Top Restaurants in Stone Town
Where to eat African food in Stone Town: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Best African restaurants nearby. Discover the best African food in Stone Town. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for African restaurants near you.. 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. Mistress of Spices
Overall Ratings
4 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By benjyk
On the rooftop of Jafferji House . Quite a few stairs but worth the climb. I would recommend the yellow and green lentil curry. I could have eaten it all again. Absolutely delicious. My husband enjoyed his beef samosas followed by a chicken main dish (canât remember what it was called). Professional service. Wine only served by the bottle not glass. Can take visa which is useful.
9. Baboo Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By DianeY40
Our first meal in Zanzibar after arriving. We had a relaxing lunch in the shade with a terrific ocean view. Wide variety of delicious shakes and coffees. We had the chapati chicken wrap and it was delicious and refreshing. The hostess and staff were friendly, welcoming and efficient. The prices were quite reasonable.
8. The Swahili House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 120 reviews
The Rooftop restaurant is open for all public and located at The Swahili House. They offer breakfast, lunch specials and an a la carte menu.
Reviewed By Valsayn
I passed there twice for cold drinks during happy hour. Besides proper service, one can enjoy a nice view over Stonetown and enjoy the architecture of an old swahili palace.
7. Abyssinian Maritim Ethiopian Traditional Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 282 reviews
Reviewed By tennismomma
Having lived in Ethiopia, and in DC (where one can find amazing Ethiopian food), we were sorely disappointed with our food and service at this Stone town eatery. The food was marginal. The wait staff was not attentive (maybe even rude). The service was slow. In fairness, I suppose some of the service issues could have been language issues, but I would have a hard time recommending that anyone eat there. If you haven't ever had Ethiopian food, you might enjoy this place - as it resembles what you might think you would have if you went to an Ethiopian restaurant. With all of the amazing experiences you can have while visiting Zanzibar, it would be easy to choose to skip this one.
6. Archipelago
Overall Ratings
4 based on 386 reviews
Reviewed By selmaleetw
I had eaten there twice. For lunch and dinner. Once had the prawns curry and the other time have grilled prawns with garlics and olive oil. They both are nice with good portion. Fresh juice is recommend as well.
5. Lazuli
Overall Ratings
4 based on 395 reviews
Lazuli is a small living room style restaurant in the Shangani district of Stone Town, serving modern Swahili lunches and dinners including selection of tasty sandwiches, chapatti wraps, salads, burgers, seafood and the best fresh fruit juices in town, al
Reviewed By sjaf_xo
Came here with a girl from my hostel for a light dinner after visiting Prison island.We both got a vegetarian dish which included a chickpea curry, rice and some vegetables. The quantity wasn`t a lot but it was sufficient for us both.
4. 6 Degrees South Grill and Wine Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1379 reviews
Reviewed By Scielbi
Had a nice lunch here. Good choices on the menu & good prices. Two of us had the ceviche (fish marinated with lime juice) & no one got sick, so fresh & clean kitchen. Would return here again.Hi! Thanks for the great review, we're glad you enjoyed our ceviche - we hope to welcome you back very soon!Kind Regards,Sabeeha
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3. Emerson Spice Tea House Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 717 reviews
The Emerson Spice Rooftop Tea House Restaurant serves a set Seafood based, five course 'Taste Safari' Degustation Menu prepared daily by our Zanzibari Chefs. The Sunset Hour is an integral part of the experience, so Diners are encouraged to arrive at any
Reviewed By MarcoPolo200000
Amazing taste sensation, prepared by a woman chef, on a rooftop restaurant. We had a 5 course menu for USD$40 pp + wine ($25-30/bottle).. Each course was a little larger than that of a tasting menu, but smaller than those of a 3 course menu (of course) - there's definitely enough to eat unless you're a 2-burger-eating American. If you appreciate taste sensation & take the time to savour flavours, you'll love it. I won't spoil the surprise but the combinations of tastes, textures, flavours, local produce & atmosphere make this a great experience in Stonetown, for this price. Highly recommended. We needed to book & pay a small deposit to secure the booking as it's in demand in peak seasons. Thankyou Emerson Spice!
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!
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1. Tea House Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 572 reviews
The highest "tea house" restaurant in Zanzibar town is located in Emerson on Hurumzi and has breathtaking 360* views of Stonetown and the Indian Ocean. The rooftop Tea House Dinner Experience offers cocktails at the sunset hour, dinner celebrating the ple
Reviewed By TravelingTulls
We like to find a special spot for our last evening on a trip, and the images of Emerson on Hurumzi made the choice easy. This was a very different experience from any we'd had in Zanzibar before. We sat on the floor on the rooftop and were served a fixed menu. We had an hour of sundowners cocktails then were introduced to the evenings events. They served what would have been a traditional wedding feast - a lot of delicious and unusual foods. The meal was accompanied by a local musical group who entertained us with traditional music.All in all a great way to celebrate the culture of Zanzibar.
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