Must-see restaurants in Zambia, Malawi & Mozambique
Malawi
On the lane opposite Thumbi View's gate, this cafe serves light meals and snacks such as vegetable curry, spaghetti Bolognese, lasagne, fish, burgers and…
Malawi
With shaded palapa (palm-leaf) shelters in a garden facing the lake, this is a cool spot to chat in the friendly bar or chill outside and take dinner.
Thomas's Grocery, Restaurant & Bar
Malawi
This local gathering place comprises a shop and a bar with shaded seating and a reggae soundtrack. Simple dishes such as omelette, spaghetti, and beans…
Malawi
For a different take on lake fish, Mphipe serves it in pasta dishes. Malawian staples such as kampango (catfish) and nsima (filling porridge-like dish…
Malawi
With striking views of the mountains, this breezy alfresco courtyard is surrounded by a bakery (Bread Basket), a fast-food joint (Blue Savannah) and an…
Zambia
This popular Pakistani-owned restaurant features subcontinental curries, steaks and Western mains. The food is good, but it's not cheap, plus you'll need…
Malawi
Thrifty travellers appreciate this local hang-out with football on the TV and a good view of the action happening on the main street. Nsima (a filling…
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…
Zambia
Highly recommended by area expats and one of the few places to eat in the village of Mfuwe is friendly Dorphil Restaurant. The owner/chef Dorika prepares…
Zambia
A relaxed spot for lunch where you can enjoy an unhurried steak and chips on a terrace overlooking green surrounds. There's also a bar. Entry is from…
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…
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…
Malawi
Overlooking the Chitakale chaos, this diner-style eatery serves half-chickens, burgers, beef curry, chambo and T-bones with chips or nsima. There's a…
Malawi
Grab a chicken-tikka pizza to go from Parvez and the guys in this snack bar at the foot of the Karonga road. Indian food, burgers and chambo are also on…
Malawi
This alfresco food court is popular with families for its play area and bouncy castle. The fast-food outlets here include a pizzeria (Jungle Pepper), ice…
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,…
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…
Zambia
The JB Hotel has an OK restaurant at the rear which serves local dishes such as nshima and chicken as well as more exotic dishes like sea bream curry and…
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…
Malawi
Just inside the reserve gate, Mwembezi does burgers, steaks, chambo, chicken fingers, potato and lentil curry, breakfast, and above all cold beer. Dinner…
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,…
Zambia
Along the main street of the 'new' town is this large restaurant doing meat pies, nshima, chips and pork, beef or chicken. There's a cake stall in the…
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.
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.
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.
Maputo
Tasty Portuguese cuisine with fado music in the background and a large wine selection; it’s just up from Avenida Eduardo Mondlane.
Zambia
Run by a friendly owner, Nalu's does over 20 different varieties of woodfired pizzas, as well as homemade pastas and grilled meat dishes.
Mozambique
Simple Mozambican-style meals are offered at this small place at the Centro Social do HCB.
Lilongwe
As well as Blue Ginger, this arcade has numerous fast-food restaurants and bars.
Northern Mozambique
At ground level in the rather ugly Centro Comercial, this thin cafe does burgers, pizzas and other light meals.
Mozambique
On the main road and near Millennium BIM bank, this place has samosas, burgers, yogurt and other light meals.
Maputo
A tranquil garden setting with a children’s play area and bay views, plus tasty pastries and coffees.
Malawi
For self-catering, the Peoples Supermarket on the main drag sells toiletries, biscuits and milk.
Maputo
This place with counter seating is popular with locals and good for a quick, inexpensive bite.
Mozambique
The Central Market in the town centre is the best place to buy fruit and vegetables.
Mozambique
Inexpensive cafe offering pastries and simple local meals in a rather drab interior.
Northern Mozambique
This place has a few Indian Gujarati options among the chicken-and-chip standards.
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