Amanzi
Harare
Don some nice threads as Amanzi is a class act and still the special night out. In a stunning colonial house with African decor, local art (for sale) and…
Boma
Victoria Falls (town)
Enjoy a taste of Africa at this buffet restaurant set under a massive thatched roof. Here you can dine on smoked crocodile tail, BBQ warthog, guinea fowl…
Victoria Falls (town)
Run by welcoming host Lola from Barcelona, this popular eatery combines a menu of Mediterranean cuisine with local game meats. The result is anything from…
Moira Jane's Blue Bird Cafe
Zimbabwe
A genuine reason to stop by Masvingo is this attractive little cafe that does 10 different kinds of burgers (including some good gourmet varieties), steak…
Lookout Cafe
Victoria Falls (town)
A stunning location overlooking Batoka Gorge. Enjoy views of the bridge and the Zambezi river while tucking into a burger or crocodile kebab, or a cold…
26 on Park
Bulawayo
Housed in a colonial building with sprawling lawns and a big patio, this casual fine-dining restaurant is one of Bulawayo's best. Its menu changes…
Portuguese Recreation Club
Zimbabwe
Given this old-school club was set up for the local Portuguese/Mozambique community (with an honor board dating to the 1950s), it's not surprising the…
40 Cork Road
Harare
An attractive house-turned-restaurant with a relaxed garden setting, 40 Cork serves quality breakfasts and lunches, and does one of the best coffees in…
Bulawayo Club
Bulawayo
Chandeliers, silverware, marble pillars and gleaming hardwood floors might have you thinking you need to dust off your blazer. Not to worry chaps: the…
Chang Thai
Harare
With a Thai owner and chef team, it’s no wonder this place has locals salivating – and perspiring – at the mention of its name. This is the real deal,…
Fishmonger
Harare
This atmospheric seafood restaurant in a converted house with a Mediterranean-inspired decor is very popular with locals. The weekly specials are always…
Garwe
Harare
Highly recommended by locals, this restaurant has traditional Zimbabwean cuisine served under a thatched roof around a large roaring fire. Lunch draws a…
Studio Nosh
Bulawayo
Within the National Art Gallery is this quality little cafe doing homemade cakes, burgers and inventive mains such as crocodile-and-eggplant laksa…
Africa Café
Victoria Falls (town)
This appealing outdoor cafe does the best coffee in Victoria Falls, made by expert baristas using beans sourced from Zimbabwe's eastern highlands. There's…
Shop Café @ Amanzi
Harare
In a land of carnivores, this vegetarian cafe is a welcome peculiarity. It's moved from its original Doon Estate locale to set up shop within Amanzi…
Pointe
Harare
There's no shortage of authentic Portuguese restaurants in Harare, but the Pointe is one of the very best for peri peri charcoal meats. It's in a…
Coimbra
Harare
One of Harare's best downtown eats is this authentic Portuguese restaurant that's a perennial local favourite for its saliva-inducing plates of spicy…
Shearwater Cafe
Victoria Falls (town)
A glitzy cafe seems a bit incongruous along Victoria Fall's sleepy main strip, but it's proven a hit with tourists wanting a chic European-style…
Victoria 22
Harare
Harare's best restaurant for fine dining, Victoria 22 is a fairly formal affair with crisp linen and silverware, making it a favourite for well-heeled…
Cafe Veldemeers
Harare
Your typical relaxed Harare cafe, where you can enjoy a good choice of breakfasts, toasties and burgers, or heartier mains such as steaks and curries. Its…
Tony’s Coffee Shop
Zimbabwe
Yes, US$12 is outrageous for a slice of cake but Tony's can justify it. The white-chocolate cheesecake with edible flowers is divine; enjoy it indoors by…
Norma Jeane's
Zimbabwe
Call ahead if you want to drop in for a fantastic set-course dinner (often featuring delicious home-style roasts) served among very British surrounds and…
Terrace
Zimbabwe
There are a number of different restaurants, bars and lounges at the Leopard Rock Hotel, but the most scenic spot for lunch is the outdoor Terrace, which…
Mama Africa
Victoria Falls (town)
This long-time tourist haunt is a good place to sample Zimbabwean cuisine. A recommended choice is sadza (starchy porridge-like staple made from white…
Dzimbahwe
Harare
This attractive, relaxed garden restaurant is a good spot to sample traditional Zimbabwean cuisine. You'll get a choice of grilled meats (such as…
In Da Belly Restaurant
Victoria Falls (town)
Under a large thatched hut, looking out to a sparkling pool, this relaxed open-air eatery has a menu of warthog schnitzel, crocodile curry and impala…
Delicious
Harare
One of Harare's best cafes has a fairly uninspiring shopping centre location, but it does great Eastern Highlands coffee, gourmet burgers, hearty mains…
Dickies
Bulawayo
Try a traditional Zimbabwean meal at this bright and cheery eatery. Follow the locals and plunge your fingers into tasty fish and sticky meat dishes…
Tinkabell Restaurant
Harare
In a town where there's fierce rivalry over who does the best peri peri charcoal chicken, Tinkabell gets the local vote as number one. It's totally out of…
Indaba Book Cafe
Bulawayo
One of downtown's best cafes is this cool little hang-out, with books for sale, proper coffee, free wi-fi and quality homemade cakes. The food is also…
Casa Mia Ristorante Pizzeria
Harare
A contender for Harare's best pizza, this Italian restaurant has a cavernous space under a large thatch structure. Pizzas are thin crust and wood-fired. A…
Cafe 1 Eleven
Zimbabwe
With its inviting open-air deck and outdoor garden, this is a nice place to while away a morning or afternoon with Eastern Highlands coffee, sandwiches, T…
Paula's Place
Harare
Portuguese owner Paula pulls in the punters with authentic spicy grilled meats cooked on a charcoal braai (barbecue). It's a large space decked out with…
Surrey Pies
Zimbabwe
Well worth a stop en route to Mutare is this supermarket/bakery that does the best pies in Zimbabwe; go the steak-and-onion and grab a bag of its prized…
Zimbabwe
Very much a ritual in travelling to/from Harare to Lake Kariba or Mana Pools, is the prerequisite stop at Lion's Den for a boerewors (farmer’s sausage),…
Rainforest Cafe
Victoria Falls (town)
Just inside the entrance gate to Victoria Falls National Park is this excellent cafe that does hearty breakfasts, real Zimbabwean coffee, fresh juices,…
Earth Cafe
Bulawayo
Hidden down a side street off a busy thoroughfare is this leafy cafe that makes for a great place to chill out with a strong local coffee, fresh juice and…
Great Enclosure Restaurant
Zimbabwe
At the Great Zimbabwe Hotel, this typical tourist hotel-restaurant serves reasonably priced food, both buffet and à la carte. It's 1km from the Great…
Nam Took
Victoria Falls (town)
Run by Toy from Bangkok, this vibrant upstairs Thai restaurant has an authentic menu of spicy curries and noodles, mostly made from scratch using fresh…
Bakers
Harare
Basic no-frills joint in central Harare known for its delicious peri peri charcoal chicken. It also does steaks and burgers etc. It's 100% halal.
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