Mwanza
The hub of Mwanza’s expat population and a magnet to passing tourists, the restaurant of the Hotel Tilapia has an attractive terrace overlooking the lake…
Must-see restaurants in Lake Victoria
Mwanza
No longer open-air, the Breeze restaurant has little in the way of character, but is known for producing decent Indian food. There are also Chinese,…
Mwanza
Excellent local fare is served fast and cheap in this church-run place with an old-fashioned cafe look and feel. There's no menu, just a daily special…
Mwanza
Quiet during the day, this cheap Indian joint transforms into a hive of buzzing activity in the evenings. This is when people grab a streetside table and…
Mwanza
Sambusas (Indian pastry snacks stuffed with curried meat or vegetables), soft-serve ice cream and juice are all pleasers here, but it's the smell of…
Lake Victoria
The restaurant at this four-storey hotel with round windows serves the usual hotel dishes, including grilled tilapia (Nile perch), vegetable curry and…
Mwanza
Don't expect Italian-class fare, but this is a relaxed and popular place for pizzas and snack-style food (omelettes, sandwiches and breads) with a good…
Lake Victoria
A couple of tables outside the airport's terminal 1 make for a perfect casual spot to chat with locals, have a beer with some fried pork or potatoes, and…
Lake Victoria
The beach seating makes this a popular gathering spot. The grilled tilapia, pizzas and curries are good, but it's the view that makes it worth it. If…
Mwanza
This odd time warp serves some of Mwanza’s best Indian food, though oriental decorations and menu items are holdovers from its previous incarnation as a…
Lake Victoria
With its lakeside setting, Matvilla Beach is everyone's favourite place for fried fish or chicken and a beer. Staff will arrange taxis to take you back to…
Lake Victoria
The most ambitious menu in town features Chinese, Indian and European, and even tries for Italian, though many items aren’t always available.
Mwanza
Tasty samosas and other snacks, a daily menu featuring Pakistani and Tanzanian dishes, plus pleasant, casual indoor seating.
Lake Victoria
Popular all-you-can-eat buffet, right in the town centre, serving all your Tanzanian favourites at low prices.
Lake Victoria
Mara Dishes, east of CRDB bank, has a relatively large buffet and masses of locals piling in for a good feed.
Mwanza
Plastic tables and chairs, a semi-open-air environment, and burgers, fried chicken and chips make this a popular local lunch stop.
Lake Victoria
A wonderful and unassuming Bukoba institution that feels like a cross between a grocer and a little cafe-restaurant.
