Maputo
This faded but classic place in the baixa is a Maputo landmark, with a large selection of well-prepared pastries, plus light meals, a large seating area,…
Must-see restaurants in Mozambique
Southern Mozambique
This good veg-only cafe at Liquid Dive Adventures has tasty breakfasts, salads, sandwiches, smoothies and more. It's near the entrance to town: go left at…
Mozambique
Something of a social hub in sleepy Quelimane, this dark but vaguely arty pub-restaurant doesn't exactly advertise itself, but the meat and fish dishes…
Mozambique
This new locally run place offers a Mozambican take on fast food, with burgers, wraps, samosas and desserts served in a small, bright four-table cafe or…
Mozambique
The Jardim is clean and modern but perhaps a little bland. The comprehensive menu mixes Mozambican favourites and experimental Chinese dishes, which can…
Southern Mozambique
This quirky place in the town centre's market area serves an array of burgers and other pub food, all named after music of the '60s and '70s, such as the…
Southern Mozambique
This pleasant place is notable for its authentic, homey ambience, its friendly staff and its tasty, generously portioned seafood dishes. It's set just…
Mozambique
Opposite the uglier of Quelimane's two cathedrals, Nara has the most international menu in town, with Indian, Middle Eastern and Mexican flavours…
Pemba
Burgers, seafood and meat grills, and hearty breakfasts are offered at this place in the baixa (old town), with views over Pemba Bay and one of the world…
Maputo
This large, amenable place has indoor and garden seating, views from the escarpment over the bay, a children’s play area, reasonably priced snacks and…
Pemba
The pricey but well-stocked Procongel is attached to Wilson’s Wharf in the baixa, with produce, imported cheeses and gourmet items.
Mozambique
At this newish restaurant just off the Praça da OMM roundabout it's all about the chicken, which some have claimed is the best in Mozambique. There's only…
Maputo
Enjoy sushi and snacks on the upstairs deck or seafood grills in the breezy waterside dining area downstairs. It's located at Clube Naval, Maputo's long…
Maputo
This waterside place is popular for dinner and Sunday lunch, with a large menu of well-prepared seafood platters, plus meat grills and continental fare,…
Southern Mozambique
Tasty pizzas, pastas, salads and desserts and a changing daily special. Also has a small children's adventure playground. It's along the main road uphill…
Mozambique
This clean, air-conditioned restaurant might lack your typical Mozambican feel, but it's the best place to grab a coffee, ice cream, pastry or salad while…
Pemba
It doesn't look much from the outside, but this long-standing, informal eatery with mainly outdoor tables delivers the goods when it comes to coffee and…
Southern Mozambique
This quiet rooftop cafe serves up good smoothies, fresh juices, mezze platters and light seafood meals. It's located on the main road, above the Dolphin…
Southern Mozambique
Tasty Italian and Mozambican cuisine, good pizzas and starters like focaccia and bruschetta. It's in the centre of town, just northwest of the market area.
Northern Mozambique
With an unpromising location slap bang next to a petrol station, this is nonetheless the best place in town for a decent cup of coffee and a fresh pastry.
Mozambique
This colonial-era swimming and social club is a popular waterside hang-out. Average food and slow service are redeemed by the relaxing beachside setting.
Southern Mozambique
This tiny, unassuming place in the central market area has tasty pizzas, plus seafood and beef cooked on 'hot rocks' at your table. It's usually packed.
Southern Mozambique
There's tasty seafood and Mozambican cuisine on offer here. Local artwork is on display in the small adjoining garden. It’s in the town centre.
Maputo
The in-house restaurant at Hoyo-Hoyo Residencial serves tasty Goan and local fare at reasonable prices.
Southern Mozambique
At Tofo Scuba, with breakfasts, smoothies, burgers and other light meals served on a beach-facing deck.
Pemba
Directly on Wimbi Beach, the very relaxed Dolphin has a beach-bar ambience, seafood grills and pizzas, and live music from 6.30pm to 9.30pm.
Doce Vitória Padaria & Pastelaria
Southern Mozambique
On the main road, this small, spotless place sells an appetising array of Portuguese-style pastries, fresh bread and imported cheese.
Mozambique
Don't judge a book by its cover: this rather bare-looking bakery knocks out super-fresh, melt-in-your-mouth pastries.
Southern Mozambique
In the central market area, Beach Baraca serves tasty smoothies, good, healthy breakfasts, wraps and sandwiches.
Northern Mozambique
In a town without much competition, this is probably the best place to eat. Fish is the obvious highlight.
Mozambique
Modern, large supermarket for self-caterers. Located on the main road 1km east of Chimoio town centre.
Southern Mozambique
Just back from the beach, Samara features Portuguese-style cuisine and is known for its prawns and other seafood. Follow the main road to where the tarmac…
Inhaca Island
This long-standing local-style restaurant is the main place to eat. It’s pricey, but the seafood grills are delicious, and the ambience is laid-back…
Mozambique
This very basic cafeteria with iffy toilets and part-covered, part-open seating serves coffee and pastries (your best bet), and a mix of African and…
Southern Mozambique
Enjoy local-style meals on this small place's wooden patio, overlooking the lake behind Ponta Malongane's sand dunes. It's at the main 'junction' in Ponta…
Northern Mozambique
There are better places to eat in Lichinga, but Sarifo's is an OK appetite quencher if you're in a hurry or on a tight budget. As well as pizzas, it does…
Mozambique
The Shawarma serves good, reasonably priced Lebanese food in a rather uninspiring if secure setting just across the railway tracks in the Manica Shopping…
Southern Mozambique
Long-standing Diogo's is a local institution and usually packed on weekend afternoons. It's on the beach, just to the right as you come off the ferry dock…
