Midrange
Mercado do Peixe
The fresh fish market. behind the sasol garage on av. marginal, you chose you own prawns, clams, crab, grouper, coral and rock cod, squid and a galaxy of other tropical fish still flapping at the market, then retire to one of the many small restaurants behind the stals where they are cooked beautifully. everyone's favourite sunday afternoon.
Mundo's
Next to avenida hotel on av. julius nyerere. multiracial meeting place with bar and restaurant, including pizza. lots of televisions tuned to sport from south african channels. internet free for 30 mins. per day, after that for moderate charge.
Waterfront
Good, mainly seafood, restaurant on the seafront.
Top end
Costa do Sol restaurant
On av. marginal in costa do sol 5 km north of maputo by the sea - take a taxi, they will wait and bring you back. icon over 70 years old. average seafood in low-key atmosphere. booking recommended at weekends and if you want an outdoors table. â+258 21 450115. also has a few rooms.
Restaurant Sheik
Part of the sheik entertainment complex. offers high-end chinese and african cuisine in an elegant atmosphere. the disco below has dancing, drinks, and fun until the wee hours of the morning.
Zambi
On the bay in the center of town, a few kilometers south of club naval. modern, sleek eatery, good menu selection. big terrace in the front overlooks the road to the bay, with an open kitchen dining room inside. worth the money which is still cheap by western standards!.
Filini
Restaurant and bar, located in the radisson blu maputo, offers exquisite italian cuisine in a stylish atmosphere. straight forward simply cooked italian food. friendly and fast-paced unpretentious service. wide selection of wine.
The local cuisine is a mixture of African, Portuguese, Middle Eastern and Indian/Pakistani cuisine. All these different cuisines are served at various areas in the city.
Gelati
Av. julius nyerere 794. good ice cream, on its own or served with crepes.