Must-see restaurants in Zimbabwe

  • Amanzi

    Harare

    Don some nice threads as Amanzi is a class act and still the special night out. In a stunning colonial house with African decor, local art (for sale) and…

  • Boma

    Victoria Falls (town)

    Enjoy a taste of Africa at this buffet restaurant set under a massive thatched roof. Here you can dine on smoked crocodile tail, BBQ warthog, guinea fowl…

  • Lola's Tapas & Carnivore Restaurant

    Victoria Falls (town)

    Run by welcoming host Lola from Barcelona, this popular eatery combines a menu of Mediterranean cuisine with local game meats. The result is anything from…

  • Moira Jane's Blue Bird Cafe

    Zimbabwe

    A genuine reason to stop by Masvingo is this attractive little cafe that does 10 different kinds of burgers (including some good gourmet varieties), steak…

  • Lookout Cafe

    Victoria Falls (town)

    A stunning location overlooking Batoka Gorge. Enjoy views of the bridge and the Zambezi river while tucking into a burger or crocodile kebab, or a cold…

  • Portuguese Recreation Club

    Zimbabwe

    Given this old-school club was set up for the local Portuguese/Mozambique community (with an honor board dating to the 1950s), it's not surprising the…

  • 40 Cork Road

    Harare

    An attractive house-turned-restaurant with a relaxed garden setting, 40 Cork serves quality breakfasts and lunches, and does one of the best coffees in…

  • Chang Thai

    Harare

    With a Thai owner and chef team, it’s no wonder this place has locals salivating – and perspiring – at the mention of its name. This is the real deal,…

  • Fishmonger

    Harare

    This atmospheric seafood restaurant in a converted house with a Mediterranean-inspired decor is very popular with locals. The weekly specials are always…

  • Garwe

    Harare

    Highly recommended by locals, this restaurant has traditional Zimbabwean cuisine served under a thatched roof around a large roaring fire. Lunch draws a…

  • Africa Café

    Victoria Falls (town)

    This appealing outdoor cafe does the best coffee in Victoria Falls, made by expert baristas using beans sourced from Zimbabwe's eastern highlands. There's…

  • Shop Café @ Amanzi

    Harare

    In a land of carnivores, this vegetarian cafe is a welcome peculiarity. It's moved from its original Doon Estate locale to set up shop within Amanzi…

  • Pointe

    Harare

    There's no shortage of authentic Portuguese restaurants in Harare, but the Pointe is one of the very best for peri peri charcoal meats. It's in a…

  • Coimbra

    Harare

    One of Harare's best downtown eats is this authentic Portuguese restaurant that's a perennial local favourite for its saliva-inducing plates of spicy…

  • Shearwater Cafe

    Victoria Falls (town)

    A glitzy cafe seems a bit incongruous along Victoria Fall's sleepy main strip, but it's proven a hit with tourists wanting a chic European-style…

  • Victoria 22

    Harare

    Harare's best restaurant for fine dining, Victoria 22 is a fairly formal affair with crisp linen and silverware, making it a favourite for well-heeled…

  • Cafe Veldemeers

    Harare

    Your typical relaxed Harare cafe, where you can enjoy a good choice of breakfasts, toasties and burgers, or heartier mains such as steaks and curries. Its…

  • Tony’s Coffee Shop

    Zimbabwe

    Yes, US$12 is outrageous for a slice of cake but Tony's can justify it. The white-chocolate cheesecake with edible flowers is divine; enjoy it indoors by…

  • Norma Jeane's

    Zimbabwe

    Call ahead if you want to drop in for a fantastic set-course dinner (often featuring delicious home-style roasts) served among very British surrounds and…

  • Terrace

    Zimbabwe

    There are a number of different restaurants, bars and lounges at the Leopard Rock Hotel, but the most scenic spot for lunch is the outdoor Terrace, which…

  • Mama Africa

    Victoria Falls (town)

    This long-time tourist haunt is a good place to sample Zimbabwean cuisine. A recommended choice is sadza (starchy porridge-like staple made from white…

  • Dzimbahwe

    Harare

    This attractive, relaxed garden restaurant is a good spot to sample traditional Zimbabwean cuisine. You'll get a choice of grilled meats (such as…

  • In Da Belly Restaurant

    Victoria Falls (town)

    Under a large thatched hut, looking out to a sparkling pool, this relaxed open-air eatery has a menu of warthog schnitzel, crocodile curry and impala…

  • Delicious

    Harare

    One of Harare's best cafes has a fairly uninspiring shopping centre location, but it does great Eastern Highlands coffee, gourmet burgers, hearty mains…

  • Tinkabell Restaurant

    Harare

    In a town where there's fierce rivalry over who does the best peri peri charcoal chicken, Tinkabell gets the local vote as number one. It's totally out of…

  • Casa Mia Ristorante Pizzeria

    Harare

    A contender for Harare's best pizza, this Italian restaurant has a cavernous space under a large thatch structure. Pizzas are thin crust and wood-fired. A…

  • Cafe 1 Eleven

    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…

  • Paula's Place

    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…

  • Surrey Pies

    Zimbabwe

    Well worth a stop en route to Mutare is this supermarket/bakery that does the best pies in Zimbabwe; go the steak-and-onion and grab a bag of its prized…

  • Lions Den Butchery & Saucey Sue's

    Zimbabwe

    Very much a ritual in travelling to/from Harare to Lake Kariba or Mana Pools, is the prerequisite stop at Lion's Den for a boerewors (farmer’s sausage),…

  • Rainforest Cafe

    Victoria Falls (town)

    Just inside the entrance gate to Victoria Falls National Park is this excellent cafe that does hearty breakfasts, real Zimbabwean coffee, fresh juices,…

  • Great Enclosure Restaurant

    Zimbabwe

    At the Great Zimbabwe Hotel, this typical tourist hotel-restaurant serves reasonably priced food, both buffet and à la carte. It's 1km from the Great…

  • Nam Took

    Victoria Falls (town)

    Run by Toy from Bangkok, this vibrant upstairs Thai restaurant has an authentic menu of spicy curries and noodles, mostly made from scratch using fresh…

  • Bakers

    Harare

    Basic no-frills joint in central Harare known for its delicious peri peri charcoal chicken. It also does steaks and burgers etc. It's 100% halal.

  • 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…

  • 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).

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