Must-see restaurants in Mozambique

  • Oyster Bar

    Southern Mozambique

    Opposite the market at the main junction in the town centre, this place does a brisk trade serving its namesake oysters, as well as tuna carpaccio and…

  • Pizzeria Vapor

    Mozambique

    Just down from the Castelo Branco hotel, unassuming Vapor has good pizzas. Go left when exiting Castelo Branco, past the market area; take the first left,…

  • New Marisqueira Cafe

    Northern Mozambique

    With diner-style tables and a cheap menu, this place is probably OK if you get a snack attack or need a quick caffeine fix. Where the 'new' came from, who…

  • Restaurante Stop

    Southern Mozambique

    Restaurante Stop, on the northern side of the jetty, has prompt service, clean toilets, tasty meals and a shaded dining terrace. It makes a good rest…

  • Ponta Beach Bar & Fishmonga

    Southern Mozambique

    Directly overlooking the main Ponta d'Ouro beach, this place has a chilled vibe, and a large menu featuring tasty and generously portioned waffles,…

  • VS Lanchonete

    Northern Mozambique

    This chicken-and-chips place with plastic picnic tables should sate your appetite if you're heading towards the wilds of Niassa. Also rents a few clean…

  • La Plaza

    Mozambique

    On the main roundabout at the western entrance to town, La Plaza has good, reasonably priced pizzas, plus Portuguese cuisine and seafood in an open,…

  • AMG Supermarket

    Southern Mozambique

    About 5km outside Tofo and about 2km from the Barra junction, along the road to Inhambane and Barra. Look for the small shopping plaza with BCI bank; it's…

  • Durban Curries

    Southern Mozambique

    This large place on the main road on the southern edge of town has a large selection of tasty continental and Mozambican cuisine, including its namesake…

  • Mr Fresh

    Southern Mozambique

    This small place is Tofo's main supermarket. It's near the town entrance: go left at the Y-junction when coming into town, and it's just ahead on the…

  • Café Moçambicano

    Southern Mozambique

    A good budget bet, with tasty pastries, bread, yoghurt, juice and a small, tidy indoor eating area plus a bakery next door. It’s opposite Barclays Bank.

  • Dino’s Beach Bar

    Southern Mozambique

    Dino’s is on the beach just past Fatima’s Nest, with party vibes, party music and tasty food (pizzas, seafood, toasted sandwiches, desserts and more).

  • Mimmo’s

    Maputo

    This bustling street-side pizzeria also has pastas, and seafood and meat grills. Service is usually prompt. Check your bill and your change carefully.

  • Restaurante-Bar Jumbo

    Mozambique

    The basic but reliable Jumbo has grilled chicken and continental dishes. Seating is downstairs in a dark bar or in a cosy wood-panelled room upstairs.

  • Restaurante Rema

    Pemba

    This scruffy little Wimbi Beach joint is on the non-beach side of the road. It's a good spot if you want to escape the expats and go for a local vibe.

  • Café O Bilas

    Southern Mozambique

    This tidy, long-standing place next to the petrol station is good for pizzas, hamburgers and other light meals. There's also a rooftop terrace.

  • Taverna

    Maputo

    Tasty Portuguese cuisine with fado music in the background and a large wine selection; it’s just up from Avenida Eduardo Mondlane.

  • Café Zambeziana

    Southern Mozambique

    Immediately to your right when exiting the old market, this local place has tasty but inexpensive grilled chicken and barbecue sandwiches.

  • Clube do Comodore

    Southern Mozambique

    At Casa do Capitão, with well-prepared seafood and meat grills and wonderful views over the bay.

  • Restaurante O Teles

    Mozambique

    Simple Mozambican-style meals are offered at this small place at the Centro Social do HCB.

  • Kilimanjaro Café

    Southern Mozambique

    Salads, sandwiches, pizza, pasta and a changing daily menu plus smoothies and gourmet coffees. It’s in the Lexus shopping mall.

  • Café Atlântico

    Northern Mozambique

    At ground level in the rather ugly Centro Comercial, this thin cafe does burgers, pizzas and other light meals.

  • Padaria e Pastelaria Zambeze

    Mozambique

    On the main road and near Millennium BIM bank, this place has samosas, burgers, yogurt and other light meals.

  • Taurus

    Southern Mozambique

    This reasonably well-stocked supermarket makes a good stop for self-caterers. It's one block west of the EN1.

  • Taurus Supermarket

    Southern Mozambique

    Well stocked for self-catering. It’s near the end of the tarmac road, diagonally opposite Millennium BIM.

  • Café Acacia

    Maputo

    A tranquil garden setting with a children’s play area and bay views, plus tasty pastries and coffees.

  • Pastelaria Mukokwene

    Southern Mozambique

    Pastries, breads and light meals. It’s one block east of the main street at the southern end of town.

  • Padaria de Inhambane

    Southern Mozambique

    For hot, fresh rolls. It’s next to the market, and close enough to dash over to from the bus stand.

  • TakeAway Sazaria

    Southern Mozambique

    Tasty, inexpensive soups, pregos (steak rolls) and sandwiches to eat there or take away.

  • Delicioso d'Paõ

    Maputo

    This place with counter seating is popular with locals and good for a quick, inexpensive bite.

  • Café Atlântida

    Mozambique

    Inexpensive cafe offering pastries and simple local meals in a rather drab interior.

  • Central Market

    Mozambique

    The Central Market in the town centre is the best place to buy fruit and vegetables.

  • Takeaway Shakista

    Northern Mozambique

    This place has a few Indian Gujarati options among the chicken-and-chip standards.

  • Tofo Tofo

    Southern Mozambique

    Inexpensive snacks and tasty local food, plus a small grocery store.

  • Supermarés

    Maputo

    A large mall with a supermarket, as well as ATMs and many shops.

  • Shoprite

    Mozambique

    Mozambique's default supermarket is heaven for self-caterers.

  • Deli 698

    Maputo

    Gourmet items and fresh bread.

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