The restaurant at Ngalawa Hotel & Resort, with its grand piano
Restaurant & Dining

Breakfast, lunch and dinner, in a relaxed setting

Our on-site restaurant is open daily, 7:30 AM – 10:30 PM. Menus and cuisine offerings are confirmed directly with the hotel.

Dining Times

Served throughout your stay

Tables laid in the hotel restaurant

Breakfast

Start the day before heading out to explore Zanzibar.

7:30 AM – 10:00 AM
The restaurant dining room

Lunch

A relaxed midday meal on the property.

12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Table for two beside the pool in the evening

Dinner

An evening meal to close out the day.

7:00 PM – 10:30 PM
What We Serve

Local Zanzibar flavors and international dishes

Our restaurant draws on both Zanzibar's culinary traditions and international dishes familiar to travelers. Exact menu items, ingredients and daily offerings are set by our kitchen team and confirmed directly with the hotel.

  • Local & Zanzibar-inspired dishes
  • International cuisine options
  • Special dining arrangements on request
Candlelit dinner on the hotel garden lawn

About our restaurant

The restaurant at Ngalawa Hotel & Resort is at the heart of the hotel in Bububu, a short drive north of Stone Town. Guests start the day here with breakfast before heading out to explore Zanzibar, and come back to a relaxed lunch or dinner without needing to travel into town. The dining room, with its grand piano, is a calm and comfortable setting, and on warm evenings tables can be set beside the pool or on the garden lawn.

When is the restaurant open?

The restaurant is open every day, 7:30 AM – 10:30 PM. Breakfast is served 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM, lunch 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM and dinner 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.

What kind of food do you serve?

Our kitchen serves a mix of Zanzibar-inspired dishes and international favourites familiar to travelers. Menus are set by our kitchen team and change from day to day, so please ask the hotel for the current menu.

Can you arrange a private or romantic dinner?

Yes. Special dining arrangements can be made on request, such as a candlelit dinner on the garden lawn or a table for two beside the pool. They're popular for honeymoons, anniversaries and birthdays. Contact us in advance to plan the details.

Do you cater for groups, conferences and weddings?

Yes. Group dining can be arranged for tour groups, conference delegates and wedding parties as part of your booking or event package. See Conferences & Meetings and Weddings & Events for more.

To ask about the menu or reserve a special dinner, message us on WhatsApp at +255 773 404 430, or book your stay to enjoy the restaurant every day of your visit.

Group Meals

Catering for groups and conferences

For conference delegates, tour groups and wedding parties, group dining can be arranged as part of your booking or event package.

Conference Catering →
Long tables set in the restaurant
Lantern-lit garden dinner at night

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