Kigali
Run by an Italian chef, this upmarket venue wouldn’t be out of place in Milano, and gets top marks for its flawlessly prepared Italian specialties,…
Must-see restaurants in Rwanda
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Kigali
A highlight of the Kigali restaurant scene, Heaven has a relaxed, open-air deck bistro with a wide-ranging menu drawing from a variety of international…
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Kigali
This attractive hacienda is set on a ridge where you can soak up the sparkling lights of Kigali by night or get a bird’s-eye appreciation of the city…
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Kigali
Sassy Pili-Pili ticks all the right boxes: a vast open-air terrace with superb views, a nifty pool, an enticing ethnic chic two-storey interior and a…
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Rwanda
Four words: not to be missed. On the lakefront road near the DRC border, this wonderful conversion of an impressive mansion now hosts a superb cafe that…
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Kigali
Many locals and expats rave about this Italian kitchen, and we share their unbridled enthusiasm. The food here (and the trattoria-inspired decor, with a…
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Rwanda
On the main drag running from the upper town to the university, this wonderful surprise serves up pastries, omelettes, burgers, freshly made smoothies and…
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Kigali
With tinkling fountains and covered courtyard dining, this sublime restaurant offers Kigali's best Asian meals as well as Rwanda's first sushi dishes…
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Rwanda
Growing weary of goat meat or pasta? Take a seat amid the typical ho-hum Chinese interior, overhung with the mandatory reddish Chinese lanterns, and…
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Kigali
This sassy cafe in a modern shopping mall is worth visiting for its wholesome dishes and tempting selection of coffees, teas and smoothies. Stop in…
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Kigali
Dining at this upscale gourmet bistro is a treat. The elegant dining room is decorated with earthy tones and classy furniture and the imaginatively…
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Kigali
Statues of a rotund Ganesh and a blissed-out Shiva dot what locals generally agree is one of the best Indian restaurants in Kigali. The menu has a long…
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Bistro Restaurant & Wine Garage
Rwanda
This sassy eatery not far from the beach has an outdoor patio and becomes atmospheric at night. There's a small selection of well-executed dishes,…
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Kigali
This super popular restaurant, which lives in a large, converted house with a leafy patio, offers the most diverse dining experience in the city. Lots of…
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Kigali
This gorgeous, bright and breezy space nestled in a verdant compound is emblematic of just how progressive and sophisticated Kigali has become in a short…
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Kigali
At the back of a bookshop, this little charmer makes a great setting for a meet-up with a friend or a fine spot to linger over a light meal (gourmet…
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Rwanda
This popular local haunt is streets ahead of the hotel restaurants in town, at least in terms of atmosphere. There's a funky interior and seating on a…
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Kigali
Proudly perched on the top floor of the Hotel des Mille Collines, Kigali’s most famous restaurant attracts its fair share of international scenesters, who…
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Rwanda
With a roaring wood fire in the corner, a sort of rainforest lodge atmosphere (despite being on Musanze's main street) and a laid-back feel, this is one…
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Rwanda
This hotel restaurant, with its open-air terrace and pleasantly faded dining room (there's a brighter room upstairs), is the most popular place in town…
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Lakeside Restaurant & Beach Bar
Rwanda
This hip and classy lakefront resto-bar is as adept at serving up light bites as it is heartier meals. The menu is eclectic and inventive, and the breezy,…
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Rwanda
Conveniently located opposite the Bisoke car park, this small cafeteria arranged around attractive gardens dishes up simple meals and sells soft drinks…
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Kigali
If satisfying pasta dishes, wood-fired pizzas or well-prepared meat dishes make your stomach quiver with excitement, slide into this buzzy eatery in…
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Kigali
Set in an all-wood dining room, this widely acclaimed restaurant serves an exquisite selection of authentic Japanese, Korean and Chinese dishes – those in…
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Rwanda
Whether you're sitting al fresco on a snug terrace overlooking a garden or inside the pretty dining room decorated with African touches, dining at this…
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Kigali
There are a few excellent Indian restaurants in Kigali and Zaaffran, we reckon, is the pick of the lot. The menu is classic North Indian – tandooris,…
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Kigali
This popular coffee shop is the most central outlet of a popular local chain where good coffee, pastries, fruit juices, sandwiches and light meals are…
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Kigali
Best known as one of Kigali's most atmospheric restaurants and bars, Repub Lounge serves up delicious meat dishes as well as respectable cocktails. The…
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Kigali
This colourful eatery overlooking a busy thoroughfare has excellent, speedy service and has become deservedly popular for its monster-sized, brilliant…
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Kigali
What was once a warehouse is now a sleek venture with large windows looking onto the avenue. An array of pastries, cakes, tarts and sandwiches will tempt…
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Kigali
This Ethiopian restaurant is a good initiation to the cuisine of Ethiopia, with all the classics, including vegetarian dishes. It has a laid-back…
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Rwanda
The cafeteria housed in the park visitor centre is a dream come true for coffee-lovers, with a choice of excellent Rwandan brews. It also serves cakes and…
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Kigali
This homely restaurant set in a villa surrounded by an enticing garden offers a great opportunity to sample Rwandan food at its finest in a congenial…
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Rwanda
Hands-down the trendiest spot in Musanze, Migano serves up salads, burgers, pasta, chicken dishes and pizzas, as well as excellent breakfasts and luscious…
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Rwanda
Mmm, the homemade ice creams! Oh, the damn addictive banana cake! Also serves up omelettes (RFr2000), palate-pleasing salads (RFr1500), cookies and…
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CTN – Akagera National Park Community Centre
Rwanda
Very few visitors have heard about this easy-to-miss canteen at the staff quarters (look for the small building behind the basketball court), which is…
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Kigali
This venerable local haunt serves up authentic, country-style Rwandan standards – namely meat and maize – in rustic surrounds (think stone floors, four…
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Kigali
This American-style diner is great if you’re in the heart of town and just want something fast and fatty, including a wide assortment of acceptable…
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Kigali
A fun Tex-Mex place serving huge crispy tacos and burritos stuffed with beef or chicken and a range of sides. It's hardly authentic Mexican but it's tasty…
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Kigali
By far the best option for self-caterers, this huge supermarket in the Union Trade Centre has pretty much everything you’ll need.
