Top Restaurants in Stone Town
Best Indian food near Stone Town, Zanzibar City, Zanzibar Archipelago
Discover Restaurants offering the best Indian food in Stone Town, Zanzibar City, Zanzibar Archipelago. Former palaces and Arab mansions along the twisting streets of Stone Town hint at a grander age for this port city on the western coast of Zanzibar. The Old Fort, built in the 1700s to fend off the Portuguese, now hosts local performances, a café and an art gallery. Overstuffed bazaars lend an air of nonstop bustle. Mafia Island Marine Park sits just offshore, a haven for snorkeling the local reefs. Day tours visit working plantations where the island's legendary spices are grown.
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10. Terrace Rooftop Restaurant
The âSwahili Styleâ fusion is best experienced on the rooftop terrace of Jafferji House & Spa. Indulge in cultural local Swahili cuisine infused with a continental twist, inspired with fresh spices Experience this culinary journey and the stunning combina
Reviewed By Slowwhite
Lovely rooftop restaurant - great for views and sunset. Food buffet was ok and service could be better with more training. Attendants seemed a little hesitant. Dear Slowhite,Thank you for dinning with us.We appreciate your time in sharing your experience from our Rooftop restaurant, we are looking on to provide the best service to all our customers. We thank you for outlining where we still have to improve.Karibu tena!Kind regards,Rosemary MagangaResident Manager
9. Jaws Restaurant
Enjoy variety fine dining with recipes from African and international culinary traditions at our restaurant and bar. Exquisite cuisine that reflects the cultures that have made their mark on Zanzibar: bold dishes infused with exotic spices, an intriguing
Reviewed By Helen C
Bland tasteless food. Breakfast poor. Ran out of fruit well before close of breakfast service. Nice view from roof top terrace. Hotel accommodation is in the Spice Palace Hotel. Could not fault the standard & cleanliness of the accommodation. I would say, stay here but eat elsewhere!
8. Bahari Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By jameshV2578BF
I stayed at the Tembo Hotel twice and loved it but the restaurant is a bit of a let down despite the view.The staff are pretty ordinary and the service is below par which is weird considering the staff in the hotel.The food is ok but don't go out of your way to get here as there is much better nearby.And they don't serve beer ! Although that is not the reason for the average score.
7. Krishna Food House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 148 reviews
Krishna Food House is Multicuisine Indian Restaurant & Bar. Located in stone town Zanzibar near NBC bank. we open from morning 8 am to 10 pm everyday and we do have facility of Free home delivery within stone town.
Reviewed By Melanie S
Expected more considering the other reviews. Service was slow.Starter didn't turn up. Main courses had an oddly gluey texture and both tasted pretty similar as if the same sauce had been used with just some veg added to one. Quite pricey for what it was. Lots of other places do veg curry probably better.
6. Le Spices Rendez-Vous
Overall Ratings
4 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By Lancy C
Run by a Chef owner, the food is very authentic Indian. There is also a choice for continental dishes for the faint hearted. Service can be a little lead footed if the owner is not around. All in all a good night out restaurant.Delicious food and a nice Indian themed interior.
5. Sunset Bar at the Africa House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 285 reviews
Sunset Bar is well known for its marvelous view over the Indian Ocean specially for sunsets. The bar has a large variety of special cocktails, beers, liquors, juices and soft drinks. While the restaurant offers Indian, Continental and local cuisine. Situa
Reviewed By Rob v
We stopped by for lunch and a drink after a city walk. Nice variation on the menu, highlighting a.o. a selection of pizzas and indian tandoori and curry dishes.Elevated terrace facing sunset in the evening, inviting for a pre-dinner drink.Next time!
4. Joshi's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By subashnib
My hubby and I went looking for a vegetarian restaurant in Stone Town and was not disappointed when we were steered in the direction of Joshi's! The hospitality of the charismatoc owner...Joshi ...is amazing.we learnt about the ganesha festival that was taking place the next day from joshi.We shared a full gujarati vegetarian thali between us. The portions were generous enough to have left over.Joshi also has a selection of zanzibar fusion dishes among many other Indian favourites.my highlight....the rich mango lassi.give joshi's a try...you wont be disappointed.
3. The Silk Route
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1065 reviews
A restaurant brimming with character, the space creates an energetic, engaging atmosphere. With servers as quick with a smile as they are knowledgeable about their product, The Silk Route is a clean, modern social space ready to welcome you. Situated in S
Reviewed By Chris108
Situated two floors up and with a fantastic view of the harbour and boats - their twinkling lights at nighttime. This (Indian) restaurant mixes traditional recipes with a fusion of Mediterranean and African flavours to produce some exquisite dishes.The lobsters and sauces were perfectly cooked and served together with a delightful fish soup and naan. These washed down with not one, but two, cocktails made a perfect meal to be finished of with homemade pistachio Kulfi and, if not being too greedy, freshly made gulab jamon!!All in all a wonderful meal from the Silk Route.
2. Ma Shaa Allah Cafe'
Overall Ratings
4 based on 309 reviews
LOCAL FOOD at LOCAL PRICE Delicious local food in a typical local stone town building with cozy and chilling ambiance, including a variety of drinks and beverages. We also serve different types of coffees, shakes and smoothies.
Reviewed By 2435nm
The food never disappoints. My second time from my first visit in 2018.Owner is indian...the team is all sk friendly and great.Cant have high expectations its local style and you need to be flexible and easy! Example...our bread reached much earlier than the food. The bread is made fresh so much more enjoyable warm!We ordered a seafood curry and a shrimp curry dish that came with french friends. We ordered a 2 plain naan and 1 butter naan and paid 32,000tzs The shrimp curry with chips was my favorite neither was spicy but both rich in flavour in their own unique way. Simply amazing and highly recommended!!!! Dont miss this restaurant it's a must try if you're in stonetown!
Stone Town Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Stone Town
1. The Silk Route
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1065 reviews
A restaurant brimming with character, the space creates an energetic, engaging atmosphere. With servers as quick with a smile as they are knowledgeable about their product, The Silk Route is a clean, modern social space ready to welcome you. Situated in S
Reviewed By Chris108
Situated two floors up and with a fantastic view of the harbour and boats - their twinkling lights at nighttime. This (Indian) restaurant mixes traditional recipes with a fusion of Mediterranean and African flavours to produce some exquisite dishes.The lobsters and sauces were perfectly cooked and served together with a delightful fish soup and naan. These washed down with not one, but two, cocktails made a perfect meal to be finished of with homemade pistachio Kulfi and, if not being too greedy, freshly made gulab jamon!!All in all a wonderful meal from the Silk Route.
