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Italian Bakery

Italian Bakery (Ground Floor, Avondale Shopping Centre, King George Rd Avondale, Harare) – despite the “bakery” name, this restaurant serves various Italian dishes (from pastas to paninis). Its menu dabbles with both Ethiopian and Italian flavors (which makes sense, since the owners are Italian Ethiopians). The coffee here is also recommended. There is occasional live […]

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DV8

DV8 (George Square, Kamfinsa Shopping Centre, Harare) – this is a steak house that serves prime grass-fed steaks, fillet steaks and spare ribs, chicken schnitzel with mushroom sauce, chicken livers, devilled beef kidneys, baked potatoes loaded with cheese, bacon bits, butter and sour cream, calamari, and escargots. In addition, there’s live entertainment on Saturday evenings.

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Chang Thai

Chang Thai (1 Harrow Road, Doon Estate, Harare) – this is one of Harare’s popular Asian restaurants (in this case, serving mainly Thai dishes). The Thai Green Curry is one of the recommended specialties served here.

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Café Nush

Café Nush (Avondale Shopping Centre, King George Road, Harare) – this is the place to grab a coffee (they do great coffee) and watch Harare’s movers and shakers come and go. A favorite for informal business lunches and catching up with friends. Their grilled chicken wraps and strawberry lemonades are recommended by visiting travelers. Those […]

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Butchers Kitchen

Butchers Kitchen (Shop 112, Sam Levy’s Village, Borrowdale, Harare) – as the name implies, this is a carnivore’s paradise, with a variety of grilled meats and accompanying sauces. There’s also a deli, where sandwiches can be ordered.

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Amanzi

Amanzi (158 Enterprise Road, Highlands, Harare) — The food is an adventurous fusion of African and Asian flavors, the chicken groundnut stew and char-grilled kudu wrapped in pancetta were big winners, and is served in the gorgeous setting of their gardens or verandah. After dinner, head to the bar for some jazz and cocktails, making […]