Location: Kigali
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Kigali Province, Rwanda Food Guide: 10 African food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Kigali
Discover Restaurants offering the best African food in Kigali, Kigali Province, Rwanda. Inhabited since the 11th-century, what is now Kigali has been the home of Twas, Tutsis and Hutus. The city sits on a series of verdant ridges and lush valleys, and has a Muslim Quarter and a bustling market. Rwanda's capital is the site of battles that left over a million, mostly Tutsi and moderate Hutus, dead. Kigali Memorial Centre is a permanent memorial to 1994's Genocide, built on a mass grave where 250,000 are buried. Kigali City Tour Bus offers an excellent introduction to this now safe, friendly city.
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10. Lavana
Artisan-style pizza cooked in our beautiful wood burning oven. Menu also includes eclectic Street Food from around the globe as well as a few East African creations. Taco Tuesday & A Movie on Rwanda's biggest HD Screen in the dining room theater. Game Nig
Reviewed By _bgonzalez98
Me and my friends actually ran into one of the managers of Lavana while at an exhibition across town. They were selling slices of their pizza and we immediately knew we had to visit the actual restaurant. We do have to say, its the best Pizza you can get in Rwanda! Its new and open enviroment made it a great time when we stopped by for the Women's World Cup Final. Fantastic service, not that expensive drinks, and yes once again, amazing Pizza!
9. Heaven Restaurant & Boutique Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1045 reviews
Heaven Restaurant & Boutique Hotel is an American-owned, private, serene property opened in May of 2008 in the lovely neighborhood of Kiyovu. Started as a social enterprise to improve service levels in the hospitality sector and create employment, Heaven
Reviewed By TonyC870
We stayed at the lovely Heaven Boutique Hotel with our two adult children, while visiting Rwanda. The brainchild of Alissa Ruxin, and detailed in the book A Thousand Hills to Heaven with her husband, the hotel is a beautiful collection of lowing buildings on a lovely hillside overlooking Kigali. Beautiful plantings accent the grounds, and the rooms are stylish and comfortable, with decent beds and large bathrooms. Right next door is another boutique hotel owned by the Ruxins (with a pool that can be used by Heaven guests), and the Heaven Restaurant. The Restaurant is simply wonderful, with delicious local food expertly prepared, a lovely outdoor seating area with views over Kigali, and an inventive cocktail list. But the staff at both the hotel and the restaurant really make the place shine, from Ghislaine at the restaurant (and all the other waitstaff, who were charming, friendly, and efficient) to Claude who headed up the new activities desk and took us on a hike up Mount Kigali as well as a tour of the areas where local craftsman like Abraham Kang, an amazing local jeweler, ply their trade. This is a truly special place, and very few other places I have visited have made me (and my family) feel as welcome.
8. Chez Lando
Overall Ratings
3 based on 130 reviews
Hotel Chez Lando offers two dining style choices: the Chez Lando barbecue grill or La Fringale French restaurant. African specialty dishes are available with a 1 day advance notice.La Fringale RestaurantLa Fringale is an alternative to the spiced up food
Reviewed By mezaco
Although hard to base a restaurant on one meal, I was disappointed by my order of Chicken and Chips. Despite the large portion size, there was almost no meat on the scrawny bony piece of chicken (perhaps the beef brochettes would have been better but I wanted a break from beef). I would rather have a smaller portion of higher quality food than this large portion of bland. And it also took a long time to arrive. Although disappointed by the food, on the positive side, the place has a popular local vibe and is a good option if you are staying in Remera area. I would perhaps recommend it more for a place to chat and relax over some beers than a place for a good meal.
7. Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By Sawmillbloke
The staff were welcoming and the service good. The prices are reasonable but the good was somewhat bland, with the injera not sharp enough, but a good meal was had at a good price.
6. africa bite
Overall Ratings
4 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By Marsehv
A small 'home' like based buffet restaurant. Nice service, ability to eat inside with two more private groups like rooms and on outside terrace. A number of nice drinks available and the buffet provides a selection of nice Rwanda local food. Overall simple but clean and great value for money.
