Tanzania

This is THE new restaurant in Stone Town. Hailing from South Africa, it has taken over the spectacular building on the water in Forodhani Gardens Park, so the view is breathtaking and the tables are numerous, as are the waiters. You'll want to try everything: the poké bowl, the tuna tataki, the grilled meats, the fish and shrimp "popcorns", and above all the sushi, creative and deliciously fresh, thanks to the tempting photo menu. When the plates arrive, they're as sophisticated as the image: everything is a success, right down to the insane cocktails.

This brand-new venue is exceptional, in the heart of Paje, which is becoming increasingly young and trendy. The wooden interior is warm and inviting. On one side, a large food court where several local brands are represented: Italian pizzas, noodles, sushi, burgers, Mexican specialties, seafood, and even crepes, ice creams... On the other, a bar with a few eats-stands in the sand and on a planted terrace upstairs. It faces a tattoo parlour and a beach boutique. Live music jam session on Fridays and DJ set on Saturdays, from 8pm to 11pm.

This is the restaurant of the new Seconda Stella Zanzibar luxury hotel in Jambiani, dedicated primarily to couples. At the time of our visit, the restaurant had not yet opened, but it will be the first "Surf & Turf" restaurant on the southeast coast. In other words, the seafood and meat combos popular across the Atlantic. One of Bulgaria's top chefs (a Master Chef award winner) is due to come in specially to take charge of the kitchens.

For some time now, new restaurants have been opening along Pajé's main road, changing the habits of tourists usually concentrated on the beach. The Pants is an excellent new restaurant, decorated in a very plant-based style, serving only vegetarian and vegan specialties. The upstairs terrace with its pretty wooden tables is a delight from breakfast to dinner. Everything is delicious, varied, fresh and tasty, making it feel like a canteen. A nice change from seafood.

It's the best place in town to go out, especially as it's located in Capri Point, close to all the tourist hotels. This very pretty bar-restaurant has a lively atmosphere at weekends, with concerts by small local bands. Unsurprisingly, the à la carte menu includes all meats, but especially good barbecued fish, and a host of meticulously-cooked Swahili and Tanzanian specialities. There's also a coffee house serving cakes and excellent espresso coffees, as well as a small supermarket.

With large sofas facing the sea and tables in the sand, the Kendwa Rocks hotel bar-restaurant offers pizza or seafood platters, as well as tasty sushi plates. You can have your coffee on the deckchairs or on the boats transformed into sofas, on the guarded beach (away from the insistent beach boys) in its private part. The staff is attentive, friendly and responsive. In the evening, especially on weekends, the atmosphere is festive as it is here that the Full Moon Party takes place once a month. Wifi.

If you're tired of lobster and grilled fish, why not try a burger? In this small, clean local eatery, the preparation is lightning fast, with good, fresh local beef (which could be stamped organic, since cows roam here), and always adorable home fries, as everywhere else. The choice of toppings is vast, and prices are reasonable. You can order on WhatsApp and have your order delivered to your hotel, which is much nicer because the restaurant is far away and on the side of the road. Even the packaging is neat.

An exclusively vegetarian Indian restaurant (run by real Hindu Indians) that's a welcome change from the usual resto-grills. Typical dishes, fresh, full of color and a variety of vegetables, all at a low price - a good deal. The originality of the specialties on offer is such that we're surprised, as we're not used to these truly typical Indian dishes. You can try the five delicious chutney sauces to spice up your dishes. There are also local pizzas and practical sandwiches to take along on day trips.

This new signature restaurant of the Z Hotel replaces the very famous Saruche on the same level facing the sea and the beach. It is only open for dinner and the address is chic. Sexy Fish offers seafood in all sorts of ways and sauces. The fish is of course local and ultra-fresh, as is the seafood, and the chef Bengali Rasel offers an African-European fusion menu, spiced up with Zanzibar spices: delicate tuna ceviche, lobster tempura, crab curry à la sénégalaise, or simply a nice grilled lobster.

