781 Best Restaurants in Africa 2026

The Rock Restaurant Zanzibar

$$$ Pingwe, Michamvi, , Michamvi Pingwe

African Casual Dining

Located in front of Michamvi Pingwe beach on the southeast coast of the island, it has sometimes been referred to as the floating restaurant. It is a dining experience with nature and passionately prepared food. An open-air terrace, offering that romantic evening under the African stars by night, skies by day, with panoramic seascapes is available for pre-and post-meal drinks.

Cape Town Fish Market Dar Es Salaam

$$$$ 180 Msasani Bay, , Masasani, Dar es Salaam

International Casual Dining

Cape Town Fish Market is the perfect destination for a meal with family or friends. Whether you’re in the mood for a quick sushi lunch, a romantic lobster dinner, or drinks with the crew. It is located on Msasani Beach on the Peninsula., the best sunsets you will ever see. Modern Restaurant & Sushi Bar with a wide variety of Fresh Seafood and Sushi.

Badolina Secret Garden Restaurant

$$ Zanzibar Nungwi, 09255, Nungwi

International Mediterranean Middle Eastern Casual Dining

Our restaurant is located 25m from the beach. Badolina is more than just a restaurant, is it a place where fellow travelers can meet, chill and enjoy delicious Mediterranean dishes with a glass of wine in our lounge area. Just the place to eat if you are looking for fresh, comfort food made with love.

Mama Mia

$$ Nungwi Zanzibar TZ, 73107, Nungwi

Italian Mediterranean Casual Dining Family Style Pizzeria

The restaurant's main feature is a terrace overlooking the sea and you can also have your meals right on the beach. The dishes we offer combine the high quality and freshness of local products with the talent of chef Alfonso and his brigade entirely made up of local chefs. Mama mia has also had a wood-fired oven to offer its guests genuine Italian pizza. Recently a homemade gelato shop inside the restaurant has further widened our gastronomic offer.

Istanbul Restaurant & Bar

$$ Nungwi Beach, 2226, Nungwi

Mediterranean Casual Dining

Our restaurant which is in the most attractive area of the Zanzibar island; the Nungwi Beach, is situated on a rock at the most extreme point where you will feel like you are in the sea. With its menu consisting of Turkish, Italian, Greek, and Mediterranean appetizers, pastries, and seafood, it is the ‘must go’ atmosphere to have a delicious, hygienic, and romantic dinner or a quick tasty lunch. We have an open kitchen, where our guests who wish to visit can do so or watch it from the screens located in different parts of the restaurant.

Tembo Bahari Restaurant

$$$$ Tembo House Hotel, Shangani St, , Stone Town, Zanzibar

Italian Mediterranean Asian Premium Casual Family Style

The Tembo Bahari Restaurant is located by the seafront and is where we serve you breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Should you wish, a private and intimate supper can be arranged for you on our rooftop terrace to taste our international cuisine while you watch the beautiful sunset over Zanzibar.

Abyssinian Maritim

$$ R5MQ+V7F, 1682, Stone Town, Zanzibar

Ethiopian Casual Dining

Abyssinian Maritim is an Ethiopian Traditional Restaurant, located in Zanzibar City.

6 Degrees South

$$$$ Plot 60, Waterfront, Shangani St, , Stone Town, Zanzibar

African Casual Dining

6 Degrees South is a first of its kind restaurant in Stone Town. We specialize in meat dishes and seafood of exceptional quality.

New Monsoon Restaurant

$$ Forodhani Garden, , Stone Town, Zanzibar

Chinese Casual Dining

At New New Monsoon Restaurant we pride ourselves on the ability to offer our customers delicious and authentic Multicuisine, Indian & Indo Chinese Food, created at the highest standards. Every single meal we make is unique. We guarantee that you won`t get disappointed.

The Silk Route

$$ Mizingani Rd, , Stone Town, Zanzibar

Indian Asian Casual Dining

A restaurant brimming with character, the space creates an energetic, engaging atmosphere. With servers as quick with a smile as they are knowledgeable about their product, The Silk Route is a clean, modern social space ready to welcome you. Situated in Stone Town, Zanzibar - just steps away from the Indian Ocean and Forodhani Park, The Silk Route remains true to its traditional culinary realm while introducing local ingredients and innovation to classical dishes.

