Must-see restaurants in Dar es Salaam

  • Addis in Dar

    Dar es Salaam

    Addis in Dar is decorated with embroidered umbrella lampshades, hand-carved seats and woven tables where food is served communally. Try a combination meal…

  • Oriental

    Dar es Salaam

    From the high sheen of the marble-tiled floors to the elegant Asian-inspired furnishings, gloved waiters and immaculate sushi bar, the Hyatt's gourmet…

  • Chapan Bhog

    Dar es Salaam

    Chapan Bhog’s Gujurati dhoklas (savoury steamed chickpea cakes), South Indian dosas (fermented crêpes) and thalis are a vegetarian nirvana in a sea of…

  • Zuane Trattoria & Pizzeria

    Dar es Salaam

    With its luxuriant garden setting this Italian trattoria housed in an old colonial villa is one of Dar's most atmospheric dining options. The menu…

  • Mamboz Corner BBQ

    Dar es Salaam

    This streetside place is home to what many claim is Dar’s best grilled chicken, including spicy gujarr chicken, lemon chicken and chicken sekela (with…

  • Terrace

    Dar es Salaam

    Dine beneath a starry night sky on creative, contemporary dishes such as herb-crusted grouper, spicy jerk chicken and tuna carpaccio. The trendy, open-air…

  • Coral Ridge Spurs

    Dar es Salaam

    Burgers, steaks, a salad bar, birthday celebrations, yummy desserts, fast service and a children's play area with video games make this place a favourite…

  • Under the Mango Tree

    Dar es Salaam

    This bright courtyard-style place serves well-prepared crêpes, burgers, pasta and other light meals. It's worth checking its Facebook page for…

  • Épi d’Or

    Dar es Salaam

    This French-run bakery-cafe has a tempting selection of freshly baked breads, pastries, light lunches, paninis, banana crêpes and Middle Eastern dishes,…

  • Rohobot

    Dar es Salaam

    This small, informal place, next to the well-signposted Wonder Workshop, has delicious, reasonably priced Ethiopian cuisine.

  • Gembros Eatery

    Dar es Salaam

    This efficient local-style eatery has tasty grilled fish, rice, ugali and other standards. Service is fast, and there is pleasant outdoor seating under…

  • Ristorante Bella Napoli

    Dar es Salaam

    Delicious pizzas and Italian food served in a pleasant garden setting or in the air-con dining room, plus a children's playground.

  • Kibo Bar

    Dar es Salaam

    Pricey but tasty pub fare and other meals at this upmarket sports bar at the Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel.

  • Patel Samaj

    Dar es Salaam

    This large compound is a favourite evening spot for local Indian families, with reasonably priced Indian veg and non-veg meals (thali, chicken biryani and…

  • Barbecue House

    Dar es Salaam

    This informal eatery is a Dar institution. Choose from grilled chicken, fish or beef plus delicious sauces and sides, including green chilli, red chilli…

  • Delhi Darbar

    Dar es Salaam

    This upmarket Indian restaurant serves tasty North Indian cuisine featuring rich, creamy curries seasoned with chillies, saffron, yoghurt and nuts…

  • Grace Shop

    Dar es Salaam

    This informal eatery shares space with a bridal hire shop. There's no menu, but the lunchtime meal (ready around noon) includes tasty local staples such…

  • Waterfront

    Dar es Salaam

    Located in the Slipway shopping complex, this place is Dar's most popular sundowner spot, with westerly views over Msasani Bay. Palm-thatched umbrellas…

  • Chef’s Pride

    Dar es Salaam

    This long-standing and popular local eatery serves roasted chicken, biryani and coconut-crusted fish. In addition, the large menu features fast-food…

  • Al Basha

    Dar es Salaam

    Dar's best Lebanese restaurant serves a good selection of hot and cold meze dishes, shish kebabs and salads. No alcohol is served but there are fresh…

  • Jackie’s

    Dar es Salaam

    Mishikaki (marinated, grilled kebabs), plus chipsi mayai (omelette mixed with French fries) and other local staples, and a mix of local and expat…

  • Ali's

    Dar es Salaam

    Huge beef, chicken and fish mishikaki (marinated, grilled kebabs), barbecue chicken and freshly baked garlic naan in a streetside setting.

  • Akberali Tea Room

    Dar es Salaam

    Enjoy tasty samosas, kebabs, chapati and other snacks plus a delicious cup of chai (tea) with the locals in this classic corner place.

  • Village Supermarket

    Dar es Salaam

    Pricey, but with a wide selection of Western foods and imported products.

  • YMCA

    Dar es Salaam

    The YMCA canteen serves inexpensive, tasty local food.

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