Restaurants
Zanzibar

The iconic open-air night market on Stone Town's seafront is Zanzibar's most atmospheric dining experience. Every evening, dozens of grills fire up alongside the Indian Ocean — Zanzibar pizza, fresh grilled octopus, sugarcane juice, urojo soup and lobster at unbeatable prices.

The best traditional Swahili restaurant in Stone Town — a no-frills local favourite serving generous portions of biryani, grilled fish, pilau rice, coconut curries and fresh juices. The daily set menu offers extraordinary value and authentic Zanzibari flavours without the tourist markup.

One of the most photographed restaurants in the world, The Rock sits on a coral outcrop rising from the turquoise sea off Michamvi beach. Accessible by boat at high tide and on foot at low tide, it serves exceptional fresh seafood and Swahili dishes in an utterly unique setting.

Restaurant and bar on the Shangani waterfront, open daily from noon to midnight.

Beachfront restaurant in Michamvi, from the Upendo group, known for its sunsets.

Café-restaurant in Paje that is also a small boutique hotel.

Fish, seafood and sushi restaurant in the Forodhani Gardens, open daily (kitchen open 9 am to 11 pm).

Restaurant, pizzeria and cocktail bar on Nungwi beach since 2016: fish, pasta, wood-fired pizzas and artisan ice cream.

Beach restaurant in Nungwi specialising in fish and seafood, with online booking.

Rooftop restaurant in Stone Town, run by the Upendo group.

Rooftop restaurant of the Emerson Spice hotel, with à la carte lunch, Swahili tea and an eight-course seafood tasting menu in the evening.

Restaurant on the rooftop of the Emerson on Hurumzi hotel, with 360° views over Stone Town and the ocean.