Funky Monkey Restaurant

$$ 159 Gizenga St, , Stone Town, Zanzibar

African International Casual Dining

Funky restaurant serving affordable delicious food designed to spoil your taste buds made with love by our top Chefs right in the heart of Stone Town.

Masa Japanese Restaurant

$$ 1st Floor Of Shanghani Post Office, 3820, Stone Town, Zanzibar

Japanese Asian Casual Dining

MASA is the only Japanese restaurant in Zanzibar. We utilize Zanzibar's fresh seafood and ingredients to provide the finest meals. To ensure that your private time is more comfortable and to make your journey a more memorable experience, we will promise the hospitality of our staff and service as much as we can.

Ma Shaa Allah Cafe

$$ 4151 Mkunazini St, , Zanzibar

African Indian Casual Dining

Ma Shaa Allah Cafe is a local food with delicious and authentic local food in a typical stone town building with a cozy and chilling ambiance, including a variety of drinks and beverages.

La Taverna | Restaurant - Mediterranean Signature Cuisine

$$ Benjamin Mkapa Rd, 3001, Zanzibar

Italian Mediterranean Casual Dining Family Style Pizzeria

La Taverna is a story of passion. The story of our family with three generations of cooking in our blood. We've come together to bring you the best of our family recipes from various regions of Italy: Tuscany, Milano, Roma & Napoli. We create traditional, homemade pasta, pizzas, bread, & desserts - serving a wide variety of imported, cured Italian meats, cheeses & coffee drinks. We take great pride in the quality of our ingredients. Many of our pasta is homemade using a combination of recipes passed down from three generations of chefs.

The Palm Brasserie Restaurant

$$$ 24 Kivukoni Rd, , Dar es Salaam

African European Fine dining

The Palm Brasserie brings the new experience in a relaxed setting, casual environment, and fresh food. The restaurant offers great value for money for those guests seeking an affordable, clean, safe, and qualitative great dining option that caters to native and western expatriates as well as in-house guests.

Thai Kani Restaurant

$$ Slipway Beach, , Dar es Salaam

Japanese Asian Thai Casual Dining Family Style

Welcome to Thai Kani Restaurant Slipway Beach. Thai Kani opened its doors to the residents of Dar es Salaam in 2013. A family-owned restaurant offering authentic Thai and Japanese cuisine came to life, offering creative dishes and a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Its warm atmosphere, ocean views, signature cocktails and food all come together to make it one of Tanzania’s highly ranked restaurants. Come join us on a culinary adventure and experience Thai and Japanese flavors on the shores of Dar es Salaam as you have never before.

SALT Restaurant

$$ 344 Ghuba Road, 78723, Dar es Salaam

European Fast Casual

SALT is a restaurant with Beautiful ocean views and a funky modern menu that utilizes only fresh natural ingredients. A fresh and exciting restaurant offering homemade top quality, tasty and fun food. a home from home with all the comforts.

The Waterfront

$$ The Slipway, Slipway Rd, , Dar es Salaam

International Casual Dining

Waterfront Sunset Restaurant is located on the water with awesome sunsets. The restaurant caters to all. It has seafood, meats, indian dishes, pizzas, light meals, salads and soups available. The restaurant is very popular and offers great value for money. There is live music three times a week. It has a vibey and friendly feel.

Hamu Restaurant

$$$ 1391 Haile Selasie Rd, , Dar es Salaam

Italian European Premium Casual Family Style Elegant & Chic

“Hamu” in Kiswahili means “appetite” and “desire”. Hamu is a restaurant and cocktail bar in Dar es Salaam. An easy-going location where you can enjoy international standards drinks and food made with the freshest ingredients available in the region. Elegant ambient and friendly atmosphere. Karibu

Rhapsody's Masaki

$$$ Chole Rd, , Dar es Salaam

International Premium Casual

We are located at the best rooftop in Masaki, Dar es Salaam. Stunning views over Coco Beach and sunset over the peninsula. The kitchen is open from lunch till late with mainly continental options. The bar serves the most delicious juices and cocktails.

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