Pemba
Located on the top floor of a modern concrete building, reached by an anonymous staircase, this no-frills restaurant serves evening meals, usually with…
Must-see restaurants in Tanzania
Zanzibar Town
This restaurant is named for the enthusiastic Ethiopian owner and offers, of course, steak plus cuisines from around the world – Africa, Arabia, India and…
Arusha
With a semi-outdoor setting, this restaurant and wine bar ticks many boxes. There are snacks, grills, pizza and pasta, but the real stars are the Spanish…
Zanzibar Town
Great little place with seating inside or outside under potted palms overlooking the street. The menu includes all-day breakfasts, milkshakes, freshly…
Zanzibar Island
True to its name, this place is run by an enthusiastic group of locals and specialises in seafood. Drinks and other meals are also available. It's on a…
Arusha
This place at the Gymkhana Club northeast of the centre is in the same family as the wonderful Shanghai. Service and decor are no-nonsense, and the food…
Arusha
A fine refuge from the Boma Rd touts, this place has European-cafe vibes with prices to match. The menu is heavy on sandwiches, with other dishes such as…
Zanzibar Town
A classic Indian restaurant with staff in Raj outfits, serving contemporary and traditional Indian dishes, some with a Zanzibari twist. The restaurant…
Zanzibar Town
Overlooking the roundabout by the gates to the cargo port, you don't come to this place for the ambience, but the fried chicken is tasty and freshly…
Northeastern Tanzania
Tanga is the home of Tanga Fresh, which produces delicious fresh yoghurt and milk that's sold throughout the region. The outlet is at the end of the small…
Zanzibar Town
This simple beachfront cafe-bar has rustic charm, friendly staff and good food, ideal for a long lunch or an evening meal with an ocean view. Choose from…
Dar es Salaam
Dine beneath a starry night sky on creative, contemporary dishes such as herb-crusted grouper, spicy jerk chicken and tuna carpaccio. The trendy, open-air…
Zanzibar Town
This great little place is tucked away on the small street behind the NBC bank. The strictly vegetarian menu features thalis and other dishes from the…
Zanzibar Town
Contemporary food in a contemporary setting. Glass walls and vast picture windows provide views of the ocean or the establishment's impressive wine…
Zanzibar Town
On a dusty courtyard just off Kenyatta Rd, this relaxed place serves lunch and dinner, offering curries, fresh juices, burgers, chapati wraps, salads,…
Mwanza
Don't expect Italian-class fare, but this is a relaxed and popular place for pizzas and snack-style food (omelettes, sandwiches and breads) with a good…
Dar es Salaam
Burgers, steaks, a salad bar, birthday celebrations, yummy desserts, fast service and a children's play area with video games make this place a favourite…
Arusha
Part of the Njiro Hill Shopping Complex southeast of the centre, this place is one of Arusha's best-stocked supermarkets. There's a decent open-air food…
Pemba
A step up from the standard basic eating house, the Times' menu promises pizza and chicken curry, as well as staples like fish and rice. If you plan to…
Dar es Salaam
This bright courtyard-style place serves well-prepared crêpes, burgers, pasta and other light meals. It's worth checking its Facebook page for…
Arusha
Great coffee is why this place exists, but try the chocolate croissant, or fill up with sandwiches, salads and wraps. There's also an internet cafe …
Zanzibar Town
Amore Mio has well-prepared pasta dishes and other light meals, paninis, good coffee and fantastic views of the ocean. At the time of research, new owners…
Western Tanzania
This long-standing establishment is a clean and almost artistic spot for wali maharagwe (rice and beans) and other local meals. There’s also chicken…
Arusha
Tasty baked goods, shakes and smoothies, salads and baguette sandwiches, plus an intriguing array of main dishes – all served in a bright, clean dining…
Zanzibar Town
For no-nonsense food at budget prices, it's worth searching out this place in the small side streets off Malawi Rd. Expect pilau and biryani, plus chicken…
Arusha
A bigger-than-average selection of simple but hearty local food, with chicken curry, beef pilau and ugali (a maize or cassava-flour staple) roast beef…
Mwanza
This odd time warp serves some of Mwanza’s best Indian food, though oriental decorations and menu items are holdovers from its previous incarnation as a…
Dar es Salaam
This French-run bakery-cafe has a tempting selection of freshly baked breads, pastries, light lunches, paninis, banana crêpes and Middle Eastern dishes,…
Zanzibar Town
This genuine Italian place just off Shangani St serves pizza and homemade pasta, as well as cakes and ice cream in traditional and local flavours like…
Zanzibar Island
Serving up Lebanese and Zanzibari meals in neat but simple surroundings, this place is on the dirt road that runs behind the hotels at the southern end of…
Dar es Salaam
This small, informal place, next to the well-signposted Wonder Workshop, has delicious, reasonably priced Ethiopian cuisine.
Dar es Salaam
This efficient local-style eatery has tasty grilled fish, rice, ugali and other standards. Service is fast, and there is pleasant outdoor seating under…
Western Tanzania
Good food and low prices; the Jeera chicken and veggie curry are just Tsh5000. Fish and chips is Tsh14,000. It also serves mocktails, beer and wine.
Zanzibar Town
A good no-frills option serving up various curries with rice or fresh naan cooked before your eyes in an oven on the terrace overlooking the street.
Arusha
A well-stocked, South African–run supermarket, conveniently located west of Arusha, just past Arusha Airport, en route to the national parks.
Northeastern Tanzania
Tasty pizzas, pastas, ciabattas, brownies, shakes, smoothies and more in this slick eatery on the main road, just up from the market.
Northeastern Tanzania
A small garden restaurant with tasty pizzas, pasta, seafood and continental fare. It has a breezy upstairs dining terrace and a bar.
Dar es Salaam
Delicious pizzas and Italian food served in a pleasant garden setting or in the air-con dining room, plus a children's playground.
Bagamoyo
Tasty seafood and meat grills are served on a nice rooftop terrace in the centre of the old town. It also does good coffees.
Mwanza
Tasty samosas and other snacks, a daily menu featuring Pakistani and Tanzanian dishes, plus pleasant, casual indoor seating.
