Top 10 restaurants in Mwanza, Tanzania

September 4, 2017 Renato Branum

Mwanza is a mid-sized port city on the southern eastern shores of Lake Victoria in north western Tanzania. With a population of over 800,000, it is at the moment Tanzania's second largest city, after Dar es Salaam. Mwanza is the capital of the surrounding Mwanza Region but it is splitted and actually covers two of the seven districts of the region (Ilemela to the North, and Nyamagana to the South), which are administered separately (they are themselves subdivided respectively into ten and twelve wards).
Things to do in Mwanza

1. Diner

Kenyatta Rd. | City Centre, Mwanza, Tanzania Seating, Reservations, Waitstaff Indian, Asian Dinner
Excellent
26%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
0%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 19 reviews

Diner

Reviewed By katieshanahan - Galway, Ireland

We were ravenous and needed somewhere quick to eat. Starters were tasty enough, veg spring rolls and chicken wings.
All the mains were cheap and cheerful. Veg stir fry and Indian were ok. Best place to eat on the street to fill your belly. Can cater quickly for a hungry crowd.

2. Hotel Tilapia

Mwanza, Tanzania Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Television, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Indian, African, Asian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night +255 28 250 0617
Excellent
31%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
5%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 167 reviews

Hotel Tilapia

Hotel Tilapia is a hotel with great ambiance. Situated along Capri Point on the serene shores of Lake Victoria and only minutes away from town. It is a place where you can relax at our Nirvana Spa, sunbathe at the swimming pool, enjoy a delicious meal at one of the restaurants or cocktails at the famous SP Bar. If you are planning a business trip, Hotel Tilapia provides a business center, conference facilities and a FREE wireless network throughout the hotel. And with its perfect location and most amazing view, Hotel Tilapia is the ideal place for your stay in Mwanza.

Reviewed By Tim B - Swansea, United Kingdom

The quality of the food was very good, but it did take some time to arrive. This didn't matter as we were a group together, but could be a problem if you were in a hurry. The garlic naan was especially excellent and worth trying, whatever your main course.

3. Kuleana Pizzeria

Post St., city centre, Mwanza, Tanzania Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff Pizza, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 256 0566
Excellent
25%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
5%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 59 reviews

Kuleana Pizzeria

Reviewed By CathyC1957 - Kingston, Canada

Outdoor restaurant serving a multitudes of varieties of pizza which are delicious. Also they serve a beautiful fruit plate with freshest fruit. Definitely worth a visit ?

4. New Mwanza Hotel

Cnr Post St. & Kenyatta Rd. | City Centre, Mwanza, Tanzania Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol African Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 250 1070/1
Excellent
4%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
36%
Poor
4%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 41 reviews

New Mwanza Hotel

Reviewed By R1now - Toronto, Canada

This is a budget Hotel with a central location but way off the mark for hospitality. The staff is unfriendly, poorly trained and uninformed. There is a nightclub off the lobby which stays open all night. Good luck sleeping through the noise on rock hard mattresses. When you go down for breakfast you'll discover strangers sleeping on couches in the lobby and the receptionist doing the same in the back office. Ditto in the restaurant. When you are the guest waking up the staff it gets you thinking. Oh - there is no door security so when drunk patrons start fighting outside the restaurant at 6am it makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside. The food is poor and badly prepared. This was one of the worst hotel experiences I have ever had. If you take one of the drivers from the airport be prepared for him to take unnecessary risks in traffic, passing into oncoming traffic while you have kids in the back. This place is all over the shop.

5. Shooters Grill

Post St., city centre, Mwanza, Tanzania American
Excellent
0%
Good
100%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 2 reviews

Shooters Grill

Reviewed By mike y - Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Last day of our visit, recommended by someone who lives there. the restaurant looked nice & inviting. Menu had a good choice, mainly Indian. Service was good, fortunately only order one rice, there was enough for an army, an very good reasonably priced meas.

