Restaurants in Zanzibar

Thin, crispy dough topped with tomato, onion, coconut milk and spices; fold it like a pancake and bite into the island’s favorite snack.

Enjoy a farm‑to‑table meal of spiced rice, grilled chicken, and fresh tropical fruit, all flavored with cloves, vanilla and cinnamon harvested on site.

Succulent octopus brushed with peri‑peri and grilled over open flame; squeeze fresh lime before eating for the authentic kick.

Whole lobster charred on the grill, served with a side of spicy tamarind sauce; share with friends for a true seaside feast.

Octopus rings tossed in a blend of cloves, cinnamon and cardamom, then lightly fried; best enjoyed with a squeeze of lime and a cold palm wine.

Dine on freshly caught lobster and grilled fish perched on a reef at low tide; the panoramic ocean view makes every bite unforgettable.

Bright orange noodle broth flavored with tamarind, ginger and chili, topped with boiled egg, potato, and sliced chilies; a warming bowl on a cool night.

Sip locally brewed palm wine while nibbling on spiced samosas; the low‑key vibe and taarab music capture Zanzibar’s nightlife spirit.