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Restaurants in Gaborone

94 curated places to eat and drink in Gaborone, Botswana — hand-picked and kept current by Out & About SA. Updated August 2026.

Out & About SA lists 94 places to eat and drink in Gaborone, in the Gaborone, Tuli & the East. 4 are rated 4.3★ or higher by visitors. They span Pubs & Breweries, Cafés & Bakeries and Portuguese & Mediterranean. Every listing is hand-checked and kept current — browse them below, or open the full Botswana eats guide.

Bull & Bush Pub

Pubs & Breweries★ 4.2 · 520 reviewsRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Institution and expat hangout serving grills, burgers and draught beer under thatch

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Sanitas Tea Garden

Cafés & Bakeries★ 4.3 · 410 reviewsRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Leafy garden restaurant set within the Sanitas nursery on the Lobatse road, popular for breakfast and light lunches

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Caravela Portuguese Restaurant

Portuguese & Mediterranean★ 4.4 · 330 reviewsRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Long-running Portuguese restaurant known for peri-peri chicken, prawns and bacalhau

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Spur Steak Ranch Riverwalk

Burgers & Fast Casual★ 3.8 · 320 reviewsRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Family-friendly outlet of the Spur chain known for burgers, ribs and bottomless drinks

Primi Piatti Gaborone

Italian & Pizza★ 4 · 300 reviewsRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Branch of the South African Primi chain serving pasta, pizza and generous breakfasts at Riverwalk

News Café

Cafés & Bakeries★ 3.9 · 280 reviewsRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Buzzy café-bar chain outlet known for cocktails, coffee and an all-day menu

Cape to Cairo

Cape Malay & African★ 4.2 · 260 reviewsRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Pan-African themed restaurant serving dishes drawn from across the continent

Nando's Gaborone

Burgers & Fast Casual★ 3.9 · 260 reviewsR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Portuguese-style flame-grilled peri-peri chicken chain outlet

Beef Baron

Steak & Grill★ 4.3 · 240 reviewsRRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Upmarket steakhouse at the Grand Palm complex specialising in aged Botswana beef

Cappello Restaurant

Italian & Pizza★ 4.1 · 220 reviewsRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Italian-leaning restaurant and coffee spot popular for wood-fired pizza

Sundowners

Pubs & Breweries★ 4 · 210 reviewsRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Casual bar and grill popular for after-work drinks and pub-style plates

Café Dijo

Cafés & Bakeries★ 4.4 · 190 reviewsRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Contemporary café championing local Botswana produce and seed-to-plate cooking

The Grill House

Steak & Grill★ 4.2 · 180 reviewsRRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Grill-focused restaurant serving steaks, ribs and seafood platters

Linga Longa

Pubs & Breweries★ 4 · 170 reviewsRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Relaxed pub and eatery offering grills, burgers and sports on screen

Embassy Restaurant

Asian★ 4.1 · 160 reviewsRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Established Indian restaurant serving curries, tandoori and vegetarian thalis

Equatorial Restaurant

Fine Dining & Bistro★ 4.1 · 150 reviewsRRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Hotel fine-dining venue offering a la carte international dishes in Gaborone's CBD

Mokolodi Restaurant

Cape Malay & African★ 4.2 · 140 reviewsRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Bush restaurant at Mokolodi Nature Reserve serving game dishes and local fare

Sushi Palace

Asian★ 4 · 130 reviewsRRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Sushi and pan-Asian restaurant offering sashimi, ramen and teppanyaki

Alfresco Coffee & Deli

Cafés & Bakeries★ 4.2 · 110 reviewsRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Deli and coffee shop known for fresh bakes, sandwiches and specialty coffee

Kgale View Café

Cafés & Bakeries★ 4 · 95 reviewsRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Casual café near Kgale Hill offering breakfasts, salads and coffee

Altitude Deck

Pubs & BreweriesRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Rooftop bar atop 38 On Boulders Hotel, Setlhoa

Avani Gaborone Resort & Casino

Fine Dining & BistroRRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Resort/casino with The Pantry cafe and restaurants

Ayoba Café Shisanyama

Cape Malay & AfricanRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

CBD daytime cafe that turns nightlife shisanyama grill

Bai Sheng

AsianRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Chinese restaurant

Bean Bag Café @ Maitisong

Cafés & BakeriesR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Relaxed cafe at Maitisong; breakfast & lunch

Beef Baron Grill & Rib Room

Steak & GrillRRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Grillhouse at the Grand Palm; steaks and ribs

Bukhara

AsianRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Indian/Asian restaurant

Capello Molapo Crossing

Italian & PizzaRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Modern Italian at Molapo Crossing

Cappello Masa

Pubs & BreweriesRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Lively bar-restaurant on Western Commercial Rd

Cappuccinos

Italian & PizzaRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Pizzeria, grill and cafe; crispy pizza, fried calamari

Chicken Licken

Burgers & Fast CasualR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Fried chicken chain

China Restaurant CBD

AsianRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Chinese in the CBD

Chutney Indian Restaurant

AsianRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Longstanding Indian favourite at West Gate Mall; broad menu incl. some Chinese dishes

CIN CIN Wine Bar

Pubs & BreweriesRRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Wine and tapas near Main Mall

Cresta President Hotel

Cafés & BakeriesRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

City-centre hotel restaurant/cafe on the Mall

Crystal Paradise

AsianRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Chinese/Indian on Western Bypass

Debonairs Pizza

Italian & PizzaR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Popular delivery/takeaway pizza chain; multiple branches

Delis

Cafés & BakeriesRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Fresh pastas, pizzas, sandwiches at Broadhurst Craft Market

DF 50 Ashoka Restaurant

AsianRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Indian at African Mall, Mothlware

Downstairs

Cafés & BakeriesRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Riverwalk Mall cafe with large outdoor area

