26Jan 2013
by Beth (Travel Editor/Writer) | posted in: | 2
(Last updated September2016)
Harare may have power outages from time to time (a problemthat businesses have overcome by using generators) – but it’s certainly not short of restaurants. Steak is a prominent feature of most Zimbabwean menus, and understandably so: the beef here tastes sublime. Don’t forget about the veggie and freshwater fish options, as these are no less special than their red meat counterparts.Beloware my best restaurants in Hararebased on my personal experience as well as their reputation in the city. As always, I’ve included links to their websites where applicable. They have been grouped by budget and theme.
High-endrestaurantsin Harare
- Victoria 22, Newlands: All the elegance and detail you’d expect in a fine dining restaurant, but without any stuffiness.
- Emmanuel’s, Bronte Hotel, City Centre: Locally-sourced produce, an exciting menu and attentive staff make this a restaurant of note.
- Amanzi, Newlands: Why not try a springbok carpaccio or ostrich in Kahlua sauce? That, and a number of other exciting (and traditional) morsels are available here, made even more special when visiting on one of their jazz nights.
- La Fontaine, Meikles Hotel, city centre: Reliable Western dishes, with a few Zimbabwean specialties added in, like Kariba Tilapia and Zimbabwean organic steak.
- Alo Alo, Arundel Shopping Centre: A popular family restaurant which offers a wide range of dishes includingsteak, curry, pasta and falafels.
Mid-range restaurantsin Harare
- Coimbra, City Centre: A Portuguese-style restaurant specialising in piri-piris, steaks and prawns
- Miller’s Cafe, Borrowdale Village: Bustling, popular steak house in a convenient location
- Sorella’s, Rolf Valley: Pizzeria and cafe. Their wood-fired pizzas have a creative variety of toppings which taste fantastic.
- Shangri-La, Newlands: One of the best Chinese restaurants in town, with its own brand of quirkiness and charisma.
- Fishmonger, Avondale: Although Harare is far from the sea, this is one place where you can get reliable, delicious, seafood, as well as freshwater fish from closer to home.
- Picobello’s, Newlands: A deservedly popular pizzeria cafe and take-away.
- The Sitar, Newlands: Indian cuisine served in generous portions, with a few exciting surprises in the menu too.
- The Goose, Teviotdale: Welcoming family restaurant in this hotel on the outskirts of town, overlooking a game park.
Traditional African restaurants in Harare
- Garwe, Eastlea: Traditional Zimbabwean cuisine served with authenticity – a very popular eatery. The menu isn’t written down but described to you by your host, who will help you choose your dish.
- Across Africa Nyama Choma, Newlands: Try goat’s head with trotters alongside sadza and relish. Or just have a steak cooked on the traditional fire, whilst listening to traditional music.
If you’re looking for a lighter mealsee the list of my favouriteHarare coffee shops and cafes
Harare travel guide: Everything you need to know
Best hotels in Harare: From boutique to budget
Places to visit in Harare: Top activities and sights
Day trips from Harare(includes accommodation further out of Harare)
Harare itineraries: Tour and sightseeing ideas
Check outmy quick-reference list of Zimbabwe travel articles
What’s your favourite restaurant in Harare? Leave a comment below!
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Kudzi
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I love Alo Alo. The food is amazing and the way they’ve decorated it makes it cozy and inviting.
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Hilary Lewis
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Dandaro Restaurant in Dandaro Retirement Village, Borrowdale is highly recommended and non residents are welcome