Hurrah for Harare!

Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe and a cultural hub, this city is sister to Nottingham UK and Munich Germany. The vast array of a metropolitan area that this city has to offer is simply amazing. But if you are a first timer flying book cheap flights to Harare and you are also looking for a quick fix for your desire of heavenly cuisine and don’t know if you will have enough time to discover a place that has the perfect eats according to your mood? Then worry not! Harare not only has the best traditional cuisines but also due to diverse cultures, offer the best international cuisine experience as well.

Take your pick, if you are feeling brave and want to try out the local cuisine then the list toppers include Amanzi’s situated at 158 Enterprise Rd. Highlands Chisipit, this restaurant is set in a former colonial house with stunning African décor inside as well as outside in the garden for people preferring open-air seating. The walls are lined with beautiful artwork by local artists, which also available for sale at reasonable rates. The garden also has the advantage of being seated next to some very charming miniature waterfalls inside, however, the low lighting and soft music in the background also provide an amazing experience. The meals are formal and usually served in 4 courses including every form of game and fashion foods. This restaurant is also known to attract celebrities and other important people from all over the world. Other restaurants with similar backdrops include Victoria 22, located at 22 Victoria Rd. Highlands etc.

If you are in out for a short break between meetings and looking for a quick vegetarian lunch then our top recommendations include 40 Cork Road. With outdoor seating and great food, this place also has its own small handicraft shop attached where you can purchase small gift items to take back home at a very reasonable price. They are best known for their chicken roasts and vegetarian dishes. Most restaurants close early in Harare and if you have flown in on the red eye then searching for an open restaurant at this hour can become very difficult. Our top suggestion is that you try the 24 hours Innscor food court located at Samora Machel Avenue. This place just opposite the Holiday Inn and offers amazing food and snacks that can help satisfy all your late-night munching cravings.

But if your mood varies to different specialized cuisines such as Chinese then we recommend The Manchurian or Shangri-La. And if it’s Portuguese you desire then number one on our list is Coimbra for a quick peri experience. And if you are in the mood for some spicy Indian dishes then try out the Jaipur. Each of these restaurants is known to provide the best food experience available. So relax your grumbling tummy as Harare has it all!