Arusha
The pick of the garden restaurants that are a recurring theme in Arusha's east, the Blue Heron gets the tricky combination of lounge bar and family…
Must-see restaurants in Northern Tanzania
Arusha
Delicious Indian food – including southern Indian specialities, plus some Punjabi and other dishes, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian – is on offer here…
Arusha
This Arusha institution is an auto-spares shop by day (look for the Zubeda Auto Spares sign) and the best known of many earthy roadside barbecues around…
Moshi
This cafe's semi-garden setting is back a bit from the road, bringing a semblance of peace, and the food ranges from pizza and Mexican dishes to salads,…
Moshi
Changes of ownership and name (it used to be called the Sikh Club) have done this place the world of good. It's part restaurant serving excellent Indian…
Arusha
Good for breakfast or a quiet afternoon coffee as well as for a more substantial meal, this chic bakery also serves up exciting dishes such as beef fillet…
Arusha
Consistently ranked among Arusha's best restaurants, this place is beloved by the local expat community for its extensive, predominantly Chinese menu with…
Moshi
Following a time-honoured tradition of budget-traveller hang-outs the world over, basic Pamoja Cafe gives the punters what they want with free wi-fi, a…
Arusha
Cultured and laid-back, with the best soundtrack of any restaurant in Arusha, this place along the river behind the Natural History Museum is a popular…
Arusha
Unpretentious al fresco spot serving two menus: Ethiopian and Continental – ignore the latter and order injera (Ethiopian bread) soaked in beef, chicken…
Arusha
Arusha’s poshest menu features fresh ingredients and creative dishes such as slow-cooked West Kili lamb shanks. Seating is in the quiet dining room or in…
Arusha
Le Patio follows a tried-and-tested eastern-Arusha template: a large garden beneath shady trees, an open fire at its heart, a lounge bar and outdoor…
Arusha
With a semi-outdoor setting, this restaurant and wine bar ticks many boxes. There are snacks, grills, pizza and pasta, but the real stars are the Spanish…
Arusha
This place at the Gymkhana Club northeast of the centre is in the same family as the wonderful Shanghai. Service and decor are no-nonsense, and the food…
Arusha
A fine refuge from the Boma Rd touts, this place has European-cafe vibes with prices to match. The menu is heavy on sandwiches, with other dishes such as…
Arusha
Part of the Njiro Hill Shopping Complex southeast of the centre, this place is one of Arusha's best-stocked supermarkets. There's a decent open-air food…
Arusha
Great coffee is why this place exists, but try the chocolate croissant, or fill up with sandwiches, salads and wraps. There's also an internet cafe …
Arusha
Tasty baked goods, shakes and smoothies, salads and baguette sandwiches, plus an intriguing array of main dishes – all served in a bright, clean dining…
Arusha
A bigger-than-average selection of simple but hearty local food, with chicken curry, beef pilau and ugali (a maize or cassava-flour staple) roast beef…
Moshi
Delicious Chinese food, including many veg options, plus tranquil garden seating and a friendly, helpful proprietor make this a recommended spot for a…
Moshi
This colourful all-vegetarian spot is the town's most appealing Indian restaurant, and not only because the prices are so low; the food’s also really…
Arusha
A well-stocked, South African–run supermarket, conveniently located west of Arusha, just past Arusha Airport, en route to the national parks.
Moshi
Jay's boasts tasty Korean food and sushi, a central location and good garden seating. Also offers takeaway.
Arusha
This unassuming place has a good-value all-you-can-eat lunch buffet and a large snack counter.
Moshi
Funny place, this. The dark interior is home to waiters watching TV, and the service is otherwise somewhere between unwilling and dysfunctional. But the…
Moshi
Garden seating, good coffee, and homemade bread, cakes, yoghurt, breakfast, soups and low-priced light meals. Of the latter, the local dishes (choose a…
Moshi
This popular place sits at the southwestern end of Uhuru Park, with a comfortable, green outdoor eating area. It serves up tasty beef and chicken dishes,…
Moshi
This hole-in-the-wall coffee shop does a decent chicken salad or steak, but they're an excuse, really, to nurse a chai mocha, caramel frappe or damn-fine…
Northern Tanzania
Serves a few extras, such as vegetable curry and spaghetti bolognese, alongside the usual suspects (chicken and chips) in little huts. It’s on the main…
Arusha
Passable Chinese-owned restaurant with fast service and 'Far East meets the Wild West' decor – let's face it, when did a Chinese restaurant in Africa ever…
Moshi
This roadside destination has two big menus, Indian and Italian. Both are quite good, but the Indian dishes are preferable. Try the fish masala or the…
Northern Tanzania
The Blue Turaco Pizza Point, unmissable along the south side of the main road, makes good wood-fired pizzas. Seating is in a small courtyard area just…
Moshi
This smooth place does good coffee and everything from burgers to biryani; Tuesday is biryani day. In the evening it morphs into a very cool lounge space.
Arusha
Mirapot serves local fish dishes, traditional beef stew, and chicken in coconut sauce, as well as burgers, sandwiches and decent local coffee.
Arusha
A perennial favourite for burgers of all sorts, as well as pizzas, kebabs and other light meals.
Northern Tanzania
Located at headquarters, Mwahingo Canteen does chicken, pilau, and beans and rice.
Moshi
Moshi's best bakery, with fresh bread, samosas, yoghurt and other snacks.
