Where to eat
The tables locals actually rate
A growing directory of Zanzibar's best, rated by real visitors. Found a gem? Leave a review and help the next traveller.
Lukmaan Restaurant
Stone Town
The local institution. Point at the tray, eat like a king for next to nothing. Best Swahili food in Stone Town, no contest.
Emerson Spice Tea House
Stone Town
A rooftop set-menu dinner with live taarab music on the highest terrace in Stone Town. Book ahead — it fills up.
The Rock Restaurant
Michamvi (east coast)
The famous one perched on a rock in the sea — wade or be ferried across at high tide. Touristy, yes. Unforgettable, also yes.
Forodhani Night Market
Stone Town waterfront
The waterfront gardens light up at dusk: Zanzibar pizza, grilled seafood skewers, sugarcane juice. Loud, busy, brilliant.
Mama Mia Nungwi
Nungwi (north)
Beachfront wood-fired pizza with your toes near the sand. The reliable crowd-pleaser when you need a night off rice.
The Tea House @ Tembo
Stone Town seafront
Rooftop seafront dining at the historic Tembo House, alcohol-free in keeping with the building. Calm, classy, great views.
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