Must-see restaurants in Zambia, Malawi & Mozambique

  • Cafe-Pasteleria Saima

    Mozambique

    The city's only really inviting pasteleria isn't large, but it's good for a pastry, a galão (Portuguese latte) or something fast and no-frills (a burger…

  • Mundo’s

    Maputo

    Burritos, burgers, pizzas and other hearty fare are served up in large portions on wooden tables set around a street-side veranda and cooled by a misting…

  • Kauri

    Pemba

    The restaurant at Kauri Resort overlooks the Indian Ocean in more ways than one. Parts of the menu also look to India for inspiration and there are…

  • Copacabana

    Northern Mozambique

    Slightly hidden behind the ethnography museum, this place is nonetheless on the local radar and often crowded with boisterous parties. Seating is semi…

  • Bombay Palace

    Malawi

    This long-running Indian restaurant adorned with photos of Bombay specialises in North Indian dishes such as butter chicken. Tandoori, prawns, sizzling…

  • Nhumba Yathu

    Mozambique

    Parked on Macuti Beach with a terrace overlooking the lighthouse and shipwreck, Nhumba specialises in seafood, selling grouper by the kilo and serving up…

  • O Escorpião

    Maputo

    O Escorpião, in the Feira Popular, close to the entrance, is a classic Portuguese family-style restaurant offering a wide selection of well-prepared…

  • Galaxy Restaurant

    Mozambique

    The best of several pioneering Indian restaurants in Tete, this one leans towards southern Indian cuisine and serves an excellent masala dosa (thin crepe…

  • Complexo Bamboo

    Northern Mozambique

    The outdoor restaurant at this hotel 7km outside town serves tasty versions of all the standard Mozambican dishes (grilled fish, chicken and pork) in…

  • Bar Flôr de Rosa

    Northern Mozambique

    This small, chic, Italian-run place has espresso, a selection of pasta, pizza, soups and sandwiches, and a rooftop terrace for sundowners, plus live music…

  • Café Continental

    Maputo

    This faded but classic place in the baixa is a Maputo landmark, with a large selection of well-prepared pastries, plus light meals, a large seating area,…

  • Gigibontà

    Lusaka

    Around the back of Foxdale Court shopping centre, this small outlet makes delicious homemade gelato using fresh ingredients, with 26 flavours to choose…

  • Xeque Mate

    Mozambique

    Something of a social hub in sleepy Quelimane, this dark but vaguely arty pub-restaurant doesn't exactly advertise itself, but the meat and fish dishes…

  • 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…

  • A1 Restaurant

    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…

  • Soul Kitchen

    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,…

  • Caffe Grazia

    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.

  • Sichuan

    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…

  • 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…

  • Red Zebra Cafe

    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…

  • Land & Lake Cafe

    Lilongwe

    This garden cafe at Land & Lake Safaris' headquarters, off Laws Ave, serves croissants, bagels and English breakfasts, light lunches from quesadillas to…

  • 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…

  • Spar

    Lilongwe

    In City Centre, off Independence Dr, Spar has a wide range of fruit, veg, toiletries, snacks, meat and everything you'd possibly need from a decent…

  • 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.

  • Shoprite

    Lilongwe

    Shoprite in Old Town has the city's best range, with all sorts of food and even camping supplies.

  • Game

    Malawi

    A few kilometres out of town, Game sells everything from food to electronics.

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