Must-see restaurants in Kigali

  • Brachetto

    Kigali

    Run by an Italian chef, this upmarket venue wouldn’t be out of place in Milano, and gets top marks for its flawlessly prepared Italian specialties,…

  • Heaven Restaurant

    Kigali

    A highlight of the Kigali restaurant scene, Heaven has a relaxed, open-air deck bistro with a wide-ranging menu drawing from a variety of international…

  • New Cactus

    Kigali

    This attractive hacienda is set on a ridge where you can soak up the sparkling lights of Kigali by night or get a bird’s-eye appreciation of the city…

  • Pili-Pili

    Kigali

    Sassy Pili-Pili ticks all the right boxes: a vast open-air terrace with superb views, a nifty pool, an enticing ethnic chic two-storey interior and a…

  • Sol et Luna

    Kigali

    Many locals and expats rave about this Italian kitchen, and we share their unbridled enthusiasm. The food here (and the trattoria-inspired decor, with a…

  • Zen

    Kigali

    With tinkling fountains and covered courtyard dining, this sublime restaurant offers Kigali's best Asian meals as well as Rwanda's first sushi dishes…

  • Camellia

    Kigali

    This sassy cafe in a modern shopping mall is worth visiting for its wholesome dishes and tempting selection of coffees, teas and smoothies. Stop in…

  • Poivre Noir

    Kigali

    Dining at this upscale gourmet bistro is a treat. The elegant dining room is decorated with earthy tones and classy furniture and the imaginatively…

  • Khana Khazana

    Kigali

    Statues of a rotund Ganesh and a blissed-out Shiva dot what locals generally agree is one of the best Indian restaurants in Kigali. The menu has a long…

  • Sundowner

    Kigali

    This super popular restaurant, which lives in a large, converted house with a leafy patio, offers the most diverse dining experience in the city. Lots of…

  • Shokola Cafe

    Kigali

    This gorgeous, bright and breezy space nestled in a verdant compound is emblematic of just how progressive and sophisticated Kigali has become in a short…

  • Inzora Rooftop Café

    Kigali

    At the back of a bookshop, this little charmer makes a great setting for a meet-up with a friend or a fine spot to linger over a light meal (gourmet…

  • Le Panorama

    Kigali

    Proudly perched on the top floor of the Hotel des Mille Collines, Kigali’s most famous restaurant attracts its fair share of international scenesters, who…

  • Trattoria

    Kigali

    If satisfying pasta dishes, wood-fired pizzas or well-prepared meat dishes make your stomach quiver with excitement, slide into this buzzy eatery in…

  • Sakae

    Kigali

    Set in an all-wood dining room, this widely acclaimed restaurant serves an exquisite selection of authentic Japanese, Korean and Chinese dishes – those in…

  • Bourbon Coffee

    Kigali

    This popular coffee shop is the most central outlet of a popular local chain where good coffee, pastries, fruit juices, sandwiches and light meals are…

  • Zaaffran

    Kigali

    There are a few excellent Indian restaurants in Kigali and Zaaffran, we reckon, is the pick of the lot. The menu is classic North Indian – tandooris,…

  • Repub Lounge

    Kigali

    Best known as one of Kigali's most atmospheric restaurants and bars, Repub Lounge serves up delicious meat dishes as well as respectable cocktails. The…

  • Fantastic Restaurant

    Kigali

    This colourful eatery overlooking a busy thoroughfare has excellent, speedy service and has become deservedly popular for its monster-sized, brilliant…

  • Brioche Bread & Pastries

    Kigali

    What was once a warehouse is now a sleek venture with large windows looking onto the avenue. An array of pastries, cakes, tarts and sandwiches will tempt…

  • Lalibela Restaurant

    Kigali

    This Ethiopian restaurant is a good initiation to the cuisine of Ethiopia, with all the classics, including vegetarian dishes. It has a laid-back…

  • Afrika Bite

    Kigali

    This homely restaurant set in a villa surrounded by an enticing garden offers a great opportunity to sample Rwandan food at its finest in a congenial…

  • Chez John

    Kigali

    This venerable local haunt serves up authentic, country-style Rwandan standards – namely meat and maize – in rustic surrounds (think stone floors, four…

  • Blues Café

    Kigali

    This American-style diner is great if you’re in the heart of town and just want something fast and fatty, including a wide assortment of acceptable…

  • Meze Fresh

    Kigali

    A fun Tex-Mex place serving huge crispy tacos and burritos stuffed with beef or chicken and a range of sides. It's hardly authentic Mexican but it's tasty…

  • Nakumatt

    Kigali

    By far the best option for self-caterers, this huge supermarket in the Union Trade Centre has pretty much everything you’ll need.