the seafood potjie (stew) or the fillet steak topped with…
Malawi
Watch Mzuzu go by on Soul Kitchen's shaded stoep with a barbecue smoking away at one end and a view of the city's only traffic light. Barbecued chicken,…
Cape Town
Feel-good food from farm to plate is on offer at this laid-back, tastefully turned out and oh-so-trendy neighbourhood cafe. Try their all-day breakfast…
Zimbabwe
With its inviting open-air deck and outdoor garden, this is a nice place to while away a morning or afternoon with Eastern Highlands coffee, sandwiches, T…
Stellenbosch
Off Rte 44 between Stellenbosch and Somerset West, this is a long-established restaurant, best known for its dry aged beef. There's plenty of other meat…
Gaborone
The buffet at the Grand Palm Resort serves up fairly unexciting cooking, but the salads are above average and the roasts are always a highlight. It's next…
Swakopmund
It's nothing special and the decor is where a mock Via Veneto meets the American Wild West, but Napolitana serves up surprisingly good pizza, pasta and…
Durban
Serving vegetarian Indian food, including bunny chow, this is a long-running spot for a tasty inner-city lunch. There's also a branch in Umhlanga, but…
Namibia
This German cafe and bakery serves tasty breakfasts and lunches including toasties, bread rolls, sandwiches, salads, freshly made pies, a cold platter and…
Stellenbosch
A cosy, charming restaurant within a boutique hotel. The menu is small but features some traditional dishes and lots of locally sourced goodies – the…
Cape Town
Order a coffee and sandwich at this charming cafe with street-side tables amid the daily flea market. Upstairs is a lovely quiet space in which to surf…
Knysna
Inside, it’s a stylish place to dine on sushi, steak and seafood; outside, it’s a laid-back bar with wood-fired pizzas and a range of Mitchell’s beers…
Malawi
This breezy Italian-owned cafe has a mezzanine and a quiet garden for enjoying the small menu of pizzas, lasagne, paninis, pastas and salads.
Harare
Portuguese owner Paula pulls in the punters with authentic spicy grilled meats cooked on a charcoal braai (barbecue). It's a large space decked out with…
The Wild Coast
Off the main drag, this popular shack serves wood-fired pizzas with predictably wacky names, eaten with fingers and accompanied by sweeping beach views…
Plettenberg Bay
Enjoy a good cup of coffee and a freshly baked pastry in the courtyard or on the balcony overlooking Plett's main road. There's also a small lunch menu,…
Cape Town
Pause at this convivial gourmet deli on your way from climbing up or down Table Mountain or Lion’s Head. The French toast with grilled banana is yummy,…
eSwatini (Swaziland)
With gourmet sandwiches, comfy couches, good coffee, cold beer and a deck offering fine Mbabane views, eDish is a worthy place to spend an hour. Best of…
Garden Route
Although no trains ply the tracks any more, this cafe filling the old station building is still a nice spot for salads and sandwiches. In the evenings,…
Lusaka
One of the better Chinese restaurants in Lusaka, bizarrely situated at the back of a warehouse at the Showgrounds. Despite this, there's a nice ambience…
The Wild Coast
This funky restaurant has a fabulous view of Second Beach and the sea, and an eclectic menu that includes a recommended mezze platter, delicious shwarma,…
Mozambique
Opposite the uglier of Quelimane's two cathedrals, Nara has the most international menu in town, with Indian, Middle Eastern and Mexican flavours…
Limpopo
A pretty garden setting, a range of snacks and international dishes such as burgers and consistently good reviews from travellers – Seringa is a fine…
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…
Franschhoek
Serves original dishes inspired by the Cape's varied cultures and using herbs from the on-site indigenous garden. A handy glossary on the menu helps you…
Eastern Cape
This popular venue, in a quaint, A-frame house with a lovely, shady outdoor eating section, serves flavoursome veggie dishes, breakfasts, salads, pizzas,…
Malawi
Situated in a garden off the main road, this local eatery serves simple dishes such as chicken, beef and veggie curries, chambo and omelettes. Eat within…
Lilongwe
This garden cafe at Land & Lake Safaris' headquarters, off Laws Ave, serves croissants, bagels and English breakfasts, light lunches from quesadillas to…
Cape Town
You can always rely on this atmospheric Turkish joint that’s a little piece of Istanbul in Cape Town. Make a meal out of their delicious meze, both hot…
Western Cape
An eclectic menu featuring African meat with Asian influences is served in an intimate candlelit setting. Among the more unusual offerings are crocodile…
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…
Pemba
The pricey but well-stocked Procongel is attached to Wilson’s Wharf in the baixa, with produce, imported cheeses and gourmet items.
Hermanus
Based within the plush Marine hotel, the focus here is perfectly prepared seafood dishes, plus a few meaty options and some enticing desserts.
KwaZulu-Natal
The best burgers in the South Coast are served in this large, airy restaurant in Ramsgate. If you come for breakfast make sure to treat yourself to one of…
Western Cape
Based in an old fishing cottage, this local favourite has a menu that showcases local, seasonal ingredients. It's best known for seafood, though the lamb…
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