Mozambique
The city's only really inviting pasteleria isn't large, but it's good for a pastry, a galão (Portuguese latte) or something fast and no-frills (a burger…
Mozambique
The city's only really inviting pasteleria isn't large, but it's good for a pastry, a galão (Portuguese latte) or something fast and no-frills (a burger…
Maputo
Burritos, burgers, pizzas and other hearty fare are served up in large portions on wooden tables set around a street-side veranda and cooled by a misting…
Pemba
The restaurant at Kauri Resort overlooks the Indian Ocean in more ways than one. Parts of the menu also look to India for inspiration and there are…
Northern Mozambique
Slightly hidden behind the ethnography museum, this place is nonetheless on the local radar and often crowded with boisterous parties. Seating is semi…
Malawi
This long-running Indian restaurant adorned with photos of Bombay specialises in North Indian dishes such as butter chicken. Tandoori, prawns, sizzling…
Mozambique
Parked on Macuti Beach with a terrace overlooking the lighthouse and shipwreck, Nhumba specialises in seafood, selling grouper by the kilo and serving up…
Maputo
O Escorpião, in the Feira Popular, close to the entrance, is a classic Portuguese family-style restaurant offering a wide selection of well-prepared…
Mozambique
The best of several pioneering Indian restaurants in Tete, this one leans towards southern Indian cuisine and serves an excellent masala dosa (thin crepe…
Northern Mozambique
The outdoor restaurant at this hotel 7km outside town serves tasty versions of all the standard Mozambican dishes (grilled fish, chicken and pork) in…
Northern Mozambique
This small, chic, Italian-run place has espresso, a selection of pasta, pizza, soups and sandwiches, and a rooftop terrace for sundowners, plus live music…
Maputo
This faded but classic place in the baixa is a Maputo landmark, with a large selection of well-prepared pastries, plus light meals, a large seating area,…
Lusaka
Around the back of Foxdale Court shopping centre, this small outlet makes delicious homemade gelato using fresh ingredients, with 26 flavours to choose…
Mozambique
Something of a social hub in sleepy Quelimane, this dark but vaguely arty pub-restaurant doesn't exactly advertise itself, but the meat and fish dishes…
Mozambique
This new locally run place offers a Mozambican take on fast food, with burgers, wraps, samosas and desserts served in a small, bright four-table cafe or…
Mozambique
The Jardim is clean and modern but perhaps a little bland. The comprehensive menu mixes Mozambican favourites and experimental Chinese dishes, which can…
Malawi
Indigo- and red-walled A1 has sport on the TV above the bar, and a menu featuring North Indian and Malawian cuisine. It offers classic dishes like tikka…
Malawi
Watch Mzuzu go by on Soul Kitchen's shaded stoep with a barbecue smoking away at one end and a view of the city's only traffic light. Barbecued chicken,…
Malawi
This breezy Italian-owned cafe has a mezzanine and a quiet garden for enjoying the small menu of pizzas, lasagne, paninis, pastas and salads.
Lusaka
One of the better Chinese restaurants in Lusaka, bizarrely situated at the back of a warehouse at the Showgrounds. Despite this, there's a nice ambience…
Mozambique
Opposite the uglier of Quelimane's two cathedrals, Nara has the most international menu in town, with Indian, Middle Eastern and Mexican flavours…
Pemba
Burgers, seafood and meat grills, and hearty breakfasts are offered at this place in the baixa (old town), with views over Pemba Bay and one of the world…
Malawi
Situated in a garden off the main road, this local eatery serves simple dishes such as chicken, beef and veggie curries, chambo and omelettes. Eat within…
Lilongwe
This garden cafe at Land & Lake Safaris' headquarters, off Laws Ave, serves croissants, bagels and English breakfasts, light lunches from quesadillas to…
Maputo
This large, amenable place has indoor and garden seating, views from the escarpment over the bay, a children’s play area, reasonably priced snacks and…
Pemba
The pricey but well-stocked Procongel is attached to Wilson’s Wharf in the baixa, with produce, imported cheeses and gourmet items.
Mozambique
At this newish restaurant just off the Praça da OMM roundabout it's all about the chicken, which some have claimed is the best in Mozambique. There's only…
Maputo
Enjoy sushi and snacks on the upstairs deck or seafood grills in the breezy waterside dining area downstairs. It's located at Clube Naval, Maputo's long…
Maputo
This waterside place is popular for dinner and Sunday lunch, with a large menu of well-prepared seafood platters, plus meat grills and continental fare,…
Mozambique
This clean, air-conditioned restaurant might lack your typical Mozambican feel, but it's the best place to grab a coffee, ice cream, pastry or salad while…
Pemba
It doesn't look much from the outside, but this long-standing, informal eatery with mainly outdoor tables delivers the goods when it comes to coffee and…
Lilongwe
In City Centre, off Independence Dr, Spar has a wide range of fruit, veg, toiletries, snacks, meat and everything you'd possibly need from a decent…
Northern Mozambique
With an unpromising location slap bang next to a petrol station, this is nonetheless the best place in town for a decent cup of coffee and a fresh pastry.
Mozambique
This colonial-era swimming and social club is a popular waterside hang-out. Average food and slow service are redeemed by the relaxing beachside setting.
Maputo
The in-house restaurant at Hoyo-Hoyo Residencial serves tasty Goan and local fare at reasonable prices.
Pemba
Directly on Wimbi Beach, the very relaxed Dolphin has a beach-bar ambience, seafood grills and pizzas, and live music from 6.30pm to 9.30pm.
Mozambique
Don't judge a book by its cover: this rather bare-looking bakery knocks out super-fresh, melt-in-your-mouth pastries.
Northern Mozambique
In a town without much competition, this is probably the best place to eat. Fish is the obvious highlight.
Mozambique
Modern, large supermarket for self-caterers. Located on the main road 1km east of Chimoio town centre.
Lilongwe
Shoprite in Old Town has the city's best range, with all sorts of food and even camping supplies.