Must-see restaurants in Southern Africa

  • Pot & Barrell

    Northern Cape

    Serves basic pub grub such as burgers and snack baskets and has a decent beer selection.

  • Checkers

    Windhoek

    If you're keeping a tight budget, Windhoek is a grocery paradise for self-caterers.

  • 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.

  • Restaurant

    Western Cape

    At the rest camp, the restaurant serves a selection of mostly meaty fare.

  • Town Centre Market

    Lusaka

    The various food stalls in the market are a good option for local meals.

  • Oudewerf

    Limpopo

    Sit among the antiques while you have a coffee, tea or light snack.

  • Supermarés

    Maputo

    A large mall with a supermarket, as well as ATMs and many shops.

  • Shoprite

    Mozambique

    Mozambique's default supermarket is heaven for self-caterers.

  • Shoprite

    Lilongwe

    A well-stocked supermarket. Gateway Mall is off Mchinji Rd.

  • Choppies

    Botswana

    Cheaper-than-average supermarket along the main street.

  • Shoprite

    Malawi

    Self-caterers can stock up at this supermarket.

  • Pick & Pay

    Windhoek

    Good supermarket in the Wernhil Park Centre

  • Deli 698

    Maputo

    Gourmet items and fresh bread.

  • Domino's

    Malawi

    In a leafy part of town, Domino's is fun for a beer with its mix of African carvings and British football memorabilia, plus its thatched terrace, lushly…

  • Tasty Bites

    Malawi

    Sit inside or outside under an awning at this popular local hangout, with an Afro diner feel and a menu spanning pizzas, burgers, steaks, shawarmas,…

  • Caffe Palermo

    Northern Cape

    In a small mall on the western side of town, this cafe is one of few alternatives to the various fast-food chains. The long menu includes burgers, quiches…

  • Riverside Café

    eSwatini (Swaziland)

    This cheerful cafeteria is no place to escape the crowds, but the food is tasty and great value. Pastries are the reason to come, with a tempting choice…

  • Millers Cafe

    Harare

    No longer the buzzing spot it once was, this smart bistro has changed its menu and now specialises in wood-fired thin-crust pizzas, steaks and ribs to…

  • Hot Spot

    Malawi

    With plenty of local characters frequenting it, this simple eatery has vibrant red walls and sits on the main drag by the harbour. Authentic Malawian fare…

  • R66

    Botswana

    The fact that we include this place should be read as a statement about the lack of choice in Ghanzi more than as a recommendation of quality. Wilted…

  • Take Away Palace

    Malawi

    Run by a local Indian family, the Palace has seating in a diner-style interior or outside. Feast on a menu spanning Northern Indian cuisine and Western…

  • Pie City

    Botswana

    For a quick bite, these pies make a nice if unexciting break from the fast food that dominates things along the main road through the centre of town.

  • Windmill Roadhouse

    Eastern Cape

    An American drive-in-style diner complete with a big screen, where burgers and sandwiches are delivered to your car or to outdoor picnic tables.

  • Peoples Supermarket

    Malawi

    The town's main Peoples Supermarket sells food and other goods, much of it imported from South Africa or Europe and sold at similar prices.

  • Shoprite

    Maputo

    Located off Avenida Acordos de Lusaka, just outside the city centre and en route to the airport, with ATMs in the same shopping complex.

  • Supermercado Pera-Doce

    Northern Mozambique

    In the town centre, this supermarket has a good selection of basics and is convenient for stocking up before the train ride to Nampula.

  • Wonderbake

    Livingstone

    There's nothing fancy about this bakery cafeteria, but it has a good local flavour, sells cheap pies and has free wi-fi.

  • Spar Supermarket

    Botswana

    Ghanzi's best-stocked supermarket, Spar is in the heart of town, across from Gantsi Craft and the Kalahari Arms Hotel.

  • St Elmo's

    Harare

    A popular family pizza parlour with cheap red wine and unpretentious pizzas (the type you ate when you were a kid).

  • Shoprite

    Livingstone

    The place for self-caterers, as well as ready to go meals, alcohol and a decent bakery.

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