Déjàvu Lounge

Pubs & BreweriesRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Prominent CBD nightclub with Amapiano DJs

Eastern Crescent

AsianRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Chinese/Asian restaurant

Foodies Blockbusters Restaurant

AsianRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Indian restaurant in Acacia

Gaborone Yacht Club

Pubs & BreweriesRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Sports/social club bar and grill

Golden Cycle Cafe

Cafés & BakeriesR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Charming cafe on Old Lobatse Rd

Home Ground Coffee Bar

Cafés & BakeriesR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Cozy coffee shop

Hungry Lion

Burgers & Fast CasualR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Budget fried-chicken chain; many branches (The Fields, Oasis, Riverwalk, Rail Park)

Kebabish Curry and Grill

AsianRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Curry house and grill

KFC

Burgers & Fast CasualR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Fried chicken chain; branches incl. Airport Junction, Gabs West

Leobah's Pub & Grill

Pubs & BreweriesRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Pub blending local flavours with nightlife

Les Fleurs Cafe Floral Boutique

Cafés & BakeriesRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Floral-themed cafe in Ditilme

Mahogany's Restaurant

Fine Dining & BistroRRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Gourmet international + Botswana specialties; live piano

Main Deck Restaurant & Bar

Pubs & BreweriesRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Main Mall bar with pizzas, steaks and Setswana dishes

Millenium Jazz Restaurant

Pubs & BreweriesRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Live-jazz bar and restaurant

Mokolodi Bush Kitchen

Cape Malay & AfricanRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Bush restaurant at Mokolodi Nature Reserve

Mozambik Gaborone

Portuguese & MediterraneanRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Peri-peri seafood and Portuguese fare

Mugg & Bean

Cafés & BakeriesRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

SA cafe chain; Riverwalk and Sebele Mall

Museum Café

Cafés & BakeriesR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Cafe inside the National Museum

Nando's Broadhurst

Burgers & Fast CasualR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Afro-Portuguese peri-peri chicken chain; several city branches (CBD, Main Mall, Riverwalk, Game City)

Ocean Basket Airport Junction

SeafoodRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Seafood and sushi chain at Airport Junction

Ola Tia

Cafés & BakeriesRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Chill cafe at Block 10 near Remmogo Crossing

Papa Gee's Bar

Pubs & BreweriesR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Local bar and social spot

Park 27

Pubs & BreweriesRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Broadhurst spot: coffee to dining to evening entertainment

Pavillion Restaurant Fairground

Fine Dining & BistroRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Restaurant at the Fairgrounds

Perfect Pour

Cafés & BakeriesR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Specialty coffee; Village (Shell Riverwalk) and Setlhoa

Perfekt Roast Kofi Kiosk

Cafés & BakeriesR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Stylish outdoor coffee kiosk, Main Mall

Phase 4 Bar

Pubs & BreweriesR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Popular local bar on Polokabatho Rd

Pizza Perfect Remmogo Crossing

Italian & PizzaR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Pizza spot at Remmogo Crossing

Red Lantern Chinese Restaurant

AsianRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Recently refurbished; authentic Chinese

Rhapsody's Gaborone

Fine Dining & BistroRRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Elegant lounge-restaurant at Sebele/Mowana Park; sushi, ribs

RocoMamas

Burgers & Fast CasualRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Smash-burger chain at Airport Junction Mall

Rodizio Express

Burgers & Fast CasualRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Peri-peri chicken and grill combos

Roman's Pizza

Italian & PizzaR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Value pizza chain, The Fields Mall

Saffron

AsianRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Authentic southern Indian since 2013; open-air terrace

Savuti Grill

Steak & GrillRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Grill restaurant

Skyview Lounge

Pubs & BreweriesRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

CBD rooftop with sunset views and Amapiano/Afrohouse

Steers

Burgers & Fast CasualR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Flame-grilled burger chain; multiple branches incl. Sebele Mall

Studio Café

Cafés & BakeriesRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Hidden-gem dining cafe in Extension 4

Table50Two

Fine Dining & BistroRRRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Upscale bistro and bar

Thapong Café & Deli

Pubs & BreweriesRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Relaxed venue near Thapong Visual Arts Centre; music nights

The Braai Place Mogoditshane

Steak & GrillRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Flame-grilled meats incl. pork ribs

The Cafe MFK

Cafés & BakeriesRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Fresh-ingredient breakfast/lunch cafe, Ledumadumane

The Courtyard Restaurant @ Botswanacraft

Cape Malay & AfricanRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Restaurant at Botswanacraft craft market

The Daily Grind Cafe + Kitchen

Cafés & BakeriesRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Breakfast, smoothies, vegan options on Independence Ave

The Patio Cafe & Deli

Cafés & BakeriesRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Tucked-away cafe/deli in Extension 4; quiz & live music nights

The Princeton Lounge

Pubs & BreweriesRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Drinks, music and lively atmosphere

The Test Kitchen Cafe

Cape Malay & AfricanRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Traditional local dishes, generous portions

The Yellow Giraffe

Cafés & BakeriesRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Community cafe in Commerce Park

TouchDown

Pubs & BreweriesRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Sports bar at Commerce Park rugby grounds; BBQ, sushi

Treehaus - The Meeting Place

Cape Malay & AfricanRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

African restaurant and gathering spot

Two Six Seven Kitchen + Bar

Fine Dining & BistroRRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Riverside kitchen and bar

Wimpy

Burgers & Fast CasualR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Family/breakfast chain; branches at Riverwalk, Game City, Airport Junction, Western Bypass

Zen Cafe Lounge

Pubs & BreweriesRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

24/7 lounge, cafe, restaurant and bar in Phase 2

Zorro's Restaurant

AsianRR

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Mexican and Indian menu

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