6. Tunza Lodge

Mwanza, Tanzania Outdoor Seating, Seating, Reservations, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol African, Bar, Pub Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Late Night 256 2215
Excellent
40%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
30%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 33 reviews

Tunza Lodge

Reviewed By mjfInalandfarfaraway - In a land far far away

Close to the airport, which is nice if you want to have a meal on your way out or in. Food took a long time, some items were not available - but the lovely view on the beach made up for it.

7. Yun Long Chinese Restaurant

overlooking Bismarck Rock, Mwanza, Tanzania Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Reservations Chinese, Asian Lunch, Dinner
Excellent
12%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
40%
Poor
10%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 47 reviews

Yun Long Chinese Restaurant

Reviewed By youers_aus - Bangkok, Thailand

Food was very good and service super fast. Enjoyed the fried noodle and egg fried rice but easily the best would be the sizzling beef. Fantastic view of lake Victoria with a great open area and refreshing breezes.

8. Malaika Restaurant

On the Shore of Lake Victoria Out Towards Airport, Mwanza, Tanzania Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi Indian, African, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Halal, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner +255 28 256 1111
Excellent
50%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
4%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 63 reviews

Malaika Restaurant

TripAdvisor has postings under Malaika Beach Resort, but this is the restaurant at the resort.

Reviewed By tgrantza - South Africa

The surrounding area is beautiful and well maintained, the perfect place for a sundowner. I did not have the best meal as it was over cooked and very dry but overall the place is very nice. Worth a visit and to see.

9. Ryan's Bay Hotel

Ryan's Bay Hotel, Mwanza, Tanzania Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Reservations, Seating African, Bar, International, Asian, Pub, Vegetarian Friendly Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch +255 28 254 2347
Excellent
37%
Good
60%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 32 reviews

Ryan's Bay Hotel

Reviewed By Johan L

I stayed at the hotel for a week during a work assignment. The accommodation is very comfortable and spacious with beautiful views over Lake Victoria and on the nearby national park which is located on a nearby island. Breakfast consists of all the basic and local fruits. The menu offers a good variety and their dishes is very tasteful and sufficient. Rooms are daily serviced, Wi-Fi is good in off-peak period but at the restaurant it is good all the time. Management and staff are very helpful and laundry service is good.

10. BBQ Tonight

Bantu Street | Nyerere Road, 1180, Tanzania Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible Chinese, Indian, Barbecue Dinner HK$78 +255 784 211 774
Excellent
50%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2 reviews

BBQ Tonight

This is an outdoor restaurant open only in the evening throught the week. Our main speciality is barbecue chicken, beef and fish. We also server veriety of dishes: Starters: Chicken/Paneer Popcorn,Fish Fingers(Nile Perch/Tilapia),Chicken Lollypop,Chicken Wings,Sesame Beef,Chicken/Beef/Veg Spring Rolls.. Main Dishes Lahori Chicken, Spring Chicken, Mishkaki, Nundu, Chicken Tikka, Chicken Tikka with Gajjar Masala, Chicken Boti, Chicken and Prawns Pussein, Fish Tikka(Grilled whole or fillet), Fish Masala (Nile Perch/Tilapia), Chilli Fried Prawns, Beef Sheekh Kebab etc. Indian dishes Butter Chicken,Kadia Gost(Beef & Chicken),Chicken Masala,Paneer Tikka,Paneer Masala,Praws Masala,Vegetable Kofta,Dry Beef/Chicken Chilli etc Chinese Dishes Chicken/Veg/Egg Fried Rice, Chicken/Beef/Veg Manchurian,Sweet & Sour Chicken,Sizzling Beef/Chicken/Prawns/Paneer etc Steaks T-Bone Steak,Lamp Chops and Beef/Chicken Papper Steak Others French Fries,Masala Fries,Special fries & Naan Drinks Mineral Water,Soda,Fresh Juices(Mango,Passion Fruit,Grapes,Coconut,Pineaplle and other seasonal fruits)

Reviewed By Kamber M - Mwanza, Tanzania

Located in the city centre of Mwanza City, BBQ Tonight offers a great variety of dishes from the African & Chinese cuisine. You can never go wrong with the Sekela chips. (BBQ'd chicken with chips)
They also have a variety of fresh juices (depending on the season of the fruit) and always taste really good.

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