5. Pili-Pili
Overall Ratings
4 based on 269 reviews
Bistro - Lounge
Reviewed By QuikAg80
No public parks for children to play in Kigali. So Pili-Pili and Club Mambo and others fill the needA swimming pool (new extra charge for using) a sand playground and other toys for childrenDrink prices are reasonable, food is OK but not exciting, service is slowBUTa nice way to spend an afternoon with friends and let the children play
4. Fusion Restaurant
Overall Ratings
5 based on 91 reviews
Fusion Restaurant is located at The Retreat, the new luxury boutique hotel in Kigali featuring farm-to-table international fusion cuisine, top notch service and magnificent poolside seating. From the owners of Heaven, Fusion provides Kigali visitors with
Reviewed By Cindy M
Fusion is the upscale restaurant associated with The Retreat - a luxury boutique hotel that's far and away the best in Rwanda. Fusion offers an incredible dining experience: there's outdoor seating poolside and covered seating in case of rain. Both were mosquito-free, with beautiful lighting, an insane view of Kigali, and mild equatorial breezes. The service was friendly and efficient. We were offered refreshing, tea tree oil-soaked hot towels upon arrival, started with fresh local cocktails (expertly prepared by the #2 tennis player in Rwanda, no less), and ordered wine from a varied and sophisticated list with a South African bent. The meal started with unique amuse-bouches (broccoli-mint or squash-ginger soup!), and served a beautifully-plated 3 course meal, with a mix of Rwandan, Indian, and Mediterranean flavors.The American proprietors - Josh and Alissa Ruxin - greeted us warmly and told us a bit about their incredible story. They actually wrote a book about it, A Thousand Hills to Heaven, which is well worth the read.All in all, it was a world-class dining experience in the most unexpected place. If you're ever in Kigali, don't miss this.Thank you Cindy for the kind sentiment. Appetizing broccoli-mint and squash ginger soup at fusion is what we provide for all our guests and are glad you you enjoyed them too. It was a pleasure to hosting you.Hope you will come back some time.Best wishes,IgnaceGuest relations
3. Heaven Restaurant & Boutique Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1045 reviews
Heaven Restaurant & Boutique Hotel is an American-owned, private, serene property opened in May of 2008 in the lovely neighborhood of Kiyovu. Started as a social enterprise to improve service levels in the hospitality sector and create employment, Heaven
Reviewed By TonyC870
We stayed at the lovely Heaven Boutique Hotel with our two adult children, while visiting Rwanda. The brainchild of Alissa Ruxin, and detailed in the book A Thousand Hills to Heaven with her husband, the hotel is a beautiful collection of lowing buildings on a lovely hillside overlooking Kigali. Beautiful plantings accent the grounds, and the rooms are stylish and comfortable, with decent beds and large bathrooms. Right next door is another boutique hotel owned by the Ruxins (with a pool that can be used by Heaven guests), and the Heaven Restaurant. The Restaurant is simply wonderful, with delicious local food expertly prepared, a lovely outdoor seating area with views over Kigali, and an inventive cocktail list. But the staff at both the hotel and the restaurant really make the place shine, from Ghislaine at the restaurant (and all the other waitstaff, who were charming, friendly, and efficient) to Claude who headed up the new activities desk and took us on a hike up Mount Kigali as well as a tour of the areas where local craftsman like Abraham Kang, an amazing local jeweler, ply their trade. This is a truly special place, and very few other places I have visited have made me (and my family) feel as welcome.
Kigali Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Kigali
2. Repub Lounge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 374 reviews
Repub Lounge is a two-story restaurant and lounge boasting beautiful views, relaxed ambience, African cuisine, and live music. Ideal for large groups, date nights, and cocktail events. Repub Lounge: a must in Kigali.
Reviewed By selyoink
The vegetarian matoke stew was excellent. I ate here twice just so I could have the matoke stew again. Certainly a hip restaurant with westerners in Kigali.
1. Lavana
Artisan-style pizza cooked in our beautiful wood burning oven. Menu also includes eclectic Street Food from around the globe as well as a few East African creations. Taco Tuesday & A Movie on Rwanda's biggest HD Screen in the dining room theater. Game Nig
Reviewed By _bgonzalez98
Me and my friends actually ran into one of the managers of Lavana while at an exhibition across town. They were selling slices of their pizza and we immediately knew we had to visit the actual restaurant. We do have to say, its the best Pizza you can get in Rwanda! Its new and open enviroment made it a great time when we stopped by for the Women's World Cup Final. Fantastic service, not that expensive drinks, and yes once again, amazing Pizza!
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