Lusaka Restaurants

  1. Chit Chat

    A popular place for lunch or dinner in a relaxed, open-air atmosphere, it has the most eclectic menu in Lusaka and features a rotating exhibition of purchasable modern art from local artists.

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  2. Debonairs

    Jump on a minibus to one of the two modern shopping centres: Manda Hill or Arcades on Great East Rd. At Manda Hill, you'll find Debonairs, the incredibly popular Subway for sandwiches, and Irish-themed pub O'Hagans.

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  3. Diane's

    Popular with Japanese expats, this place has superb cook-it-at-the-table Korean barbecue, as well as vegetarian dishes.

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  4. Fajema

    Just back from the main road, this is a far better place than the food stalls to try some tasty Zambian food while sitting inside a restaurant.

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  5. Kilimanjaro

    With a travel agency and an internet café, it serves tasty coffee and pastries, which can be enjoyed at tables or on couches.

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  7. LA Fast Foods

    An ideal place to grab a meal if you have to wait a while for your visa from any of the nearby embassies. Allow some time to plough through the confusing array of menus on the counter offering Chinese food, burgers, steaks and a hundred variations of 'chicken and chips'.

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  9. Marlin

    Housed in the colonial-era Lusaka Club, this perennial, wood-panelled favourite is the best steakhouse in Zambia. While they do serve gargantuan portions of every cut of meat under the sun, most guests come for the aged fillet with mushroom or pepper sauce. Reservations are strongly recommended.

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  10. O'Hagans

    Jump on a minibus to one of the two modern shopping centres: Manda Hill or Arcades on Great East Rd. At Manda Hill, you'll find Debonairs for pizza, the incredibly popular Subway for sandwiches, and Irish-themed pub O'Hagans, popular with South Africans.

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  11. Rhapsody's

    Jump on a minibus to one of the two modern shopping centres: Manda Hill or Arcades on Great East Rd. Arcades has a cluster of top-end restaurants, the most popular being wine-bar/restaurant Rhapsody's, a hang-out for nongovernment organisation (NGO) types and well-to-do Zambians at weekends.

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  13. Sichuan

    The best Chinese restaurant in Lusaka, which is bizarrely situated in a warehouse at the Showgrounds. However, the prices are reasonable and the ambience relaxing.

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  14. Town Centre Market Food Stalls

    Several food stalls at the Town Centre Market serve cheap local food, but the scavenging dogs roaming the increasing piles of garbage around the market may affect your appetite.

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