Location: Bulawayo
Top Restaurants in Bulawayo
Bulawayo Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Bulawayo
Bulawayo is the second-largest city in Zimbabwe after the capital Harare, with, as of the ever disputed 2012 census, a population of 653,337 while Bulawayo Municipal records indicate a population of 1,200,750. This understating of population by the government is due to the marginalisation of the Matabeleland region by the government since 1980 in a bid to avail less resources. With a population of 620,000 in 1992 Bulawayo cannot have a population of 653 337 20 years later when it is exhausting its land due to housing expansion. It is in Matabeleland, 439 km (273 mi) southwest of Harare, and is now treated as a separate provincial area from Matabeleland. The capital of Matabeleland North is now Lupane, as Bulawayo is a metropolitan province.
Things to do in Bulawayo
1. Indaba Book Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 124 reviews
2. Rooster's Pub and Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By suntanned2012 - Wells, United Kingdom
Enjoyable surrounding, good menu and tasty food. What more can you ask for!! Add great company that a perfect day out.
3. The Cattleman Steakhouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By Kudzai M. M - Harare, Zimbabwe
They know their core business and do it well. Had the most scrumptious of steaks and her clean and family friendly even had a big chair for the baby. Be sure to take a pic by the cows rear end as you exit. Ice cream was a bit pricey so we skipped dessert but lovely place with easy parking
4. The Kraal Pizza and Grill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
Great family environment with the friendliest staff and hunger busting food! Our wood-fired pizza will rock your world!
Reviewed By wonderlust234 - Vancouver, Canada
Recently ate dinner here based on a recommendation and really enjoyed it. They bake the pizzas in an outside pizza oven; nice thin crust. The pizza was tasty, and the outdoor patio was very comfortable for the evening. Would recommend going here for a laid back dinner.
5. Piccola Roma
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4.5 based on 23 reviews
6. Mary's
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By Ash C
If you in the centre of Bulawayo this is a nice place to eat. The decor could be improved. The food tastes good.
7. New Orleans Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By lsipo - Perth, Australia
We had a few dinners here while we stayed in Bulawayo recently. We had quite a big party but the staff always tried to be attentive and efficient. Unfortunately one night many of the items on the menu weren't available however this wasn't a biggie. Really good food ☺️
8. Bean There Restaurant Bulawayo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By Adam Shingi Z
This is a hidden great in Bulawayo. Whilst hidden it's not in anyway inaccessible. The great reputation before them always gets them found. Had dinner with a friend who is quite particular though a very pleasant person.
The welcome is great and compliments the ambience to this steakhouse. I found the interior decor reflecting of the owners ethos which in my view is the celebration of life; the value of dignity in all individuals and "pursuit of happiness/goals" , and diversity of peoples as some of my pictures will show. Lara and her sister (I hope I got the names right) were our hosts on this Saturday evening and part of her team was MacDonald , the gentleman who served us. I ordered rump and my friend a fillet. We shared a starter as that made me feel better about my endeavor to lose white. I enjoyed the crumbed mushrooms, full of flavor that sent me anticipating for the mains. The warm service is just complimentary to the great culinary prowess of the chef and the whole team . For a great lunch/ dinner I unreservedly would invite myself over again to this place. I "bean there"
9. Canela
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By Walshandy - Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Good food and friendly staff make this little cafe-type restaurant a great place to spend a casual lunchtime or evening. Plenty of cocktails and drinks options to choose from too, so there's something for everyone. Very kid friendly too for those looking for somewhere to take the little ones.
10. Middys Coffee Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By Carl A - Harare, Zimbabwe
Great atmosphere and great cake, had carrot cake with a milkshake, well priced but no WiFi, worth it with friends who don't need to be connected.
