Mbabane’s top choice for good cuisine and a buzzing ambience is a stone's throw from the golf course. It’s well worth the trip for an eclectic menu including great salads, meat dishes, burgers and appetising desserts. It occupies a small villa with an agreeable terrace; inside, colourful paintings and shades of grey and red create a sophisticated mood.
Ramblas Restaurant
eSwatini (Swaziland)
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