This is the best restaurant in Nungwi, especially the grilled octopus, a real treat. Walking out onto the Essque Zalu hotel's huge pontoon is already a stroll, lined with swings facing the shades of turquoise and, why not, sip a good cocktail before settling down to eat. On the menu, an array of gourmet dishes to share, including many vegetarian options - excellent squash and carrot fritters with mango chutney - and seafood options, such as grilled cicadas with chimichurri sauce or tuna confit with capers and red beans.

This local fishermen's restaurant is part of the nightly fishmarket on one of Nungwi's central beaches. Candlelight, tables with their feet in the sand and nomadic music and acrobatics create a romantic and friendly atmosphere. The highlight of the show is the display of huge fish, lobsters and octopus that you can admire in front of the restaurant. It's time to go for the XXL shellfish. The waiters are - rare thing in Zanzibar - efficient and organized, the wait is reasonable.

This kitesurfing centre has a nice restaurant on the beach, which serves well executed dishes. With its Italian origins, you can choose from antipasti, pasta dishes, fish dishes... The shrimp and avocado bruschetta is recommendable, the divine seared tuna steak too, as is the chicken curry or the seafood pasta, although the toppings could be more generous. The house serves excellent cocktails and the spot is really nice, especially the chill zone with benches on a raised terrace in front of the beach.

We know the B4 for its electro nights on Saturdays and also on Tuesdays in high season, but the address is interesting during the day and in the evening, for its slates of gourmet burgers served quickly and at a moderate price. For a change from grilled seafood, this is a perfect option! It is accompanied by large home fries and a smoothie, fresh fruit juice or exotic cocktail. Deckchairs to chill out on the beach in front of the place and a rather groovy musical background dress up the place which organizes movie nights, BBQ or sushis some evenings of the week.

You will see it from afar: this Jetty restaurant is installed on a pier on stilts. It is without doubt the best table in the area for its refinement. Don't hesitate to come for lunch or dinner in a romantic setting, with an exceptional view of the shore. The cuisine is mixed: Mediterranean, Italian and vegan, with of course a wide range of treasures from the sea, fish and shellfish. An original refinement where everything is prepared in a farandole of coloured vegetables. Delicious cocktails to whet your appetite.

The Slipway Hotel has a beautiful restaurant right on the waterfront, popular for its sunset view, its sea food and its live music and DJs on weekends. A really nice atmosphere. The terrace, with large benches, green plants and wooden tables, is a nice place to have a drink. The main dish of the place: grilled fish Tahitian style draped in a banana leaf. Enticing, isn't it?

This restaurant specializes in barbecued meat, cooked in a variety of ways. We're partial to the Mamboz combo, which offers a fine assortment of delicious grilled meats with homemade accompaniments. There are also many Indian dishes on the menu (tikka, etc.) and an astonishing Chinese menu. A tour of the cuisines of Tanzania's inhabitants! The dishes are tasty, hearty and the prices really affordable. We appreciate the extended opening hours.

This organic, vegan and vegetarian restaurant specialises in "raw" cuisine. An original healthy address of delicious bistronomy. You can opt for homemade pasta such as zucchini linguine with pesto and broccoli sautéed with peppers and mushrooms, the famous vegan burger and a handful of dishes bursting with fresh vegetables and original grains. Soups and salad are other great offerings. As for dessert, the passion fruit cheesecake (vegan) is amazing. Moreover, the place has a beautiful outdoor space.

It is THE new restaurant in Dar es Salaam. Coming from South Africa, it has taken over a magnificent terrace facing the sea at Msasani. A spectacular view that you can admire in beautiful garden furniture, the setting is fantastic. You want to try everything: the poké bowl, the tuna tataki, the grilled meats, the fish and shrimp popcorns, and especially the sushi, creative and deliciously fresh, thanks to the menu with its tempting photos. When the plates arrive, they are as sophisticated as the image: everything is successful, up to the insane cocktails.

Not everyone is lucky enough to stay at the luxurious Sea Cliff Hotel, but there's no reason why you can't enjoy a meal at the superb Karambezi Café, which offers a sublime view of the sea, from breakfast to dinner. The prices are a bit steep, but you pay for the standing, the setting and the 180° panoramic view of the Indian Ocean. You can eat and share unpretentious pizzas, burgers or snacks, as well as more substantial and deliciously fresh fish and seafood dishes. Cocktails are a good option here at aperitif time.