Eat
Zanzibar at the table
Fresh island ingredients, Swahili flavours and the simple pleasure of sitting down together. Food at Mangrove Lodge is part of feeling at home here.
Eat
Fresh island ingredients, Swahili flavours and the simple pleasure of sitting down together. Food at Mangrove Lodge is part of feeling at home here.
Breakfast included
Beach dining
Vegetarian and vegan choices
Mangrove evenings
Food is part of feeling at home here.
Freshly prepared plates, an open-air table and time to stay for another conversation.
Morning
Breakfast, slowly
Breakfast brings together seasonal fruit, homemade breads and pastries, local specialities, juice, tea, coffee, eggs, yoghurt, muesli, cheese, tomato and avocado. Zanzibari soup or porridge can be prepared on request.
For an early transfer or excursion, the team can prepare a packed breakfast with advance notice.
From midday
Lunch and dinner by the sea
Lunch is mainly served by the beach, while dinner is often set there too. The open-air restaurant remains another relaxed place to eat, and ordering ahead is encouraged because meals are prepared fresh.
Menus take their cue from the island and the day’s ingredients: seafood, vegetables, coconut curries, dahl, pilau, sambusa, kachori, skewers, salads, soups and pasta. Marina’s Italian roots add another familiar thread.
Local connections
Food with a shorter story
The kitchen works with trusted market suppliers in Stone Town and other Zanzibari businesses, keeping purchasing connected to local trading networks where possible.
Dietary needs
Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices are available. Share allergies and dietary needs when you book.
Drinks
Fresh juices, smoothies, tea, coffee, cocktails, mocktails, local beer and wine are served at the bar.
Refill water
Drinking water is available in the restaurant, including a refill dispenser for reusable bottles.
Beach dinners
Drinks made here
Fresh island flavours
Come to the table
Tell the kitchen about dietary needs before you arrive so they can prepare for you well.