Zambia
The JB Hotel has an OK restaurant at the rear which serves local dishes such as nshima and chicken as well as more exotic dishes like sea bream curry and…
Must-see restaurants in Zambia, Malawi & Mozambique
Northern Mozambique
This chicken-and-chips place with plastic picnic tables should sate your appetite if you're heading towards the wilds of Niassa. Also rents a few clean…
Malawi
Just inside the reserve gate, Mwembezi does burgers, steaks, chambo, chicken fingers, potato and lentil curry, breakfast, and above all cold beer. Dinner…
Mozambique
On the main roundabout at the western entrance to town, La Plaza has good, reasonably priced pizzas, plus Portuguese cuisine and seafood in an open,…
Southern Mozambique
About 5km outside Tofo and about 2km from the Barra junction, along the road to Inhambane and Barra. Look for the small shopping plaza with BCI bank; it's…
Zambia
Along the main street of the 'new' town is this large restaurant doing meat pies, nshima, chips and pork, beef or chicken. There's a cake stall in the…
Southern Mozambique
This large place on the main road on the southern edge of town has a large selection of tasty continental and Mozambican cuisine, including its namesake…
Southern Mozambique
This small place is Tofo's main supermarket. It's near the town entrance: go left at the Y-junction when coming into town, and it's just ahead on the…
Southern Mozambique
A good budget bet, with tasty pastries, bread, yoghurt, juice and a small, tidy indoor eating area plus a bakery next door. It’s opposite Barclays Bank.
Southern Mozambique
Dino’s is on the beach just past Fatima’s Nest, with party vibes, party music and tasty food (pizzas, seafood, toasted sandwiches, desserts and more).
Maputo
This bustling street-side pizzeria also has pastas, and seafood and meat grills. Service is usually prompt. Check your bill and your change carefully.
Mozambique
The basic but reliable Jumbo has grilled chicken and continental dishes. Seating is downstairs in a dark bar or in a cosy wood-panelled room upstairs.
Pemba
This scruffy little Wimbi Beach joint is on the non-beach side of the road. It's a good spot if you want to escape the expats and go for a local vibe.
Southern Mozambique
This tidy, long-standing place next to the petrol station is good for pizzas, hamburgers and other light meals. There's also a rooftop terrace.
Maputo
Tasty Portuguese cuisine with fado music in the background and a large wine selection; it’s just up from Avenida Eduardo Mondlane.
Southern Mozambique
Immediately to your right when exiting the old market, this local place has tasty but inexpensive grilled chicken and barbecue sandwiches.
Zambia
Run by a friendly owner, Nalu's does over 20 different varieties of woodfired pizzas, as well as homemade pastas and grilled meat dishes.
Southern Mozambique
At Casa do Capitão, with well-prepared seafood and meat grills and wonderful views over the bay.
Mozambique
Simple Mozambican-style meals are offered at this small place at the Centro Social do HCB.
Southern Mozambique
Salads, sandwiches, pizza, pasta and a changing daily menu plus smoothies and gourmet coffees. It’s in the Lexus shopping mall.
Lilongwe
As well as Blue Ginger, this arcade has numerous fast-food restaurants and bars.
Northern Mozambique
At ground level in the rather ugly Centro Comercial, this thin cafe does burgers, pizzas and other light meals.
Southern Mozambique
This reasonably well-stocked supermarket makes a good stop for self-caterers. It's one block west of the EN1.
Mozambique
On the main road and near Millennium BIM bank, this place has samosas, burgers, yogurt and other light meals.
Southern Mozambique
Well stocked for self-catering. It’s near the end of the tarmac road, diagonally opposite Millennium BIM.
Southern Mozambique
Pastries, breads and light meals. It’s one block east of the main street at the southern end of town.
Maputo
A tranquil garden setting with a children’s play area and bay views, plus tasty pastries and coffees.
Southern Mozambique
For hot, fresh rolls. It’s next to the market, and close enough to dash over to from the bus stand.
Southern Mozambique
Tasty, inexpensive soups, pregos (steak rolls) and sandwiches to eat there or take away.
Malawi
For self-catering, the Peoples Supermarket on the main drag sells toiletries, biscuits and milk.
Maputo
This place with counter seating is popular with locals and good for a quick, inexpensive bite.
Mozambique
Inexpensive cafe offering pastries and simple local meals in a rather drab interior.
Mozambique
The Central Market in the town centre is the best place to buy fruit and vegetables.
Northern Mozambique
This place has a few Indian Gujarati options among the chicken-and-chip standards.
Maputo
A worker’s cafe, with sandwiches, soups and inexpensive but filling set menus.
