Mundo's
Maputo & Surrounds
Popular bar and pizzeria on Julius Nyerere Avenue with a big streetside terrace
Out & About SA lists 50 places to eat and drink in Maputo, in the Maputo & Surrounds. 7 are rated 4.3★ or higher by visitors. They span Italian & Pizza, Seafood and Portuguese & Mediterranean. Every listing is hand-checked and kept current — browse them below, or open the full Southern Mozambique eats guide.
Zambi
Maputo & Surrounds
Upmarket waterfront seafood restaurant beside the Maputo marina and yacht club
Piri-Piri
Maputo & Surrounds
Long-standing Maputo institution known for flame-grilled peri-peri chicken and Portuguese fare
Dhow
Maputo & Surrounds
Stylish restaurant blending Mediterranean and international dishes with local art and design
Restaurante 1908
Maputo & Surrounds
Fine dining set in a restored 1908 heritage building in the historic baixa district
Jimmy's Bar & Grill
Maputo & Surrounds
Popular bar and grill serving steaks, ribs and international pub-style food
Cristal
Maputo & Surrounds
One of Maputo's oldest cafe-restaurants serving classic Portuguese dishes since the colonial era
Campo di Mare
Maputo & Surrounds
Italian restaurant serving wood-fired pizza, pasta and seafood near the seafront
Feira Popular
Maputo & Surrounds
Lively entertainment park where many small barracas serve grilled seafood, beer and Mozambican food
txhapo txhapo
Maputo & Surrounds
Trendy cafe-bistro popular for coffee, brunch and casual European-style meals
Sagres Shellfish Restaurant
Maputo & Surrounds
Long-established shellfish restaurant specialising in prawns, crab and Mozambican seafood platters
A Nossa Tasca
Maputo & Surrounds
Cosy tavern serving hearty Portuguese and Mediterranean dishes with a strong wine list
Cafe Acacia
Maputo & Surrounds
Relaxed cafe and coffee spot popular for breakfasts, pastries and light lunches
Gil Vicente
Maputo & Surrounds
Well-known live-music bar and venue hosting Mozambican bands in central Maputo
Miradouro
Maputo & Surrounds
Clifftop viewpoint restaurant looking over the bay, serving seafood and Portuguese plates
Artistas
Maputo & Surrounds
Restaurant showcasing Mozambican and African flavours alongside fresh coastal seafood
Africa Bar
Maputo & Surrounds
Bar known for live jazz nights
Azul Restaurant & Bar
Maputo & Surrounds
International dining at the Radisson Blu Hotel with sea views
Bar Lounge & Restaurante 1908
Maputo & Surrounds
Characterful historic venue in a colonial-era building blending dining and nightlife
Bel Piatto
Maputo & Surrounds
Italian restaurant serving pasta and pizza on Rua da Argelia
Bica
Maputo & Surrounds
Specialty coffee shop on Avenida Julius Nyerere
Botanica
Maputo & Surrounds
Relaxed garden cafe-bar in Sommerschield
Chez Fred
Maputo & Surrounds
French-style bakery and cafe
Clube Naval (The Docks)
Maputo & Surrounds
Century-old waterfront yacht club with casual dining and a cocktail bar
Delagoa
Maputo & Surrounds
Fine-dining French-Mozambican restaurant at the Polana Serena Hotel with an ocean veranda
Desfrute
Maputo & Surrounds
Portuguese-Mozambican restaurant on Rua da Argelia in Polana
Forno do Indy
Maputo & Surrounds
Wood-fired grill serving Mozambican-influenced dishes at the Montebelo hotel
Galaxy
Maputo & Surrounds
Indian restaurant with multiple branches around the city
Istanbul
Maputo & Surrounds
Turkish grill restaurant with branches at Maputo Shopping and Baia Mall
Jardim do Marisco
Maputo & Surrounds
Garden seafood restaurant with outdoor dining among greenery
Kanimambo
Maputo & Surrounds
Established Portuguese-Mozambican restaurant popular with locals and visitors
Lugar e Meio
Maputo & Surrounds
Contemporary Mozambican-Portuguese restaurant blending local and international flavours
Makimono
Maputo & Surrounds
Sushi restaurant on Kim Il Sung avenue
Manjar dos Deuses
Maputo & Surrounds
Portuguese-European restaurant known for seafood and grilled dishes
Mar na Brasa
Maputo & Surrounds
Open-air grill serving Mediterranean-style seafood and meats
Meia Tigela
Maputo & Surrounds
Portuguese-Mozambican restaurant in a garden setting
Mercado do Peixe (Fish Market)
Maputo & Surrounds
Fish market where you buy fresh seafood and have it cooked at surrounding barraca kitchens
Nautilus Cafe
Maputo & Surrounds
Bakery and cafe known for pasteis de nata and light bites
O Coqueiro
Maputo & Surrounds
Traditional Mozambican restaurant on Avenida 25 de Setembro
Oak Cafe
Maputo & Surrounds
Brunch cafe on Rua da Argelia in Polana
Pastelaria Cristal
Maputo & Surrounds
Classic downtown pastelaria and cafe serving coffee, pastries and light meals
Rodizio Real
Maputo & Surrounds
Brazilian all-you-can-eat churrascaria with live music
Sailorman
Maputo & Surrounds
Central seafood restaurant known for prawns and grilled fish
SALT
Maputo & Surrounds
Oceanfront fine-dining restaurant mixing Italian, Mediterranean and Japanese menus
Spazio
Maputo & Surrounds
Italian pizza and pasta restaurant in Sommerschield
Spicy Thai
Maputo & Surrounds
Thai restaurant on Avenida Julius Nyerere
Tree House
Maputo & Surrounds
Garden restaurant-bar in Polana serving Brazilian barbecue and skewers
Volare
Maputo & Surrounds
Pizzeria and bar in Sommerschield
Wabi Sabi
Maputo & Surrounds
Sushi restaurant in Sommerschield with a Baia Mall express counter
Wine Lovers
Maputo & Surrounds
Portuguese wine house and restaurant on Avenida Mao Tse Tung